Moving Medicine Forward

← Moving Medicine Forward27 aug · 34 min

Stronger Together: Families, Researchers, and CancerFree KIDS

Stronger Together: Families, Researchers, and CancerFree KIDS27 aug34 min

<p>Childhood cancer research advances through the combined efforts of families, researchers, advocates, and donors. In this episode, <strong>Matt Robinson</strong> of CancerFree KIDS and <strong>Dr. Lindy Miles</strong> of Cincinnati Children&#39;s discuss how early-stage research funding, clinical trials, and community support help bring new treatments to children with cancer. Matt shares his family&#39;s experience navigating leukemia treatment, while Dr. Miles offers insight into the scientific process behind developing the next generation of therapies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:37</strong> Meet Matt Robinson and Dr. Lindy Miles <br><strong>01:18</strong> A family&#39;s childhood cancer journey and &quot;ringing the bell&quot; <br><strong>03:04</strong> Why Dr. Miles chose pediatric leukemia research <br><strong>06:02</strong> How CancerFree KIDS supports families and funds research <br><strong>07:42</strong> The importance of early-stage research funding <br><strong>10:26</strong> Connecting families, researchers, donors, and advocates <br><strong>14:36</strong> Understanding clinical trials and research opportunities <br><strong>18:40</strong> The challenges of pediatric cancer as a rare disease <br><strong>20:11</strong> Why cancer research takes time and collaboration <br><strong>26:24</strong> Ways to support childhood cancer research <br><strong>28:43</strong> The CancerFree KIDS 100 Mile Challenge <br><strong>32:50</strong> Final thoughts and call to action</p>