Mar 30, 2021
Protein Target for Neuroblastoma
Australian researchers have discovered a new way to target an aggressive childhood cancer, neuroblastoma, one of the most common and...
Mar 26, 2021
Pediatric cancers have unique genetic vulnerabilities
Most cancer drugs that target specific genetic mutations are designed for adult cancers rather than those in children, partly because ...
Mar 19, 2021
ATRT molecular groups: looking at the biology from the clinic
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) is a rare brain tumor that predominantly occurs in young children. Scientists at St. Jude...
Mar 18, 2021
Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Diabetes: What Are the Risks?
Diabetes and metabolic syndrome represent two of the most common long-term complications for survivors of childhood cancer. Approximately...
Mar 15, 2021
COVID-19 Impacting Caregivers of Children With Cancer
Caregivers of childhood cancer survivors are experiencing changes to medical care, financial disruptions, and emotional distress due to...
Mar 12, 2021
Natural "brake" against malignant neuroblastoma
The scientists discovered that the uncontrolled growth of benign neuroblastomas is stopped by a signal molecule produced by Schwann cells...
Mar 3, 2021
Origin of childhood cancer malignant rhabdoid tumour discovered
The first proof of the origin of malignant rhabdoid tumour (MRT), a rare childhood cancer, has been discovered by researchers at the ...