Lombardi Children's Cancer Support Group

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Time flies...

By Rowan22 · New reply May 3, 2012
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Has it really been six months since I last posted about Aiden? That i just insane. But so much has happened and we have been just busy living. Let's see... around Thsnksgiving Aiden got really sickly ...

Diabetes drug may treat multiple cancers

By RachelIdon · New reply April 18, 2012
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http://www.1uponcancer.com/2012/04/05/di abetes-drug-may-treat-cancer ...

The Inspire Q&A: Inspire talks with Howard Luks, MD

By John2 · New reply April 15, 2012
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Dear Inspire Community Members, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of Q&A interviews with people we feel are making contributions to helping patients worldwide. We are posting ...

Hyperthermia to Boost Chemo and Rads

By RachelIdon · New reply April 6, 2012
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Hi all, I keep stumbling into info on hyperthermia for cancer treatment so did a little research. Here's what I found if you're interested .... http://www.1uponcancer.com/2012/02/12/hy perthermia-to-boost-chemo-and-radiation ...

Young Adult Educational & Cancer Support Group

By meichner · Posted April 4, 2012
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Please join us for a young adult cancer support group that will meet at GW Faculty Associates in downtown D.C. This group is for individuals with any type of cancer diagnoses, ages 18-39. Date & Time ...

Links for Kids.

By meichner · Posted April 4, 2012
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These sites, though not scientifically based, may provide additional support, encouragement and fun. Bandaids and Blackboards (http://funrsc.fairfield.edu/~jfleitas/c ontents.html): This site is a resource ...

Calling All Young Professionals!

By meichner · Posted April 4, 2012
Discussion in Young adult survivors · 0 replies
Thursday, April 19, 2012 5:00pm until 7:30pm Join Special Love and the Friends of the Clinical Center (FOCC) to celebrate spring and catch up with your friends! Live entertainment by The Other Brothers ...

Family Update from the better side of Cancer

By JLH1 · New reply March 30, 2012
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Hi Friends, It has been a long time since I have written anything for this site. It seems that as time passes our family’s cancer experience with my daughter Ashley drifts farther from my thoughts. It ...

Young Adults Local Support Groups

By meichner · Posted March 25, 2012
Discussion in Young adult survivors · 0 replies
Local Support Groups - Comprehensive Cancer Wellness Program - Towson, MD Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Time: 6:00pm Location: Towson University Wellness Center, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD For more information ...

Interactive Health: A New Grassroots Movement By Doctors

By hmargaret · New reply March 16, 2012
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Check out this article from The Health Care Blog: http://bit.ly/AwlCQD "Interactive Health is transitioning clinical care from real-world, costly encounters to virtual, inexpensive, cloud-based care ...

Young Adults "Cancer and Careers

By meichner · Posted March 13, 2012
Discussion in Young adult survivors · 0 replies
Cancer and Careers Do you know what to say and not say about cancer in a job interview? What about how to address your resume gap? Ask Qs and get answers: free teleconference next week Ask The Experts ...

Scholarship Information

By meichner · Posted February 24, 2012
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Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, www.andreriveroflife.org Cancer for College, www.cancerforcollege.org Cancer Survivor's Fund, www.cancersurvivorsfund.org Carolyn's Compassionate Children, www.cccscholarships.org ...

MAKE-A-WISH / WALK FOR WISHES ~ April 14, 2012

By meichner · Posted February 21, 2012
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NOTE SIDE BAR FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION > Who: Everyone! Children who have received wishes, their families and other enthusiastic Mid-Atlantic supporters such as corporations, clubs, schools, families ...

The Inspire Q&A--Inspire talks with Susan Grant

By John2 · New reply February 15, 2012
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Dear readers, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of interviews with people making contributions to helping patients and caregivers worldwide. We are posting these interviews ...

My Rheagen got his wings

By brandiemarie · New reply February 5, 2012
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Rheagen lost his battle with cancer on jan. 19th at 2:20 am. He had been in the hospital for almost 3 weeks in the most intense pain I've ever seen someone go through. He wasnt happy with us for taking ...

Inspire is hiring!

By Walter · New reply January 20, 2012
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Inspire is hiring, and we're wondering if you know someone who would be the perfect addition to our team. Hello everyone, I'm Walter, one of Inspire's founders and the head of our technical team. I'm ...

Cancer Support

By Nancy2martin · Posted January 13, 2012
Discussion in Open discussion · 0 replies
Cancer support group helps in fast recovery of cancer patients and guide them to care from cancer. Palliative cancer care is one of its types and many organizations worldwide are committed to strengthen ...

Preemies Today partners with Groupon

By twinmomva1 · New reply January 11, 2012
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I am sharing this link because Preemies Today is partnering with Groupon today. As you may know Preemies Today is a cause dear to my heart. http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-ki ds-in-washington-dc/preemies-today-partn ...

The Inspire Q&A--Inspire talks with Michele Baldwin

By John2 · Posted January 3, 2012
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Dear readers, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of interviews with people making contributions to patients and caregivers worldwide. We are posting these interviews in a Q&A ...

Resource Spotlight: CAC Online Collective Diary

By meichner · Posted December 19, 2011
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A cancer diagnosis comes with intense emotions, questions and confusion. Some people need to write down their feelings and thoughts in order to make sense of them. Others need to listen, read and relate ...

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Information and 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.

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
The Ulman Cancer Fund works to support, educate, connect and empower young adult cancer survivors.

Teens Living with Cancer on YouTube
Teens Living with Cancer chapters are local peer support programs for young people between the ages of 13-22 whose lives are impacted by cancer.

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The Lombardi Children's Cancer Support Group connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. This community is sponsored by the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, an Inspire trusted partner.