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Childhood Cancer Survivors Build Global Support Network
Community HeroesJan 20

Childhood Cancer Survivors Build Global Support Network

Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
St. Jude CEO: Childhood Cancer Cures Within Reach
Health & WellnessAug 18

St. Jude CEO: Childhood Cancer Cures Within Reach

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's new CEO says a "once-in-a-lifetime" breakthrough moment is happening right now in childhood cancer treatment. Survival rates have soared from 20% to over 80% since 1962, and the goal of making all childhood cancers easily treatable is closer than ever.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Survey Maps African Childhood Cancer Survivors' Needs
Health & WellnessMay 28

Survey Maps African Childhood Cancer Survivors' Needs

A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Scientists Create New Drug to Fight Rare Childhood Cancer
Health & WellnessJun 4

Scientists Create New Drug to Fight Rare Childhood Cancer

Researchers at UVA are developing the first new treatment in 40 years for Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that desperately needs better options. The breakthrough targets a protein once thought impossible to treat.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Scientists Find Way to Stop Aggressive Childhood Cancer
Health & WellnessApr 20

Scientists Find Way to Stop Aggressive Childhood Cancer

Researchers at Linköping University discovered how to block two proteins that fuel neuroblastoma, a devastating childhood cancer that resists current treatments. The breakthrough could lead to new precision medicines for kids under two.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery2 min read
Simple Heart Screening Helps Childhood Cancer Survivors
Health & WellnessFeb 14

Simple Heart Screening Helps Childhood Cancer Survivors

A new study brings encouraging news for the half million Americans who survived childhood cancer. Testing their heart health early works just as well as expensive counseling sessions.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Telehealth Doubles Genetic Testing for Childhood Cancer Survivors
SolutionsFeb 19

Telehealth Doubles Genetic Testing for Childhood Cancer Survivors

A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Australia's Childhood Cancer Survival Hits 80%
Health & WellnessMar 21

Australia's Childhood Cancer Survival Hits 80%

More Australian kids are beating cancer than ever before, with survival rates reaching 80%. Now experts are working to ensure these young survivors get the lifelong care they need to thrive.

ABC Australia2 min read
Scientists Map DNA 'Fingerprints' to Protect Cancer Survivors
Health & WellnessApr 20

Scientists Map DNA 'Fingerprints' to Protect Cancer Survivors

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered how childhood cancer treatments leave traceable patterns in DNA that could help doctors prevent second cancers decades later. This breakthrough opens doors to safer treatments and better monitoring for the 500,000 childhood cancer survivors in America.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
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SolutionsApr 1

Childhood Cancer Survival Hits 85% in the U.S.

More children are beating cancer than ever before, with survival rates climbing to 85% in the United States. This milestone reflects decades of research breakthroughs and improved treatments that are giving young patients a fighting chance.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids

A woman who planned her funeral at age 6 while fighting leukemia now helps other children navigate cancer through books she wishes she'd had. The Luna Peak Foundation has donated over 4,000 books to families and hospitals since 2020.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Blind Cancer Survivor Raises Funds for Kids With Cancer
Community HeroesFeb 28

Blind Cancer Survivor Raises Funds for Kids With Cancer

Jake Scheid lost his sight to childhood cancer, but now the 20-year-old LSU student is shaving his head annually to fund research that could spare other kids his journey. His path from South Side Chicago football player to independent college student shows how resilience creates purpose.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Stanford Breakthroughs Target Childhood Cancer and Water Crisis
SolutionsMay 20

Stanford Breakthroughs Target Childhood Cancer and Water Crisis

Stanford researchers have achieved major wins in three life-changing areas: a new immune therapy that shrank deadly childhood brain tumors in nine of 11 patients, a fertilizer that captures carbon while boosting crop yields by 50%, and a solar-powered device that harvests drinking water from thin air. These discoveries could transform cancer treatment, agriculture, and water access for millions.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Cancer Survivor Becomes Psycho-Oncologist After 20 Years
Community HeroesAug 4

Cancer Survivor Becomes Psycho-Oncologist After 20 Years

Twenty years after beating kidney cancer that struck him at age two, Pablo Allard Méndez now dedicates his life to helping other young cancer patients as a psycho-oncologist. The Chilean survivor co-founded his country's first national network for childhood cancer survivors and works with global organizations to transform survivorship care.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
NC State Baseball Hosts Inaugural Victory Over Cancer Game
SportsApr 12

NC State Baseball Hosts Inaugural Victory Over Cancer Game

NC State's baseball team launched a new tradition with their first-ever Victory Over Cancer game, celebrating pediatric cancer survivor Milo Johnson. The Wolfpack dominated Duke 18-5 while raising awareness and hope for families fighting childhood cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
New Cancer Drug Shrinks Tumors in 62% of Lung Cancer Patients
Health & WellnessApr 28

New Cancer Drug Shrinks Tumors in 62% of Lung Cancer Patients

A promising new pill shrank tumors in nearly two-thirds of lung cancer patients and 40% of pancreatic cancer patients in early trials. The results exceeded expectations and could offer fresh hope for people facing these difficult diagnoses.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Ghana Expands Free Cancer Care on World Cancer Day
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Ghana Expands Free Cancer Care on World Cancer Day

Ghana announced major funding initiatives to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The Ministry of Health brought together leaders to create practical solutions for reducing the crushing financial burden cancer patients face.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Cancer Survivor Chandan Kumar Builds India Research Study
Community HeroesJul 25

Cancer Survivor Chandan Kumar Builds India Research Study

Twenty years after beating childhood leukemia, Chandan Kumar is now helping shape one of the world's largest studies on young cancer survivors. His work in India ensures thousands of children who beat cancer get the lifelong care they deserve.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Heart Drug Protects Child Cancer Survivors for 15+ Years
Health & WellnessAug 7

Heart Drug Protects Child Cancer Survivors for 15+ Years

A groundbreaking study of 900 childhood cancer survivors shows that dexrazoxane dramatically reduces heart damage from chemotherapy for over 15 years after treatment ends. The discovery could mean fewer heart tests and more peace of mind for young cancer survivors and their families.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Cancer Survivor Hosts Music Fest for 28 Kids Fighting Cancer
Community HeroesFeb 21

Cancer Survivor Hosts Music Fest for 28 Kids Fighting Cancer

A Canyon Lake woman battling Stage IV cancer is turning her own struggle into hope for others by organizing a free music festival that supports children fighting cancer. This year's Never Give Up Hope Music Festival will bring joy to 28 kids and their families in April.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read

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