New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic changes that can contribute...
Jul 4, 2018
Extended Chemo Extends Life for Children With Rare Cancer
Children suffering from rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer of the muscle tissue, may have better chances for a cure if they have extended...
Jun 4, 2018
Childhood Cancer Hijacks Cellular Quality Control System to Fuel Growth
A serious childhood cancer takes advantage of a quality control mechanism that usually protects cells from stress-induced damage to...
Jul 20, 2016
New test could help personalize treatment for common childhood cancer
A new gene test can identify which patients are likely to suffer more aggressive forms of the childhood cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, new...
Oct 16, 2015
Cause of rare childhood cancer discovered
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the cause of a rare childhood muscle cancer, called Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Read...
Jul 31, 2014
Double-pronged attack could treat common children’s cancer
A dual-pronged strategy using two experimental cancer drugs together could successfully treat a childhood cancer by inhibiting tumour...
Dec 24, 2013
Gene sequencing project finds family of drugs with promise for treating childhood tumor
Drugs that enhance a process called oxidative stress were found to kill rhabdomyosarcoma tumor cells growing in the laboratory and...
Dec 17, 2013
Fruit flies lead to a possible cure for a certain type cancer
A childhood cancer called Rhabdo Myosarcoma often turns deadly. It only affects about 200 children in the U-S each year, but a diagnosis...
Jun 24, 2013
Child Cancer Breakthrough: Rhabdo no more?
Rhabdomyosarcoma breakthrough: Researchers find potential key to gentler treatment options Read more: http://www.the33tv.com/kdaf/kdaf-po...
Mar 21, 2012