Together by St. Jude

This week, our team has been participating in the XVIII Meeting of CCI LATAM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is an important gathering of foundations, health professionals, and partners committed to improving outcomes for children with cancer across Latin America.

As part of the Innovative Programs and Services module, we shared how the Together by St. Jude™ online resource serves as a practical, trusted resource to support families navigating complex diagnoses and care journeys.

We are grateful to connect with so many dedicated organizations leading the way in patient-centered care. Together, we can ensure that every family—no matter where they live—has access to the knowledge and support they need.

Explore together.stjude.org to access resources available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and more languages.

Brain and spinal cord tumors are the second most common type of cancer in children.

Visit the Together by St. Jude™ online resource to learn about the types of brain and spinal tumors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and the support available for patient families.

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Children and Teens Brain and spinal cord tumors in children can be benign or malignant. Learn how the central nervous system works and how these tumors are diagnosed and treated.

Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder, meaning it is passed down in families through genes. Most people with the gene change do not have signs or symptoms of illness, so knowing family health history is crucial.

Learn how medical teams screen for and treat the condition.

https://ow.ly/zcmW50Z1SG1

When a clinical trial becomes part of your child’s care, the questions can feel big. Hear a caregiver’s perspective and expert insight in this episode of Caregivers SHARE.

Carina Richardson talks with Clay Culp, LCSW, and Seth Karol, MD, about her son’s care and the process of a clinical trial.

https://ow.ly/uOB950Z1SuV

Children with serious illnesses may reach speech and language milestones later than usual.

Learn more about how serious illness can affect your child’s development and see our resources on language milestones and related therapies.

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Nutrition plays an important role in cancer treatment. Good nutrition helps the body cope, recover, and stay as strong as possible throughout therapy.

For some families, offering small, frequent meals and snacks instead of large meals can make eating feel more manageable.

Explore recipes for healthy, nutritious snacks for kids undergoing cancer treatment.

https://ow.ly/2MlA50YVSHK

Children’s books can help kids with cancer make sense of their health experiences better than words alone can.

Authors Lily Gloria Tagoe, MBChB, and Emmanuella Amoako, MD, share how representation in children’s cancer books supports identity, coping, and emotional healing.

https://ow.ly/1coo50YVSHA

Every family deserves clear, reliable health information. We’re proud to announce that our expanded site is now available in Russian to support families around the globe.

Explore the Together by St. JudeTM online resource in Russian:
https://ow.ly/c3rz50YVSFT

Happy International Nurses Day! We are so grateful for all the work that nurses do on the care team.

Around the world, nurses are experts on medical care, patient education, and resources within their hospitals or clinics.

Learn more about nurses on the care team.

https://ow.ly/fP8050YVSH3

As many families prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, we recognize the mothers who have found new meaning in this holiday after the loss of a child.

Betsy Fisher, whose son Marshal died at age 17 to cancer, shares reflections on life after loss, her evolving identity as a mother, and how she still shows up as a parent by carrying his story.

https://ow.ly/wV1z50YVSG3