Life Experiences
‘I Draw Childhood Cancer’ Provides a Voice for Families
January 20, 2026Artist Angus Olsen created drawings to help him express himself after his daughter’s was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Read the story of “I Draw Childhood Cancer.”
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Cochlear Implant Opens New World for Michael
January 6, 2026A cochlear implant transformed Michael Conger’s life after losing his hearing due to childhood cancer treatment. Read his story and learn more about cochlear implants.
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How My Daughter’s Cancer Led to a Blood Drive in Uganda
December 29, 2025A father's journey through his daughter's cancer diagnosis sparks a life-saving blood drive in Uganda, inspiring hope and community support. Read their story.
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Peaks of Hope: Finding Hope at New Heights
November 12, 2025Peaks of Hope helps cancer survivors find healing through mountaineering and outdoor adventures. Learn more about their stories.
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Choosing 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.
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Emily’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.
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Redefining Resilience: 7 Lessons I Learned
August 21, 2025Caregiver Sara Lohse reflects on what resilience meant to her as she went through her daughter Madi’s cancer treatment. Read what she learned on resilience.
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Mom 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.
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Asking 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.
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How a Mom Copes with a New Diagnosis
July 2, 2025Kim Ray shares her challenges and wisdom about how she coped with her child’s new cancer diagnosis. She talks about setting boundaries and managing support.
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