Risk for death significantly higher among underweight childhood cancer survivors
Underweight childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk for late mortality, according to data from a retrospective cohort study...
Jul 12, 2024
Racial differences seen in epigenetic age acceleration in childhood cancer survivors
For childhood cancer survivors, there are racial and ethnic disparities in epigenetic age acceleration (EAA), which are partially...
Jul 11, 2024
New research out of Quebec gives hope for rare childhood cancer therapy
A joint university study has found that a pathway to a therapy program against a rare and deadly pediatric brain tumour is now possible....
Jul 10, 2024
Whole genome sequencing can improve clinical care of childhood cancer
New research from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the...
Jul 5, 2024
UEA leads Europe-wide project to revolutionise childhood bone cancer treatment and research
New clinical guidelines enabling a better understanding of childhood bone cancer will revolutionise treatment for these young patients...
Jul 4, 2024
Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Leukemia in Children
Kinase inhibitor trametinib may spare patients from intensive treatments, such as stem cell transplant, for an aggressive form of blood...
Jul 3, 2024
Study identifies high-risk type of childhood acute leukemia and potential treatment strategy
Investigators from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and collaborators worldwide have uncovered distinguishing characteristics for a...
Jul 2, 2024