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What would you do if your oncologist informed you that your child's life saving medications were no longer available? According to Oncology Times (OT), August 10, 2011, Volume 33, No. 15: The Oncology Drug Shortages will threaten patient treatment. Consider your reaction if you were told that your child's life saving chemotherapy drugs were […]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL CLEVELAND, OHIO PLEASE CLICK ON LINK TO VIEW AGENDA FINAL AGENDA 11.4.11 (2) This is an important event for anyone interested in learning more about Acute or Chronic Graft Vs. Host Disease. GvHD is a serious, and sometimes life threatening condition that can occur following a Bone […]
Join us for the Inaugural PAYA (Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult) Cancer Symposium. For more information please click the link to read the Program Brochure! PAYA Program 8-2011
AYA Cancer Patients are at-risk of becoming infertile as a result of their chemotherapy treatment. Patients should discuss fertility preservation options with their oncologist. Research studies indicate that Pediatric, and AYA Oncology Patients and their families should be made aware of the risk of infertility and be given the opportunity to ask questions about their […]
The Jeremy Cares Golf Outing held last Saturday (8/13/11) was a complete success! Over $16,000 was raised to help families affected by cancer. Hats off to everyone who supported this wonderful event!
Experts say it depends on the situation, the individual, the context of the person being treated. But the age range could be from 15 – 39 years of age according to the NCI.
I was reading some important FAQ'S from the CureSearch site regarding teens and cancer. Did you know that teens with cancer have a better chance of survival if they are treated by a pediatric oncologist? Even though teens like to be treated as adults, this is ONE VERY IMPORTANT TIME when they should be […]
On June 4th, 2011 over $50,000 was raised for Pediatric (and AYA) Cancer Research. Families, Oncology Professionals, Advocates, and Community Leaders all joined together to show their support for CureSearch, the fundraising arm of the COG (Children's Oncology Group) During the entire event emotions were high as we honored the memory of our children that […]
Hello everyone, There is a shortage of a key leukemia and lymphoma chemotherapy drugs. This is a crisis! Please contact the FDA and let them know they need to address this matter! Contact your Senator regarding S.296, The Preserving Acess to Life-Saving Medications Act. This is legislation that would provide the FDA (Food and Drug […]