research | opacc 7/9

New hope in the fight against childhood cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists at the University of Southampton are seeing positive results in a pre-clinical trial that could bring...

Epigenetic factor likely plays a key role in fueling most common childhood cancer

A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital shows epigenetic changes that turn genes on and off are as unique as alterations in...

Childhood cancer researchers discover 'magic bullet' drug

Researchers at the Children's Cancer Institute say they've developed a drug which they're so confident about that they're calling it a...

Researchers study kids cancer

A “dream team” of pediatric cancer researchers at the UW Carbone Cancer Center is among scientists at seven North American cancer...

Breakthrough in the fight against childhood cancer

Sydney researchers have had a dramatic breakthrough in the fight against a rare but deadly childhood cancer. Read more here.

Our Disproportionate Focus on Adult Over Pediatric Cancer Research

The need for child-specific treatments is largely ignored by funding incentives; so kids pay. Read more here: http://www.theatlantic.com/...

GSK, other firm's potential childhood cancer drugs undergo review

Four experimental cancer treatments that may one day help gravely ill children are facing review by U.S. pediatric advisers who have been...

New treatment in works for type of childhood cancer

Researchers in Utah may have found a possible new treatment for an often deadly form of childhood cancer. Read more:...

Whole-genome scan helps select best treatment for childhood cancer

A whole-genome scan to identify large-scale chromosomal damage can help doctors choose the best treatment option for children with...

Unwinding the helix: using genetics to treat childhood cancer

Pediatric leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. There are about 3,000 new cases in the United States every year, typically...

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Developing ‘kinder’ treatments for a devastating childhood cancer

Breakthrough as new drug promises to shield child cancer patients from hearing loss

Study finds higher breast cancer risk after certain forms of childhood cancer treatment

Aggressive Cancer Cells Transformed Into Healthy Cells in Breakthrough

Cardiac RT May Amplify Late Disease Risk in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer?

Homoharringtonine May be ‘Better Alternative’ to Etoposide In Pediatric AML

Researchers discover new therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma

Solving the Mystery of Long-Lasting Cancer Treatment – Scientists Reveal New Insights

The challenge of treating childhood brain cancers