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A Crash Course in Childhood Cancer Terms

If someone you know has childhood cancer, you may have a lot of questions. You may be following social media updates about them and trying to k...

Dear Mom Whose Child is Newly Diagnosed with Cancer, “Cancer Mom." I know you’re not yet used to that title. It’s a title I never wanted,...

When Bernadette took her son Connor into the emergency room, doctors first told her that the bouts of rapid eye blinking and shaking on one sid...

Friends of CCRF, It is with an equal mix of joy and sadness to let you know that I plan to retire as CEO of Children’s Cancer Research Fund i...

Hospital rooms usually feel less than homey – beeping machines, fluorescent lighting and the sterile smell don’t exactly create a comfortin...

Texas Caroline de Gracia Lux , PhD at the University of Texas, Southwestern in Texas will use novel ultrasound technology to make acute lympho...

Logan (above) is fighting neuroblastoma. Approximately 700 kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with neuroblastoma each year. Read Logan's story here...

“Warrior Mom.” That’s what one of my inspiring bracelets says. A simple gift during our chemotherapy journey that reminded me I am strong...

I didn’t really know what a friend was until my son, Liam, was diagnosed with leukemia in May of 2018. When we first got the devastating news...

When cancer has invaded your life, showing love means more than flowers, chocolates or a fancy dinner date. Love means rubbing your child’s f...

This is the third piece in a 3-part series. If you haven’t already, please go back and read Part 1: What Grief Is Not and Part 2: What is Gri...

This is the second piece in a 3-part series. If you haven’t already, please go back and read Grief - Part 1: What Grief Is Not. What is grief...

“I’m so sorry for your loss.” These are the words we automatically turn to when someone tells us they’ve lost someone. These words are ...

Although it was 17 years ago, cancer survivor Geoff still remembers what it was like to be diagnosed with Burkett lymphoma presenting as leukem...

When Blythe Brenden was in college, she remembers her grandfather’s requirement for each grandchild before Thanksgiving—you must do a certa...

When Tamer’s son Zein was diagnosed with cancer at age 5, Tamer had a hard time letting other people in and asking for help when he and his f...

Nathalia Hawley passed away in April 2019, but not before leaving an incredible and lasting mark on the world. During her fight with cancer, Na...

Three-year-old Lily, talkative and full of energy, runs around her living room pointing out her many toys and stuffed animals in her warm home ...