Beth Bartholomew, MA, MAT
Lead Medical Content Writer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Beth Bartholomew has the heart and mindset of an educator and the skills and perspective of a writer and editor. She was part of the original team that created and launched the Together by St. Jude™ online resource. She now serves as a lead medical content writer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her passion is using research to gain knowledge about her audience and meeting its needs through well-written and researched medical content and compelling storytelling. Bartholomew has degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Memphis, where she is currently pursuing a PhD.
Posts by Beth Bartholomew, MA, MAT
Ortlieb’s Journey: Scholarships Help Cancer Survivors Succeed
October 22, 2025Scholarships have helped childhood cancer survivors like Evan Ortlieb achieve their college dreams. Read more about Ortlieb and find resources and advice.
Read this blog postChoosing Female Fertility Preservation Before Starting Chemotherapy
October 10, 2025Childhood cancer treatments may impact a patient's fertility. Read about Thanaydi Sandoval's decision to have fertility preservation before starting treatment.
Read this blog postEmily’s Voice Lives on Through Words She Left Behind
September 10, 2025Emily Ferguson wrote about her cancer experience as part of a creative writing project before she died in April 2024. Read Emily’s heartfelt words.
Read this blog postMom Shares How War Delayed Her Child’s Cancer Treatment
July 31, 2025Mom shares how the war in Ukraine has impacted her son's cancer care. Read about their journey and a study's findings on the impact of war on children with cancer.
Read this blog postAsking Questions Helps Family Manage Sickle Cell Disease
July 15, 2025Quenton and Emily Mullins knew nothing about sickle cell disease when their daughter was diagnosed. Learn about their search for information and journey.
Read this blog postCancer Survivor Shares Tips for Living with Chronic Pain
June 6, 2025Cancer survivor Racheal Bull has chronic pain as a result of her treatment for childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Learn how she manages her pain.
Read this blog postLet’s Cheer: Transplant Cures Teen’s Aplastic Anemia
May 6, 2025Now considered cured of aplastic anemia, Annabelle Guy and her parents share their story of challenges and lessons. Read more about their experiences.
Read this blog postMom’s Advice for Rare Disorder: Take One Day at a Time
April 9, 2025The Ray family’s journey with SAMD9/SAMD9L syndrome highlights resilience through rare disease diagnosis, treatment, and hope. Read their story.
Read this blog postHow to Understand Health Insurance
March 18, 2025Health insurance is complicated, especially for cancer survivors. Learn tips and tricks from a childhood cancer survivor, psychologist, and legal expert.
Read this blog postMom navigates son’s ITP with prayer, hope, and medical care
December 3, 2024Jerhonda Walton relies on prayer and excellent medical care to help manage the uncertainty of her son Kaleb’s immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Read their story.
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