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Partner: The Romanian Society of Pediatric Onco-Hematology Validation: Gemma Gatta (Istituto Nazionale Tumori di Milano, Italy), EUROCARE scientific coordinator The second survival study in pediatric cancers in Romania for cases diagnosed between 2014 and 2017 was conducted in 2024 by the Daruieste Aripi Association in partnership with the Romanian Society…

Every year, the month of September brings with it an opportunity for us to pause and reflect on our mission, which is closely tied to the fight against childhood cancer. This month is dedicated to the brave children facing the greatest challenge of their lives, as well as to their…

Continuing the discussion on sensitive communication with children diagnosed with cancer, it is essential to explore the right words that can bring comfort and support during this challenge. Drawing inspiration from the article published by the Canadian Cancer Society, “7 Things to Say to Someone with Cancer,” we will explore…

There is ongoing international discussion in specialized circles about how we communicate with children and adolescents about cancer. Over the years, various phrases have been consistently used with the aim of instilling a sense of fighting spirit and ambition in young patients, even among adults. This is precisely the topic…

In the busy and often tiring days we go through, it’s easy to slide into routine and function almost mechanically. However, our greatest chance is that we work surrounded by some absolutely amazing children, who never cease to surprise us and make us open our eyes. These little big heroes…

Children’s illnesses are the scariest experiences in a parent’s life, and when you need to urgently hospitalize a very sick child, you don’t think about anything else, other than how to get help faster to make him well. If you’re a parent, you know what it’s like – you grasp…

Every family has its customs and for us, at Dăruiește Aripi, June is Swimathon month. In the uncertainty of recent years, the Swimathon tradition has been a constant which has always brought us joy, gratitude and the confidence we need to move forward. When you are trying to change the…

In front of the door on staircase C, Irina looks for the intercom number she was going to type, for both of us to go in. I am with the nurse visiting a little girl from the home care services for children with cancer. On our way, Irina told me…