Few things in the world are more difficult to hear than, "your child has cancer." The fears, questions, and desperation roll in like a tidal wave. Even if you have not directly experienced these emotions yourself, you can still easily support and come alongside parents dealing with a difficult cancer diagnosis for their child. Practical…

Cancer research, awareness, and many forms of treatment rely on the generous donations of thoughtful individuals around the world. Regardless of income, race, health, or other factors, anyone can contribute to curing cancer by giving what they are able, even if it doesn’t seem like much. However, there are those that are financially able to…

Many people in the United States think that increased exposure to pollution, pesticides, and preservatives has increased the incidence of cancer. However, over the last few decades, the incidence of cancer has been declining in higher-income countries and increasing in poorer countries. Childhood Cancers Cancers that occur in childhood seem to have a different etiology…

Leukemia is one of the most common and debilitating cancers that is found in children. Children who suffer from leukemia have cancer within the marrow of their bones and within the cells that make up the blood. This cancer is especially aggressive and most often affects children who were otherwise healthy. It can be somewhat…