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| Pediatric Cancer Survivors The title of this page Pediatric Cancer Survivors is powerful because it shows there are children who survive cancer. As few as 10 years ago, Brent would not have survived as long as he has following a Stage IV diagnosis of neuroblastoma. In fact, overall survival rates for all pediatric cancers were much lower than they are today. Cancer must be treated aggressively, but it is important to know that these aggressive treatments can have long-term side effects which influence the mental and physical health of survivors and their families. There are several articles posted here that deal with these issues. TeamBrent exists to raise money for research, raise awareness, and to educate so while the survivor issues may be difficult, it's important to understand the effects of treatment decisions and the overall impact on childhood cancer on families. Please note, these papers may not directly relate to Brent and the treatment he received. Today, treatment plans are developed to provide aggressive intervention which takes into account quality of life issues for those fortunate enough to survive. Survivors who are now adults may not have benefited from this balance, and face some very challenging issues. It all goes back to why we fundraise and why we must maintain our level of committment. The fight continues on many fronts because everyday the parents of child who has been cured of cancer must wonder if it is coming back. And they think about their friend's child who did not survive, and they cry for the parent whose child did not survive, or wonder if the kid they knew going thru chemo with their child is going to make it. It never ends, and neither does our fight. Health Issues Survived
Cancer, Want Job Fragile Bones in Children With Cancer Suicidal
Ideation in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Childhood
Cancer Survivors Face Increased Sarcoma Risk Education Educational
Issues Following Treatment For Childhood Cancer Parents Dealing With The Aftermath Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Parents of Children With Cancer
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