Making a Difference

Thanks to a St. Jude clinical trial, Olivia and her family are living “in the now”

Over a decade of research brings a treatment to the forefront for children with low-grade gliomas. For Olivia Thatcher, that treatment came at the right time.
Writing her story helps Indiana teen process her emotions

Through the St. Jude ChronCan study, Jinger Vincent uses creative writing to process her cancer experience.
PFCC offers mom a way to help others, give back

Caregiver reflects on giving back to St. Jude
Journey to the Jude: Joseph Gutierrez

The Journey to the Jude series highlights how St. Jude employees developed a passion for their careers and how that journey translates to their current roles. Read about Joseph Gutierrez, a pediatric oncology nurse
Cultural navigator brings new level of support to international families

Cultural navigation is important in providing exceptional care for international families at St. Jude. Find out how the hospital helps these families.
Challenges Can’t Keep Jolly Down

Jolly Green tackles severe aplastic anemia thanks to St. Jude, faith, and family. Read his story.
Patient reflects on 60th anniversary as childhood cancer survivor

Patient reflects on her 60th anniversary as a childhood cancer survivor
Patient finds support, help and hope for Friedrich’s ataxia

Taylor Hurdle is taking part in a clinical trial for Friedreich’s ataxia at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Finding Hope in Clinical Trials

A medulloblastoma clinical trial offered hope to 7-year-old Kinlee Johnson and her family. Learn more.
From Pain Crises to Good Vibes

Rashawn Hendrix says St. Jude doctors take his sickle cell pain seriously and that help him manage.it.
Family chooses St. Jude because of SAMD9/SAMD9L researcher

Family chooses St. Jude for care because of its expertise in SAMD9/SAMD9L syndrome.
Research may help Camille take her first steps

Research conducted by the Center for Experimental Neurotherapeutics may help patients like Camille, who has type 2 spinal muscular atrophy, gain the ability to walk.
Insights Learned Through Cancer Experience Now Help Others

St. Jude survivor Tristan Elsener has survived multiple bouts of cancer. He and his family have gained insights that can help others. Learn about the Caregivers Share podcast.
Molecular diagnostics give Fletcher what some thought impossible: a diagnosis and treatment plan

Molecular diagnostics give Fletcher Fazenbaker what some thought impossible: a diagnosis and treatment plan for infant-type hemispheric glioma (IHG), a subtype of high-grade glioma — a rare brain tumor — that was not classified by the World Health Organization’s brain tumor classification guide until 2021
Surviving childhood cancer is just the beginning of Darshana’s story

Darshana Magan survived cancer 30 years ago, but her treatment caused long-term health issues. Read how she cares for her health and encourages other survivors.
Sickle cell disease education and support help Jayden excel

Jayden's care team at St. Jude is helping him manage and understand his sickle cell disease. Learn more
Scan-tastic! St. Jude helps Zara succeed

St. Jude child life specialists help patients understand the MRI scanning process to make it easier for them, and some patients are able to stay still enough for scans that anesthesia isn't needed.
Teen climbs new heights after bone cancer

Doctors at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital were able to save Micah Winkle's leg from bone cancer, but it was up to the teen to discover alternatives to the contact sports he had played before his cancer diagnosis. Find out more.