Topics: Pediatric Cancer Survivorship

Four people in a hospital room talk behind surgical masks. One is a child, who sits on a woman's lap. The child's shirt has been pull aside. He gestures at a man who stands taking notes on a pad.

The voice: Four Diamonds-funded translator helps families struck by childhood cancer

Feb 5, 2024

When dancers take the floor at THON, one of the outcomes they're dancing for is Ernesto Garcia, medical interpreter in the pediatric hematology-oncology unit at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Two images are shown side-by-side. On the left, a little girl with no hair receives a kiss from a golden retriever. On the right, the same girl has a full head of hair, smiling downward at her own clipped hair handed to her by a woman.

Hair ties: At THON, families, patients bond over common side effect

Feb 20, 2023

Some lose it during their treatment. Others have grown it back. For some, it's a badge of honor. For others, it's an ominous sign of things to come. At THON 2023, hair is important.

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Discovering New Passions: One Survivor’s Story

May 17, 2022

Seven years ago, my life changed, some would say for the worse but, deep down, I believe it was for the best because it helped me realize my true passion in life: writing.

Dr. George Blackall, PsyD, MBA, is seen sitting at table counseling a female patient. He is looking directly at her. The patient Is facing Dr. Blackall and her face is not visible. The room has a decal of a tree on its walls.

Post-traumatic stress disorder in survivors of childhood cancer

Dec 3, 2018

Dr. George Blackall, PsyD, MBA, is seen sitting at table counseling a female patient. He is looking directly at her. The patient Is facing Dr. Blackall and her face is not visible. The room has a decal of a tree on its walls. Some survivors of pediatric cancer may struggle with their psychological health. Many resources are available for those struggling with post-traumatic stress.

Dr. Lauren Grossman, PsyD, is seen sitting at a table working on a laptop. She is smiling. There is a clipboard with a file folder on it next the laptop. The wall behind her has a decal of a tree on it.

Ask the professional: Neuro-psychological evaluation for survivors

Nov 26, 2018

Tests can show if cognitive skills have been affected by cancer or treatment.

A group of nurses are seen in the Survivorship Clinic at Penn State Children's Hospital. They are making silly faces and gesturing to a large depiction of the word INSPIRE on the wall behind them.

Transitioning care from your primary oncologist to the Survivorship Clinic

Sep 29, 2018

When patients are at least five years from a cancer diagnosis and at least two years off cancer therapy, they transition from oncological care to Penn State Children’s Hospital's Childhood Cancer Survivorship Clinic.

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Patients, families define survivorship

Sep 29, 2018

Pediatric cancer survivors and their families share what survivorship means to them.