Young adult astrocytoma survivor puts trust in doctors during treatment
Two months into her marriage and just two days before her 32nd birthday, Hannah Kahn learned that she had a brain tumor.
“I’ve run four marathons and 17 half-marathons,” says Hannah. “I’m extremely active, and I never get sick. So, finding out I had cancer was a shock.”
A brain tumor diagnosisHannah ran 10 miles to train for a half marathon on Feb. 8, 2025, ate afterward, had dinner with friends and then went to bed...
Advance care planning: What patients and caregivers should know
Advance care planning can seem daunting, but it’s a necessary process to make sure that your health care preferences are honored if you become...
After losing their son to cancer, parents support Kinder Children’s Cancer Center
Ethan Perry was an outgoing kid with a big personality. He enjoyed playing sports, creating inventions and playing violin in his middle school...
Leukemia survivor finds companionship of rescue dog during treatment
Mark Janes’ chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis came after he’d initially visited his doctor for swollen lymph nodes in his neck. After he was diagnosed, molecular testing revealed the cancer cells had a TP53 mutation. That meant the cancer was high-risk, making it more difficult to treat and more likely to return after treatment.
Mark began taking an oral chemotherapy called zanubrutinib under the guidance of an oncologist...
