A blog about children’s cancer survivors, fighters and supporters,
and the cancer research that accelerates the search for cures.
CureSearch recently announced the launch of CancerCare – a confidential and comprehensive app that makes providing care to children with cancer easier. Developed with funding by Ronald McDonald House Charities, the CureSearch CancerCare app organizes treatment dates and medications…
Personal Cancer Caregiver Mobile App Launched Read More »
Digging Deep journal is a recently published, 140-page resource created specifically for children and teens facing serious or chronic illness. Filled with writing prompts and artwork, the journal allows young people to safely express their feelings about their diagnosis and
Digging Deep – A Free Journal to Assist Children with Cancer Read More »
7 Months Old at Diagnosis Knox was as happy as ever. There was no indication that the 7-month-old boy might be sick other than the bump his mother, Alexa, found while changing his diaper. Alexa took Knox to the family’s
Knox Thomas Lewis, Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma Read More »
Kaleb Leigh was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of six. After two long years of treatment, he beat it. Or so they thought. On September 8, 2014, just a little over a year after he was declared cancer-free, the
10-Year-Old Cancer Fighter Co-Writes Country Song with Nashville Duo Hadley Park Read More »
Thank you for supporting the investment in research to drive innovative cures and treatments for children’s cancer! I want to share a few exciting deals and saving opportunities, which allow you to continue to #MakeItGoldForKids this September and increase children’s
September Deals and Savings for You Read More »
(Cancer Therapy Advisor) – For some pediatric cancer patients with relapsed or refractory cancer, extensive genetic analysis can open up new options, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The findings are based on 91
Genomic Sequencing May Benefit Some Childhood Cancer Patients Read More »
(FDA.gov) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Promacta (eltrombopag) to treat low blood platelet count in pediatric patients – ages one year and older – with a rare blood disorder called chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Promacta
FDA Extends Use of Promacta in Young Children with Rare Blood Disorder Read More »
CureSearch and Iron Hill Brewery have had an 11-year partnership with nearly $200,000 raised for children’s cancer research. America’s Charities recently interviewed us about this partnership.
Today, I am inviting you to become part of a nationwide movement to end children’s cancer – #MakeItGoldForKids. The #MakeItGoldForKids campaign encourages everyone who has been moved by the brave children and families impacted by cancer to show their support
Nojan Sheybani, Gold Getter Read More »
13 Years Old at Diagnosis Yasmine began experiencing pain in her left leg in May of 2014. In August of 2014, after hurting the leg in a fall, the swelling was so extreme she went to the emergency room. At
Yasmine Elmardi, Osteosarcoma Read More »
