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Sep 9, 2026 1 hr 10 min

S9:E141 Interview with Chris Mallinos

from The Childhood Cancer Perspective Hosted by Curtis Vallier

In this episode, Curtis Vallier hosts Chris Mallinos to share the emotional journey of Theo's battle with leukemia, highlighting the importance of mental health, family resilience, and community support in pediatric cancer. They discuss the power of hope, the significance of mental health awareness, the importance of Dad's being vulnerable and able to share their stories without the fear of judgement. and the inspiring stories of children facing unimaginable challenges. key topics Theo's leukemia diagnosis and treatment journey The emotional and mental health challenges faced by families The importance of community and support networks Stories of hope, resilience, and inspiration from children with cancer The role of mental health awareness in pediatric cancer care keywords pediatric cancer, mental health, family resilience, childhood leukemia, community support, hope, coping strategies, cancer awareness, family stories, mental health in children Links: “My son was diagnosed with cancer. Metallica’s Toronto concert gave him something to fight for” - Toronto LifeMy 11-year-old son has leukemia. How and when should I talk about it? | CBC News

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