The Background and Mission of Mahak
The Mahak cancer facility in Iran works to fight childhood cancer. It was established in the 1990s after an Iranian mother struggled through the battle of cancer with her daughter. It is an international facility that is funded solely by donations and through the goodwill of others. The foundation originally began by simply working out […]
Childhood Cancer: What About My Other Children?
A cancer diagnosis is devastating for an individual of any age, but it is particularly difficult for families dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis. Dealing with childhood cancer can be frustrating, terrifying, and devastating at the same time. Throughout the process, many parents understandably overlook how difficult the diagnosis can be on the siblings of […]
Cancer Treatment Methods: An Overview
Childhood cancer is a devastating and terrible disease, regardless of its type. Fortunately, there are a handful of treatment options that are used to treat cancers worldwide, with strides being made in more treatment methods every day through research and testing. Being familiar with each treatment method, and its potential side effects, can help parents […]
Brain and Spinal Tumors in Children
As a child grows and develops, it is possible that an abnormal group of cells will grow and develop as well. These abnormal cells will metastasize and grow within many different portions of the body. Specifically with these types of tumors, the cells will grow abnormally large on or within a portion of the brain […]
The Nightmare of Neuroblastoma
When it comes to cancer in children, there are so many different medical terms, causes, and symptoms floating around that it can be difficult to sort through all of the information. Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that is especially difficult for parents to handle. What exactly is neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma attacks the nervous system and […]
Rare Childhood Cancers
Cancer is a devastating event that leaves confusion among children and families. Even in the simplest of cases, treatment can be more challenging due to a child’s size and developing immune system. And while there is no easy to understand cancer diagnosis, some cancers are more commonly seen in children than others. A diagnosis of […]
Childhood Cancer Symptoms: What Should I Watch For?
Symptoms of childhood cancer can be difficult to detect. There are several different types of cancer, each with its own common symptoms, and still other types of cancer that may not show any symptoms at all. Additionally, many of the symptoms associated with cancers that affect children are also related to other illnesses or health […]
A Day in The Park: A Child’s Retreat from Cancer
Thanks to ISCC, a non-profit fundraising kids cancer charity, many stories of hope have emerged from hospitals in Iran, where a number of treatments are paid for by the organization. Great contributions made through important supporters of ISCC in California – over 7000 miles away – have created a level of freedom and relief for […]