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Dear Friend,
For the past 6 years, the Together by St. Jude™ online resource has been a trusted source of information and education for families dealing with childhood and adolescent cancer. We are excited to share that we are expanding our content to also cover blood disorders and infectious diseases. Read about the changes and explore the redesigned website.
Blood disorders are health conditions that keep one or more parts of the blood from working properly. Learn more about blood disorders and read about the experiences of families dealing with these health conditions.
November is Palliative Care Month. Pediatric palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms, side effects, and stress in children and families facing serious illnesses. Read about how the palliative care team helped April Bezilla’s family during the last days of her daughter’s life.
We encourage you to explore the expanded website and share it with others who may find it helpful. Send us your feedback to together@stjude.org.
With hope and support,
Daniel Bastardo Blanco, PhD
Manager, Together by St. Jude™
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Expanding the Together by St. Jude Online Resource |
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Together is growing to help even more families. Our resources now include information about blood disorders and infectious diseases as well as childhood and adolescent cancer. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources you need.
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| Read about the site’s expansion |
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ITP: An Unpredictable Disease |
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Lauren Truong lives with a rare blood disorder called immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). She had to sit out from many activities because of her condition. Now, she enjoys an active life, including running cross-country.
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‘Keep a Close Eye’ But Don’t Let Sickle Cell Disease Overwhelm |
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Kenneth and Tornisha Allen's daughter, McKenley, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth. Despite the challenges, they have encouraged their daughter to live a full and active life, focusing on independence and open communication.
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Palliative Care:
A Mutual Understanding |
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The palliative care team addresses the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and families. April Bezilla writes about her experience working with the palliative care team after her daughter’s treatment stopped working.
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