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Lymphoma Awareness Day
Childhood lymphoma awareness is also included in September. Children’s Cancer Partners currently serves 25 children and families across the Carolinas with a lymphoma diagnosis. Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymph system and are divided into subcategories based on the type of cell type that is affected. As a result, they are classified as either non-Hodgkin’s (NHL) or Hodgkin’s. Typically, a diagnosis will happen in a child 10 years […]
An urgent message for all CCP Families, from Dr. Jaqui Jones
Now that a COVID-19 vaccine has received FULL Food & Drug Administration approval, we truly can help end the pandemic. But there has been concern, especially among minorities, that the vaccine is not safe. Can we trust it? How was it developed so quickly? Should you get it? Are you going to get it? Jaqui […]
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As to be expected this month is an important one for Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas to recognize. Our passion is deep in helping families overcome distance and cost barriers, so their child’s care is timely and complete. To commemorate this month we highlighted several “Behind the Cape” families in […]
Grants Received 2021 Mid Year
We’re thankful for the support of several local foundations and their rewarding of our grants from June 1, 2021 until present. These foundations are: Care Camps Cherokee County Community Foundation – NCCF Community Foundation of the Lowcountry – NCCF Duke University Healthcare System Lee County Community Foundation – NCCF CW & Dorothy G. Love Foundation […]
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month
There are several types of cancers included for the month of July for awareness. The first are soft tissue sarcomas. They can appear in children in various locations. The below diagram explains it best: Source: American Childhood Cancer Organization Among the above sarcomas there is also osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma fall into the category of […]
Mid 2021 Update
As we move into the middle of June, we want to reflect on how our continued progress is going to help children battling cancer throughout the Carolinas. It is staggering to see the numbers of children being diagnosed with cancer (2-3 each day in the Carolinas) but what gives us all hope is the support our superheroes receive from our community, family, and organization. The below chart shows numbers as of […]
Superhero Spotlight: Sam
“Your child has cancer” are dreaded words for a parent to hear and the mission of Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas is to provide support through this journey and new road. The support of everyone makes our mission possible and we hope in turn eases the burden for parents of these amazing superheroes. Today […]
Dania Beck named Director of Philanthropy
Dania Beck has worked in healthcare for 20 years and specifically in healthcare fundraising for over 17 years. She comes to us after serving most recently as the Director of Philanthropy for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, raising funds for the Cancer and Heart service lines. Dania is our new Director of Philanthropy and will be […]
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors affecting children and adolescents, with close to 5,000 children diagnosed each year (source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/brain-tumor/pediatric-brain-tumors). Symptoms of brain tumors can include: -Headaches -Seizures -Irritability -Lethargy and drowsiness A child experiencing these symptoms should be evaluated by their pediatrician to decide next steps. Treatment can […]
Superhero Spotlight: Lillie
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Children’s Cancer Partners serves 94 children battling brain cancer. Learn more here. One of Children’s Cancer Partners brain cancer Superheroes, Lillie was diagnosed two years ago. While Lillie still fights the childhood cancer battle, her story and “legend” stays strong. Below is a excerpt from an post on April […]