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Tulane Medical Students Get Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research
02-08-2012
More than 100 medical students and staff members at Tulane University shave their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research.
Advancing Childhood Cancer Treatment
02-07-2012
The St. Baldrick's Foundation, with other childhood cancer organizations, is sponsoring the Pediatric Cancer Translational Genomics Conference on February 6-8, 2012.
We Love “Dr. B” – Our Pediatric Oncologist
02-06-2012
"We as parents learn so much about love from our children... One place I never expected to learn so much about love is from our pediatric oncologist..." Read more of Sandra's heartfelt words about how her son's doctor, a St. Baldrick's grant recipient, impacted their lives.
Now is the Time to Conquer Kids' Cancer
02-02-2012
When will be the right time to conquer the #1 disease killer of our children?
Childhood Cancer Research Funding Gap Widens
02-02-2012
In 2011, research grant funding reached the lowest point in history, with only 4% of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to childhood cancer research.
$2 Million Raised for Childhood Cancer Research
02-02-2012
Only 33 days into 2012 and the St. Baldrick’s community has raised more than $2 million for childhood cancer research!
2012 Research Priorities Summit
02-01-2012
Attended by top childhood cancer research experts, the St. Baldrick's second Research Priorities Summit was held on January 7-8, 2012.
“Globe University – Madison East Recognized for Outstanding Community Service” │Childhood Cancer
01-30-2012
Globe University – Madison East campus receives Community Service Recognition Award for their community service efforts and involvement with St. Baldrick's.
Romeo, Mich. Event │Childhood Cancer
01-27-2012
More than 20 Washington Township Fire Department firefighters will shave their heads at the annual Romeo, Mich. event on March 10.
Types of Childhood Cancer: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
01-25-2012
Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), the most common type of childhood cancer from one of St. Baldrick's Scholars.
My Sister Has Childhood Cancer
01-24-2012
Siblings are a great support system for kids with cancer, but they too need attention and love in the face of childhood cancer.
Effects of Childhood Cancer on Adolescents and Young Adults
01-18-2012
Spotlight on St. Baldrick’s funding of a long-term follow-up program for young adult cancer survivors.
$1 Million Raised for Childhood Cancer Research
01-13-2012
$1 million raised in 2012 for childhood cancer research!
Progress in Childhood Cancer
01-13-2012
Over the last 40 years, childhood cancer cure rates have increased significantly, but there's still work to be done.
St. Baldrick’s Launches Advocacy Effort to Create Change for Kids with Cancer
01-13-2012
St. Baldrick’s announces the creation of the Foundation’s new advocacy effort, Speak Up for Kids’ Cancer!
A Childhood Cancer Patient Beats the Odds
01-12-2012
“I remember the day I met Carley… she had already undergone six cycles of intensive chemotherapy that left her tired and with a weakened immune system.” – Samuel Volchenboum, M.D., Ph.D. Find out how young Carley beat the odds.
Types of Childhood Cancer: Neuroblastoma
01-12-2012
What is neuroblastoma? Learn about this aggressive type of childhood cancer, its signs and symptoms, and how your support is making a difference advancing neuroblastoma research from one of St. Baldrick’s Scholars.
The Prevention of Heart Failure in Kids with Cancer
01-10-2012
Spotlight on a St. Baldrick's Consortium Research Grant
Creating Hope Act (S. 606 and H.R. 3059)
01-09-2012
The development of drugs for pediatric cancer is terribly inadequate — in the last 20 years, only one pediatric cancer drug has received initial FDA approval.
Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act of 2011 (S. 1613, H.R. 3015)
01-09-2012
The Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act of 2011 (S.1613 and H.R. 3015) is bipartisan legislation (introduced and supported by Democrats and Republicans) to improve and advance the treatment of childhood cancer survivors.
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