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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
An aggressive childhood cancer case opens new avenues for advanced cell therapies
Although relatively rare, many childhood cancers remain life-threatening and lack effective personalised treatments. Rhabdoid tumours are...
Sep 12, 2025
Functional Problems Shift Over Time Among Children After Brain Tumor Treatment
After completing treatment for brain tumor, children continue to experience problems with body function. These findings were published in...
Sep 11, 2025
Breakthrough Study Finds Key Mechanism Driving Neuroblastoma Progression
A groundbreaking study led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has found a novel mechanism behind neuroblastoma progression: the shape and...
Sep 10, 2025
Adults who have survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19
People who have survived cancer as children are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even decades after their diagnosis. Read...
Sep 9, 2025

