Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario

Childhood Cancer Matters
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Summer 2023 
So much to discover in this issue 

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The Trouble with Wigs when You’re a Black Teen with Cancer
It’s tough enough being a teen with cancer much less having to deal with hair loss and the insecurities that come with it. At 15, this was Cairo’s story. She learned quickly about the lack of cancer-related resources specific to Black women.

Find out what Cairo discovered along her challenging journey»

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Summer 2023 CCM_Donor Dollars.pngDonor Dollars Help POGO Fund Innovative Research
$200,000 awarded! The work of the winning recipients of POGO’s spring 2023 grant competition will focus on evidence-informed supportive care, and the psychosocial needs of patients, survivors, and families. Projects will address precision oncology, financial hardship, and timely palliative care.

Learn more about the three research teams and their projects»

Summer 2023 CCM_Video Education.pngVideo Education for Cancer Care at Home
This novel, video-based series for parents and caregivers helps improve understanding and confidence in the care of children newly diagnosed with cancer, after the first discharge from hospital.


Learn how the videos help families and caregivers support safe care for children when at home»

Summer 2023 CCM_S2S.pngAttention Survivors and their Healthcare Providers
A new season of presentations by survivors in POGO’s Survivor-to-Survivor Network is here and anyone affected by or working in the field of childhood cancer and brain tumours can attend.  


Check out the topics and presenters, and register today»

 

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