Oct 21, 2025 8:59:59 AM
Learning that a friend's child has cancer leaves most of us speechless. You want to help, to comfort, to say the perfect thing—but what is the perfect thing? Your heart aches for them, yet words feel inadequate, even if you say the “right” things.
You worry about saying something wrong, so...
Oct 7, 2025 8:59:59 AM
In the world of childhood cancer, victory doesn't always look like ringing the bell at the end of treatment. Sometimes it looks like keeping breakfast down after chemo. Sometimes it's walking to the playroom instead of using a wheelchair. Sometimes it's simply laughing at a silly joke on a hard day.
Sep 23, 2025 9:00:06 AM
When your child faces cancer treatment, knowing what to pack for hospital stays can bring a small sense of control during an overwhelming time. After talking with countless families who've walked this path, we've compiled this comprehensive guide to help you prepare for both planned admissions and...
Sep 9, 2025 9:00:00 AM
Walking into a hospital room to visit a child with cancer can feel overwhelming. You want to bring joy and normalcy to their day, but finding the right words isn't always easy. The good news? Kids facing illness are still kids who love to laugh, dream, and talk about everything except being sick.
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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.
