OPACC News

Children’s brain tumors more diverse than previously believed

Paediatric brain tumours preserve specific characteristics of the normal cells from which they originate – a previously unknown circumstance with ramifications for how tumour cells respond to treatment. Read more: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/uu-cbt051112.php

Birth defects linked to childhood cancer: study

A new study suggests children born with a range of birth defects are at an increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers, especially during their first year of life. Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-birth-defectsbre84a0pl-20120511,0,7832132.story

New iPhone app helps kids with cancer fight pain

Pain Squad is an iPhone app that helps kids and teens with cancer track how intense their pain is, how long it lasts, where it hurts as well as what helps to treat it. They are also able to record how pain impacts their mood and daily activities, such as doing schoolwork, sleeping and interacting with ... [Read More]

Candlelighters Simcoe Updates April 30, 2012

Candlelighters Simcoe Updates April 30, 2012 Parent Support Group May 7, 2012 meeting “ Family Dynamics when there is an ill child in the family”; this will be facilitated by Anne MacDiarmid social worker from Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The meeting will be held at Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka 10 Quarry Ridge Road from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Children (ages kindergarten and up ... [Read More]

Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka ~ May Program Calendar

Hello and Happy May! With fingers crossed, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of May flowers at the Clubhouse as our red tulips begin to peek out to say ‘hello’. A very warm welcome they offer in perfect timing as we share our May Program Calendar. As always, please find attached for your reference and sharing! Of particular highlight this ... [Read More]