Treatments for childhood cancers are harsh on kids’ bodies. While survival rates have improved dramatically over the last few decades, quality of life has not. Therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation can lead to learning disabilities, nerve damage, fertility issues and other health problems. OHSU cancer researchers are working to change that. Monika Davare, PhD, […]
This collaboration between Nike, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and University of Oregon raised funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
Laura Schroeder came into the world as a question mark. How had she made it this far? Laura’s parents, Nanny and Ron Schroeder of Chiloquin, Ore., had been in suspense for several months. It was painful. “I’ll never forget it,” said Nanny. “We went to Medford for an ultrasound when I was seven months pregnant […]
On Sept. 9, 2017, the University of Oregon hit the field in a uniform designed by three young cancer survivors. From the helmet to the cleats, every part tells a story.
Overall, cancer in children is rare. But Joe, Ethan and Sophia battled the two most common types: brain tumors and leukemia. Here are six things to know about the pediatric cancers they faced: All brain tumors are cancer. All brain tumors are eventually fatal or disabling without treatment. Brain tumors are the 2nd most common […]
Families heal together. Today, we are a giant step closer to providing a new home for healing for out-of-town patients and their families. OHSU has met its fundraising goal, raising more than $32 million to build the Gary & Christine Rood Family Pavilion, a new five-story guest house for patients who need to travel to […]
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