Webisode 3: Coping With Chemo – Side Effects

On April 27, 2010, in Chemotherapy Treatment, by admin

Side Effects is the third webisode of Coping With Chemo, a series of six online animated vignettes that help young people learn how to cope with the challenges of having cancer and undergoing treatment. These vignettes help answer questions teens might have about their disease and treatment, and help them cope with nausea, vomiting, hair [...]

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Project For Awesome 2009 – Look Good, Feel better

On December 21, 2009, in Hair Loss and Chemotherapy, by admin

soul that having Leukemia was the largest blessing Ive ever received. If youre not someone who looks at things from a glass half full perspective, try and teach yourself to do so. Positive energy is amazing once you learn to embrace it and look on the brighter side. Videos on my other channel related to [...]

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AMPL LEUKEMIA Chemotherapy Begins

On March 14, 2009, in Chemotherapy Treatment, by admin

Austin begins his chemotherapy treatments directly into his blood stream. The harsh chemicals can cause some undesirable side effects. Austin stays strong, positive, and in a fighting mood to tackle the challenges ahead. What a Champ! Incoming search terms:AMPL cancerampl leukemiaampl leukeamiaampl luekemialeukimia ampltreatment for ampl in childrenTreatment for leukemia amplwhat is AMPL in leukemia

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Coping with Chemo – The Diagnosis

On February 24, 2009, in Hair Loss and Chemotherapy, by admin

Coping with Chemo is a series of online animated vignettes that chronicle the stories of two teens with cancer and their struggle to cope with their disease and treatment. For more webisodes, go to: http://www.starlight.org/chemo These vignettes help answer questions teens might have about their disease and treatment, and help them cope with nausea, vomiting, [...]

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Effects of Cancer (Cancer #3)

On February 21, 2009, in Chemotherapy Treatment, by admin

You know what cancer is, and the odds are good that someone you care about has been affected by the disease. But what does cancer do to the body?

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APML LEUKEMIA Treatment Continues

On February 11, 2009, in Chemotherapy Treatment, by admin

The side effects of Chemotherapy begin to set in, as if that were not enough more trials are Austins when he steps on his central line tube causing extreme pain and discomfort. Though whatever his new trial be it is nothing in the face of his brace demeanor and his infectious laugh. Learn more at [...]

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A Child with Leukemia Experiences Late Effects of Chemotherapy

On January 25, 2009, in Chemotherapy Treatment, by admin

At only 2 ½ years old, Adam was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He received his chemotherapy treatments at the Hematology Oncology Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (www.StLouisChildrens.org). After 2 ½ years of chemotherapy, Adam started kindergarten. Adam experiences learning difficulties because of the chemotherapy, but receives help from the Therapy Services Department at [...]

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