Strengthening Care, Connection, and Community: Highlights from the 2025 Shir for Life Nurses Conference
Strengthening Care, Connection, and Community: Highlights from the 2025 Shir for Life Nurses Conference Soon after the world came together for the second annual International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day, Shir for Life was honored to convene Israel’s pediatric oncology nursing community for the 2025 Neuroblastoma Nurses Conference, held December 8, 2025 in Tel Aviv. For the […]
Neuroblastoma Day 2025: A Growing Global Movement
Neuroblastoma Day 2025: A Growing Global Movement On December 5, the world showed up. Families, clinicians, hospitals, researchers, organizations, and partners across continents came together for the second International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day. This year marked a meaningful leap forward, not just in reach, but in connection. Over the course of the campaign, Neuroblastoma Day reached […]
Together We Can: Announcing International Neuroblastoma Day 2025
Together We Can: Announcing International Neuroblastoma Day 2025 Together We Can: Announcing International Neuroblastoma Day 2025 Every December 5, families, clinicians, researchers, and advocates around the world come together to shine a light on a shared mission: changing the future for children with neuroblastoma. This year, Shir for Life is proud to announce the second […]
Why Families and Scientists Need Each Other
Why Families and Scientists Need Each Other In Neuroblastoma Research Every discovery in childhood cancer begins with a question — often one asked first by a parent. In our July webinar, Dr. Giselle Sholler, Chair of the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, shared an insider’s view of what true collaboration between families and scientists […]
Global Collaboration: Why It Matters for Neuroblastoma Families
Global Collaboration: Why It Matters for Neuroblastoma Families September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that every child’s fight deserves global urgency. This year, Shir for Life marked the month in two important ways: hosting our September 5th webinar with Dr. Lucas Moreno, President of SIOPEN, and later joining the international neuroblastoma community […]
What Surgery Can—and Can’t—Do in Neuroblastoma
What Surgery Can, and Can’t, Do in Neuroblastoma A conversation with Dr. Michael LaQuaglia, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering When a child is diagnosed with neuroblastoma, surgery is often one of the first things families ask about. What kind of surgery will be needed? Can the tumor be fully removed? What are […]
Risk vs. Stage: What’s the Difference in Neuroblastoma?
Risk vs. Stage: What’s the Difference in Neuroblastoma? Insights from Dr. Susan Cohn | February, 2025 Neuroblastoma Series Webinar For families navigating a neuroblastoma diagnosis, one of the most confusing aspects is understanding the difference between stage and risk classification. Many assume that all Stage 4 neuroblastoma cases are the same, but the reality is much […]
6 Months. 6 Webinars. 1 Global Community.
6 Months. 6 Webinars. 1 Global Community. Over the past six months, Shir for Life’s International Neuroblastoma Webinar Series has brought together more than 800 participants from 41 countries, creating a powerful global network of parents, doctors, researchers, and advocates. Another 800+ viewers have since watched these sessions on demand—proof of how needed and valued this resource […]
3rd Annual Parent Conference: A Day of Knowledge, Connection, and Hope
3rd Annual Parent Conference: A Day of Knowledge, Connection, and Hope Last week in Tel Aviv, something remarkable happened. Shir for Life hosted its 3rd Annual Parent Conference, bringing together families, doctors, researchers, and advocates for a powerful day of learning, support, and solidarity. This event was created for parents of children with neuroblastoma—to offer […]
What to ask after a neuroblastoma Relapse
What to ask after a neuroblastoma Relapse Insights from Dr. Brian H. Kushner | April, 2025 Neuroblastoma Series Webinar When a child’s neuroblastoma relapses, it can feel like the ground disappears beneath you. But it’s not the end of the road. Dr. Brian H. Kushner, a leading pediatric oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering […]
