NEW RESEARCH STUDY A protocol is open at the Pediatric Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, for children, ages 8 to 18 years, who have had a brain tumor that was treated with radiation at least 1 year ago. This study is evaluating whether a novel home physical activity program …
by Helen Fitzgerald, CDE Grief is what you experience when you have suffered a loss. “Loss” is the key word here because grief not only applies to the way you feel after the death of a loved one but also to the way you feel whenever you suffer the loss of something valuable to you. …
Peggy Kulm, RN, MA and Deb Shade, RN , CPON This is the first of two planned articles by members of the CureSearch web team to introduce families and friends of children with brain tumors to an internet site that is designed specifically for patients, parents and families of children with cancer. The CureSearch.org team …
Daniel Fiduccia Most children with cancer should be in special education programs if services are needed. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) must be developed with your child’s school team. It is important to ensure the child receives an appropriate and free public education, undergo intelligence, achievement and behavioral testing. These tests are used as a baseline and are then compared to end …
Gib Smith, Esquire Unfortunately many people simply accept health insurance denials without question. Such blind compliance is often a mistake. Insurance companies bank on their members’ ignorance of their insurance policy. This issue becomes exceptionally acute with those families dealing with a chronic or terminal illness. By taking time to follow certain steps, insurance problems …
