An interesting and helpful article from BMT Info News:
Cognitive problems, also referred to as neurodevelopmental problems, are problems with a child’s ability to learn, remember, and perform mental tasks. The problems are caused by damage to the brain and blood vessels in the brain, or interruption in the development of the brain. Some children who undergo a bone marrow transplant (BMT) have an increased risk of developing cognitive problems after treatment.
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Enhancing the lives of families and children by providing education and advocacy, emotional and practical support, and most of all... HOPE....because kids can't fight cancer alone!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Candlelighters Support and H1N1 Precautions
DC Candlelighters has been advised by both Children's National Medical Center and Inova Fairfax Hospital that due to H1N1 precautions, the monthly support group teas at both hospitals will be temporarily suspended. Please check out our event schedule for the list of parent night dinner meetings -- we hope to see you at the next one on Oct. 6th - please click on the flyer below:
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Former Miss Virginia Tara Wheeler
Miss Virginia 2008, Tara Wheeler supports childhood cancer by raising money and awareness! There She Is ... and Hair, It Goes!
During her reign as Miss Virginia, Tara wanted to shave her head for St. Baldrick's Day, but the pageant would not allow it unless she was able to raise $500,000 in pledges...now, three months after passing the Miss Virginia torch, Tara Wheeler has fulfilled her promise.
We think she's beautiful!
During her reign as Miss Virginia, Tara wanted to shave her head for St. Baldrick's Day, but the pageant would not allow it unless she was able to raise $500,000 in pledges...now, three months after passing the Miss Virginia torch, Tara Wheeler has fulfilled her promise.
We think she's beautiful!
CNMC Tea
No Candlelighter's Tea at Children's today due to the scare of the H1N1 virus, the hospital is limiting visits from groups. What a shame. Sorry parents-we will try again next month!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know?
Childhood Cancer Facts
* Each school day, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer.
* One in 330 children will develop cancer by age 20.
* Each year in the U.S. over 12,600 children are diagnosed with cancer.
* Although the 5 year survival rate is steadily increasing, one quarter of children diagnosed with cancer will die 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
* Cancer remains the number one disease killer of America's children - more than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Asthma and AIDS combined.
* 80% of children have metastatic disease at time of diagnosis as compared to only 20% of adults.
* There are currently more than 270,000 childhood cancer survivors in the U.S.
* Late effects of childhood cancer treatment are common in survivors, and
approximately one-third are moderate to severe.
Childhood Cancer Facts
* Each school day, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer.
* One in 330 children will develop cancer by age 20.
* Each year in the U.S. over 12,600 children are diagnosed with cancer.
* Although the 5 year survival rate is steadily increasing, one quarter of children diagnosed with cancer will die 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
* Cancer remains the number one disease killer of America's children - more than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Asthma and AIDS combined.
* 80% of children have metastatic disease at time of diagnosis as compared to only 20% of adults.
* There are currently more than 270,000 childhood cancer survivors in the U.S.
* Late effects of childhood cancer treatment are common in survivors, and
approximately one-third are moderate to severe.
DC Candlelighters and Cox Farms Day!
DC Candlelighters families are invited to spend the day at Cox Farms on September 19th! Please click on the attached flyer for details. We hope to see you at the farm!
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