A cancer diagnosis is devastating for anyone. For parents, it comes with the added weight of trying to explain the illness to their children. About five years ago, Duke Medicine launched the KidsCan!

Cancer” is a scary word for any family to hear, especially when it applies to a child. I know this firsthand. My brother Nick ...

Motherhood has always been portrayed as this messy, magical, all-consuming love story. You imagine the baby cuddles, the tired eyes, the giggles, the growth. You prepare for long nights, teething, ...

Their goal is to develop a low-toxicity, combination treatment strategy that we believe could be a game-changer for children and families facing cancer. The medical field has long focused on ...

CHICAGO, IL -- The move to make cancer treatments gentler for children has paid a double dividend: More kids are surviving than ever before, and without the long-term complications that doomed many of ...

Children in families affected by cancer face challenges with disrupted routines and emotional stress during back-to-school transitions. Consistent routines provide stability and security, aiding ...

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is devastating no matter what your situation in life. For those with kids, one emotion that can rise to the forefront is the fear that you won’t be around to raise ...

Johns Hopkins All Children's, Nemours Children's, Nicklaus Children's and Wolfson Children's are each receiving $7.5 million annually over five years as part of a collaborative program funded by the ...

Over a year after Kate Middleton shared her cancer diagnosis, Prince William opened up on discussing the topic with their ...