Tag: Childhood Cancer
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Talking to My Child About Leukemia: When and How We Began the Conversation
Opening the Conversation: Why Timing Matters As a parent, I wrestled with the right moment to tell my 11-year-old son, Theo, about his leukemia. The news wasn’t just about a diagnosis; it was a turning point for our family where truth and comfort would meet. In these moments, timing matters. I found that waiting too…
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Cork Family Faces Childhood Cancer, Seeks Support to Keep Fear at Bay
Facing the unknown as a family In East Cork, a mother and her three sons are learning what it takes to navigate childhood cancer together. When Beau, the youngest at four, was diagnosed with leukaemia in February 2024, the family’s world shifted. The mom explains a common fear that many parents feel when a child…
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Cork Family Faces Leukaemia: Seeking Support for Childhood Cancer
In Cork, a mother’s fear becomes a call to action In the tight-knit community of East Cork, a family is navigating a storm more personal than most. When Beau, the youngest son in a local household, was diagnosed with leukaemia in February 2024, his mother’s first instinct was fear—an unrelenting worry that she might miss…
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Mossel Bay Cansa Volunteer Challenges Community to Support Childhood Cancer Needs
Rallying the Mossel Bay Community In Mossel Bay, a dedicated Cansa volunteer is turning awareness into action. Joanita Meyer has spent years supporting families facing childhood cancer, and this September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month provided another opportunity to mobilize the town. Her message is simple but urgent: the needs list for affected children and their…
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Mossel Bay Cansa Volunteer Urges Community and Businesses to Support Needs List
Community-led Call to Action in Mossel Bay In Mossel Bay, a determined local effort is underway to translate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month into lasting, practical support for families navigating the disease. A Mossel Bay Cansa volunteer, Joanita Meyer, has mobilized a focused appeal aimed at rallying both the community and local businesses to contribute to…
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Working Life: Why 80% of Childhood Cancer Survivors Thrive long-term
Overview: A New Era for Childhood Cancer Childhood cancer care has evolved dramatically in recent decades. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a statistic that reflects advances in diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated follow-up care. This progress is not just about eradicating disease; it’s about enabling children to grow, attend school,…
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Long-Term Survivors: The Rising Promise of Pediatric Cancer Care
Rising Survival Rates and What They Mean Recent advances in pediatric oncology have shifted the prognosis for many young patients from urgent treatment to long-term survivorship. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a milestone that reflects better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and a comprehensive approach to aftercare. This positive trend, however,…
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Tragic Loss of Delilah-Rai: A Mother’s Heartbreaking Story
Introduction The heart-wrenching story of Delilah-Rai Reid-Floyd has captured the hearts of many, as her mother, Kayleigh Reid, shares the devastating journey that led to the tragic loss of her 19-month-old daughter due to cancer. In this case, the misinterpretation of a facial lump by medical professionals resulted in a delay in critical treatment, ultimately…
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Tragic Loss: Little Girl’s Battle with Cancer Ignored by Doctors
Introduction to a Heartbreaking Story In a devastating tale that has captured public attention, Delilah-Rai Reid-Floyd, a vibrant 19-month-old girl, tragically lost her life to cancer after doctors misdiagnosed her condition. The anguish of her mother, Kayleigh Reid, echoes through the poignant details of their heartbreaking journey, raising critical questions about medical oversight and the…
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Impact of U.S. Funding Cuts on Canadian Childhood Cancer Trials
Introduction Recent changes in funding policies from the U.S. government have caused a ripple effect in the landscape of clinical trials for childhood cancer. With at least five innovative clinical trials in Canada now closed to new patients, the implications of these funding cuts on young cancer patients are severe. This article delves into the…