by charmnicole | Jul 20, 2017 | Survivor Stories, Youtube Video
THE WHAT? SERIES: Managing the Cancer Battle featuring Courtney, Childhood Cancer Survivor,
P.N.E.T. Ewings Sarcoma, Primitive Nuero Ectodermo Tumor
(#1103) December 20th 2014
THE WHAT? SERIES is a non-profit cancer education web series presenting raw, honest questions and answers constructed in the hope of removing some of the fears around cancer and empowering the viewer with knowledge and understanding. In this series you will be introduced to cancer fighters, medical professionals and caregivers from all walks of life sharing their experiences and their understanding in the support of others.
This program is an extension of the feature film WHAT THE F@#- IS CANCER AND WHY DOES EVERYBODY HAVE IT?. Both were created by filmmaker Allison W. Gryphon in response to her April 2011 stage 3a breast cancer diagnosis. THE WHAT? SERIES is brought to you by THE WHY? FOUNDATION.
On the 20th of each month, twenty-five episodes of The What? Series will be posted to The Why? Foundation’s You Tube page. One webisode per day will be featured on The Why? Foundation’s Facebook page and sent out via Twitter.
Written, Directed and Edited by Allison W. Gryphon
Producer by Justin Stirling, Alan Caudillo, Mary Elizabeth Gentle, Alia Tarraf & Allison W. Gryphon
Associate Producers: Jacqueline Reyno & Amanda Weir
For more information visit us at www.thewhyfoundation.org
by admin | Jun 29, 2017 | Youtube Video
Edie, a neuroblastoma survivor, is an inspiration to everyone she meets. Her colorful personality and sweet innocence is charming. She loves bright colors, baby dolls and visiting the ice cream truck.
by admin | Jun 28, 2017 | Youtube Video
The success of pediatric cancer therapies has a downside: adults with lingering health problems caused by their treatments. Meet Sally Ekus who was successfully treated for her life-threatening blood cancer more than 25 years ago. For her, being cancer-free hasn’t necessarily meant being worry free.
by admin | Jun 2, 2017 | Youtube Video
Gregory T. Armstrong, MD, MSCE, pediatric oncologist, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, discusses a trial of 34,000 childhood cancer survivors. Data showed that among those who have survived at least 5 years, all-cause mortality at 15 years after diagnosis dropped by half from 12.4% to 6%.
More from Oncology Nursing News: http://nursing.onclive.com/
by admin | May 26, 2017 | Youtube Video
Two-year-old Amanda came to Children’s National to uncover why her leg was swollen, the diagnosis she got was cancer — Ewing’s Sarcoma. This is her story.
by admin | May 7, 2017 | Blog, ChildHood Stories, Dancing Through Cancer, Honoring Brave Children, Inspiring Video - Children Surviving Cancer, Videos, Youtube Video
In July 2007, at the age of 10 months, Austin was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms tumor, a type of childhood cancer in both kidneys. He was thrust into a world of chemotherapy, hospital stays, and four abdominal surgeries before being declared cancer free eight months later.
But after one year, the cancer was back. More chemo, radiation, and surgeries cost him his entire right kidney and half of his left.
Today, Austin is a relatively healthy, extremely happy and remarkably normal 7-year-old, despite living with stage 3 renal failure as a result of his childhood cancer treatment. He is energy is boundless, he loves gymnastics, and he has recently mastered his back handspring.
Austin is one of five St. Baldrick’s Foundation 2012 Ambassadors.
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