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Discussions

"I HAD cancer... Why Does It Matter Now?"

meichner
  • By meichner · Posted October 23, 2009
  • In Events · 0 replies
  • A conference for teen and young adult cancer survivors and those who care for them and about them. Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00am - 4:00pm The Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia For more information ...

Sharing of tips and helpful suggestions.

meichner
  • By meichner · Posted October 23, 2009
  • In Survivor stories · 0 replies
  • When my daughter, Danielle, was in treatment for T-Cell Leukemia at age 11 ~ trying to get her to take yucky tasting medication was a huge challenge and under taking. I decided to purchase empty gelatin ...

People Against Childhood Cancer

meichner
  • By meichner · Posted October 4, 2009
  • In Raising a child with cancer · 0 replies
  • A message to all members of People Against Childhood Cancer Hi PAC2, It's been an amazing month and there has been so much encouraging progress. Compared to last year we had a HUGE increase in events ...

Acupuncture Point of the Week-"Calm the Jitters"

Samina_Moiduddin
  • By Samina_Moiduddin · Posted June 17, 2009
  • In Open discussion · 0 replies
  • I hope everyone enjoyed the first point of the week!! This week I would like to introduce the point "Yintang" Yintang is extremely calming for the mind and heart. It can be used any where you are, the ...

Acupuncture points you can massage anywhere!!!

Samina_Moiduddin
  • By Samina_Moiduddin · Posted June 2, 2009
  • In Open discussion · 0 replies
  • Hi, My name is Samina, I am an acupuncturist and nurse. For the next few weeks I will be posting "Acupuncture Point of the Week". These are points that can be massaged to support various conditions. Let's ...

Special Love for Children

meichner
  • By meichner · Posted April 18, 2009
  • In Resources · 1 reply
  • "Special Love" is a wonderful organization that gives every kid the right to be a kid. Please visit their web-site for infomation on all their activities. www.specialove.org Special Love gives children ...

From a Parent's Perspective

Mom2Tyler
  • By Mom2Tyler · Posted November 1, 2008
  • In Raising a child with cancer · 0 replies
  • My name is Erica and my son Tyler was diagnosed with JMML Leukemia on March 1, 2007 when he was just 8 months old. The only treatment for Tyler was a Bone Marrow Transplant, which he received on July ...

Programs for chronically ill children

LMK
  • By LMK · Posted August 24, 2008
  • In Raising a child with cancer · 0 replies
  • The Starlight Starbright Foundation has many inpatient programs but they also have a Great Escapes program for outpatients to attend wonderful events in the DC Metro area. They've rented out movie theaters ...

Helpful resources from Lombardi

The Stupid Cancer Show
The Stupid Cancer Show is the voice of young adults affected by cancer.

Special Love
Special Love gives children and young adults with cancer and their families a chance to enjoy normal childhood activities that healthy kids often take for granted.

First Descents
First Descents provides whitewater kayaking and other outdoor adventure experiences to promote emotional, psychological and physical healing for young adults with cancer.

SuperSibs
SuperSibs is a national organization that supports, honors and recognizes brothers and sisters of cancer patients who are ages 4-18. Ongoing programs are available and several of Special Love's BRASS campers participate!

Cancer Care
Cancer Care is dedicated to providing emotional support, information, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones.

The Starlight Starbright Foundation
The Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation's focus is to lift the spirits of seriously ill kids and their families at times of great stress and hardship.

2bMe
A helpful site for teens with cancer.

Teens Living with Cancer
A site dedicated to the approximately 15,000 teens undergoing treatment in the United States for cancer each year.

Camp Mak-A-Dream
Camp Mak-A-Dream has cost-free programs designed for children, teens and young adults affected by cancer.

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