BAPHONBAY AREA ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY NURSES |
BAPHON is the local chapter of the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) serving pediatric hematology and oncology nurses from the Northern California area. Our members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and their families.
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Childhood Cancer Research T-Shirt Fundraiser
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Shout out to our 2025 design winners: Final Total Fundraised: $1,184 |
Three new designs were temporarily added to our merch store Childhood Cancer Awareness month! 100% of proceeds were contributed towards Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to support childhood cancer research.
Proceeds through the month of September will go towards Childhood Cancer Research
We already have a number of exciting designs and strongly encourage you to share any ideas or create your own new designs to add to our new store. All submissions and inquiries can be sent to baphon2012@gmail.com.
UPCOMING BAPHON EVENTS Topic: Pediatric Anemia Speaker: Dr. Lisa Goodman, MD When: February 25th, 2026 @6:30PM Where: Trader Vic's in Emeryville, CA ![]() The poll is now open! Cast your vote by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm PST. Eligibility requirements: Must be an active APHON AND local chapter BAPHON member to cast a valid vote. BAPHON ELECTION CANDIDATES
Have any ideas or an interest in planning future events? Fill out this survey and join our team! PAST BAPHON EVENTS
Fall CE Dinner (San Francisco) Topic: Challenges Caring for Young Adults with Cancer Speaker: Dr. Josh Fronk, DO When: November 5th, 2025 @6:30PM Where: Osha Thai Embarcadero
BAPHON's 11th Annual Million Mile Fundraiser Team BAPHON has successfully finished our 11th year with Alex's Million Mile throughout the month of September to raise money towards childhood cancer research. We collectively completed 1,408 miles and fundraised $2,263! Sending out a huge thank you to everyone who joined the cause and to help spread awareness for our special population.
Topic: Bleeding Disorders Speaker: Lauren Edelman, MSN, CPNP-PC When: August 5th, 2025 @7:00PM Where: Angelicas in Redwood City, CA What: Future Frontiers - Advancing our Practice When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 Where: Hilton Garden Inn -- Emeryville, CA Preview of Topics & Speakers:
Tackling High Risk Leukemia: Advancing Cure Rates for Infants with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Tanja Gruber, MD Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford The Comfort Promise at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals: We promise to do everything to prevent and treat pain. For Every Child. Every Time. Barbette Murphy, MSN, CPNP & Kristen Beckler, CCLS UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Mission Bay CAR-T: A New Era in Treating Liquid, Brain, and Solid Tumors Jennifer Moon, MSN, FNP-C Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Nursing Overview of the ONITT Study for Recurrent Solid Malignancies Linda Ritter, RN, CPON Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford The Role of DFMO in the Treatment of High Risk Neuroblastoma Nicole Elzie-Tuttle UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland Anticoagulation Challenges in Pediatric Oncology May Chien, MD Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Molecular Pathogenesis & Risk Stratification in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Kara L. Davis, DO Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford |
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