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Dear Friend,
October is Health Literacy Month—a time to highlight the importance of understanding and using health information to make informed choices for you and your family’s well-being.
We are excited to share that we have recently added new videos to our video library, including an explanation of retinoblastoma. We also expanded our resources in French and Portuguese to include content on blood disorders and infectious diseases.
This month, we invite you to read these stories of hope and support from our community:
And please remember, we are here to help you face serious childhood health conditions Together.
—The Together by St. Jude™ team |
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What is Retinoblastoma? |
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Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that mostly affects young children. Early detection and treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation result in a high cure rate.. |
| Learn more about retinoblastoma |
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Walking with Families: My Life as a Hospital Chaplain |
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Chaplain Tekeima Townsend-Billups provides spiritual care and support to families. Her compassionate presence helps patients and families navigate difficult questions and emotions. |
| Read her story |
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Emily’s Voice Lives on Through Words She Left Behind |
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Emily Ferguson shared her story through writing before passing away at 22. Her story reminds us that life is defined by much more than illness. |
| Read her story |
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Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: Planning for the Future |
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These financial tools help people with disabilities in the United States save for the future, protect assets, and maintain eligibility for programs like Medicaid and SSI. |
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