- Aug 23, 2021
Study illuminates genetic understanding of aggressive childhood leukemias
New research published today in JAMA Oncology reports how two separate DNA changes appear to predict aggressive childhood leukemias when they occur in combination. Read more: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210820/Study-illuminates-genetic-understanding-of-aggressive-childhood-leukemias.aspx
- Aug 19, 2021
Fear of Disease Progression Can Be ‘Debilitating’ For Some Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors
While it is normal for parents of childhood cancer survivors to experience anxiety and depression related to the fear of disease progression, parents are encouraged to seek help to ensure that the fear or progression doesn’t lead to debilitating consequences, according to an expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Read more: https://www.curetoday.com/view/fear-of-disease-progression-can-be-debilitating-for-some-parents-of-childhood-cancer-survivors
- Aug 18, 2021
Study Supports Early Breast Cancer Screening in Child Cancer Survivors Not Treated With Radiation
Early initiation of breast cancer screening may reduce breast cancer mortality for female survivors of childhood cancer who did not receive chest radiation, according to research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Read more: https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-early-screening-childhood-survivor-treatment-risk/
- Aug 13, 2021
Barrie-based charity helps 'forgotten patients' dealing with child cancer diagnoses
Having a family member with cancer is heart-breaking enough, but when that person is your own child it is even more devastating. That is why Barrie-based charity Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC), works so hard to create awareness and provide support for families throughout Ontario who have a child undergoing cancer treatment. Read more: https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-based-charity-helps-forgotten-patients-dealing-with-child-cancer-d
- Aug 11, 2021
Pediatric ALL Relapse May Be Caused by Mutations From Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is standard care for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), but new research shows thiopurines can cause mutations that result in relapse. Read more: https://www.ajmc.com/view/pediatric-all-relapse-may-be-caused-by-mutations-from-chemotherapy
- Aug 3, 2021
Heated chemotherapy can help some children with cancer
Tumors that have spread to the lining of the abdomen are tough to treat. But a select number of cancer teams across the country have found success with a procedure known as HIPEC, which stands for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, a method of pumping heated chemo directly into the belly instead of sending it through the bloodstream. Read more: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-chemotherapy-children-cancer.html