Oct 3
Uncovering and Addressing Unmet Needs in Pediatric Cancer Care
In an interview with OncLive ®, Armenian discussed ongoing research that aims to enhance the quality of care for childhood cancer...
Oct 2
Radon-Induced Child Cancer Widespread Across US, Even at Low Levels
An analysis of more than 700 counties across the U.S. has uncovered a connection between childhood leukemia and exposure to radon gas ,...
Oct 1
Genetic mutations in HRAS, KRAS genes linked to childhood cancers
Hereditary changes in genes are often the cause of rare diseases. [...] In this context, researchers at the Hannover Medical School (MHH)...
Sep 27
Most cancer drugs must now be tested in paediatric cancers — unique PDX models can help
Approximately 75% of anticancer drugs must be tested against paediatric cancer. Drug developers can now use a database of patient-derived...
Sep 26
The unseen struggles of single parents navigating childhood cancer
Parenthood is often seen as one of the most challenging roles, but when childhood cancer becomes part of that reality, the demands and...
Sep 25
Supporting oncology patients with neurocognitive late effects
Here, CHOC psychologists Drs. Tiffany Torigoe-Lai and Eric Proffitt , along with CHOC neuropsychologist Dr. Diana Cohen, provide an...
Sep 24
Healing Without Harm: Reducing Chemo Toxicities
“One thing we can do to really help patients with cancer is to make chemotherapy safer without reducing its effectiveness. I believe this...
Sep 23
The Journey to Holistic Care for Childhood Cancer Patients
As oncologists and the healthcare industry advance their practices to propel care for children, it is crucial for the industry and...
Sep 20
Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds
A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer , could slow the progression of certain pediatric high-grade gliomas, an...
Sep 18
Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer
Now, scientists at the University of British Columbia have identified a potential drug that could halt osteosarcoma's spread. In a study...