Tag Archives: Leukemia

Cord Blood, a life line

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Team Captain

We are living in truly amazing times as scientists are just beginning to understand the power of stem cells. In particular, cord blood stem cells are providing new hope to cancer patients throughout the world. At Save the Cord Foundation, … Continue reading →

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I Gladly Spoke Up for Kids With Cancer Today

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Team Captain

I spent a brrrrrr cold Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, at a Cancer Precision Medicine Conference in Philadelphia, hosted by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the Philadelphia Media Network. It was the first time that representatives from 6 … Continue reading →

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Father, Daughter, Date Night

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Team Captain

The other day I decided to take my 7 year old daughter, Bella, out on a date. I found a traveling circus that was in town and recalled how much I enjoyed the circus as a kid and thought it … Continue reading →

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Immunotherapy

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Team Captain

I am not sure how many people outside of the cancer research community know this, but it is well recognized that the human body is equipped to fight off cancer on its own. The same immune system that we have … Continue reading →

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Dear Caleb

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Team Captain

  For my friends who may find themselves on a similar journey: Reflecting on Caleb’s short life: This is the most difficult thing that I do. It has been so long now. Memories are not as fresh and the emotion … Continue reading →

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Page A29

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Team Captain

Dear Editor I would like to direct you to Page A29 of your Sunday, March 9, 2014 edition. This page is the obituary page. This morning my wife shared with me that there was a nice obituary for a friend’s … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Team Captain

Welcome to Four Square Clobbers Cancer! Four-Square Clobbers Cancer is a conversational blog that is dedicated to improving the outcomes of children, adolescents, and young adults who are being treated or have been treated for cancer.  The goal is to inform, … Continue reading →

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