Researchers discover that a type of childhood leukemia originates during fetal development
A team of researchers has demonstrated that some childhood leukemias originate during embryonic development, although they do not...
Jun 10, 2024
Increased childhood leukemia risk with embryo transfer vs. natural conception
Children conceived via fresh or frozen embryo transfer may have increased risk for acute lymphoblastic leukemia compared with children...
May 23, 2024
Unraveling the roles of non-coding DNA explains childhood cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have discovered non-coding genetic variants contributing to chemotherapy resistance...
May 21, 2024
Groundbreaking treatment approach shows promise in hard-to-treat cancers
Researchers have developed a functional precision medicine approach that targets cancer by combining genetic testing with a new way to...
May 8, 2024
Targeting vulnerability in B-cell development leads to novel drug combination for leukemia
By characterizing B-cells’ developmental stages, scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital designed and tested a drug...
May 3, 2024
Post Treatment, Children With ALL Experience Long-Term Fatigue
Children experience symptoms of fatigue for at least 2 years following for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a new study,...
Apr 30, 2024
Besponsa ‘More Effective’ at Driving Remission for Pediatric B-ALL
Besponsa provides another — and potentially more effective — option outside of traditional chemotherapy for pediatric patients with...
Apr 24, 2024
Researchers find genetic variant contributing to disparities in childhood leukemia risk
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, disproportionately affects children of Hispanic/Latino origin in...
Apr 16, 2024
What to Do if Your Child’s Leukemia Comes Back
About 15 percent of patients with ALL will relapse, while 30 to 50 percent of patients with AML will have a recurrence, says Melissa...
Apr 2, 2024
Advancements in Treating Childhood B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Journey Towards Complete Remission
Childhood B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), a type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, has historically been a...
Feb 14, 2024