Cancers of the Central Nervous System - Gliomas, Neuroblastoma

HUNSTANTON: Sex offender was working at charity for <b>children</b>

Neuroblastoma - 15 hours 39 min ago
The founder of a children's cancer charity has lodged complaints against police ... Linza Corp, who runs Hunstanton-based Families Against Neuroblastoma, ...

African girl treated in city for rare brainstem tumour

Glioma - 18 hours 59 min ago
Seventy-five per cent of brainstem glioma cases are diagnosed among children and young adults under the age of 20. But it is also known to afflict adults.

She wins the battle with rare brain tumour

Glioma - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 21:37
The child could barely keep her head straight," says Ayodele. ... Survival rates for kids with brainstem glioma vary depending on the location.

Football stars join fight against <b>child</b> cancer at charity golf event

Neuroblastoma - Fri, 05/17/2013 - 19:47
... which benefitted the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells and is most common in ...

Fundraiser for Jackson toddler battling <b>neuroblastoma</b>

Neuroblastoma - Fri, 05/17/2013 - 17:24
It is very painful for these children. They are infused with an antibody that attaches to the GD2 marker on the neuroblastoma cancer cell.

Thu, 01/01/1970 - 00:00
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WHY?

Why in my brain?
It caused me so much pain.
Why in my head?
Perhaps somewhere else instead.
Why in my brain?
We tried a fluid drain.

I just want to walk like you.
I’ve had enough now, haven’t you too?

Poem from Sophie Pollock who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Things you can do on Difficult Days

Talk about the child who has died.
Write a letter to him/her.
Eat his/her favourite food.
Watch a video of him/her.
Wear one of his/her clothes like a scarf.
Light a candle.
Look at photos.
Listen to his/her favourite music.
Visit the grave.
Cry, laugh, scream.
Release a balloon with a message.

Some tips for parents and siblings.

What’s the Point?

What’s the point of eyes,
If you’re not here to see?
What’s the point of ears,
If you cannot hear me?
Every sense on my body,
Useless as a broken toy,
What’s the point of beauty,
If you cannot enjoy?

Cry of a parent - by JK.