Meet Colton… A Super Mario collector and identical twin brother to Jaiden. He loved watching Spongebob and wanted to be a chef when he grew…
Potential Treatment Options for Childhood Brain Tumors
Childhood Brain Cancer Treatment The brain is the “command center” for our entire central nervous system, yet despite its critical role in every aspect of…
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After Treatment – Living as a survivor of Childhood Spinal Cord Cancer
Treating Tumors of the Central Nervous System, including Spinal Cord Tumors Taken together, the brain and the spinal cord make up what is known as…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Kyler
Meet Kyler… A monster truck loving, lego building typical 4-year-old who has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic B-Cell Leukemia. In October 2017, Kyler started having…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Abby
Meet Abby, a 7-year-old childhood cancer warrior and artist at heart. Her sweet and determined disposition have helped her fight for her life against Medulloblastoma. …
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What is the expected prognosis for a child with a spinal cord tumor?
Before beginning a discussion of general statistics relating to spinal cord tumors, it is important to note up front several key issues. First, oncologists do…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Taylor
Meet Taylor, 16-year-old ambitious designer and entrepreneur. Taylor was determined to live life to the fullest, and wanted to be known as “a kid with…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Nicholas DaSilva
Meet Nicholas, a 10-year-old who fought and beat Non-Hodgkin’s Burkitt’s Lymphoma. During the second week of Kindergarten in September 2013, Nicholas started complaining of extreme…
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American Childhood Cancer Organization Applauds Increased Funding for Childhood Cancer Treatment Pledge in State of the Union
February 6, 2019 – Washington, D.C. – The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) today released the following statement from CEO Ruth Hoffman on President Trump’s…
American Childhood Cancer Organization Gold Ribbon Hero to Attend 2019 State of the Union Address
American Childhood Cancer Organization Gold Ribbon Hero to Attend 2019 State of the Union Address February 5, 2019 – The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO)…