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The Together by St. Jude™ online resource provides trustworthy information for those facing childhood cancer and other serious health conditions. Produced by St.

Jude™ online resource provides complete, trustworthy information for those facing childhood and adolescent cancer, blood disorders, and other serious health conditions. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Together by St. Jude™ online resource offers:

Information about medical conditions and treatments

Information on supportive care for families and patients

Shared stories of hope and healing from patients across the world

We walk side-by-side with patients and families throughout the care journey. No matter where you are, we want to support you and provide the health information you need. St. Jude was founded in 1962 by Danny Thomas, who felt that “no child should die in the dawn of life.” Since that time, we have become a global leader in patient- and family-centered care for children and adolescents with cancer and other serious diseases. Our Mission

The Together by St. Jude™ online resource is part of today’s vision led by James Downing, MD, St. Jude president and CEO. Our goal is to move beyond the walls of our campus and affiliate clinics. We provide trusted, expert health information to families worldwide. Learn more about us on https://together.stjude.org/en-us/about-us.html

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Posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Together by St. Jude team. Links to third parties on this page or on together.stjude.org do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of St. Jude. All links and comments posted will be reviewed and may be deleted. Repeated violations of the comment policy may cause the participant to be blocked from the Together by St. Jude page. A comment will be deleted if it contains:

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The Together by St. Jude staff moderates this page. If you see activity in our community that is not in alignment with our guidelines or something feels wrong to you, let us know, and we will investigate. You can send a message through Facebook or email us at together@stjude.org. Terms of Use: https://together.stjude.org/en-us/terms-of-use.html

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If you access together.stjude.org through a third-party connection or log-in (e.g., through a social network) (“Third-Party Platform”), you may allow us to have access to and store certain information from your Third-Party Platform profile. The information we collect under such circumstances may include your name, gender, profile picture, your “likes” and check-ins, your location, and your list of friends, depending on your settings on such Third-Party Platform. If you do not wish to have this information shared, do not use a Third-Party Platform to access the Services. For a description on how Third-Party Platforms handle your information, please refer to their respective privacy policies and terms of use, which may permit you to modify your privacy settings. When you “like” or “follow” us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube or other social media sites, we may collect some information from you including your name, e-mail address, and any comments or content you post relevant to us. To review the complete privacy policy for Together, please visit https://together.stjude.org/en-us/privacy-policy.html.

11/21/2025

As a childhood cancer survivor, Evan Ortlieb faced challenges in high school and college. But with determination and the help of scholarships, he found a way forward.

Today, as a university dean and founder of the Ortlieb Foundation, he’s helping other cancer survivors succeed in higher education.

Learn more about Ortlieb’s journey on the Together by St. Jude™ blog:
https://ow.ly/qbtS50Xnk8b

11/20/2025

Emotional wellbeing may look different when a child has a serious illness. Episode 5 of Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude podcast, explores emotional health when a child is sick.
In this episode, Patricia LeBlanc and her daughter Sophie talk with Clay Culp, DSW, LCSW, and Kendra Parris, PhD, about emotional health while Sophie was going through treatment.

Listen to Caregivers SHARE.
https://bit.ly/3AsuyW5

11/18/2025

🌟 November is Palliative Care Month 🌟 Pediatric palliative care is an approach to care to provide comfort, relieve suffering, and improve the quality of life for children with serious illnesses. Watch Esther Nafula, MD, a palliative care doctor from Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya, talk about the benefits of palliative care.

11/13/2025

Davis Jones was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor at 4 years old. Genetic testing revealed an unexpected link between cancer and genetics. This discovery helped guide Davis’s treatment and led to early detection and treatment of a kidney tumor in his older brother, Kyler.

Read their story on the Together by St. Jude™ blog to learn how genetic testing can make a difference, offer peace of mind, and empower families to take charge of their health.
https://ow.ly/sKze50XlXW2

11/11/2025

When Evan Moore was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 20, he and his family had open conversations with his care team about fertility preservation before starting treatment.

Read more about Evan’s journey and find helpful advice for families facing similar decisions on the Together by St. Jude™ blog.
https://ow.ly/OAyF50XlYbp

11/07/2025

When a child faces a serious illness, understanding and preventing infections is important. The Together by St. Jude™ online resource offers trusted information about infectious diseases—what they are, how they spread, and ways to help keep your child safe during treatment.

Learn more about infectious diseases, prevention tips, and support for families: https://ow.ly/J2zP50XlXKS

11/05/2025

Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the eye that most often affects young children, usually before age 3. Early detection and treatment are key, and thanks to advances in care, the cure rate in the United States is above 95% when the disease is found early.

Learn more about retinoblastoma, including symptoms, treatment options, and what families can expect on the Together by St. Jude™ online resource:

https://ow.ly/ACY950XlWQJ

11/03/2025

Facing a cancer diagnosis as a child or a young adult comes with many important decisions, including planning for the future. When Thanaydi Sandoval learned she would need chemotherapy, her care team talked with her about fertility preservation, giving her the chance to freeze her eggs before treatment began.

Read more about Thanaydi’s journey and what to consider when making fertility decisions on the Together by St. Jude™ blog: https://ow.ly/WkFU50XlRzO

10/31/2025

Emily Ferguson was more than her cancer diagnosis, she was an athlete, a writer, and an independent spirit.

Before her passing at age 22, Emily wrote about her journey with cancer, leaving behind words that continue to inspire others to live fully and “make the most of what you have.”

Read Emily’s story and her lasting impact on the Together by St. Jude™ Blog:
https://ow.ly/g2KY50X7a8M

10/29/2025

Los papás de Natali, Rosa y Jorge, nos comparten lo importante que es buscar atención médica temprana para nuestros hijos, especialmente cuando notamos síntomas nuevos o diferentes.

Aprende más sobre los trastornos de la sangre, como la anemia aplásica, en el recurso en línea Juntos by St. Jude™.

https://ow.ly/3uW050X5MFb

Natali’s parents, Rosa and Jorge, explain how it’s important to seek medical attention for your child early, especially when noticing new or different symptoms.

Learn more about blood disorders, like aplastic anemia, on the Together by St. Jude™ online resource.

https://ow.ly/j3hw50X5MFa

10/27/2025

Special needs trusts and ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are financial tools that can help people with disabilities save for the future while still receiving federal benefits.

These options can support important needs such as housing, education, transportation, and medical expenses, providing financial stability while preserving eligibility for programs like Medicaid and SSI.

Learn more about how special needs trusts and ABLE accounts work on the Together by St. Jude™ Blog:
https://together.stjude.org/en-us/blog/article/planning-for-the-future.html

10/24/2025

What does it mean to walk alongside families during some of life’s hardest moments?
In this heartfelt reflection, Chaplain Tekeima Townsend-Billups shares her journey as a hospital chaplain, offering comfort, creating space for spiritual care, and reminding families that they are never alone.

Read her story and discover how chaplains support patients and families on the Together by St. Jude™ Blog:
https://ow.ly/9RPk50X78gx

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Together extends the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — “finding cures; saving children” — beyond the St. Jude campus. We’re delivering comprehensive, authoritative medical information to anybody who is affected by pediatric cancer, regardless of any treatment history.