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13th January 2021

How patients spent their spring breaks

For many families, spring break is a special time for trips and vacations. But for patients and their families, having a spring break can be a challenge. However, strives to provide treatment on an outpatient basis as much as possible, so children can spend more time at home. Check out what these six patients have been up to during their spring breaks in 2019.

13th January 2021

Halloween Traditions for Family Fun

“Our family loves to dress up and go trick-or-treating. We also have a huge cider-pressing party at our home," Claire’s mom, Jayne, said. "We have nine apple trees, so each fall we host a cider party where the community can come and use our presses and enjoy fresh cider and donuts and roast s'mores." In 2018, Claire was undergoing treatment, so her family celebrated at . “Claire wasn't feeling well enough to get out of bed, but every department in the hospital came to her, fully costumed and bri

13th January 2021

St. Jude Patients Share How They Kept Busy During Quarantine

Sofia's family traveled from Ecuador to St. Jude when she was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, she has been out of treatment for several years. "All of us being at home during this time is chaotically beautiful," her mom said. "We are together and we focus on the good things."

13th January 2021

Farouk's Journey

Farouk’s journey to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seems almost impossible, and his parents, Hussam and Linda, are grateful that despite the upheavals in their lives over the last several years, they found their way to St. Jude. First, they had to flee their home in Syria for Jordan, among the millions of Syrians who left their homes seeking safety.

29th October 2020

Critical Care example

Example of newsletter that was sent daily to Critical Care conference attendees.

29th October 2020

AQO example

Example of e-newsletter that was sent daily to AQO conference attendees.

29th October 2020

Candinate Connection Sept:Oct 2020

Candidate Connection provides resources for candidate and pre-candidate STS members.

29th October 2020

TSF Award Helps Advance AI, Machine Learning Research | STS

STS News, Fall 2020 — Through its charitable arm, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF), the Society grants several awards and scholarships each year that support research and education in cardiothoracic surgery and advance treatment options for patients with heart, lung, and other chest diseases. One such award is the TSF Research Award, which offers operational support for original research efforts by early career cardiothoracic surgeons. Recipients are awarded up to $40,000 per year for 2 ye

Meet Elechi

Elechi is determined to live her life to the fullest – and because of the care she receives from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, she’s succeeding. This summer, her family spent part of their vacation across the ocean on the African continent. First they spent two weeks in Nigeria, where Elechi’s parents, Pamela and Chikezie, are from, then they flew to Tanzania for a week.

No Obstacles for Emma

At a local children’s hospital, Emma had blood transfusions and underwent a bone marrow biopsy, which revealed she had diamond blackfan anemia, a life-long inherited blood disorder that affects the ability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Soon, she became a St. Jude patient. Emma’s treatment at St. Jude includes blood transfusions every three to four weeks and a daily medication to help with iron buildup. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at

Claire's Adventures

“I often think of one year ago; Claire came so near to death and her future was so unclear,” said Jayne. “Then I look at her now; so full of life and joy and health, with no detectable cancer and no serious side effects from treatment.” While Claire was undergoing treatment, her siblings – Emmy, Amelia, Jonah and Henry – were in Memphis, too, and helped keep her spirits up. Being together provided the family with a sense of normalcy. “We’re a close-knit family. Claire’s best friends are her si

Tayde's Miracles

Through some friends, the family learned about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They traveled from Mexico to St. Jude, and Tayde underwent two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy. When she was 12 years old, two years after her treatment ended, the cancer returned. Once again, the family returned to St. Jude, and Tayde underwent two-and-a-half more years of chemotherapy, during which she responded well to the treatment and her cancer went into remission.

Mimi's Journey

The Cayman Islands are where Mimi was born and her family lives, but during her first year of life, Mimi was rarely there. She was just 2 months old when her parents, Tommy and Mechon, learned she had anaplastic ependymoma, a rare brain cancer. Mimi underwent surgery to remove the tumor, but when it started to grow again three months later, her parents sought a referral for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “We knew about St. Jude through commercials on TV,” said Mechon. “We wanted to be

Apple of Her Family's Eye

Jazzy is the youngest of three and the only girl. She’s the apple of her family’s eye. Before she was diagnosed with cancer, Jazzy was a blur of motion, always running and jumping and playing. “She loves the trampoline and playing dodgeball with her cousins,” said her mom, Mykel. “And she loves going to the beach with her dogs.”

Riku, Small but Mighty

Riku’s best friend is his dad, Jun. They visit the playground together, play tennis, make up silly games. “He’s my best friend, too,” said Jun. Jun and his family moved from Japan to California in 2017. Riku was 3 years old and spoke only Japanese. “We would go to the park, and he would talk to everybody in Japanese,” said his mom, Noriko. “And nobody would understand. So it was a drastic change for him.”

Kindergarten and beyond

Graduating from kindergarten is a big milestone. At St. Jude, it’s no different. School is a normal part of growing up. For children and teens undergoing treatment, school can offer a familiar and reassuring routine. So of course patients who attend the The St. Jude School Program by Chili’s celebrate graduations, too. Jakayla attended St. Jude kindergarten graduation in 2012. Her treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) included chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant (BMT), which w

Best Buddies: A Lifetime of Friendship that Started at St. Jude

When it came time to choose his Best Buddy at school, Josiah didn’t need long to think about the decision. Alivia was his first – and only – choice. Now 11, he has known her almost his entire life. And despite their young ages, both he and Alivia have already mastered what it means to be a friend. It's a lesson they learned through their families' shared experience at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Earlier this year, students in Josiah’s special education class got to choose a student

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Won't Back Down: Cole

Dogs are Cole’s main love. He’s happiest when his dog, Stannis, is running alongside him. “But he also loves nature,” said his mom, Christen. “He’s very eco-friendly. He’s a tree-hugger.” “Cole loves being outdoors,” agreed Eric, his dad. “He loves to camp and hike our local hills and trails.” A year ago, Cole’s family was set off track when they learned he suffered from a rare, cancerous brain tumor called a medulloblastoma. He underwent surgery at a local hospital to remove the tumor. After

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