The VOICE of Childhood Cancer Awareness The HANDS of Childhood Cancer Support
Nearly half of all childhood cancers are not being diagnosed globally, according to a new modeling study led by Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. The study found that, in 2015, there were 397,000 cases of childhood cancer worldwide, but only 224,000 were diagnosed. And if health systems around the world don’t improve, the […]
Most cancers can now be detected early. This hasn’t always been the case. The first big breakthrough came 80 years ago when the pap smear was introduced. Ten years later the mammogram was created and then nearly half a century ago the fecal occult blood test was developed. Advances in diagnosis have made a huge […]
Understanding the need for a ready-reckoner of nutritional recipes for cancer patients, Boehringer Ingelheim India and Times Group jointly launched Fight Cancer with Flavour, a special cookbook for cancer patients, recently. The book was launched at Crossword and Kemps Corner with the authors — Gitanjali Gurbaxani, renowned food consultant and Devika Bhojwani, Vice President, The […]
On Sunday 3 March I was privileged to attend the Marian Dorrington Annual Memorial Golf Day, of which the Little Fighters Cancer Trust was the beneficiary, at the Somerset West Golf Club. The day is held annually by the Dorrington Family in remembrance of wife and mother, Marian, who was an avid golf player and […]
Government has not implemented its Palliative Care Plan I had a patient last year, a four-year-old boy, with a type of cancer called neuroblastoma. After initial treatment, the cancer came back, growing in the confined space between his spine and stomach, causing unbearable pain. His mother was a police officer; a strong, stoical woman who […]
The human brain is the “cockpit” or “command center” for the central nervous system; it is also, despite its critical role in every aspect of human life, one of the most delicate organs in the human body. Any abnormal growth or tumour in the brain, whether cancerous or non-cancerous, can cause serious damage to healthy […]
The Little Fighters Cancer Trust is looking for YOUR stories. While Child Cancer is a terrible disease and very difficult for both patient and parent/caregiver to cope with, it does not always end in tragedy. We are seeking stories of our Little Fighters to share with our supporters, as they give those who are currently […]
It can be really tough to get Children with Cancer to eat, especially during cancer treatment. Having enough nutritious child-friendly, and chemo-friendly, food on hand will help them get the calories and protein they need to not only to support their growing bodies as well as to help them in their fight against cancer. If […]
Throwback Thursday will feature certain old posts that we feel need to be shared again, as many new followers will not go back to read all of the old posts. Today we are re-posting a video of a song that was written for and performed for the Little Fighters Cancer Trust, by Ashlee Hammond. Ashlee […]
Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent starts today, […]
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Never Forgotten ~ Always with us
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