PEDIATRIC CANCER

This year, more than 10,000 children are expected to be diagnosed with cancer.

Lilli Curry,16, died from Ewing sarcoma in 2016.

Wait until you hear about the Passport For Care program at Texas Children’s Hospital.

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and this month KPRC 2 is honoring the legacy of the son of a long-time KPRC 2 team member. Twelve-year-old Ethan valiantly fought T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma for eight months before passing away on March 25, 2021.

A big part of the care at Texas Children’s Hospital involves dogs: Yes, you read that correctly -- dogs.

It’s an incredible time in terms of pediatric cancer research, said Dr. Will Parsons, of the Precision Oncology team at Texas Children’s Hospital.

September marks Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, so we wondered: When it comes to the fight against pediatric cancer, what’s new?

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting one of the largest pediatric cancer and hematology centers in the country -- located right in our own backyard!

The story behind these heroes and how you can help support their mission