What does it mean to have hope, to be hopeful? Each of us have our own very personal ways we might answer such a big question. But, what if you were a child with a cancer or a parent with a child who had cancer? What if you asked that question of a nurse or […]
Childhood Cancer
Lacrosse vs Childhood Cancer
Posted by Valerie Matthews-Mehl | Childhood CancerIn my “other” life, outside of Johns Hopkins, I am a devoted lacrosse mom, spending most of my weekends at the lacrosse field supporting my son and his team. So, it is particularly enjoyable to see my two worlds combine—as the lacrosse community partners with us to raise important funds for pediatric cancer research. I’m sure […]
Apr 19, 2011 No comments
Sarcoma, A Glimpse at a Rare Cancer
Posted by Michelle Potter | Childhood Cancer, Patient Stories, SurvivorshipBen is a fun-loving 13 year-old who enjoys skateboarding and playing the drums. In January of 2006, Ben was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare cancer that is found in bones and soft tissue. He was 8 years old. Doctors diagnosed the disease after he started experiencing hip pain, which is unusual for a child […]
Feb 16, 2011 No comments