A continuum of innovation brings patients a new treatment for Ewing sarcoma
While surgery and radiation therapy are generally successful in treating Ewing sarcoma, difficult-to-treat and relapsed cases still...
6 hours ago
New research shows promise for targeted therapies for pediatric gliomas
A collaborative study between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute found that 8.9% of children with glioma, the most...
1 day ago
Study offers clearer picture of childhood brain tumor survival
Childhood brain tumor survival depends on the type of tumor. Comparing survival rates across countries is difficult, because brain tumors...
2 days ago
New info may pave way for better brain cancer treatments for kids
By creating a registry of tumor-infiltrating cells, researchers are hopeful that they can develop effective and personalized treatments...
3 days ago
Study Explores the Caregiver Experience of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), also known as bone marrow transplant, is a curative option for young patients with...
6 days ago
Age Restrictions In Clinical Trials Unjustly Harm Adults With Childhood Cancer
"Adolescents and young adults (AYAs), especially those with childhood-onset cancers, represent one of the most underserved groups in...
Sep 17
Premature immune aging occurs in children with leukemia
As we age, some populations of immune cells change in abundance and these changes can be measured and used to infer one’s immunological...
Sep 16
An aggressive childhood cancer case opens new avenues for advanced cell therapies
Although relatively rare, many childhood cancers remain life-threatening and lack effective personalised treatments. Rhabdoid tumours are...
Sep 12
Functional Problems Shift Over Time Among Children After Brain Tumor Treatment
After completing treatment for brain tumor, children continue to experience problems with body function. These findings were published in...
Sep 11
Breakthrough Study Finds Key Mechanism Driving Neuroblastoma Progression
A groundbreaking study led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has found a novel mechanism behind neuroblastoma progression: the shape and...
Sep 10