October - 2022

Oct 31, 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...

Oct 25, 2022

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...

Oct 21, 2022

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:...

Oct 20, 2022

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...

Oct 19, 2022

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...

Oct 18, 2022

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 ...

Oct 17, 2022

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 ...

Oct 14, 2022

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...

Oct 13, 2022

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...

Oct 7, 2022

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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Serum protein panel test can help identify cardiomyopathy risk in childhood cancer survivors

UCalgary researchers help preserve future fertility options for children impacted by cancer

How a Penn State professor developed a cancer-fighting drug for kids

New insights into risk assessment of rare, aggressive tumors in children

CNIO opens up new research pathways against paediatric cancer Ewing sarcoma by discovering mechanisms that make it more aggressive

Larotrectinib Is Promising for Pediatric TRK Fusion-Positive CNS Tumors

Researchers identify gene signature for high-risk form of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us?

FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Designation to Elraglusib for Ewing Sarcoma

Self-reported screening can reduce distressing symptoms for pediatric patients with cancer