Cancer Kickers Community

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,...

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...

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...

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...

While I often see mental toughness discussed in the context of athletics and running, this quality can improve just about every area of your life, from the personal to the professional and the physical to the mental. Now, what is mental toughness? In short, it’s one’s ability to push forward...