Family MattersSubscribe to Family Matters to get MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital's latest news for patients and families facing childhood cancer. 2011-03-03T17:22:32Ztag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-03-03:30231Making the Gradetag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378612013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-15T13:02:33ZThe Pediatric Education and Creative Arts Program at MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital has received school accreditation.'America the Funny'tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378662013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-15T12:59:20ZMaking people laugh is the inspiration behind a children's book, "America the Funny," by 13-year-old cancer patient Shelby Taylor.Dec My Roomtag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378672013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-02-10T13:55:48ZVolunteers are personazling children's hospital environments through the Dec My Room program at MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.Coordinators of Caretag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378682013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-15T13:01:30ZMid-level practitioners play a vital role in helping to provide excellent patient care at MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.Why Cancer Patients Should Get Organizedtag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378692013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-15T13:04:27ZJanice Simon believes that cancer patients can, and should, organize all of their medical information.Support for Children's Cancer Hospitaltag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378702013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-15T13:03:28ZMD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital counts on the kindness of donors to support its programs for young patients.A Day at the Museumtag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-03:378712013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-15T13:00:01ZAlmost 300 pediatric cancer survivors from the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital celebrate with their families and physicians.Young Patient, Family Experience Shock of Childhood Melanomatag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313552013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-05-19T09:41:19ZExcessive sun exposure can lead to a diagnosis of melanoma, even when using sunscreen.Lessons From the Rodeotag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313562013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-05-19T09:41:19ZPatients from the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital visited the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on a field trip, and learned about livestock and the agriculture industry.Val Marshall: An Advocate for All Pediatric Cancer Patientstag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313572013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-05-19T09:41:19ZVal Marshall, an advocate for pediatric cancer from the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, attended the annual CureSearch Children’s Cancer Awareness and Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.Spring Has Sprung for Children's Art Projecttag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313602013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-05-19T09:41:19ZThe spring 2011 collection for the MD Anderson Children's Art Project features creative cards and gifts designed by pediatric cancer patients. Paradise Right Setting for Transplant Expertstag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313792013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-05-19T09:41:19ZHealth care professionals met at the 2011 ASBMT to discuss best practices for stem cell transplant patients.Opportunities for Cancer Patients After High Schooltag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313802013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:43:34ZVocational counselors at the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital help pediatric patients with decisions about college, vocational/trade schools and careers.They Walk the Walktag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-10:313812013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-05-19T10:32:36ZFamilies and supporters of pediatric cancer patients at the Children's Cancer Hospital participated in the Katy Relay for Life to raise awareness of childhood cancer.DePinho Sole Finalist for Presidenttag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-05-17:315842013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:42:22ZThe University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., as the sole finalist for the presidency of MD Anderson Cancer Center.Elephant Grants Last Wish for Pediatric Cancer Patienttag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-02-03:296652013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:36:28ZThe Arts in Medicine program at the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital helped Aidan Immroth, a pediatric brain cancer patient, fulfill his special wish to paint an elephant.Shhhhh ... It's Quiet Timetag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-02-03:296722013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:40:28ZA new Quiet Time policy requiring the lowering of lights, voices, telephone and computer noises and more has resulted in a big difference in a hospital stay for pediatric patients and their caregivers.Holiday Treats and Holiday Sweetstag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-02-03:296732013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:37:46ZThe holiday season was filled with special activities for pediatric cancer patients in the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.Research Moves Cancer Treatment Forwardtag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-02-03:296742013-05-23T24:15:00Z2013-05-22T12:45:51ZMD Anderson physicians and researchers The International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP). Several physicians and researchers from MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital were selected to present at this year's meeting. The following is a summary of some of the research...Ski Trip for Disabled Pediatric Cancer Patientstag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-02-03:296752013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:34:41ZPediatric cancer patients from MD Anderson’s Children’s Cancer Hospital made their 29th annual trek to Park City, Utah to conquer the mountains and get past the obstacles placed in their way by cancer.MD Anderson President Changing Rolestag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-02-07:297242013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:39:17ZJohn Mendelsohn, M.D., president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently announced plans to relinquish his leadership position and return to a research-focused role.We're Going for a Sleigh Ride With the Children's Art Projecttag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274832013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-02-14T14:40:38ZCody Wetzel's "Sleigh" artwork is part of the 2010 Holiday Collection for the Children's Art Project.Nurse and Cancer Survivor Gives Hope to Pediatric Patientstag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274842013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-02-14T14:40:38ZA pediatric nurse and cancer survivor offers hope to her young cancer patients.Splash Out Leukemiatag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274852013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-02-14T14:40:38ZAs a pediatric leukemia survivor, Laura Hubbard decided to give back by raising money with a swim-a-thon.Addressing End-of-Life Issuestag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274862013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:57:17ZA team of parents, faculty and staff from MD Anderson's Children's Cancer Hospital developed a guide for parents whose children are reaching the end of life.New Program Uses Creativity to Overcome Cancertag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274872013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:55:23ZIan Cion, artist in residence for MD Anderson's Children's Cancer Hospital, heads up a new program called Arts in Medicine, with a goal to help make art a meaningful part of the lives of MD Anderson’s young patients. Tony Quinn Has Learned to Walk it Offtag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274882013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:58:57ZThrough his journey with pediatric osteosarcoma, a young cancer patient learns to deal with his amputation and continues to pursue his favorite sports.Back to Schooltag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-10-20:274892013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-02-14T14:40:38ZTransitioning back to the home school is the goal for pediatric cancer patients at MD Anderson's Children's Cancer Hospital.Behind the Scenestag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-08-16:263162013-05-23T24:15:00Z2012-03-23T14:48:34ZChild life specialist Cad Willeford loves the psychosocial aspect of working with children being treated for cancer.Art Cornertag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-08-16:263172013-05-23T24:15:00Z2011-02-14T14:41:35ZThe Children's Art Project has new summer products featuring flowers, small animals and summer camp items.