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Resources</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-11769"><a href="https://www.acco.org/hospitalnetwork/">Hospital Network Program</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1760"><a href="https://www.acco.org/hydrocephalus-shunts-and-gamma-knife/">Hydrocephalus, Shunts, and Gamma Knife</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13521"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-afraid/">I feel afraid.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13503"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-angry/">I feel angry.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13509"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-bored/">I feel bored.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13525"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-disgusted/">I feel disgusted.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13490"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-happy/">I feel happy.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13494"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-proud/">I feel proud.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13472"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-sad/">I feel sad.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13498"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-surprised/">I feel surprised.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13519"><a href="https://www.acco.org/i-feel-tired/">I feel tired.</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1986"><a href="https://www.acco.org/improving-informed-consent-in-childhood-cancer-trials/">Improving Informed Consent in Childhood Cancer Trials</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-10881"><a href="https://www.acco.org/international/">International Advocacy</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-33565"><a href="https://www.acco.org/iccd-2024/">International Childhood Cancer Day – 2024</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-4711"><a href="https://www.acco.org/international-statistics/">International Statistics</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14265"><a href="https://www.acco.org/irenes-survivor-story/">Irene’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1977"><a href="https://www.acco.org/its-only-a-phase-clinical-trials-part-ii/">It’s only a Phase! Clinical Trials Part II</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-10615"><a href="https://www.acco.org/jake/">Jake’s Dragon Foundation – PA</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14329"><a href="https://www.acco.org/jeffs-survivor-story/">Jeff’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-241"><a href="https://www.acco.org/jelsert/">Jel Sert</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14399"><a href="https://www.acco.org/jennifers-survivor-story/">Jennifer’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14176"><a href="https://www.acco.org/jensens-survivor-story/">Jensen’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14283"><a href="https://www.acco.org/jillians-survivor-story/">Jillian’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14286"><a href="https://www.acco.org/juanitas-survivor-story/">Juanita’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2370"><a href="https://www.acco.org/karis-cause/">Karis’ Cause – OH</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13446"><a href="https://www.acco.org/kartersisolation/">Karter’s Isolation Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14109"><a href="https://www.acco.org/karters-survivor-story/">Karter’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14178"><a href="https://www.acco.org/kaydences-survivor-story/">Kaydence’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-554"><a href="https://www.acco.org/kemper/">Kemper Foods International</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-36077"><a href="https://www.acco.org/ks-acco/">Kendra Scott Supports Kids with Cancer</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6560"><a href="https://www.acco.org/kovach-family/">Kovach Family</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-11687"><a href="https://www.acco.org/laborinlovebuildinginhope/">Labor in Love: Building in Hope – OR</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-99"><a href="https://www.acco.org/late-effects/">Late Effects</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30421"><a href="https://www.acco.org/leucemias-infantiles/">Leucemias Infantiles</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14427"><a href="https://www.acco.org/lilys-survivor-story/">Lily’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-31268"><a href="https://www.acco.org/linfomas-infantiles/">Linfomas Infantiles</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-4490"><a href="https://www.acco.org/live-newsfeed/">Live Newsfeed</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-36912"><a href="https://www.acco.org/lived-experience-of-cancer-a-who-study/">Lived Experience of Cancer: A WHO Study</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-290"><a href="https://www.acco.org/local-groups/">Local Groups</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14401"><a href="https://www.acco.org/logans-survivor-story/">Logan’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2408"><a href="https://www.acco.org/love-for-zac/">Love for Zac – CA</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-36370"><a href="https://www.acco.org/make-it-cute/">Make It Cute</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13433"><a href="https://www.acco.org/masonsisolation/">Mason’s Isolation Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-24088"><a href="https://www.acco.org/matilda-jane/">Matilda Jane</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-518"><a href="https://www.acco.org/medical-play-kit/">Medical Play Kit</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14243"><a href="https://www.acco.org/mias-isolation-story/">Mia’s Isolation Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-7021"><a href="https://www.acco.org/microsoft/">Microsoft</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-7085"><a href="https://www.acco.org/mission-of-hope/">Mission of Hope – Sean Swarner Cancer Climber</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-32"><a href="https://www.acco.org/mission-statement-2/">Mission Statement</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14383"><a href="https://www.acco.org/mollys-survivor-story/">Molly’s Survivor Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-36393"><a href="https://www.acco.org/name-shirts-are-back-in-2024/">Name Shirts are Back in 2024!</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13167"><a href="https://www.acco.org/national-pajama-day/">National Pajama Day</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1349"><a href="https://www.acco.org/neuroblastoma/">Neuroblastoma</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-32359"><a href="https://www.acco.org/neuroblastoma-2/">Neuroblastoma</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1988"><a href="https://www.acco.org/neuropsychological-testing-an-excerpt-from-educating-the-child/">Neuropsychological Testing: An Excerpt from Educating the Child</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1990"><a href="https://www.acco.org/new-approaches-for-resistant-brain-tumors/">New Approaches for Resistant Brain Tumors</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-40"><a href="https://www.acco.org/news-and-press/">News and Press</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-4365"><a href="https://www.acco.org/newsfeed-test/">Newsfeed Test</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-11391"><a href="https://www.acco.org/nickys-heart-of-gold-pa/">Nicky’s Heart of Gold – PA</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13438"><a href="https://www.acco.org/noahsisolation/">Noah’s Isolation Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-11076"><a href="https://www.acco.org/orangeribbon/">Orange Ribbon Foundation</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1746"><a href="https://www.acco.org/osteonecrosis-a-source-of-bone-pain-and-loss-of-function/">Osteonecrosis: A Source of Bone Pain and Loss of Function</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-7340"><a href="https://www.acco.org/goodwillchill/">Otter Pop Vibes Tour #GoodWillChill</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-186"><a href="https://www.acco.org/outside-resources/">Outside Resources</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1992"><a href="https://www.acco.org/palliative-or-hospice-care-does-my-child-need-this-service/">Palliative or Hospice Care: Does my child need this service?</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-246"><a href="https://www.acco.org/palmco/">Palmco</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-10142"><a href="https://www.acco.org/pwap/">Paranormal With a Purpose – FL</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2438"><a href="https://www.acco.org/paulandthedragon/">Paul and the Dragon</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-166"><a href="https://www.acco.org/paul-and-the-dragon-dvd/">Paul and the Dragon Video</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13424"><a href="https://www.acco.org/paxtonsisolation/">Paxton’s Isolation Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-34857"><a href="https://www.acco.org/pediatric-cancer-teaching-resources-for-professionals-educators/">Pediatric Cancer Teaching Resources For Professionals & Educators</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-396"><a href="https://www.acco.org/pjammin/">PJammin® For Kids with Cancer</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-7315"><a href="https://www.acco.org/pjamminfaq/">PJammin® Frequently Asked Questions</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1764"><a href="https://www.acco.org/ports-and-central-lines/">Ports and Central Lines</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1994"><a href="https://www.acco.org/practical-genetics-in-cancer-the-human-genetic-code/">Practical Genetics in Cancer: The Human Genetic Code</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-35046"><a href="https://www.acco.org/preventing-hearing-loss-from-chemo/">Preventing Hearing Loss from Chemo</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13222"><a href="https://www.acco.org/print-at-home-coloring-pages/">Print-at-Home Coloring Pages</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-10883"><a href="https://www.acco.org/proclamations/">Proclamation Language</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14447"><a href="https://www.acco.org/quick-links/">Quick Links</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-404"><a href="https://www.acco.org/raise-awareness-2/">Raise Awareness</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1141"><a href="https://www.acco.org/raise-awareness/">Raise Awareness</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-530"><a href="https://www.acco.org/read-about-it-acco-publications/">Read About It: ACCO Publications</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13870"><a href="https://www.acco.org/read-alongs-with-acco/">Read Alongs with ACCO</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1996"><a href="https://www.acco.org/relapsed-all-chemotherapy-vs-transplant/">Relapsed ALL: Chemotherapy vs Transplant</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1998"><a href="https://www.acco.org/relapsed-all-questions-for-parents-to-ask/">Relapsed ALL: Questions for Parents to Ask</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-10"><a href="https://www.acco.org/research/">Research</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-208"><a href="https://www.acco.org/research-articles/">Research Articles</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1766"><a href="https://www.acco.org/researching-the-medical-literature/">Researching the Medical Literature</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1352"><a href="https://www.acco.org/retinoblastoma/">Retinoblastoma</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1355"><a href="https://www.acco.org/rhabdoid-tumors/">Rhabdoid Tumors</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-5985"><a href="https://www.acco.org/ribbons-of-gold/">Ribbons of Gold – WI</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6423"><a href="https://www.acco.org/rock-bottom/">Rock Bottom</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6566"><a href="https://www.acco.org/rbfamilies2016/">Rock Bottom Holiday Families</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1406"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sample-page-2/">Sample Page</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14530"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sarcoma-awareness-month/">Sarcoma Awareness Month</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1358"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sarcomas/">Sarcomas</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-32674"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sarcomas-2/">Sarcomas</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6585"><a href="https://www.acco.org/scherff-family/">Scherff Family</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13384"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sew-to-save-lives/">Sew to Save Lives</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14250"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sing-along-with-acco/">Sing Along with ACCO</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-391"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sitemap/">Sitemap</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13309"><a href="https://www.acco.org/social-isolation-stories/">Social Isolation Stories</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13045"><a href="https://www.acco.org/stamp/">Stamp Out Childhood Cancer</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-123"><a href="https://www.acco.org/start-a-division/">Start a Division or Group</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-7261"><a href="https://www.acco.org/state/">State</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-12073"><a href="https://www.acco.org/state-comprehensive-cancer-control-plan/">State Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13667"><a href="https://www.acco.org/stevens-isolation-story/">Steven’s Isolation Story</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1730"><a href="https://www.acco.org/stories-from-adult-and-child-survivors/">Stories from Adult and Child Survivors</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-7210"><a href="https://www.acco.org/kobie/">Strength to Survive Childhood Cancer Foundation – HI</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1725"><a href="https://www.acco.org/suicidal-thoughts-and-attempts-in-adult-survivors/">Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts in Adult Survivors</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6552"><a href="https://www.acco.org/sullivan-family/">Sullivan Family</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-13972"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories/">Survivor Stories</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30176"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-alec/">Survivor Stories: Alec</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30156"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-alex/">Survivor Stories: Alex</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30124"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-ashley/">Survivor Stories: Ashley</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30164"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-cara/">Survivor Stories: Cara</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30168"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-jordan/">Survivor Stories: Jordan</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30239"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-meg/">Survivor Stories: Meg</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30679"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-payal/">Survivor Stories: Payal</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30161"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-ronald/">Survivor Stories: Ronald</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30174"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-taylor/">Survivor Stories: Taylor</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30127"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-tj/">Survivor Stories: TJ</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-30171"><a href="https://www.acco.org/survivor-stories-victoria/">Survivor Stories: Victoria</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-198"><a href="https://www.acco.org/targeted-therapeutics/">Targeted Therapeutics</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2000"><a href="https://www.acco.org/targeted-therapeutics-workshop-at-international-cancer-congress/">Targeted Therapeutics Workshop at International Cancer Congress</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2002"><a href="https://www.acco.org/targeting-cancer-in-the-21st-century/">Targeting Cancer In The 21st Century</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-5405"><a href="https://www.acco.org/team-go-gold/">Team Go Gold</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-526"><a href="https://www.acco.org/teen-journal/">Teen Journal</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6357"><a href="https://www.acco.org/thank-you/">Thank you</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1852"><a href="https://www.acco.org/thank-you-for-ordering/">Thank You For Ordering</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-16373"><a href="https://www.acco.org/brain-tumor-charter-of-rights/">The Brain Tumour Patients’ Charter of Rights</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-4129"><a href="https://www.acco.org/madison/">The Miracle of Madison – MD</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1732"><a href="https://www.acco.org/the-problem-of-pain-in-childhood-cancer-survivors/">The Problem of Pain in Childhood Cancer Survivors</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-5922"><a href="https://www.acco.org/xen/">Through Xen – CT</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1582"><a href="https://www.acco.org/timeline/">Timeline</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-27985"><a href="https://www.acco.org/tipos-de-cancer-infantil/">Tipos de Cáncer Infantil</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2004"><a href="https://www.acco.org/treating-high-risk-neuroblastoma-at-the-turn-of-the-century/">Treating High-Risk Neuroblastoma at the Turn of the Century</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-1770"><a href="https://www.acco.org/treatment-centers-for-childhood-cancers/">Treatment Centers for Childhood Cancers</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-86"><a href="https://www.acco.org/treatment-2/">Treatment Options</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-2745"><a href="https://www.acco.org/triderma/">TriDerma Supports ACCO!</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-32712"><a href="https://www.acco.org/tumor-de-wilms-y-otros-tumores-renales-infantiles/">Tumor de Wilms y Otros Tumores Renales Infantiles</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-32701"><a href="https://www.acco.org/tumores-de-la-medula-espinal/">Tumores de la Médula Espinal</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-32667"><a href="https://www.acco.org/tumores-rabdoides/">Tumores Rabdoides</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-73"><a href="https://www.acco.org/types-of-childhood-cancer/">Types of Childhood Cancer</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-77"><a href="https://www.acco.org/us-childhood-cancer-statistics/">US Childhood Cancer Statistics</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-14635"><a href="https://www.acco.org/virtual-advocacy/">Virtual Advocacy</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-36325"><a href="https://www.acco.org/voyageur-outward-bound-school/">Voyageur Outward Bound School</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-21662"><a href="https://www.acco.org/wacco/">WACCO</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-6544"><a href="https://www.acco.org/walsh-family/">Walsh Family</a></li> <li class="page_item page-item-27552"><a 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