New discovery links circular DNA by-products to childhood leukaemia relapse
The new paper reveals for the first time that these DNA fragments can persist in cancer cells and may drive relapse in patients with...
Sep 30
Why adolescents and young adults with cancer are falling behind
Adolescents and young adults with cancer who are navigating life between childhood and early adulthood face a unique set of challenges....
Sep 29
Finding a clue to the origin of treatment-resistant leukemia in kids
Chemotherapy resistance is particularly common in what is known as T-ALL, a subtype of ALL. This recent study shows that the origin of...
Sep 26
A continuum of innovation brings patients a new treatment for Ewing sarcoma
While surgery and radiation therapy are generally successful in treating Ewing sarcoma, difficult-to-treat and relapsed cases still...
Sep 25
New research shows promise for targeted therapies for pediatric gliomas
A collaborative study between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute found that 8.9% of children with glioma, the most...
Sep 24
Study offers clearer picture of childhood brain tumor survival
Childhood brain tumor survival depends on the type of tumor. Comparing survival rates across countries is difficult, because brain tumors...
Sep 23
New info may pave way for better brain cancer treatments for kids
By creating a registry of tumor-infiltrating cells, researchers are hopeful that they can develop effective and personalized treatments...
Sep 22
Study Explores the Caregiver Experience of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), also known as bone marrow transplant, is a curative option for young patients with...
Sep 19
Age Restrictions In Clinical Trials Unjustly Harm Adults With Childhood Cancer
"Adolescents and young adults (AYAs), especially those with childhood-onset cancers, represent one of the most underserved groups in...
Sep 17
Premature immune aging occurs in children with leukemia
As we age, some populations of immune cells change in abundance and these changes can be measured and used to infer one’s immunological...
Sep 16

