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A childhood cancer survivor who lost his mother and grandmother to the disease is pushing Georgia lawmakers to close healthcare gaps that leave half a million residents without coverage. Lee Turner brought three powerful perspectives to the state capitol: survivor, caregiver, and bereaved family member.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking study shows that childhood cancer survivors using telehealth for genetic counseling were nearly three times more likely to get tested than those relying on traditional care. This simple shift could save lives by catching new cancers earlier.
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.
Benji Sanchez, an 11-year-old who beat childhood cancer three times, partnered with Critical Care Comics to combat a critical blood shortage in Las Vegas. The initiative comes as hospitals nationwide lost over 2,000 blood donations due to severe weather, with cancer patients relying on a quarter of the nation's blood supply. #
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
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.
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.
After 28 months of chemotherapy, surgeries, and countless procedures, Lane Patrick rang the victory bell at Brenner Children's Hospital to celebrate beating acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Winston-Salem second grader, who was diagnosed at just 5 years old, can finally return to the football field and classroom he had to leave behind.
Two childhood cancer survivors took the stage at Mumbai's biggest marathon dressed as warrior queen Rani Laxmibai and a crab to celebrate hope and raise awareness. Their symbolic costumes turned personal triumph into a powerful message for thousands watching.