In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Bryan discuss theprofound impact of pediatric cancer on families, particularly focusing on the role of fathers. They explore the emotional toll, the challenges of navigating the diagnosis and treatment process, and the importance of communication andsupport systems. The discussion highlights the strain of balancing work and family responsibilities, coping mechanisms, and the significance of communitysupport. They also address the harsh realities of pediatric cancer treatments and the need for ongoing advocacy and awareness. In this conversation, Bryan and Curtis discuss the complexities of navigating family dynamics during achild's illness, particularly focusing on the emotional toll on siblings and the importance of advocacy and community support. They share personal experiences regarding new diagnoses, misconceptions about pediatric cancertreatment, and the significance of early detection. The discussion also highlights the emotional impact of loss within the pediatric cancer community and the realities of medical procedures for children. Ultimately, they providevaluable advice for parents facing similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of support and understanding in this difficult journey.

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In this episode of Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Sarah, Eli, and Payson from Sarah's Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children battling cancer. The conversation explores their personal experiences with pediatric cancer, the impact oftreatment on family dynamics, and the importance of community support. They discuss the challenges of fundraising, the emotional toll of loss, and the needfor advocacy in the fight against childhood cancer. The episode highlights the resilience of families affected by cancer and the hope that organizations like Sarah's Warriors provide to those in need.

In this episode, Curtis Vallier discusses the critical roleof support in the pediatric cancer community, emphasizing how it often diminishes over time, especially after a child has passed or reached remission. He shares personal experiences of disappointment in community responses and the need for ongoing support, both emotionally and financially. Curtis calls for action and encourages listeners to accept help and be vulnerable during difficult times, highlighting the importance of community involvement andadvocacy in the fight against pediatric cancer.

00:00 Introduction and Community Support

00:53 The Importance of Support During Diagnosis

03:43 Waning Support After Initial Diagnosis

07:40 The Need for Continued Support

11:16 Disappointment in Lack of Support

15:20 The Role of Friends and Family

19:07 Challenges in Fundraising and Community Engagement

22:49 Offering and Accepting Help

26:28 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

In this heartfelt episode, Curtis Vallier shares hispersonal journey through grief after losing his daughter to cancer. Hediscusses the various stages of grief, including anger, depression, and thestruggle for normalcy. Vallier emphasizes the importance of community supportand transforming grief into advocacy for others facing similar challenges. Heencourages listeners to find their silver lining in grief and to not let itdictate their lives, while also acknowledging the complexity of emotions thatcome with loss.

This week im taking you back to the beginning, where it all started as i move to have the stories of more fathers told.

In this heartfelt conversation, Curtis Vallier shares hispersonal journey as a father dealing with the loss of his daughter to childhoodcancer. He discusses the importance of raising awareness, the emotionalstruggles faced by families, and the challenges of providing support whilenavigating grief. Curtis emphasizes the need for open communication withinfamilies and the impact of loss on family dynamics, while also reflecting onthe societal expectations placed on fathers during such crises.

In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Daniel, a fathersharing his journey through his daughter Lily's diagnosis of neuroblastoma. Daniel recounts the initial symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis, and the extensive treatment process, including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants,and the emotional toll it took on their family. They discuss the importance of awareness, the impact of organizations like Make-A-Wish, and the ongoing journey of recovery and normalcy for Lily. Daniel also shares insights for other parents navigating similar challenges, emphasizing the need for support and the power of community.

In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Daniel, a fathersharing his journey through his daughter Lily's diagnosis of neuroblastoma. Daniel recounts the initial symptoms, the challenges of diagnosis, and the extensive treatment process, including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants,and the emotional toll it took on their family. They discuss the importance of awareness, the impact of organizations like Make-A-Wish, and the ongoing journey of recovery and normalcy for Lily. Daniel also shares insights for other parents navigating similar challenges, emphasizing the need for support and the power of community.

In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Blair Dreessen discuss the profound impact of brain cancer on families, emphasizing the importance of community support, open communication, and the challenges of navigating grief. Blair shares her personal journey as a wife and mother, detailing her husband's diagnosis and the emotional toll it has taken on their family. They explore the complexities of brain cancer, the need for better funding and understanding,and the significance of creating a bucket list to foster hope and joy amidst adversity. The discussion highlights the realities of treatment, the role of social media in sharing experiences, and the importance of being present forthose affected by cancer. In this conversation, Blair Dreessen and Curtis Vallier discuss the emotional complexities of dealing with a brain cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of accepting help, the role of humor in coping, and the unique challenges faced by caregivers. They explore anticipatory grief and the need for community support, while also highlighting the silver linings that can emerge from difficult experiences

In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Blair Dreessen discuss the profound impact of brain cancer on families, emphasizing the importance of community support, open communication, and the challenges of navigating grief. Blair shares her personal journey as a wife and mother, detailing her husband's diagnosis and the emotional toll it has taken on their family. They explore the complexities of brain cancer, the need for better funding and understanding,and the significance of creating a bucket list to foster hope and joy amidst adversity. The discussion highlights the realities of treatment, the role of social media in sharing experiences, and the importance of being present forthose affected by cancer. In this conversation, Blair Dreessen and Curtis Vallier discuss the emotional complexities of dealing with a brain cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of accepting help, the role of humor in coping, and the unique challenges faced by caregivers. They explore anticipatory grief and the need for community support, while also highlighting the silver linings that can emerge from difficult experiences

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In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Dr. MichaelCanney, Chief Scientific Officer at Carthera, about innovative treatments forbrain cancer, particularly glioblastoma. They discuss the challenges posed bythe blood-brain barrier and how ultrasound technology can temporarily disruptit to enhance drug delivery. The conversation also covers the ongoing clinicaltrials, the unmet needs in glioblastoma treatment, and the potential for thistechnology to expand to other types of brain cancer. Dr. Canney emphasizes theimportance of collaboration in research and expresses optimism for futureadvancements in cancer therapies.