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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
… Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities Blog Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Even though … lifelong, chronic blood disease that may cause serious complications as she grows up, including having a greater …
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Using visual supports at home
… Using visual supports at home Blog What are visual supports? Visual supports serve as helpful reminder tools. They may include a checklist, sticky … so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Blog Barrow … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …
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Fighting fair: A guide to better communication
… Fighting fair: A guide to better communication Blog Arguments COVID-19 Psychology Sometimes … break out more frequently - even in the most loving and closely-knit families. Thankfully, there are techniques that allow everyone involved in an argument to walk away feeling …
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… Dominic’s story Blog Epilepsy Genetics GRIN1 Neurocritical Care Neurology Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) … always trying different formulas or other things to help Dominic gain weight.” When Dominic was 2 months old, it … holding his breath and turning blue. Sometimes, he would become unresponsive. Then one day, daycare called and said …
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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey
… Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey Patient Stories Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) … crying all the time no matter what they did to comfort him. When Theo was four weeks old, Christina heard … Doctors ordered a more extensive series of X-rays that yielded astounding results: 14 broken bones and more skull …
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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do
… In first grade, my teacher was convinced I should be held back or moved to special education. I couldn’t read and was falling behind the … ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or complete mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities do …
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s “My daughter is alive and doing well because of the care we have received at Phoenix … is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, …
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog Thalassemia Center for Cancer and Blood … her unique childhood, Eashani emphasized the importance of self-advocacy and self-assurance for teenagers and kids …
