Tag: pediatric cancer
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Teenager Donates 15,000 Books to Sick Children
When Emily Bhatnagar’s father was diagnosed with stage 4 thyroid cancer, she channeled her grief into establishing a book drive for sick children. Since childhood, Emily found comfort in reading books, as they provided an outlet and escape from reality. As a shy, introverted child, Emily struggled to make friends and turned to books to…
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St. Jude Study Finds Poverty Impacts How Children Heal From Brain Tumors
Learn why disadvantaged kids often face decreased cognition post-brain cancer treatment. A recent study conducted by scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has shed light on the significant role of socioeconomic environment in the cognitive outcomes of pediatric brain tumor patients undergoing radiation therapy. A press release announced the study, published in Neuro-Oncology. It suggests…