Childhood Cancer | Childhood Cancer
Oct.20.2012
Melinda Marchiano is an award winning author, but more than that in my eyes she is an award winning person.
She has appeared previously on “A Book and a Chat” sharing with us about her book “Grace: A Child’s Intimate Journey Through Cancer and Recovery” which has now won several well deserved...
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Mar.19.2011
One thing I learned this past week is to never underestimate the navigating skills of an Onc-Parent in the mighty “rapids” of the World of Medical Needs. I want all of you Onc-Parents (I use this term with utmost respect and love) to know that the skills you are learning now will help you and your...
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Feb.19.2011
Dear Major League Baseball,My name is Melinda Marchiano, and I am sixteen years old. When I was thirteen, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma; I am thrilled to tell you I am now in remission.The reason I am writing to you is to ask you to please consider assisting the cause of raising...
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Feb.17.2011
There are days in life where there is nothing I can think of but life. Today is one of those days. Maybe it was the news today that Tulsa’s Wilson Holloway passed away from Hodgkin lymphoma. Maybe it’s because I have been thinking of Breanna’s family all week-long and about her memorial service...
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Feb.06.2011
I received a call last week from a nearby cancer center, telling me of someone who read my book who wanted to speak with me. She admitted that the woman at the cancer center had warned her about reading my book; she was concerned because the woman is having a difficult time right now in her own...
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Feb.05.2011
Continuing my thoughts from yesterday’s post about the need for celebrities to Step up to the Plate to become dedicated advocates to help raise money for childhood cancer research, I want to acknowledge some people who have come up to bat. One person I want to thank is Jeff Gordon, for his...
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Feb.04.2011
I find it meaningful that the only knowledge most people have of childhood cancer is from what they know about St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital. My mom supported St. Jude’s before I was even born. Perhaps one of the reasons people have heard about them, besides the valuable work they are doing...
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Feb.03.2011
Grace: A Child's Intimate Journey Through Cancer and Recovery
I believe with all my heart in the power of prayer. This doesn’t mean that I believe that God will grant each and every request from my lips, but it does mean that I know He hears us when we pray. His answer is not always the one...
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Feb.02.2011
Forgotten.
I read something today that illustrates the width and depth of the needs of the Land of Childhood Cancer. I read about a boy fighting cancer. His father lost his job and now his son has no medical insurance. If you are a parent, please imagine your child fighting for his/her life...
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Feb.01.2011
Dear Ms. Katie Couric,
There is great hope abounding.
Tremendous news travels fast! The news that you have shown even a speck of interest in the story of 54,000 people asking Oprah to do a show on childhood cancer is like a brilliant ray of sunshine and hope. I will search for the words that will...
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