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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Study shows potential of new treatment strategies for most common childhood cancer

Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

Palliative Care Important for Young Patients During ‘Identity Development’

Scientists discover new Achilles heel of leukemia cells

Promising investigational therapy improves survival in aggressive childhood brain tumor

Childhood cancer mortality has fallen significantly in the US, but disparities have emerged

St. Jude scientists identify T-cell differentiation nodes to improve cancer-killing

Analysis shows high rate of ‘significant’ health problems in childhood cancer survivors

Fusion oncoprotein forces cell fates toward rhabdomyosarcoma

“DNA loops” in pediatric brain tumors double relapse risk