Aug 26, 2025 9:00:00 AM
You're sitting under harsh fluorescent lights, gripping your child's hand so tightly your knuckles ache. The anxiety that's been gnawing at you for weeks now feels suffocating—you'd been waiting for the doctor to call with test results, but instead, they asked you to come in.
And there, in that...
Aug 12, 2025 9:00:00 AM
What comes after cancer? For so many parents and caregivers, this question seems almost absurd. When your child has cancer, there’s no next year or next week. There’s just right now. Time seems to stop when your child is battling cancer.
As much as it may feel that way, more children than ever...
Jul 29, 2025 9:00:00 AM
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents suddenly become medical advocates, emotional anchors, and fierce protectors. One of the most potent tools in pediatric cancer care is something you might not be familiar with: Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) surveys.
These reports go beyond lab tests...
Jul 15, 2025 9:00:00 AM
If you’re not familiar with Ryan Trahan, the 26-year-old YouTuber from Sugar Land, Texas, you’re missing out. Not only is his eclectic content charming and upbeat, but it’s often designed to support a worthy cause.
Jul 1, 2025 8:00:00 AM
If you’ve been paying attention to the weather, you know that part of the country is in for extreme heat in the coming days. It likely won’t be the last time this summer! And while sweltering heat is uncomfortable for everyone, it poses some specific dangers for pediatric cancer patients,...
Jun 17, 2025 9:00:00 AM
A cancer diagnosis changes everything for your child. It throws them into a scary, unknown world. It should come as no surprise, then, that cancer is a big source of stress! As a parent, you’re not only at the helm of their medical journey, but you’re also their emotional anchor.
Jun 3, 2025 1:22:52 PM
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is world-shattering in the best of circumstances. It’s only more devastating when the patient is your child. You may never face this reality—and we hope you never do—but chances are, you know someone who will.
May 20, 2025 10:00:00 AM
When your child has cancer, the last thing they need is another health concern on top of it. Unfortunately, they’re highly vulnerable to illness! Preventing infection in immunocompromised kids with cancer is critical, as their weakened immune systems make them susceptible to serious illness.
May 6, 2025 9:00:00 AM
Two heads are better than one. Many hands make light work. Teamwork makes the dream work! We’ve all heard sayings about teamwork. But did you know that teamwork is valuable beyond team sports and putting IKEA furniture together? For kids with cancer, peer support significantly improves outcomes in...
Apr 22, 2025 9:00:00 AM
It should come as no surprise that we here at Cancer Kickers are passionate about the impact sports can have on kids with cancer—our teammates! For us, sports and soccer imagery aren’t just about a cool look (we enjoy that, too) but about a sense of belonging and empowerment that comes from being ...
