- Mar 6
Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries: How Childhood Cancer Influences Human Evolution
In a groundbreaking study that marries the fields of oncology and evolutionary biology, researchers have shed new light on how childhood...
- Jun 24, 2022
Study shows that genomic tumor profiling of pediatric tumors can enhance clinical care
Results of a study of molecular tumor profiling in young patients revealed a high rate of genetic alterations with potential for...
- Mar 26, 2021
Pediatric cancers have unique genetic vulnerabilities
Most cancer drugs that target specific genetic mutations are designed for adult cancers rather than those in children, partly because ...
- Apr 5, 2017
Study finds more childhood cancer survivors would likely benefit from genetic screening
Twelve percent of childhood cancer survivors carry germline mutations that put them or their children at increased risk of developing...
- Oct 4, 2016
Childhood Cancer Research Looks at Genetic Origins
Pediatric oncologists increasingly ask whether a child’s cancer is hereditary to determine current treatment and evaluate future risk...
- Jan 28, 2016
Genetic testing for childhood cancer patients can identify cause and treatment potential
Combined whole exome tumor and blood sequencing in pediatric cancer patients revealed mutations that could help explain the cause of...
- Dec 24, 2015
Determining Inherited Risk for Pediatric Cancers Can Benefit Patients and Families
A recent study highlights the importance of looking for inherited cancer genes in children with pediatric cancers. Read more here:...
- Nov 19, 2015
Childhood Cancer Risk Hides in Families
A substantial number of children with cancer carry cancer-predisposing mutations inherited from a parent, according to a new study...