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In a article published in Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology researchers have reported that AYA’s (adolescents and young adults) with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) have had better responses to pediatric oncology treatment vs. adult oncology treatment. For a complete description of the study and findings read the attached article. Pediatric Treatment Approach to Improve …

Research Update: Pediatric Treatment Approach has better results for AYA’s with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Read More »

SEPTEMBER IF ALMOST OVER AND CHILDHOOD CANCER IS STILL THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH OF CHILDREN  IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FOR THE STATISTICS CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. https://acco.org/Information/AboutChildhoodCancer/ChildhoodCancerStatistics.aspx  

In a recently  published paper by Dr. Archie Bleyer, the survival trends of individual cancers among AYA's (adolescents and young adults) indicate that survival rates have not significantly improved when compared with children and older adults. Males seem to survive less than females.  Issues could be due to socio-economic factors, being less likely to adhere …

NEED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THAT CANCER SURVIVAL RATES FOR AYA’S NOT IMPROVING!!! Read More »

Here are three articles reporting on the amount of carcinogens being pumped into our environment. If you are as disturbed by the increase in the number of PAYA's (pediatric, adolescents and young adults) with cancer then take the time to read the articles. Thanks, Angie ToxicPollutionandHealth2007OH EnvOH-OzonePollutionReport-Mar2011 Consider_Ohio

                                                                                                         School started this week …

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  What would you do if your oncologist informed you that your child's life saving medications were no longer available? According to Oncology Times (OT), August 10, 2011, Volume 33, No. 15: The Oncology Drug Shortages will threaten patient treatment. Consider your reaction if you were told that your child's life saving chemotherapy drugs were …

ONCOLOGY DRUG SHORTAGES WORSENING! Read More »

AYA Cancer Patients are at-risk of becoming infertile as a result of their chemotherapy treatment. Patients should discuss fertility preservation options with their oncologist. Research studies indicate that Pediatric, and AYA Oncology Patients and their families should be made aware of the risk of infertility and be given the opportunity to ask questions about their …

AYA’s At Risk of Becoming Infertile Due To Chemotherapy Treatment Read More »

The Jeremy Cares Golf Outing held last Saturday (8/13/11) was a complete success! Over $16,000 was raised to help families affected by cancer. Hats off to everyone who supported this wonderful event!

Experts say it depends on the situation, the individual, the context of the person being treated. But the age range could be from 15 – 39 years of age according to the NCI.

    I was reading some important FAQ'S from the CureSearch site regarding teens and cancer. Did you know that teens with cancer have a better chance of survival if they are treated by a pediatric oncologist? Even though teens like to be treated as adults, this is ONE VERY IMPORTANT TIME when they should be …

TEEN GAP??? Read More »