- Nov 24, 2016
Going beyond genetics yields clues to challenging childhood brain cancer
Changes in the epigenetics suggest a prognostic marker for childhood ependymomas and similarities with DIPG tumors, report scientists....
- Nov 22, 2016
Parents of children with cancer see income dips and loss of employment
Even accounting for social and economic status, having a child with cancer is tied to income reductions for parents and job...
- Nov 18, 2016
Tumour cell of origin in childhood malignant glioma impacts susceptibility to cancer therapy
Children that are diagnosed with the severe the brain tumour malignant glioma often have a very poor prognosis. Knowledge about how...
- Nov 18, 2016
Most Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Discontinue Needed Long-Term Follow-Up Care
The first comprehensive study analyzing follow-up care among childhood cancer survivors concludes that fewer than half of the adult...
- Nov 18, 2016
Study Identifies Factors Associated With Platinum-induced Ototoxicity in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Treatment with a higher total cumulative dose of cisplatin, young age, and concomitant furosemide administration are associated with an...
- Nov 15, 2016
Childhood Cancer Survivors: Genetic Clues Help Prevent Late Effects
[...] although the main focus of research continues to be the 20% of children who are not surviving, researchers are also recognizing the...
- Nov 11, 2016
Retinoblastoma studies at SickKids
Dr. Helen Dimaras (Scientist, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto) is inviting retinoblastoma survivors and their families to participate...
- Nov 11, 2016
Tools to Help Assess Your Child’s Cancer Pain
When your child is in pain, everything else falls by the wayside. When you are able to assess and manage their pain, your child, your...