Research links development of childhood leukaemia to mistakes by the immune system
Genetic mutations that drive the development of a common type of childhood leukaemia can be traced back to errors by the immune system...
Mar 25, 2019
Researchers identify multiple new subtypes of most common childhood cancer
Researchers used integrated genomic analysis, including RNA sequencing, to define the genomic landscape of B-cell acute lymphoblastic...
Jan 17, 2019
Lead Researcher Highlights Tisagenlecleucel Benefit in Younger Leukemia Patients
The CD19-targeted CAR T-cell therapy, tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) demonstrated durable remissions in pediatric and young adult patients...
Jan 3, 2019
FDA expands Sprycel approval to include certain children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
The FDA expanded the approval of dasatinib tablets to include its use with chemotherapy for children aged 1 year or older with newly...
Jan 3, 2019
Childhood leukaemia medical breakthrough to help sufferers
A major breakthrough by researchers in Sydney has opened up the possibility for new and better treatments for ALL, the most common...
Dec 17, 2018
Predictions of early responses in paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Researchers have identified markers of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia to predict early relapses by testing levels of nucleotide...
Dec 14, 2018
Novartis receives Health Canada approval of its CAR-T cell therapy, Kymriah™
Novartis is pleased to announce that following a Priority Review, Health Canada has approved Kymriah™ (tisagenlecleucel/ CTL019) the...
Sep 6, 2018
Intensified therapy improves outcomes for childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia subgroup
Intensifying therapy significantly improved OS and reduced the risk for relapse among children with childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic...
Aug 20, 2018
Scientists reveal likely cause of childhood leukaemia
A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of childhood leukaemia, following more than a century of...
May 22, 2018
Study Uncovers New Childhood Leukemia Predisposition Gene
Germline variants in the IKZF1 gene can increase the risk for familial and sporadic childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, according to...
Apr 27, 2018