Survey: Childhood Cancer Survivors Seek More Support from Healthcare Providers, Peers, and Policymakers
Children’s Cancer Cause survey underscores the need for lifelong survivorship care, mental health support, and strong government investment in research. Read more: https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/849874197/survey-childhood-cancer-survivors-seek-more-support-from-healthcare-providers-peers-and-policymakers/
4 days ago
Understanding genomes helps identify kids more likely to develop second cancers
Dr. Kim E. Nichols leans on findings from the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project to discover the role genes and ancestry play in the development of cancer. Read more: https://www.stjude.org/inspire/news/dr-kim-nichols-cancer-predisposition-clinic.html
5 days ago
Combo Appears Safe, Effective in High-Risk Intraocular Retinoblastoma
Carboplatin plus etoposide, with or without focal treatments, may be safe and effective for patients with high-risk intraocular retinoblastoma, according to phase 2 results published in Cancer Medicine . Read more: https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/news/combo-safe-effective-high-risk-intraocular-retinoblastoma/
6 days ago
Cancer Vaccine Could Prevent Neuroblastoma From Returning After Antibody Treatment
"Even though naxitamab appeared to have erased the cancer, Dr. Modak wanted to do everything possible to prevent the high-risk neuroblastoma from returning. He proposed that James receive a pioneering treatment: a cancer vaccine that would train his immune system to continuously be on guard to spot and fight malignant cells." Read more: https://www.mskcc.org/news/cancer-vaccine-could-prevent-neuroblastoma-from-returning-after-antibody-treatment
Oct 28
New Approach for Smarter, Safer Cancer Treatment
Inspired by sister’s leukemia treatment, oncology researcher helps transform care, resulting in a near 90% survival rate for stem cell transplants. Read more: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/08/430571/new-approach-smarter-safer-cancer-treatment
Oct 24
Abnormal fusion protein drives childhood brain tumor through condensate formation
A study looking at the biophysical properties of an abnormal protein driving cancer cells is giving scientists new therapeutic clues for how to treat ependymoma, the third most common childhood brain tumor. Read more: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250827/Abnormal-fusion-protein-drives-childhood-brain-tumor-through-condensate-formation.aspx
Oct 15
Potential new treatment strategy for high-risk neuroblastoma
The study found that restricting the cancer’s access to an essential nutrient called arginine yielded promising results, both when used on its own and when used in combination with standard therapies. Read more: https://www.ccia.org.au/blog/potential-new-treatment-strategy-for-high-risk-neuroblastoma
Oct 14
Targeting a sugar metabolism pathway offers hope for treating rare and aggressive childhood cancer
A new study delving into the genetic drivers of a rare and aggressive childhood cancer called Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor...
Oct 10
Back to School Time Creates ‘Perfect Storm’ For Families Facing Cancer
For children in families that are facing cancer, back to school season can be a particularly tumultuous time of year, as an expert...
Oct 9
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find that Missing Messenger RNA Fragments Could be Key to New Immunotherapy for Hard-to-Treat Tumors
A new study, led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), identified tiny pieces of messenger RNA that are missing...
Oct 8

