January - 2024

Experimental Drug May Slow Childhood Brain Tumors

The drug tovorafenib may halt the growth of or shrink some childhood brain tumors, according to a clinical trial published in Nature...

Childhood cancer has long-term financial effects on family members

In a study recently published in Cancer, Dr. Tim Ohlsen, a research associate and pediatric oncologist, along with his mentor Dr. Eric...

Study finds concerning contributing factor to childhood cancer: ‘These findings have important public health implications’

Environmental Health News (EHN) reports that a recent large study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute links...

A Parent's Journey: Supporting an Adult Child Battling Cancer

As a caregiver for your adult child and their family, you must prioritize your health to remain strong enough for your caregiving role....

Study shows parents more likely to attempt suicide in first years after child's cancer diagnosis, compared to later on

Parents who have a child with cancer are more likely to attempt suicide during the first years after diagnosis, according to a new study...

Molecular ‘super-glue’ shows promise of cancer drug discovery platform

Today, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists published their work on SJ3149, a compound with broad activity against many...

'It brings hope': How chicken eggs are helping UBC scientists fight childhood cancer

Lim has launched what's believed to be the first-of-its-kind laboratory that uses fertilized chicken eggs to test and analyze how certain...

Biomarkers May Help Predict Heart Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

In survivors of childhood cancer, recent research has found that two common biomarkers may be able to predict heart risk, according to a...

Art Therapy Decreases Anxiety in Children With Cancer

Creative arts therapy and interventions tended to improve anxiety in children with cancer, according to recent research published in...

Updated genomic landscape for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia enables new treatment possibilities

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital refined and enhanced the classification system for a type of pediatric leukemia using...

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Strength in numbers: Cooperative group clinical trials move the needle against pediatric cancer

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Opaganib in Neuroblastoma

After my daughter's cancer, I wanted to control her entire life. Then she went to college.

When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges

Early interventions may improve long-term academic achievement in young childhood brain tumor survivors

Immunotherapy for children with primary liver carcinomas: Research offers new hope

Pediatric psychologist explains how to support your child's development after a cancer diagnosis

Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Have High Prevalence of Chronic Pain

Spontaneous Remission in Childhood Cancer Rare but Fleeting

First successful treatment of pediatric high-risk refractory neuroblastoma with PARP inhibition