| September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and with that comes reflection—on the incredible progress made on many fronts to achieve an 85% survival rate and the road still ahead to minimize the long-term impacts survivors can face. In this issue, learn how one family's story underscores the need for care closer to home; meet POGO’s new CEO, Lauren Ettin, and get a glimpse into the new five-year Childhood Cancer Care Plan to be released later this month; get some of the facts on childhood cancer; and find ways to support POGO throughout September and beyond. |
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 From Sudbury to Toronto in the Blink of an Eye
Stephanie Lacasse brought her daughter Isabelle to the hospital for what she imagined was a urinary tract infection. What transpired from there was far from routine. The family found themselves on a plane ride from Sudbury to Toronto for a journey that would keep them away from home for close to two months.
Read the Lacasse family's story»
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 POGO CEO Lauren Ettin Makes the Rounds
Since joining POGO as its CEO, Lauren Ettin has rolled up her sleeves, getting out and meeting POGO's partners in childhood cancer care. She’s soaking it all in and brimming with ideas for collaboration.
Meet Lauren in Conversation with our Editors»
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 Did you know?
Two of every three childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of at least one late effect due to their cancer or its treatment, including heart disease, second cancers and cognitive challenges.
Get more childhood cancer facts at your fingertips»
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 Let's Raise Awareness of Childhood Cancer all Month Long
Throughout September, there are many ways to bring awareness to childhood cancer and POGO’s work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in treatment, survivors of childhood cancer, and their families and healthcare teams.
Find ways to show your support this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month»
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