After a stem cell transplant, Austin suffered from puzzling symptoms, until a second opinion revealed he had graft-versus-host disease.
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Former Patient Returns as Child Life Specialist
After being treated at Packard Children’s as a child, Lauren Newman is back, helping kids get through similar experiences as a child life specialist.
Beloved Oncology Nurse Brings Legacy of Caring Full Circle
Leslie spent 40+ years as a nurse after receiving inspirational care from a nurse when she was a teen.
Teen Survives Lymphoma and Says Thanks by Giving Back
After fighting lymphoma at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, a teenager uses her Make-a-Wish to give back to other patients.
Hope Has a New Home
Nurses remember those who found strength in the Bass Center as they move to a new space.
Girls Day Out: Beauty and bravery at the Fairmont
Six girls being treated for pediatric cancer arrived at the Fairmont hotel in San Jose for the tenth annual Girls Day Out, a brief but much needed escape for body, mind and spirit.
Teen cancer patients connect at annual Girls’ Day Out
A day of R&R was just what the doctor ordered this week for teen patients undergoing treatment at the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases.
Trading cancer treatments for spa treatments – Packard Children’s teens get pampered at Girls’ Day Out
Laughter sounded through the hallways of the Tova Day Spa at the Fairmont San Jose hotel, and on the other side a group of patients from Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford were being pampered while discussing Netflix shows, playing games and brainstorming what to wear to prom this year. These may be normal topics of conversation for teens, but for girls undergoing cancer treatment, this day of fun, relaxation and spa treatments was a very welcome respite from their typical routines.
After radiation-free treatment for their son’s brain cancer, family travels 6100 miles every year to reunite with their care team at Packard Children’s
Recently, the Loh family, originally from the Bay Area, was in town for their annual visit from Shanghai to check in with son Elliot’s care team. They reflected on the experience of traveling across the world to give their son the best treatment possible.
Patients’ artwork showcased in Palo Alto
On June 5, the Pacific Art League in downtown Palo Alto was buzzing with excitement as some talented young photographers displayed their works of art.
Balancing Care with Busy Boyhood
It’s been more than seven years since Cole Rossi was cured of a rare brain cancer. The tumor and therapy left him with low levels of growth hormone, double vision, and physical weakness. He remains on hormone treatment and gets MRIs twice a year. He sees an oncologist every six months and a neurologist every other year.
