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...
Jul 2, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
When we think of donating, we usually think about giving money to a cause. While this is wonderful, we recognize that not everyone can provide as much monetary support as they’d like. Here’s the good news: there are other things you can give to support pediatric cancer research and treatment.
For...
Jun 18, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
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...
Jun 4, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
No one gives you a handbook on how to help your child when they have cancer. Going to the hospital for chemotherapy treatments, surgeries, or other procedures can be scary for kids.
May 21, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
Art therapy can be a valuable tool for children with cancer, providing them with a creative outlet to work through the complex, sometimes painful aspects of their cancer journey. Art therapy can be done in a clinical setting with a therapist or psychologist, but it can also be done more casually....
