“Don’t worry! Kids don’t get melanoma.” It is a common belief and yet nothing could be further from the truth. Join us for an inspiring chat with 21-year-old Marit Peterson who was diagnosed with melanoma as a tiny baby of 18 months. Now a new college graduate and aspiring dermatologist, Marit shares her story of survival and joy.

You never see it coming. It shatters your world, marking simply the before-and-after. Parenting a child through a cancer diagnosis or other life-threatening illness is an overwhelming journey.  If you have found yourself in this situation, catch your breath. We’re diving into the hard conversation with advice from those who have been in your shoes.

Did you know the National Cancer Institute (NCI) allocates only about 4% of its budget to pediatric cancers, compared to over 96% for adult cancers? In this episode we take a deep dive into the future of the battle against pediatric and adolescent cancers as the government continues to slash funds and limit access to treatments.