Meet Savannah, a brave cancer warrior that was taken too soon. Savannah fought a long, hard and very painful battle with Osteosarcoma. Her cancer was…
More than 17,000 Chemotherapy drugs donated to Ethiopian Children
THE ACCESS TO CHILDHOOD CANCER ESSENTIALS (ACCESS) INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CRITICAL MEDICINES • Multistakeholder partnership seeks to enhance care for…
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Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Childhood Spinal Cord Cancer Tumors
What causes spinal cord tumors in children? When we think of the spine, or backbone, we generally think of it as the part of the…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Colton
Meet courageous Colton Whisler, a four-year-old warrior currently battling Perimeningeal Rhabdomyosarcoma, otherwise known as RMS. We were pleased to connect with Colton’s family through The…
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Spinal Cord Tumors in Children- Detection and Diagnosis
Detection and Diagnosis The brain and the spinal cord make up what is known as the Central Nervous System (CNS) and together, they control nearly…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Damon
Meet Damon, a 16-year-old warrior with a love of sports. During November 2017, Damon took a hit to his left knee. His knee was swollen…
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Life as a Survivor of a Childhood Brain Tumor or Spinal Cord Tumor
After Treatment The central nervous system—including the brain and the spinal cord—grows and develops very quickly during childhood. This rapid rate of growth and development…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Kirby
Meet Kirby: a tenacious 4-year-old who BEAT cancer! ACCO initially met his mom, Sonnie, when she commented on an Instagram post. Forging a relationship with…
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What is the expected life span of Childhood Brain Tumor Cancer?
Brain tumors “What is my child’s prognosis?” This seemingly simple but critical question is often among the first that parents will ask their child’s oncologist…
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Brain Tumors in Children?
Brain Tumors When classed together in a single grouping, cancers in the brain and spinal cord are the second most common type of childhood cancer…