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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthAfter watching my Mother die of cancer, I cannot imagine having a little child go through that kind of disease.- Childhood Cancers Are Not the Same as Those Found in AdultsIf cancer is rare before age 20, children and adolescents are more frequently affected by this disease, and boys more than girls. These are the results of a study conducted in 19 countries européens3
Early Childhood Cancer Survivors: Pros and ConsUntil the 1960's, survival from childhood cancer was rarely heard of. In 2011, I can personally vouch for the fact that many of these survivors are now attaining gray hair. In spite of time passing, keep up with new info is critical.- Childhood Cancer: The Unthinkable PossibilityEach year 12,500 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer. One of every four elementary schools across the United States has one student with cancer. Today as many as forty-six children will be diagnosed with cancer.
Popular Chicago Blogger and Reality TV Star Team Up to Raise Awareness for Childhood CancerLaura Lutarewych, popular Chicago Blogger for Chicago Now's "Aye Mami" and former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo, are joining forces to fight Childhood Cancers.
Can Oprah Help Us Cure Childhood Cancers?September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how you can raise awareness and support cures for childhood cancers. And let's convince Oprah Winfrey to do a show on childhood cancer!- Childhood Cancer: Important Information for Parents Planning for Their Children's Educational FutureAlthough the main focus is on insuring survival when children are diagnosed with cancer, parents should be aware that their children may experience cognitive late effects subsequent to their cancer treatment protocols.
46 Mommas Shave for the BraveA mother's story of reaching beyond her own grief over losing her son to cancer in order to continue on with his fight to find a cure.- Childhood Cancer Patients May Face a Shorter Life Expectancy Than Their PeersWhether due to secondary cancer diagnoses, long-term effects of treatment, or even suicide nearly 24 years after the fact, recent research shows childhood cancer survivors may live much shorter lives than those in the average population.
Shaving the Way with the St. Baldrick's FoundationA friend of a Facebook friend posted a link to her son's St. Baldrick's profile; his entreaty to sponsor him as one of the head shave stories to combat childhood cancer is intriguing. Learn about childhood cancer facts and the St. Baldrick's Foundation.- Childhood Cancer Survivors and Their Interpersonal Relationships Following DiagnosisIn this article, I will attempt to examine some of the psychosocial effects childhood cancer has once the child reaches his or her adult years.
- September is Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthJust because September is almost over, our awareness for childhood cancer should not and can not end on the 30th. Cancer doesn't effect our children only in this month.
- My Top 10 Charities10 charities that support: the research of childhood cancer, make life with cancer easier for them and their families, feeding the hungry, giving comfort to those dying, and ALS research. Each charity has a online donation site and the physical address listed.
- Moving on from Childhood CancerSarah is a 6 year childhood cancer survivor. Her treatment was intensive, invasive and saved her life. It also left her with life long health issues, questions about why this happened to her and a renewed sense of the sanctity of life.
- Charli's StoryHere is the story of Charli, an amazing little girl who fought the battle of cancer, and her parents' wish to get the word out about her story and how terrible this illness is.
- Childhood Cancer & the Impact on Recurring Cancer and Heart DiseaseResearch has shown that children with early onset of cancer, often, will suffer from a recurrent event of cancer, or heart disease, as they age and enter into adulthood.
- Why it's Time for a Childhood Cancer Awareness StampChildhood cancer isn't going away; now is the time to get on board and help our youngest victims!
- Talking to Kids About Childhood CancerWhat should you say when your young child encounters a chemotherapy patient, or when a friend is diagnosed with cancer? These guidelines can help.
- Parents focus energy on finding cures for childhood diseasesFundraisers this Friday and Saturday in Cleveland will benefit research for bone marrow diseases and childhood cancers, respectively. They are being organized by parents whose children have suffered from the illnesses.
- Recovery from Childhood CancerThe road to recovery after surviving cancer is a slow but steady process. You will not leave the hospital the same as before you began the fight.
- Cancer Comes in Many ColorsThe visibility factor of the various types of cancers, and who suffers from them, pales sadly when pink ribbon commercials and articles focus mainly on breast cancer. Let's see the bigger picture!
- Dying 6-Year-Old Girl's Notes Left Behind Gives an Appreciation for LifeNotes Left Behind is the true story of a courageous little girl who fought a horrible, incurable brain tumor.
- Circumstances of Health and Life as Predisposing Factors to CancerBesides physical, chemical and biological agents, there are other factors which alter the susceptibility of an individual to cancer.
- Dealing with Childhood CancerIn this article I will share my opinions and helpful tips on dealing with childhood cancer.
- Sam's StoryThis is the story of a 7-month-old baby diagnosed with Neuroblastoma (cancer) and the battle he went through.
- How is the Laugh at Cancer Organization Different?This article explains how the Laugh at Cancer Organization is different from other non-profit organization that currently exist.
