Oct 31, 2023
Cranial Radiotherapy Predisposes Pediatric Cancer Survivors to Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism and hypogonadism are likely among cranial radiotherapy-treated survivors of childhood-onset acute lymphoblastic leukemia...
Oct 30, 2023
Examining outcomes in children with Down syndrome and acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Children with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and experience higher rates of...
Oct 30, 2023
Impact of childhood and adolescence cancer on family caregivers
The physical demands of caring for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer, over a lengthy period, exert significant strain on the...
Oct 25, 2023
Collaborative study identifies potential targets to treat the most common childhood liver cancer
A collaborative study, led by Cima Universidad de Navarra, has identified key epigenetic targets for its treatment. This research opens ...
Oct 23, 2023
FDA Expands Rozlytrek Indication to Include Some Solid Tumors in Children at Least 1 Month Old
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an expanded indication for Rozlytrek (entrectinib) to include children older than one...
Oct 19, 2023
Second Dose of Palonosetron Reduces CINV in Pediatric Cancer Patients
An additional dose of palonosetron can help prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in children with cancer who are...
Oct 16, 2023
Supporting the Family Affected by a Pediatric Cancer Diagnosis: Siblings Matter, Too
A cancer diagnosis in a child impacts the entire family unit. Parents often have to shift their focus from after-school activities and ...
Oct 13, 2023
Blocking Immune Molecule Prolongs Survival in Models of the Most Aggressive Childhood Cancer
Researchers demonstrate that TIM-3 inhibition promotes immune memory in diffuse intrinsic stem glioma (DIPG). Read more:...
Oct 12, 2023
How do seizures affect childhood cancer survivors?
Scientists discovered suppressing seizures in adults who survived childhood cancer helps improve their brain function and quality of...
Oct 11, 2023
Most childhood cancer survivors face serious health problems as adults
In a sobering analysis, researchers warn that those who’ve had childhood cancer are highly likely to face physical and mental health...