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Joshua

Tackle Kids Cancer MVP and Hero, 1998-2018

Joshua's story

Becca Boo

Rebecca, known as “Becca Boo” by her friends and family, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Becca says she is “allergic to cancer” and is fundraising for Tackle Kids Cancer by collecting pennies.

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Matthew

Matthew has been battling leukemia and feels people should support Tackle Kids Cancer and help “kick cancer’s butt.”

Matthew's story

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Cancer Care for the Youngest Patients

October 16, 2018

The hematology and oncology experts at Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center have placed importance on creating a comprehensive multidisciplinary program aimed at helping New Jersey’s pediatric patient…
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Meet Jizaiah

September 14, 2018

Nine-year-old Jizaiah had been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) since he was four. Jizaiah underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and then a bone marrow transplant. One year after transplant, his family learned the…
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Learn about Dr. Derek Hanson’s work to find new treatments for children with brain tumors

September 5, 2018

Dr. Derek Hanson is the Program Head of Pediatric Neuro-oncology at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Following…
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