- Dec 30, 2014
Scientists map out how childhood brain tumors relapse
Researchers have discovered the unique genetic paths that the childhood brain tumour medulloblastoma follows when the disease comes back,...
- Dec 30, 2014
A Bereaved Parent’s Guide to the Holidays
Whether you are a newly bereaved parent or one with a few years of ‘experience’ under your belt, the holidays are always tough. Read more...
- Dec 8, 2014
Benefits persist in T cell therapy for children with relapsed leukemia
An innovative cell therapy against a highly aggressive form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) continues to show highly promising...
- Dec 3, 2014
Married couples face many challenges in their relationships
There are so many challenges a married couple can face, but none seem so severe to me as the illness or death of a child. Read more here:...
- Nov 25, 2014
Support OPACC on GivingTuesday
Did you know that Tuesday, December 2nd is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is a new Canadian movement for giving and volunteering. Just as...
- Nov 24, 2014
Childhood eye cancer does not pose cognitive or social problems in adulthood
Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer that typically develops in children under 5 years of age. It has a 5-year survival rate...
- Nov 24, 2014
Progress in Cambridge research into childhood cancers
Research published recently by a team from the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital has illustrated the potential of a...
- Nov 24, 2014
Childhood cancer treatments can result in a host of chronic illnesses
The American Cancer Society states that between 1975 and 2010, childhood cancer mortality fell by a staggering 50 per cent. Today, of the...
- Nov 17, 2014
Childhood brain tumors affect identity in adulthood: Swedish study
Patients who have been treated for cancer of the central nervous system (CNS) (or brain tumors) in childhood or adolescence can show...
- Nov 13, 2014
Racial, Demographic Disparities Exist in Follow-Up Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Hispanic childhood cancer survivors are less likely to receive follow-up care later in life than white survivors, according to a new...