October - 2022

A stem cell protein facilitates relapse of pediatric brain tumors

The malignant brain tumor type medulloblastoma can become resistant to therapy which can cause relapse. Researchers have discovered a...

CKD, Albuminuria Risk Factors Identified in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Childhood cancer survivors treated with nephrectomy and potentially nephrotoxic therapy are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease...

Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children’s cancer

A simple blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study reports. Read more:...

Nearly Half of Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Symptom Burden Linked to Treatment

Approximately 50% of childhood cancer survivors experience moderate symptom burden, and some may be at higher risk because of treatment...

Research aims to spare children from painful adverse effects of chemotherapy

Starobova, whose research focuses on chemotherapy-induced adverse effects, received a fellowship grant from Children’s Hospital...

Invasive breast cancer rates decline over time among childhood cancer survivors

Invasive breast cancer rates declined modestly during the past 30 years among childhood cancer survivors, according to study results ...

Multi-Chemotherapy Regimen Elicits Improved Outcomes in Rare Form of Pediatric Lung Cancer

The use of a multi-agent chemotherapy regimen resulted in improved outcomes in a group of children with pleuropulmonary blastoma, a ...

Landmark study finds new gene mutations that drive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

St. Jude scientists helped lead a comprehensive genomic analysis to uncover the impact of genes on the treatment and outcome of the...

Childhood cancer radiotherapy involving exposure to the head increases risk of future brain tumours

Children who received radiotherapy which exposed their head are at increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a...

Study Investigates Potential Embryonic Origin of Medulloblastomas

Medulloblastomas may exist in a premalignant form at birth after initially developing during the first or second trimester of pregnancy,...

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Cancer researchers team up against deadliest brain tumors in children

Nanomedicine research into drug delivery system a 'milestone' in the treatment of childhood cancer

New study identifies bereaved parents’ medical priorities for children with advanced cancer

Anesthesia for pediatric cancer patients: What parents should know

Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Increased Rates of Late, Major Surgeries

Advanced immunotherapy treatment may hold promise for children with brain cancer

Organoid models provide new scientific insights into a rare childhood liver cancer

Caring for adult children with cancer: 4 tips for parents

Study explores psychosocial needs of African American parents of children with cancer

Immunotherapy improves the prognosis of babies with a very aggressive leukemia