Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find that Missing Messenger RNA Fragments Could be Key to New Immunotherapy for Hard-to-Treat Tumors
A new study, led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), identified tiny pieces of messenger RNA that are missing...
Oct 8
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
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
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
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
Molecular testing unveils new insights into adolescent and young adult brain cancer
Part of a broader research study, the findings are helping to shape potential treatment approaches for patients with glioma based on the...
Aug 27
Nurses’ Role in Grief Support for Pediatric Brain Cancer Survival
In order for oncology nurses to provide comprehensive support to patients and families going through pediatric brain cancer diagnosis,...
Aug 26
Study Unveils Potential Therapeutic Pathways for Aggressive Pediatric Brain Tumor
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Broad Institute of...
Aug 8
Childhood brain tumors develop early in highly specialized nerve cells, research reveals
A team of researchers at the Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Heidelberg...
Jul 8
Pediatric Brain Tumor Risk Increases With CT Radiation Exposure
Head and neck computed tomography (CT) imaging increases the risk for pediatric brain tumors, according to the findings of a study...
Jul 7