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September 21, 2017

Support and Hope For Families Facing Cancer

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Receiving news that your child has cancer can be an isolating experience. That’s why the nonprofit Brighter Tomorrows, an organization that connects families affected by childhood cancer, can be an invaluable resource.

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Tags: Dr. Gesina Keating, Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic, Pediatric brain tumors, Pediatric Neurology


September 14, 2017

Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Supporters Go for the Gold

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Mayo pediatric neurologist Gesina Keating, M.D., knows that a brain tumor is a “daunting diagnosis” for kids. She also knows how resilient those kids are, and started a running team to highlight their determination.

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Tags: Dr. Gesina Keating, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic


August 25, 2016

Young Patient Becomes First at Mayo to Survive Rare, Aggressive Brain Cancer

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Addyson Cordes is a fighter. Diagnosed at 13 months old with a “rare and aggressive” brain tumor (atypical teratoid rhabdoid), Allyson was put through an equally aggressive treatment plan that included neurosurgery, chemotherapy, and proton beam therapy — all before her third birthday. And today, as KAAL-TV reports,”among the handful of kids treated with this […]

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Tags: Dr. Amulya Nageswara Rao, Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Proton Beam


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