Dr. Danielle Cameron is the Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and will talk about her work on today's podcast.

Dr. Danielle Cameron knew that she was interested in medicine when she was a girl growing into her teenage and adolescent years while watching her father who had a career as a Cardiac Surgeon. Danielle talks about that on today's podcast as well as her many interests in the field of Pediatric Oncology, especially when it concerns solid tumors. Danielle also lends her voice as a member of a number of National committees for Organizations that are concerned with a wide variety of Pediatric Cancer issues. 

From her early years , HELPING was a word that described what Dr. Kate Lund enjoyed doing for others, and this led to her career as a Clinical Psychologist and her roles in the Pediatric Cancer World. One of these roles was as a volunteer for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation which took place for nearly 25 years and her most recent and current role has been training her dog Wally to become a Therapy Dog who visits Pediatric Cancer patients and brings them comfort at Seattle Children's Hospital. 

After surviving her childhood fight with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Claire Galvin has gone on to have an outstanding academic career, which has included holding a double major in Biology and Psychology which led to her receiving an Honors Bachelor Degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science Degree in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia, and is now pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal. Clair is currently working on her Dissertation which involves the study of Pediatric Cancer survivors and how they have transitioned into adulthood. Claire's dissertation is called the CHILDHOOD CANCER IDENTITY PROJECT. If you are interested in participating in this project then please email Claire at [email protected]

After being diagnosed with Osteosarcoma when she was 10 years old in 2012 Bailey Moody decided that despite what some were saying, her budding athletic career was not over. Since that time, Bailey has been a member of the Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team since 2018 as a 16 year old, winning World Championships in 2019 and 2023, a two time Paralympian, winning a Bronze Medal in Tokyo in 2021 and a Silver Medal in Paris in 2024, winning 5 National Collegiate Championships from 2021 to 2015 at the University of Alabama, Winning the Finals MVP award after her 30 point effort in the final game of 2025, and being named an Academic All American from 2021 through 2025.

Alex Lynch was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia , which came with  2 very rare genetic markers which only 2 percent of ALL kids have had to deal with. Alex's diagnosis came in May of this year and he is now in his consolidation stage. Alex and his mom Yuliya will talk about what Alex has been through and what his treatment future might hold. They will also talk about Alex's 6 sibling's who range in age from 2 months to 14 years .  If you would like to see how Alex is doing and hopefully send him a message of encouragement, please contact him at https://www.facebook.com/groups/alexlynch/    

Losing one child is terrible under any circumstances but losing 2 children, to different tragedies is more than anyone should ever be burdened with. Adrienne Bender will talk about the loss of her 15 year old daughter Mackenzie who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia after being diagnosed with this Pediatric Blood cancer when she was 8 years old in 2011, was in remission for 5 years, then relapsed and passed away in 2018. Adrienne will also talk about her son Kyler, who developed substance abuse problems beginning when he was 12 years old, fought his demons, and was on his way to what was thought to be a complete recovery before he got into a fight, took fentanyl, and passed away in 2023

After experiencing stomach pains and fevers in the spring of 2023, Jordan Vanstee's then 2 year old son Kian was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Kian went through very difficult treatment at McMaster's Children's Hospital in Canada , but with the help of his Disney Hero Mickey Mouse and the Make a Wish Foundation, Kian is now in remission and is living his best life possible. 

Kailyn Thelen has health issues of her own, which do not include any type of cancer, and still is able to run her own non-profit which concentrates on making blankets for children with pediatric cancer and other diseases. Kailyn met Ali Herbert when she was just 2 months away from passing away from her battle with Very High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, which happened on November 29th of 2020, the same day as her mom Heather's birthday. Kailyn will talk about Ali and about what she does to help others, as she is dealing with her own health issues.

Nici and John Robinson live in England and lost their son Charlie to a Grade 3 Ependymoma in 2021, after he was diagnosed with this Brain Tumor when he was 2 years old in June of 2018. Nici and John will talk about their beloved son and will also discuss the Respite Homes that they have made available for families who are going through a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis with one of their children. The Robinson's have set these Respite Homes up through their Thumbs Up For Charlie Foundation.

What was thought to be a stomach ailment for Meryl Summers 1st grade daughter Adelia became much more than that in February of 2023 when she was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain Cancer Diffuse Midline Glioma. Adelia was called the Wonder Girl for so many reasons during her 15 month battle with this disease which very sadly ended with her passing on May 30th of 2024. Since that time, Meryl has become a fierce advocate for the cause of Pediatric Brain Cancer and has testified in the Massachusetts State House for a bill which recognizes the cause of Pediatric Cancer be passed and signed into law as soon as possible.