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News to Know
Welcome to the "News to Know" page, your go-to source for the latest updates and important developments in the pediatric cancer and mental health space. At Express, Create, Heal, we believe in staying informed about the issues that matter most to our community. Here, you will find a curated selection of recent news articles, research findings, and insightful stories that are relevant to our mission of supporting children and families affected by pediatric cancer and promoting mental health awareness.

Cancer interrupted their school lives, but also set them on a mission
Stories from survivors of pediatric whose personal health experiences have sculpted their future career goals
NPR
December 8, 2024

Screening tool detects anxiety in half of children going into surgery
Though the utilization of a computerized adaptive mental health screening program, a high prevalence of anxiety and depression were identified in children preparing to undergo surgery.
Healio
November 13, 2024

Successfully Integrating Emotional Health Assessments into Pediatric Care
A new initiative from the American Board of Pediatrics aims to address the gaps in mental health training for Pediatric Physicians
Cincinnati Children's Research Horizons
November 11, 2024

Childhood Cancer and Parental Mental Health
Newly published research aims to explore and evaluate the varied impact of pediatric cancer on the mental health of parents in low- to middle-income countries which have previously been under represented in literature.
BMC Psychiatry
January 17, 2025

Parents of children with cancer more often seek help for anxiety, depression
Parents of children with cancer sought mental health care more often than parents of children without cancer.
HemOnc Today, Healio
April 02, 2024
They survived childhood cancer. But the disease has taken a toll on their mental health.
Childhood cancer survivors know they’re the “lucky ones” but can still struggle with depression and anxiety after cancer treatment.
Yahoo News
September 26, 2023

Improving Mental Health Care for People with Cancer
As many as three out of every four people with cancer experience symptoms of psychological distress or cognitive concerns. These issues can negatively affect cancer patients' overall well-being and health outcomes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
February 8, 2024