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CURE’s childhood cancers page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of childhood cancers Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight into the latest treatments and research in childhood cancers.

Mother's Pre-Pregnancy BMI May Play a Role in Childhood Cancer Risk

July 22nd 2019, 8:56pm

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Children born to women who are considered severely obese have greater chances of developing cancer before the age of 5, according to new study findings.

A Dedicated, Energetic Healer and Pediatric Oncology Nurse

July 21st 2019, 4:00pm

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Rachel Steele, B.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary healer. As one of the only pediatric nurses in an adult-focused cancer hospital and radiation oncology department, Rachel has intangible ways of connecting with families and children that engender instant comfort in such an overwhelming environment.

Pediatric Oncology Nurse Always Thinking of 'Her Kids'

July 15th 2019, 2:26am

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I am privileged and honored to nominate Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) pediatric oncology nurse Alicia De Pazos, RN, CPHON, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award. Alicia has been a pediatric oncology nurse for over 32 years. In that time, she has held many different positions — all in the pediatric oncology setting.

Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Even Years Later

July 3rd 2019, 4:00pm

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Cancer can bring about post-traumatic stress disorder that can linger for many years in both survivors of childhood cancer and their parents.

A Dynamic Problem Solver

June 22nd 2019, 4:00pm

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This essay, written by oncology nurse Karen Leary, Ruth & Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, nominates fellow registered nurse and colleague Megan Lackaye for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

The Girls: A Family Remembers Their Two Daughters Lost to Cancer

June 19th 2019, 9:43pm

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What a force they were, those two daughters of ours: that little nine-year-old kid Valerie, gone from bone cancer and the more grown-up 37-year-old Stacy, cut off by breast cancer. When we talk of them, however, it is often with a slight grin.

V Foundation Announces Translational Grant Awarded in Partnership with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation

May 21st 2019, 9:17pm

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$600,000 grant awarded over three years at Boston Children’s Hospital.

V Foundation Event Raises Over $4 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research

May 13th 2019, 8:42pm

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale are pleased to announce the 14th Annual Dick Vitale Gala raised more than $4.3 million for pediatric cancer research.

Never-Ending Generosity: An Extraordinary Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Patient Advocate and Spiritual Healer

May 6th 2019, 11:21pm

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"Caitlin is an exceptionally talented and gifted nurse who has the rare and enviable combination of empathy, curiosity, intellectual fortitude and social acumen that has made her an extraordinary healer and leader," said James LaBelle, M.D., Ph.D., in the winning essay nominating Caitlin Cohen, M.S.N., RN, CPNP-AC, CPHON for the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing.

Finding Emotional Support in a Health Care Team

April 24th 2019, 6:54pm

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The winner of the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing discussed the bonds formed between patients with cancer and their health care team.