May 30
CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in phase I clinical trial
Researchers at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s...
Feb 16
Epigenetic Combination Therapy Could Overcome Treatment Resistance in Epithelioid Sarcomas and Rhabdoid Tumors
Epithelioid sarcoma, a rare aggressive cancer that usually strikes young adults, and rhabdoid tumors, which affect children, have long...
Jan 27, 2023
Genes that cause rare hidden cancer revealed
Several genes that cause sarcoma have been identified in the first comprehensive genetic map of sarcomas. The research has wide...
Jan 6, 2021
Fermanagh scientist leads breakthrough on childhood cancer research
A scientist from Kinawely now based in Amsterdam has led a breakthrough discovery in childhood cancer research. Dr. Caitrín Crudden is a...
Nov 6, 2020
Anti-depressant repurposed to treat childhood cancer
A new study has found that a commonly prescribed anti-depressant may halt growth of a type of cancer known as childhood sarcoma, at least...
Jul 19, 2017
The Adverse Effects of Sarcoma Treatment in Cancer Survivors
Infertility is a serious and common adverse event associated with cancer treatment. Research shows that 75% of patients with sarcoma, the...
Aug 8, 2016
Genes linked to rare cancer affecting children and young adults uncovered
Scientists have uncovered a host of genes linked to a rare type of cancer that disproportionately affects children and young adults....
May 13, 2015
New research sheds light on the spread of deadly childhood cancer
New research from the BC Cancer Agency has shed some light on a rare but deadly form of childhood cancer. Doctors now understand how...
Jun 19, 2014
Study IDs Effective Risk-Stratification System for Pediatric Sarcomas
A new risk-stratification system for pediatric and young adult patients with non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft-tissue sarcomas (NRSTS) was able...
Jul 2, 2013
Researchers to use $6.3M grant to develop novel therapeutic approaches for pediatric sarcomas
Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital will use a $6.3 million grant to further their study of pediatric sarcomas, a rare form of...