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The Truth About Being Your Sibling’s Stem Cell Donor

Andrew's brother Joe was diagnosed with leukemia. After two relapses, Joe's doctors offered a new treatment option: an infusion of Andrew's ste...

When a loved one is going through cancer treatment, the holidays look a little different. Maybe you have always hosted Thanksgiving dinner,...

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the balloons, presents and cards go to them, leaving their siblings with many conflicting emotions and...

Finishing treatment isn’t the end of the road for childhood cancer families. Both physical and emotional late effects of treatment can result...

Every cancer parent remembers the moment they received the lifechanging news: “Your child has cancer.” But after that critical moment, no c...

Childhood cancer leaves a lasting impact on children and families. Even after treatment ends, long-term effects of cancer treatment may pose ch...

When I blew out my candles on my sixth birthday, my only wish was that I had cancer. I was 6, so obviously I did not comprehend the extent ...

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, there are things that cancer parents and caregivers have to let go of, just to make it through. Maybe it...

From cancer screening to diagnosis and treatment, the journey of childhood cancer can be very difficult. By its very nature, the relationship b...

When a child returns to school once treatment is finished, adjusting back to a “normal” routine can be difficult for both the family and sc...

Cancer and other health-related information, whether online or in print, should come from a trusted, credible source. Unfortunately, some websi...

Do you ever have flashbacks of remembering how you felt during the first few weeks, even the first months after hearing the words, “your...

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family faces challenges they never knew existed – but they also find love and strength they ...

Dr. Alpay Temiz earned a PhD in Philosophy, Biochemistry, and Molecular Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2008. ...

Cancer support groups are meetings for people with cancer and anyone touched by the disease. Even though many cancer patients receive support f...

As a cancer caregiver, you spent many hours supporting and caring for your loved one while they went through treatment. Now that your chapter...

Meg McElroy says she started raising money for CCRF somewhat on accident. Since 2009, she’s hosted an annual holiday party to keep college fr...

Another Childhood Cancer Awareness Month has come and gone. They are a messy thing, awareness months. On one hand they are a time and pla...