- Oct 17, 2018
New study discovers inhibitors of protein linked to the devastating childhood brain cancer DIPG
Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London in collaboration with a team at the Structural Genomics Consortium in Oxford (SGC)...
- Oct 15, 2018
Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working
A new blood test for children with brain tumors offers a safer approach than surgical biopsies and may allow doctors to measure the...
- Oct 10, 2018
Breast cancer drug could be used to treat life-threatening leukaemia, Newcastle experts find
Experts at Newcastle University have identified that the drug, palbociclib can work effectively on treating acute myeloid leukaemia. Read...
- Oct 10, 2018
Therapy Dogs Can Spread MRSA to Young Cancer Patients. Here's How to Prevent It.
Petting a therapy dog can help reduce stress and anxiety in kids who have cancer, but a visit from one of these furry friends can also...
- Oct 10, 2018
New research findings could give pediatric brain tumors a one-two punch
New research published today in Nature Communications shows that, in a severe childhood brain cancer called medulloblastoma, a single...
- Oct 10, 2018
World's first trial of new three-part children's cancer treatment
The study, involving doctors and cancer scientists in Southampton, America and Germany, will boost the body's immune system to kill off...
- Oct 4, 2018
As their children fight cancer, Mamma Warriors bond over the battle
More than a year ago ago, Hunter took training from the Ontario Parents Advocating for Childhood Cancer to create a local support group –...
- Sep 25, 2018
VTE Risk Persists Lifelong for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) that persists across their lifespan, according to...