The Childhood Cancer Blog
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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!
Being a sibling has its challenges, from the pain of getting knocked back to home in Sorry! to having somebody "borrow" all your favorite stuff. For siblings of kids going through cancer treatment, there can be a ton of tough changes to cope with, from worry and family stress to big changes in routine, new caregivers, sometimes even extended separations from a parent and affected sibling.... Read More
Tiffany Chang, MD is a Developmental Therapeutic Scholar at UCSF's Center of Excellence. Under the mentorship of Dr. Katherine Matthay, she is training to become a leader in the field of developmental therapeutics in high risk childhood leukemias. She answered some questions about her work: ... Read More
At Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation we’re all about kids helping kids! Here are two kids we’re proud of and have seen in the news lately, who are helping to cure childhood cancer one cup at a time! P.J. Bartos at his Alex's Lemonade Stand (source: CBS 5 News)11-year-old P.J. Bartos is an old hand at holding lemonade stands - he hosted his 7th annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand this month in Peoria, AZ. So far, Bartos and his friends have helped raise a staggering $29,000 - amazing!P.J.'s efforts also got some media... Read More