May 30, 2023
Drug combination discovery may extend life expectancy of children with brain cancer
Newcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could improve the life expectancy of children with brain...
May 19, 2023
Cancer researchers team up against deadliest brain tumors in children
The scientists are studying how to use an emerging technology called focused ultrasound to fight diffuse midline glioma (DMG), one of the...
May 18, 2023
Nanomedicine research into drug delivery system a 'milestone' in the treatment of childhood cancer
Published this week in Science Translational Medicine, the research paves the way to safer and more effective treatment options for ...
May 17, 2023
New study identifies bereaved parents’ medical priorities for children with advanced cancer
A new study helps identify what parents prioritize for their children with advanced cancer, including alleviating the child’s symptoms...
May 16, 2023
Anesthesia for pediatric cancer patients: What parents should know
As a pediatric anesthesiologist, Porche has special training and years of experience treating children and young adults. She knows what ...
May 15, 2023
Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Increased Rates of Late, Major Surgeries
Childhood cancer survivors have increased rates of undergoing late, major surgical procedures 5 or more years after diagnosis, according...
May 11, 2023
Advanced immunotherapy treatment may hold promise for children with brain cancer
WEHI researchers have found promise in treating DIPG with an innovative new immunotherapy treatment, called CAR T therapy. Read more:...
May 5, 2023
Organoid models provide new scientific insights into a rare childhood liver cancer
Scientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hubrecht Institute in the Netherlands have revealed new scientific ...
May 4, 2023
Caring for adult children with cancer: 4 tips for parents
But what do you do when your adult child receives a cancer diagnosis? What’s the best way to support them then, at age 25, 35 or even...
May 3, 2023
Study explores psychosocial needs of African American parents of children with cancer
Strained finances and material hardships are among significant psychosocial stressors facing African American parents of children with ...