The Childhood Cancer Blog
Welcome to The Childhood Cancer Blog
from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!
Although a major focus of our actions during September, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, have to do with spreading the word about the devastating disease - we also think that it's important to report on the progress that your efforts are making possible on the childhood cancer research front. Check out the video below from one of our research grantees, Andrew Napper, PhD, of the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research.Dr. Napper's research is looking to develop new treatments for... Read More
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Day tomorrow, September 13, and the fight against childhood cancer, we’re asking everyone to wear our signature color of yellow and to encourage your friends, family members, coworkers, etc…to do the same. It’s a popular color this year in apparel and the opportunities to wear the sunny shade are endless! Need some inspiration? A few fun ways to wear yellow (beyond the traditional t-shirt) are captured in the photos of some of our supporters below.Don’t have anything to wear tomorrow? We have plenty of yellow... Read More
Because...
- Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 in the United States.
- Childhood cancers affect more potential patient-years of life than any other cancer except breast and lung cancer.
- The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown. At present, childhood cancer cannot be prevented.
- In the United States, the incidence of cancer among adolescents and young adults is increasing at a greater rate than any other age group, except those over 65 years of age.
- Despite all of these facts, childhood cancer research... Read More