Health and Medicine
Protect Your Skin: Tips from Cancer Survivor, Dermatologist
July 1, 2024Childhood cancer survivor Maren Davis and Ashfaq A. Marghoob, MD, offer tips on skin cancer prevention. Learn how to avoid sun damage and lower cancer risk.
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Playing ‘Statue’ Can Have Big Rewards: Tips for MRIs without Anesthesia
April 17, 2024Learn how to help your child undergo a successful MRI scan without anesthesia or sedation.
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Learn the Signs of Cancer Treatment Side Effects to Improve Survival
December 19, 2023Learn the signs and symptoms of serious side effects after cancer treatment and the use of PEWS and Proyecto EVAT to improve cancer survival in Latin America.
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How to Help Children Cope with War Trauma and Troubling Events
November 30, 2023Learn the signs of traumatic stress and how to help your child cope with trauma from war and other troubling events.
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Navigating the Holidays with a Sick Child
November 14, 2023Taking care of a seriously ill child can add tension to an already stressful time of year. Erica Sirrine, PhD, shares tips for families to reduce the holiday stress.
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Cancer Survivor Story: Paris Prinsen
September 26, 2023Neuroblastoma and osteosarcoma survivor Paris Prinsen overcame feelings of isolation through creativity. Read how she found power and peace as a cancer survivor.
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Mindfulness and Spiritual Care for Kids in the Hospital
September 12, 2023Chaplain Elizabeth Hawkins uses mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual care to help children and families in the hospital. Learn how these techniques can help your child.
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Bone Health: How to Increase Bone Density
March 1, 2023Medications and treatment for illnesses such as cancer and sickle cell disease can affect bone health in younger people. Learn ways to increase bone density.
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5 Things Parents Should Know About Taking Charge of Their Child’s Care
November 17, 2022The moment you hear the words “Your child has cancer,” you enter a strange, new world. Here are 5 things every parent or caregiver should know about taking charge of their child’s care and treatment.
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Sepsis: Know the Signs. It Could Save Your Child’s Life
August 15, 2022Every parent of a child with cancer or another serious disease should know the signs and symptoms of a sepsis infection. Learn more about sepsis.
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