Following Their Calling to Help Young Cancer Patients and Beyond
Stem cell donors may be a young cancer or blood disease patient’s only hope of a cure. Two Stanford Medicine Children’s Health nurses answered that call.
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The Journey From Pediatric Cancer Patient to Future Physician
Ryan Sathianathen has always been interested in science. But his journey as a childhood cancer patient propelled that interest into a dream to become a pediatric hematologist-oncologist.
Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer With the San Francisco Giants
Three Stanford Medicine Children’s Health patients stood by their favorite San Francisco Giants players as they were celebrated during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day.
Ask Me Anything About Childhood Cancer
Exploring the mysteries of childhood cancer, Lianna Marks, MD, delves into the complexities of the causes, symptoms, and future of treatment.
Supporting Young Patients and Families Through Their Cancer Care
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to recognize children and survivors affected by pediatric cancer in order to raise awareness and continue the research and treatment of the disease.
Pediatric Oncology Nurse Rich Ramos Wins Prestigious Magnet Nurse of the Year Award
Only five nurses in the nation receive the award annually from the ANCC.
A Conversation with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Nurse Leader Kim Williams
Her commitment to nursing excellence, leading by example, and having a mindset of humble inquiry.
Hope Has a New Home
Nurses remember those who found strength in the Bass Center as they move to a new space.
Math Makes Room for More Patients
Patients who undergo a surgical procedure may move from a surgical prep area, to an… Read more »
Mother of Childhood Cancer Survivor Comes Full Circle, Returns to Packard Children’s—as a Nurse
She donated the end-of-treatment bell to Packard Children’s. Seven years later, she’s working in the same unit where her daughter received care.
An Unusual Stem Cell Transplant Saves Two Brothers
Brothers Ronnie and Levi Dogan were born with a very rare condition called IPEX syndrome. Packard Children’s was the first in the U.S. to offer a unique stem cell transplant they would both need for survival.
Squaring off against cancer on World Cancer Day
Two-year-old Cru Silva comes out swinging against retinoblastoma as we celebrate how we help kids with cancer heal.
New country, new bone marrow
Seven-year-old Ikkei Takeuchi likes to say he has two birthdays, the day in April when… Read more »
Claire’s story: A 6-year-old San Luis Obispo girl’s triumphant battle with lymphoma
NBC’s “Bay Area Proud” featured Claire’s inspiring story on November 1, 2018: “Days after final… Read more »
Young Merced patient hero pays it forward to Packard Children’s
Following two complex surgeries for a rare tumor, 16-year-old Lucca is paying it forward with his “Pack It Up for Packard” art supply drive.
A Giants surprise for patients at Packard Children’s
Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants stopped by to visit with patients undergoing treatment in our Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases.
Fighting brain cancer with the help of Stanford basketball
11-year-old Ty Whisler stood before the Stanford men’s basketball team as the honorary captain for their rival game against Oregon.
Stanford’s Bass Center Shines a Light on Pediatric Cancer in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases has organized activities to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The Bass Center is a leading pediatric cancer center dedicated to helping children of all ages who have cancer and blood diseases to manage or overcome their conditions.
After Conquering Blood Disorder, Ten-Year-Old Singing Strong
With her bruises gone, Reagan’s now deep into volleyball, track, horses and a brand-new bike. “But what I like most is singing,” said Reagan.
