\From last century’s fears surrounding poor parenting to modern vaccine hesitancy, persistent misconceptions about the causes of autism have often resulted in the developmental condition being wrongfully associated with moral panic. During a recent talk hosted by McGill’s Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry for the Culture, Mind and Brain Program’s Speaker Series, Marga Vicedo, an associate professor at the University of Toronto…
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After young daughter’s death, Trumbull dad rides for cancer research
When Jim McCaffrey lost his 6-year-old daughter Mia to a rare form of pediatric cancer in 2017, the pain of that loss was acute, and not just for the family. “I think people struggle to connect with us sometimes about Mia,” said McCaffrey, 41, a Trumbull High School English teacher. When McCaffrey decided to get involved…
‘Let’s Take the Stairs:’ How I Encouraged My Daughter to Get Exercise During Cancer Treatments
A mother of a breast cancer survivor explains how she and her daughter creatively incorporated exercise into her daughter’s daily routine to improve her physical and mental health during treatment. The benefits of exercise are well documented, for both physical and mental well-being. When my daughter Adrienne was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, all…
Cervical cancer survivor shares advice with others, inspires daughter to work in health care
After battling cervical cancer, Mikiko Dollard is inspiring others with her story – including her own daughter. Seeing a child graduate from college is special, but for Mikiko Dollard, 48, her daughter’s upcoming graduation at The Citadel in May will be even more meaningful. Neither knew if Mikiko would be able to attend the graduation…
Author writes about late husband’s journey with cancer
With a grim medical prognosis in November 1995, Jim Kiel’s final wish was to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding the following July. With a grim medical prognosis in November 1995, Jim Kiel’s final wish was to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding the following July. He fulfilled that…
Rutgers student’s kidney donation inspires master’s thesis
A Rutgers graduate student’s recent kidney donation to her father is the inspiration for her current master’s thesis. Source: Rutgers student’s kidney donation inspires master’s thesis | The Daily Targum
‘Teen Mom’ Mackenzie McKee Posts Message About Mom’s Cancer Battle
‘Teen Mom’ star Mackenzie McKee posted a heartfelt message on Instagram about her mother Angie Douthit’s battle with cancer. Source: ‘Teen Mom’ Mackenzie McKee Posts Message About Mom’s Cancer Battle
Georgia mother, toddler fighting cancer together
Dealing with even a single loved one battling cancer is tough for any family, but one in Georgia must now stay strong for a young mother and her 14-month-old daughter. Source: Georgia mother, toddler fighting cancer together | Fox News
Dad Writes Song for Kid with Cancer — “Taylor Swift, Her and Me”
A beautiful song about a father who has to take his daughter to cancer treatments. Co-Written by Cowboy Bill Martin, Chris Rivers and Will Southern. Released by Will Southern.
After breast cancer, mom and daughter get tattoos they hope to never see again
Source: Today / Lisa Flam A Texas mother and daughter got matching tattoos, but they hope you’ll never lay eyes on them. During Veronica Quintanilla’s second bout with breast cancer, her daughter shaved her head in solidarity as she took her mom to nearly all of her medical appointments. And after Quintanilla’s last chemotherapy treatment, her…