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Fair City star Kiara Noonan on son's leukaemia diagnosis: 'I had to tell my fiance on Facetime'

Kiara Noonan's son Oscar was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2023, profoundly affecting their family.

It's not our job to make photos that are easy to look at': the female photographers exposing the cost of conflict in 2024

Lynsey Addario's work in Ukraine emphasizes the profound impact of war on innocent lives, particularly focusing on children like Sonya.

New Jersey group sues to overturn a settlement for one of the nation's worst toxic waste dumps

Settlement with BASF does not address the full extent of environmental damage caused by toxic waste dumping in Toms River.
Childhood cancer rates in Toms River have spurred concerns over the adequacy of environmental remediation efforts.
Save Barnegat Bay challenges the state's evaluation of damages, claiming it overlooked significant harmful effects and historical evidence.

He thought his childhood cancer was gone. But more than a decade later, it returned

Jordan Gotay has shown remarkable resilience in his ongoing battle with a rare kidney cancer, facing multiple recurrences with courage and positivity.
#global-health

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.

Fundraising solutions that save lives

St. Jude has increased childhood cancer survival rates; it now aims to improve global care, especially in lower-income countries.
ALSAC focuses on innovative fundraising solutions to support pediatric cancer initiatives worldwide.

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.

Fundraising solutions that save lives

St. Jude has increased childhood cancer survival rates; it now aims to improve global care, especially in lower-income countries.
ALSAC focuses on innovative fundraising solutions to support pediatric cancer initiatives worldwide.
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Cancer survivorship: Navigating the disruptions to schooling

Children diagnosed with cancer today have an 85% chance of surviving, but this survival introduces new challenges like missed schooling and social isolation.

Capitals paired with children from local charities for annual Hockey Fights Cancer skate: 'It's a really special day'

The Washington Capitals engage in Hockey Fights Cancer event to support children impacted by cancer, creating memorable experiences for them and their families.
#leukemia

My friends ghosted me during my daughter's cancer treatment, but it taught me something

Initial support from friends was overwhelming, but it dwindled over time as my daughter's treatment progressed.

Boy, 4, starts school with twin sister against all the odds after rare cancer

Noah Karunananthan's battle with leukemia and a stroke has led to significant recovery, allowing him to face everyday childhood challenges.

My friends ghosted me during my daughter's cancer treatment, but it taught me something

Initial support from friends was overwhelming, but it dwindled over time as my daughter's treatment progressed.

Boy, 4, starts school with twin sister against all the odds after rare cancer

Noah Karunananthan's battle with leukemia and a stroke has led to significant recovery, allowing him to face everyday childhood challenges.
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#advocacy

Mum's anger as child cancer task force 'paused'

The government paused a taskforce aimed at addressing children's cancer, raising concerns from families affected by the disease.
Charlotte Fairall's emotional plea highlights the ongoing challenges faced by childhood cancer advocates.

Chad Tucker, daughters smile from Times Square to raise money for children's cancer research

Chad Tucker advocates for childhood cancer awareness and research through bike rides with Roe Roe's Heroes during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Mum's anger as child cancer task force 'paused'

The government paused a taskforce aimed at addressing children's cancer, raising concerns from families affected by the disease.
Charlotte Fairall's emotional plea highlights the ongoing challenges faced by childhood cancer advocates.

Chad Tucker, daughters smile from Times Square to raise money for children's cancer research

Chad Tucker advocates for childhood cancer awareness and research through bike rides with Roe Roe's Heroes during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Monday BP: Stick a fork in them

The Giants acknowledged their postseason elimination with a public proclamation.
The team celebrated Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, continuing their commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer.

Kent parents lose son, 4, to rare brain tumour just a year after diagnosis

Zac Staples' family advocates for more research to improve treatment options for childhood cancer after their tragic loss.

On the trail of cancer to understand how and when it originated

Cancer leaves molecular fingerprint at onset
Childhood cancer study reveals unique cases

2 children with cancer get special tour of NYC's famed toy store FAO Schwarz

Childhood cancer survivors are being honored as ambassadors for the Stop & Shop Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign.
Donations to the Pediatric Cancer Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering are being requested at Stop & Shop grocery stores in the Tri-State Area.

Lucas Moreno, oncologist: Pharmaceutical companies do not show much interest in pediatric cancer'

Childhood cancer is a minority disease and there are 40 different types of childhood cancers.
Research and progress in childhood cancer is slow due to its low frequency and the difficulty of gathering resources and data.
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