Oct 31, 2022
A stem cell protein facilitates relapse of pediatric brain tumors
The malignant brain tumor type medulloblastoma can become resistant to therapy which can cause relapse. Researchers have discovered a...
Oct 25, 2022
CKD, Albuminuria Risk Factors Identified in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors treated with nephrectomy and potentially nephrotoxic therapy are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease...
Oct 21, 2022
Blood tests could offer smarter treatment for children’s cancer
A simple blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study reports. Read more:...
Oct 20, 2022
Nearly Half of Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Symptom Burden Linked to Treatment
Approximately 50% of childhood cancer survivors experience moderate symptom burden, and some may be at higher risk because of treatment...
Oct 19, 2022
Research aims to spare children from painful adverse effects of chemotherapy
Starobova, whose research focuses on chemotherapy-induced adverse effects, received a fellowship grant from Children’s Hospital...
Oct 18, 2022
Invasive breast cancer rates decline over time among childhood cancer survivors
Invasive breast cancer rates declined modestly during the past 30 years among childhood cancer survivors, according to study results ...
Oct 17, 2022
Multi-Chemotherapy Regimen Elicits Improved Outcomes in Rare Form of Pediatric Lung Cancer
The use of a multi-agent chemotherapy regimen resulted in improved outcomes in a group of children with pleuropulmonary blastoma, a ...
Oct 14, 2022
Landmark study finds new gene mutations that drive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
St. Jude scientists helped lead a comprehensive genomic analysis to uncover the impact of genes on the treatment and outcome of the...
Oct 13, 2022
Childhood cancer radiotherapy involving exposure to the head increases risk of future brain tumours
Children who received radiotherapy which exposed their head are at increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a...
Oct 7, 2022
Study Investigates Potential Embryonic Origin of Medulloblastomas
Medulloblastomas may exist in a premalignant form at birth after initially developing during the first or second trimester of pregnancy,...