It is the leading cause of disease-related death in children, and while the five-year survival rate now stands at 85%, the diagnosis can send a wave of devastation, fear, anxiety and helplessness through not only the child, but also surrounding family, friends and community members. Read more: https://www.yourvalley.net/paradise-valley-independent/stories/we-cant-neglect-the-mental-toll-of-a-childhood-cancer-diagnosis,620036

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