Dash visits the pediatric oncology center, where kids are going through cancer treatments. The day's first patient is ten-year-old Ada, who was just diagnosed with a cancer called leukemia. Will Dash and her handler be able to help Ada cope with surgery and her first cancer treatment? Join Dash to find out more about Ada and learn about her leukemia. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences-from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center

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