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Doctor with a Cure
When I was younger my best friend and I were inseparable, until middle school that is. The summer before 7th grade my best friend, Ali, was diagnosed with Chordoma, a rare type of childhood cancer. I saw first hand the affects childhood cancer has on friends, family, and the child. Ali and I decided then that we wanted to make a difference in the lives of people battling cancer; From writing letters to visiting hospitals, we did all we could. As we grew older and moved apart we swore to one another we would not lose sight of why we were helping others.1.I knew then that I wanted to be in a career field that focused on helping people. One of the professions that I am drawn to is Pediatric Oncology. As a Pediatric Oncologist I would be treating cancer in children.
3;15 Pediatric Oncology is at the heart of many organizations. There are many financial and emotional burdens associated with a loved one having cancer, and thanks to these foundations, parents and children can sleep a little sounder at night knowing that they are not alone. Some of the more prominent groups that have an impact here in our community are: Alliance for Childhood Cancer, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, CURE Childhood Cancer, and National Cancer Institute (Mccaul). These are organizations that make an impact in the lives of children battling cancer and their families. Whether an organization is in memory of a loved one or to support a college or hospital, organizations

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