Jeezy Makes Young Cancer Fighter's Day
- On a flight to Memphis, Tenn., rapper Jeezy gave up his first class seat to an 11-year-old boy named Andre fighting stage 3 cancer.
- Every year in the U.S., over 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer.
- A social worker can help families navigate the emotional and financial impact of pediatric cancer on a family.
Rapper Jeezy, a father of four, decided to give up his seat in first class to Andre, so the young boy could enjoy the finer things in life amid his cancer battle. Jeezy took Andre’s seat in coach next to Andre’s mother and chatted with her on the flight. He also invited the pair to attend his upcoming show.
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Acts of Kindness To People Battling Cancer
When you’re in the middle of a cancer battle, acts of kindness from strangers celebrities or otherwise can feel like light in a dark tunnel. We love how Jeezy gave up his seat for Andre; it hopefully made Andre feel excited and worthy of great things. Staying positive through a cancer battle has been shown to improve prognosis, an expert tells us, anecdotally.
While we don’t know what kind of cancer Andre is battling, it was revealed to be stage three cancer, which means it has spread to other parts of the body beyond the cancer’s place of origin. Cancer treatments vary depending on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer at the time of diagnosis, and the prognosis. Cancer treatments may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and more.
How Pediatric Cancer Impacts the Family
Andre is 11 and he’s one of thousands of children in the U.S. who battle cancer each year. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), annually over 15,000 children aged 0 to 19 years old are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. And approximately 1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, says the ACCO.
A pediatric cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on a family it affects a family unit emotionally, physically, and financially. For single and dual parents who are coping with a child’s cancer diagnosis, consider using an oncological social worker, who can help you navigate the cost of treatment, as well as the emotional impact of your child’s cancer diagnosis. Help is available.
The Value of Using a Social Worker During Treatment
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