En busca de una cura: la importancia de la investigación del cáncer centrada en los niños

Chasing a CureNo son estadísticas fáciles de digerir. Aproximadamente 13,500 niños y adolescentes menores de 19 años son diagnosticados con cáncer cada año en los EE. UU. Uno de cada cinco detectados pierde la batalla. A pesar de los avances de vanguardia, sorprendentemente el cáncer sigue siendo la principal causa de muerte relacionada con enfermedades en nuestra juventud. Retrasar una cura, dicen los defensores, es el concepto de que el cáncer infantil es simplemente un cáncer adulto "pequeño", un diagnóstico erróneo costoso que afecta la financiación vital de la investigación. A medida que nos acercamos a septiembre, el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Cáncer Infantil, es el momento perfecto para resaltar la necesidad de investigaciones pediátricas específicas hacia una cura centrada en los niños.Leer artículo completo aparece en la edición de julio/agosto de 2012 de Salud y bienestar familiar Revista.

Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer Infantil

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every 3 minutes, a family’s life is turned upside down when they hear the four devastating words, “Your child has cancer.” At Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance, we believe that every child deserves a fighting chance – and you can help make that a reality. 

This month, we honor brave young warriors, remember our precious Angels, and stand with families fighting childhood cancer today. From fundraising events to volunteer opportunities, there’s a way for everyone to join this mission of hope.

Together, let’s Glow Gold and remind every family: you are not alone in this journey. This September, we shine a light of awareness, love, and unwavering support for every child and family facing childhood cancer.

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Families Light Up at the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour!

When worlds collide… the result is pure magic! Keaton families were treated to an unforgettable experience at the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour, and the excitement was off the charts! One parent shared, “For a moment, we weren’t thinking about treatment or next steps – we were just together, smiling, dancing, and soaking it all in. It meant the world.”

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Moment with Love for Malachi

Malachi is facing something no teenager should have to – a rare and aggressive cancer called myxoid pleomorphic liposarcoma. 
 At an age where most kids are thinking about college and their next big adventure, Malachi is thinking about treatments, hospital stays, and fighting for his future. But what’s incredible is this: Malachi is still choosing to live fully. He’s choosing joy. He’s choosing moments. 

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