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Writing Prompts by Teens and Young Adults, for Teens and Young Adults

by Trisha K. Paul, MD November 19, 2024

Many people with cancer want to write about their experiences. Read some useful writing prompts for telling your story.

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Expanding the Together by St. Jude™ Online Resource to Support More Families

by Daniel Bastardo Blanco, PhD October 28, 2024

The Together by St. Jude™ online resource now includes blood disorders, infectious diseases, and childhood cancer information. Read about the site's expansion.

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Why You Should Get Your Flu Vaccine This Year and Every Year

by Hana Hakim, MD, MS September 24, 2024

Infectious disease expert Hana Hakim, MD, MS, explains the importance of getting the flu vaccine for children with serious illness and their families.

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Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude Podcast, Launches Second Season

by Joan Biddle September 17, 2024

Season 2 of Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude podcast, launches in September 2024. Learn more about the new season and how to listen to it.

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How to Help Children with Autism Cope with Cancer Treatment

by Daniela Santana de Oliveira, PhDSc | Débora Rebollo de Campos, RN, MBA, MSc | Ray Nascimento, MPsy July 24, 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifetime neurological and developmental disorder. Learn helpful tips to help children with autism cope with cancer treatment.

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Why Share Your Childhood Cancer Story

by Trisha K. Paul, MD March 21, 2024

Trisha K. Paul, MD, studies the impact of writing on young cancer patients. Learn why storytelling matters and how to help young patients share their stories.

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A Childhood Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Dating

by Mary Powers January 30, 2024

Dating is a skill you can learn. Read tips on how to get started and ideas for incorporating your cancer history into the process.

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Palliative care guides

Quality of Life for Children with Cancer Educational Series

by Daniel Bastardo Blanco, PhD November 1, 2023

Explore the Quality of Life for Children with Cancer booklets, an 8-module educational series for parents and caregivers to learn about pediatric palliative care.

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Celebrating a Five-year Milestone Together

by James R. Downing, MD August 29, 2023

James R. Downing, MD, president and CEO of St. Jude, shares why the Together by St. Jude™ online resource was created. Learn how the site helps patients and families worldwide with trusted information about pediatric cancer.

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Learning about signs and symptoms of childhood cancer

Early Diagnosis of Childhood Cancer Saves Lives

by Liliana Vasquez, MD, MSc February 15, 2023

In childhood cancer, timely diagnosis and treatment are key to improving the chances of a cure. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer.

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