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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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Liquid Gold
… (or difficult labor or childbirth). It’s dangerous for both mom and baby, and at that point, it was too late for a … gave Kayla a breast pump. That allowed her to express the colostrum – the first form of breastmilk the body releases …
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Making the leap: Transitioning from Pediatric GI Care to Adult GI Care
… and offer tips to help prepare teens and families: Haley Clark Since I was thirteen, all of my experiences with … through events like support groups and camp. You may feel lost, vulnerable, and afraid in the adult world. However, … to help patients meet new milestones as a young adult. Both Phoenix Children’s Hospital and adult care teams will …
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Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story
… we got to Phoenix Children’s, that’s when we didn’t feel lost anymore,” Maria says. “We had been so scared of the … Maria’s fetal care team at Phoenix Children’s included both a pediatric surgeon and a pediatric cardiologist from … of the heart – were ordered by a pediatric cardiologist to best assess the heart’s function and condition. The fetal …
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Your “To Do List” to Recharge Your Brain for a Healthier You
For many of us, it’s difficult to remember the last time we woke up feeling rested, full of energy and excited about the day ahead. Many of us feel exhausted and stressed, despite all the technologies we have available to be more efficient and connected. While it may seem that
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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… Program performed its 500th transplant procedure and July marked the 18th anniversary of the program which is the … was recruited to Arizona in 2002 as the medical director of both Phoenix Children’s and Mayo BMT programs. Dr. Adams …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… After talking through this fear with with my husband, we both agreed to place the importance on allowing him to … The first few times we met at a public place including a park, splash pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of …
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… “LJ was an adorable toddler,” recalled Dr. Kruer. “He had lost his ability to speak, and he had experienced a … already reduced the amount of manganese in LJ’s diet to the best of her ability, but because it is an essential element … his special needs to taking big trips together, visiting both the Grand Canyon and then Disney World. Amanda admits …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light
… of another person. After discussing with my husband, we both agreed on the importance of allowing him to develop … other child’s parent(s). The first few times we met at a park, splash pad or at the zoo. Soon after with visited each …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
