Our Focus During COVID-19
Our world looks much different than it did just a few weeks ago – since COVID-19 became a pandemic, daily routines have been upended. This cr...
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Our world looks much different than it did just a few weeks ago – since COVID-19 became a pandemic, daily routines have been upended. This cr...
When Gunner was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 3 and a half years old, his family never imagined that he’d still be in treatment four and a ...
As so many of us now know, people with compromised or weakened immune systems are at much higher risk for COVID-19 complications. This includes...
Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, many of us have been asked to practice “social distancing” – staying home and away from large cro...
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...
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...
“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...
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 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...
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 ...
This piece was written by Katrina Siebels, who recently celebrated being 10 years cancer-free. I’m not quite sure where the past ten years ha...