Childhood Leukemia Was Practically Untreatable Until Dr. Don Pinkel and St. Jude Hospital Found a Cu
A half century ago, a young doctor took on a deadly form of cancer—and the scientific establishment Read more:...
Jun 29, 2016
Leukaemia Insight For Condition Affecting Babies
An Australian insight into a type of leukaemia mostly affecting babies could fast-track new treatments. Read more here:...
Jun 20, 2016
New types of blood cancer discovered in children
Through a detailed study of leukemia cells from more than 200 children, a research group has discovered two new types of childhood...
Jun 7, 2016
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Initiate Clinical Trial for Kids with Treatment-Resistant Leukemi
The Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases (CCCBD) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the first sites in the world to...
Mar 29, 2016
Cellular protein plays important role in aggressive childhood cancer
UCLA scientists have uncovered how a cellular protein contributes to an aggressive form of leukemia prevalent in young children. The...
Mar 15, 2016
Genetic variants tied to increased risk of bone complications in young leukemia patients
Research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has identified genetic variations in young leukemia patients that are associated...
Dec 18, 2015
New finding offers clues for blocking cancer gene
A new study suggests a potential new way to block one of the most common cancer-causing genes, without causing severe side effects. Read...
Oct 28, 2015
Benzene in traffic emissions tied to childhood leukemia
(Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution near the home – and specifically, benzene in the air - increases the risk of one type of childhood...
Oct 8, 2015
Report: Pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancer and lower IQ
Pesticide use in homes may increase the risk of children developing leukemia or lymphoma, a new report suggests. Read more here:...
Sep 14, 2015
Support for fast-tracking new drugs into clinical trials for childhood acute leukemia
Children's Cancer Institute, under the direction of Principal Investigator, Professor Richard Lock, Head of the Leukaemia Biology...
Sep 9, 2015