Nov 19, 2024 9:00:00 AM
When your child receives a cancer diagnosis, you may feel just as lost and terrified as they do. But ultimately, children – especially young children – depend on their parents and guardians to advocate and protect them throughout the treatment process. Sometimes, only you can be your child’s voice.
Nov 5, 2024 9:00:00 AM
When your child receives a cancer diagnosis, you may feel just as lost and terrified as they do. But ultimately, children – especially young children – depend on their parents and guardians to advocate and protect them throughout the treatment process. Sometimes, only you can be your child’s voice.
Oct 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM
When we think about treating cancer, we don’t usually think about exercising. After all, fatigue is one of the side effects of the disease and its standard treatment methods. Patients are often advised to avoid taxing themselves, so exercise seems off-limits. But in truth, even low-impact, mild...
Oct 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Though medical professionals are there to help and heal, many people are anxious about going to the doctor. Children especially may be disconcerted by strange smells, sterile rooms, and the poking and prodding. Now imagine you’re a child with cancer – facing countless injections, blood draws,...
Sep 24, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Unfortunately, many American families are significantly far from quality healthcare. Even more are far away from quality specialized care. The exact number of families that relocate for pediatric cancer care can vary depending on factors like the type of cancer, proximity to specialized care...
Sep 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM
There’s no fatigue like cancer fatigue.
Pediatric cancer patients often experience extreme fatigue during treatment thanks to chemotherapy and radiation, along with the physical and emotional toll of the disease. However, there are ways to help these young patients regain energy and improve their...
Aug 27, 2024 9:00:00 AM
In 2010, September was officially named Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. This is a dedicated time when Cancer Kickers, alongside other charities, hospitals, and research organizations, honor and celebrate children and pediatric cancer survivors.
Throughout September, we hope...
Aug 13, 2024 9:00:00 AM
As families all over the country buy school supplies, meet teachers, and head back to the hollowed halls of primary education, your child may not be in the same position. Cancer treatment can disrupt education and prevent students from being in the classroom. You may rely on tutors, online...
Jul 30, 2024 8:30:00 AM
Though the primary war against cancer takes place in the body, battles are fought in the mind. Childhood cancer survivors can see profound and lasting mental health challenges during and after cancer treatment. While these issues can be mitigated and treated, mental health is personal and sometimes...
Jul 16, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Raising teenagers is already a battle of hormones and wills. Many parents struggle to deal with the frustrations of teen angst and rebellion. When you throw cancer in the mix, it becomes even more challenging. No matter your child’s age, a cancer diagnosis can seriously impact their mental and...
