Carol was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. But for months she had been misdiagnosed by another doctor, causing her disease to progress to life-threatening levels.
We Are Survivors
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we have a deeply personal submission from Mary Magnani, a former patient at Columbia and a two-time cancer survivor. Mary’s story illustrates the challenges that childhood cancer survivors face as they grow into adulthood.
#BeTHEIRHero
YOU can be a hero to local children and families fighting cancer and blood disorders, like sickle cell, and receiving treatment at Columbia University Medical Center. If you’re a Facebook user, help spread the word and raise money with a Facebook Fundraiser!
Rally for Medical Research
Do you want to advocate for increasing funding & investment in medical research? Would you like to join thousands of advocates from across the country in meeting with key lawmakers and staffers on Capitol Hill? If so, join Columbia University Irving Medical Center in supporting the Rally for Medical Research Capitol Hill Day on Thursday,
The True Spirit of #GivingTuesday
There is nothing better than giving back to others. And you don’t have to be a philanthropist or have a ton of money. You just have to be willing to give your creativity and your time to do something you’re passionate about. Everyone can make a difference.
Things We Learned After Our Son’s Cancer Diagnosis
It’s often hard to imagine how a family endures during one of the most difficult experiences they may ever face. But their perspective is important because, as we all know, a child’s diagnosis affects everyone.
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: A Message From Don Garber
Through my involvement with Hope & Heroes, I know the programs and services Hope & Heroes provides directly impact the children and families in treatment at Columbia.
Jack Cloonan – A Survivor’s Story
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day® — a worldwide celebration for those who have survived cancer and is a source of inspiration and support for people all over the world. It’s also an opportunity to show the faces and share the stories of survivors, letting everyone know that life after cancer can be productive, worthwhile and
Always a Brighter Side
Our latest blog features more creativity from our talented teen patients. In reading Destiny’s piece, one that thing struck me was the importance of community. A community of people that care for you like family, friends or classmates. A community of people that support you so that you’ll “never be alone.” At Hope & Heroes, we’ve invested in
The Way I Want My Life To Be
In our January’s blog post, we mentioned a publication called Wavelength. Developed by teens and for teens, Wavelength is the brainchild of New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and its’ Poet-in-Residence, Thomas Dooley. The first issue of the magazine was released in the fall of 2016. Teens in treatment shared their powerful and heartfelt experiences through art, poetry and creative writing. Many of