Mar 14, 2023, 9:00:00 AM
Unfortunately for the families of pediatric cancer patients, the costs associated with treatment can be overwhelming. Even though the leading treatment and research hospital for pediatric cancer, St. Jude’s, treats children free of cost, not every family is close to or has easy access to this care.
Feb 28, 2023, 9:00:00 AM
When you know someone whose child has cancer, you want to do everything possible to bring them any measure of comfort you can. Many times, though, we’re worried about saying something wrong, doing more harm than good, or overstepping.
For the most part, your effort will be appreciated. But if you...
Feb 14, 2023, 9:00:00 AM
Sometimes we need a little bit of help to communicate and cope with a child’s cancer diagnosis. Kids are incredibly resilient, but both they and their parents and caregivers can benefit from extra resources. If you feel as though you’re struggling to talk to your kids about cancer – or you need...
Feb 2, 2023, 1:34:44 PM
Grief isn’t reserved for death. When your child receives a cancer diagnosis, you will likely find yourself going through the stages of grief. Even if you aren’t mourning a death, you still are in a sense: you’re mourning the perfect future you thought your child would have, the struggles they’ll...
Jan 17, 2023, 9:00:00 AM
Discussing a cancer diagnosis with your children is always challenging. At different ages and stages of maturity and understanding, they may not grasp what’s going on. As a parent, you may want to shield them from some of the painful realities of the situation.
But when it’s their sibling, a...
Jan 3, 2023, 3:24:34 PM
New Years always feel like a new beginning. A clean slate. While our current circumstances and struggles may not change when the clock strikes midnight, we can look ahead with hope. Although pediatric cancer research faces obstacles that can make progress seem slow, progress is being made...
Dec 20, 2022, 9:00:00 AM
Behind every childhood cancer success story stands a host of amazing doctors, nurses, and medical professionals. Nurses are the MVPs of it all – doing far more for their patients than we’ll ever see or know. During this season of giving, why not give back to this tireless force of men and women...
Dec 6, 2022, 9:30:00 AM
The holiday season should be full of hope and joy, but it might not be the case for families facing significant health challenges. When your child has cancer, it’s one of the most stressful seasons you can go through. So how do we as families, friends, and communities help bring hope back to the...
Nov 15, 2022, 10:00:00 AM
When we hear about pediatric oncology, we’re often faced with statistics that demonstrate how underfunded research is and how far we must go to effectively and safely treat kids with cancer. While it’s true that there’s a lot of work to be done to advance pediatric cancer care, great strides have...
Nov 1, 2022, 9:00:00 AM
Although the physical health of kids with cancer is often top-of-mind, it doesn’t mean other types of health – including mental health – can be put on the back burner. While your child goes through their cancer journey, doing your best to protect and promote their mental well-being improves...
