Benefits of physical therapy during and after cancer treatment
Learn about the benefits of physical therapy during and after cancer treatment from Lynn Tanner, physical therapist in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Program.
Cancer
Kendall’s cancer journey
One way to support kids like Kendall is to make a gift on September 26 to support the Cancer Kids Fund at Children’s and help us reach our goal of 100 donors in 24 hours.
Children’s Minnesota helps Iraa Shine Bright while battling cancer
Two-year-old Iraa is described by her father, Dr. Pankaj Nagaraj, as an outgoing, bright and fun-loving girl. But it’s hard for kids like Iraa to Shine Bright in the face of cancer or other serious illnesses.
Minnesota Twins players bring smiles to patients during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Minnesota Twins players and Twins mascot, T.C. Bear, visited patients at Children's Minnesota on Wednesday, September 11, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month and their partnership with Children’s during our Shine Bright for Cancer Kids campaign.
Minnesota Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer, brings Children’s patient as guest to season-opener game
Many Minnesotans consider themselves Vikings superfans, but 11-year-old Kaden may just be the biggest fan. However, he had yet to watch a regular-season game at U.S. Bank Stadium. On Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer, invited Kaden to join him at the season opener game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Beating Cancer: RaZyia’s healing journey
RaZyia was just 5 years old when she began complaining of leg pain so intense she couldn’t walk on it or even sleep. After a day in the hospital, the doctor shared the devastating news — “We think it’s cancer.”
Introducing the newly named Harper Family Foundation’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic
On May 24, the Harper Family Foundation trustees and their extended family celebrated the official naming of the Harper Family Foundation Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic.
AYA Pasta Cooking Class
February 19, 2019, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Minnetonka
Come learn to make homemade pasta at Gilda's Club Minnetonka! We will be hosting a cooking class where you get to try making spaghetti and ravioli and then enjoy eating the meal with other AYAs. The event is on February 19th and will begin at 6pm and is open to oncology patients age 15-30 as well as a guest in the same age range.
AYA Escape Room Game
February 22, 2019, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Bloomington
Think you've got what it takes to break out of prison? Come try at our Escape Room night on Friday, February 22nd at 7pm at The Escape Game Minneapolis in MOA. Event open to AYA patients age 15-30.
AYA Snow Tubing at Buck Hill
February 17, 2019, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Burnsville
Join us for snow tubing at Buck Hill on Sunday, February 17th beginning at 2:00pm.