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
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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.
‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,’ Says Cancer Patient Cured By HUMC’s New Treatment
July 27, 2018
Olivia Viscogliosi is a curious, outgoing and very active three-year-old. But, earlier this year, her parents were concerned about her future.
Tackle Kids Cancer Receives Generous Donation from Immaculate Heart Academy Softball Team
July 3, 2018
On behalf of the Immaculate Heart Academy’s softball team
Cancer Survivor to Compete in His First Ever Triathlon
June 22, 2018
In July of 2014, before returning to college for football camp, Chris Napoli heard the words he never thought he would hear; he had cancer.
Just Keep Swimming: Mya’s Story
June 8, 2018
Mya is a superstar by any definition. The cheerful 11-year-old, with a smile that lights up the room
It is hard not to smile when you meet Addison
May 30, 2018
Her sunny disposition lights up the whole room. She’s so happy, it is easy to forget her room is on the children’s oncology floor. Addison is a two year old with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a fast-growing form of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Born with Down Syndrome, Addison’s mom, Kristy, always knew […]
Modell’s Supports TKC
November 21, 2017
For the second year in a row, from September 11 to October 8, Modell’s Sporting Goods stores and Tackle Kids Cancer teamed up for the “Give 5, Get 5” campaign.
Red Bulls Players Visit Patients
October 17, 2017
Early September, New York Red Bulls players Luis Robles, Sean Davis, and Aurelien Collin came to the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Red Bulls Title Night 2017
October 17, 2017
For the opening ceremony, 22 patients, their siblings and friends escorted the players onto the pitch while 3 giant, gold “Tackle Kids Cancer”
Tackle Kids Cancer Raises Money to Save Lives
October 4, 2017
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2017
To celebrate the recent designation of National Tackle Kids Cancer Day, Hackensack University Medical Center hosted a celebration at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital