Welcome to the new ISCC Website
As we celebrate the International Society for Children with Cancer’s (ISCC) 20th anniversary, we’re thrilled to unveil our newly refreshed website! Designed with a commitment to our history, and clear eyes towards the future, the updated site makes it easier than ever to explore who we are, understand our mission, and discover the many ways […]
ISCC’s Milestone: 20 Years of Making a Difference for Children with Cancer
This year marks a significant milestone for the International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC) as we celebrate 20 years of dedication and support for children battling cancer. Since 2004, your support has helped ISCC be a beacon of hope for thousands of children and their families. Our mission remains clear: to extend critical support […]
Community Support Through Subaru’s Annual Share the Love Campaign!
We are very excited and honored to be partnered with Subaru Of Glendale in supporting our local community. The incredibly generous donation was made possible through Subaru’s Annual Share the Love Campaign. We were one of several charities selected by Mr. Jobe Atashi at Subaru and cannot be more appreciative to him and the entire […]
Study Links Frozen Embryo Use to Higher Childhood Cancer Risk
Nowadays, as people delay reproducing until their late 30s or well into their 40s, it is becoming increasingly common to require some form of assisted reproduction in order to conceive and carry a fetus to term. People who seek assisted reproduction generally assume it’s been heavily studied in regards to efficacy and safety, but in […]
Secondary Cancers in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Although most cases of cancer are diagnosed in older adults, children can and do develop various kinds of cancers, some of which can be readily treated. However, as the number of childhood cancer survivors has increased over time, it has become apparent that a grim consequence of the treatments applied is to increase the survivor’s […]
Helping Your Child Have a Good School Year During Treatment
Children with cancer often have concerns about either starting a new school year or returning to school after missing several days or weeks because of hospitalization or doctors’ appointments. Here are some tips to keep in mind to help your child enjoy a good school year as they undergo treatment for cancer. Plan an Appropriate […]
Childhood Cancer & Sleep Problems
There’s research suggesting childhood cancer survivors are more likely to experience sleep problems. This makes sense since sleep disorders in the general population are often linked to emotional and physical health. One study that involved nearly 2,000 childhood cancer survivors showed that some sleep problems continued later into life as young survivors grew older. Daytime […]
How to Help a Child with Cancer Stay Positive
Anybody with cancer can have a difficult time trying to stay positive. This task can be even more challenging for a child living with cancer. If the past year included the unexpected news that your son or daughter or a special child in your life has cancer, you may be apprehensive about the coming year. […]
How Kids with Cancer May Benefit from Art Therapy
Art therapy allows for a freedom of expression that can be just what the doctor ordered for children living with cancer and undergoing treatment. In one study involving children with leukemia, parents said art therapy made it easier for them to manage bone marrow aspiration and other painful procedures. Now, here’s a closer look at […]
How Children with Cancer May Benefit from Pet Therapy
The physical and emotional effects of cancer can make take a toll on any child of any age living with some form of this disease. With pet therapy, however, kids can be kids as they interact with friendly, cuddly pets. Even if parents aren’t in a position to welcome a pet into the family home, […]