General Info for Patient Families
 
ABCs of Cancer

The ABCs of Cancer are all at once a sad, lovely, hopeful and joyful glimpse into the amazing minds of young St. Jude heroes. Trying to describe the display is like trying to explain St. Jude to a person who has never been here.

Cancer Survivorship

The mission of the Cancer Survivorship is simple: We aim to improve quality of life among adults who survived all types of pediatric cancer. By “quality of life,” we mean the ability to live long and healthy lives—physically and emotionally.

Clinical Trials at St. Jude

Information about clinical trials can be confusing. Our interactive 'Clinical Trials at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital' will help explain more about clinical trials and answer some of your questions.

Eligibility Requirements

Acceptance is based on the patient's eligibility for an ongoing treatment study, regardless of a patient's race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality or ability to pay.

Financial and Legal Matters

When you join the St. Jude family, our staff strives to lighten the burden of day-to-day decision making that your family must face. Everyone has concerns about the cost of medical care, and we know that you may be worried about how your child’s treatment costs will be paid.

Important Telephone Numbers

A handy list of phone numbers that you might find helpful as you prepare for your stay at St. Jude.

Obtaining Medical Supplies

When your child needs medical supplies, request them from your nurse or nurse practitioner.

Patient Rights & Responsibilities

We believe that our families should be well-informed about their child's care. Your rights and responsibilities are described here.

Questions or Comments?

The main hospital telephone number is 595-3300; from outside Memphis, dial toll-free 1-866-2ST-JUDE and press 0.

School Program Parent Information

School is a normal part of childhood and keeping up with schoolwork can help children feel more normal as they battle cancer.

Tips for Stress-Free Travel

Travel to and from St. Jude should not be stressful for you or costly for the hospital if you follow these suggestions...

Where to Stay

St. Jude will provide lodging for the patient and one parent at the Ronald McDonald House, Target House, the Memphis Grizzlies House, or a local hotel, depending upon length of stay and availability.

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