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Lionfighters Says Goodbye: Sunsetting Our Pediatric Cancer Blog
  • Posted on March 29, 2017March 28, 2017
  • by Anisa Hoie

Lionfighters Says Goodbye: Sunsetting Our Pediatric Cancer Blog

When we began the Lionfighters blog, our goal was to provide a place where pediatric cancer patients…

Anisa Hoie
I've been a nurse for nearly 32 years, mostly taking care of kids with cancer. My job is to give the kids and their families a personal touch while they go through treatment.

When Kids With Cancer Think It’s All About Them
  • Posted on March 22, 2017March 21, 2017
  • by Christy Hogan

When Kids With Cancer Think It’s All About Them

Today’s post features guest author Sean Akers, PsyD, a licensed clinical pediatric psychologist here at Children’s. “My…

Christy Hogan
My background is in child development, and I use this knowledge to connect and build trust with patients and families. I’ve been a child life specialist for more than 20 years.

pediatric cancer
  • Posted on March 22, 2017March 21, 2017
  • by Christy Hogan

5 For 5: 5 Ways To Help Children Under 5 Cope With Pediatric Cancer

Cancer can be tough for anyone to cope with, but it can be especially difficult for kids….

Christy Hogan
My background is in child development, and I use this knowledge to connect and build trust with patients and families. I’ve been a child life specialist for more than 20 years.

For Women’s History Month: 3 Influential Women In Cancer Research
  • Posted on March 17, 2017March 17, 2017
  • by Jill Beck

For Women’s History Month: 3 Influential Women In Cancer Research

As Women’s History Month continues, we’d like to celebrate female researchers who made great achievements in cancer research…

Jill Beck
I've been an oncologist since 2010. With pediatric oncology, you get continuity of care with families—so you care for children when they're really sick and see them get better.

Are Childhood Cancer Cases Becoming More Common?
  • Posted on March 1, 2017March 1, 2017
  • by Jill Beck

Are Childhood Cancer Cases Becoming More Common?

Childhood cancer is something no parent wants to think about. Unfortunately, it’s increasingly becoming a reality for…

Jill Beck
I've been an oncologist since 2010. With pediatric oncology, you get continuity of care with families—so you care for children when they're really sick and see them get better.

Common Kinds Of Cancer
  • Posted on February 24, 2017February 24, 2017
  • by Jill Beck

Common Kinds Of Cancer In Children: A Primer [Quiz]

Pediatric cancer is a complicated subject, and learning more about it isn’t as simple as performing a…

Jill Beck
I've been an oncologist since 2010. With pediatric oncology, you get continuity of care with families—so you care for children when they're really sick and see them get better.

3 Tricks To Help Your Child Swallow Pills
  • Posted on February 22, 2017February 20, 2017
  • by Anisa Hoie

3 Tricks To Help Your Child Swallow Pills

Getting a child to comply with taking cancer medication can be a bit tricky. She might not…

Anisa Hoie
I've been a nurse for nearly 32 years, mostly taking care of kids with cancer. My job is to give the kids and their families a personal touch while they go through treatment.

sense of control
  • Posted on February 22, 2017February 22, 2017
  • by Jill Beck

4 Ways To Give Your Child With Cancer A Sense Of Control Over His Life

Today’s post features guest author Sean Akers, PsyD, a licensed clinical pediatric psychologist here at Children’s. It’s…

Jill Beck
I've been an oncologist since 2010. With pediatric oncology, you get continuity of care with families—so you care for children when they're really sick and see them get better.

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