When Parker Ruff was 9 months old, doctors discovered an orange-sized tumor around his kidney and diagnosed him with neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that almost always affects infants and young children. “He had to have surgery to remove the tumor and they ended up having to also remove his left kidney and left […]
Childhood cancer survivor and her sister donate toys, games and hope to Akron Children’s patients
Five years after being diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, 10-year-old Mariah Leskovac is cancer-free and still remembers her hospital experiences. Those experiences are what made her want to give back.
Roxie the basset hound is a howling success
While the only game Roxie tracks in the hospital is of the Chutes & Ladders and Candy Land variety, this basset hound is a winner with our patients. Roxie is the lone basset hound in the Doggie Brigade.
Baby with cancer inspires hope in family and community (Videos)
Torence Thomas was diagnosed with cancer at 3 months old. He underwent his last chemotherapy treatment at 5 months, and today he’s in remission. His story has captured the hearts of the Mahoning Valley community.
Giant Eagle Spotlight: More than a cough
Aerabella was only 9 months old when she was diagnosed with stage 2A neuroblastoma, a malignant tumor that develops from nerve tissue. After 4 surgeries and 4 rounds of chemotherapy, Aerabella is now cancer free.
