In this episode of the Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier speaks with Brady Lucas, a childhood cancer survivor, about his journeythrough cancer treatment and the long-term effects that accompany it. Theydiscuss the importance of prevention in childhood cancer, the role of advocacyand community support, and the need for mental health resources for bothsurvivors and their families. Brady shares his insights on finding purposebeyond survival and the importance of doing things on one's own terms. In thisconversation, Curtis Vallier and Brady Lucas discuss the creation of thechildren's book 'Smiley Smile', aimed at educating children about cancer. Theyexplore the vital role of child life specialists in supporting young patientsand their families, the evolution of child life services over the years, andthe impactful student-run philanthropy THON at Penn State University. They alsodelve into the establishment of the Childhood Cancer Prevention Consortium,which aims to unite various stakeholders in the fight against childhood cancerand promote preventative measures.
