Childhood Cancer

Blast away cancer and join NBC 5 and the Cook’s Children’s Health Foundation on March 6th for the 2021 “Blast.” The Blast is a virtual walk/run that aims to raise money for Cook Children’s Hematology and Oncology Center. The donations contributed during the virtual walk/run will help provide life-changing research and treatment for Cook Children’s patients who are fighting...

CNN political reporter Andrew Kaczynski thanked people for reaching out following his baby daughter Francesca’s death from cancer and shared heartbreaking new images of her in her final months.

She died on Christmas Eve after battling cancer since September.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The families in the fight for their lives are now battling even more with the pandemic.

A new nonprofit empowers pediatric cancer patients to create an item to sell. The proceeds then help the child and other families with everyday expenses.

Athletes at a North Texas high school are taking their talents beyond the field and giving back to children in their community, and it’s something good.

When a Princeton mom posted photos of her 4-year old son getting sick after chemo as his 5-year old sister rubbed his back, she expected backlash for the raw photos. Instead, they’ve been shared thousands of times.

Anna Day was in third grade when she found out her nine-month-old sister, Isabella, had cancer. She thought it was simply unfair that there was so little funding, compared to other cancers, for pediatric cancer. So she opened shop with Anna’s Bake Sale Foundation in 2015 and has since raised more than $40,000 for the cause.

The Move for Miles Foundation focuses on raising awareness about childhood cancer and supporting families through a cancer diagnosis through the power of play.

11-year-old Sadie Keller of North Texas, is a Leukemia survivor. She worked to raise awareness for a bill that would help in the battle against childhood cancer. Sadie was there when President Trump signed the bill.

11-year-old Sadie Keller of North Texas, is a Leukemia survivor. She worked to raise awareness for a bill that would help in the battle against childhood cancer. Sadie was there when President Trump signed the bill.

Zebrafish are rapidly becoming the ‘go-to’ animals in childhood cancer research, giving doctors a clear view of why some cancers metastasize and recur.

They’re strong enough to beat cancer, but pediatric cancer survivors suffer from signs of premature aging later in life, doctors say.

Mesquite Poteet kicker Dylan Brown is helping raise money in the fight against childhood cancer, through “Kick It for Cancer.” For every kick he makes, money will go toward the cause.

A 9-year-old battling leukemia is taking her cancer fight to Washington D.C., urging lawmakers to pass more funding for pediatric cancer research.

A North Texas girl battling cancer is renewing her wish to make sure other cancer patients have a Merry Christmas.

A North Texas girl is taking her cancer fight to Washington D.C. Nine-year-old Sadie Keller is calling on Vice President Joe Biden to help make childhood cancer research a national priority.