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

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

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

A new study delving into the genetic drivers of a rare and aggressive childhood cancer called Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor...

For children in families that are facing cancer, back to school season can be a particularly tumultuous time of year, as an expert...

A new study, led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), identified tiny pieces of messenger RNA that are missing...

Childhood cancer survivors with diabetes mellitus (DM) have an increased risk of neurocognitive impairment when compared to survivors...

Researchers have discovered how circular extra-chromosomal DNA drives relapse in childhood cancers and found a way to target dormant...

Some survivors of childhood cancers face a continued elevated risk of premature mortality, new cancers, chronic conditions, and other...

Weighted blankets significantly reduced acute anxiety among pediatric oncology patients following chemotherapy infusion, according to a...