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Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults with Medication Adherence during Cancer Treatment

Aug 4, 2021

There are many reasons why patients miss taking doses of medications. These 10 tips can help.

How to Build and Maintain a Child’s Resilience

Sep 1, 2020

Whether at home or in the hospital, these strategies can assist children to recover and adapt in difficult situations.

Family Art Making: Summertime Connection, Creativity and Fun

Jul 14, 2020

Within the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), art therapy offers support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Podcast Features CHOP Oncology Social Worker

Jul 9, 2020

Chelsea Keeler, MSW, LSW, discusses the growing field of psychosocial care for pediatric patients.

By Teens, for Teens

Feb 15, 2017

“AYA Cancer Chat: Life Interrupted” is an insightful, CHOP-produced podcast where adolescents and young adults discuss their experience with cancer, with the goal of helping current patients.

Child Life Services Are One Way CHOP Offers Psychosocial Support to Inpatients

Sep 13, 2016

The Psychosocial Services Program in the Division of Oncology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides comprehensive psychosocial services for children with cancer and members of their families.

Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to CHOP’s Cancer Center

Jun 3, 2014

A $50,000 gift from seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift will be used to create specialized programming for teens with cancer treated at CHOP’s Cancer Center.

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