Childhood cancer survivors living longer, but health suffers
Thanks to improvements in cancer treatment, childhood cancer survivors are now living longer than ever. But new research suggests that...
Nov 8, 2016
Michael Bublé says 3-year-old son Noah has cancer
**OPACC was quoted in this story** In a posting on his Facebook page, the Burnaby, B.C., native says he and wife Luisana Lopilato are...
Nov 7, 2016
Review Supports Dexrazoxane Use for Cardioprotection
The practice of giving dexrazoxane to protect the hearts of pediatric patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy is supported by a...
Nov 7, 2016


New OPACC Lunch & Learn
OPACC's free informational "Lunch & Learn" series continues with its latest installment, "Making Decisions in Extreme Circumstances" How...
Nov 1, 2016
Antibody breaks leukemia's hold, providing new therapeutic approach
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer known for drug resistance and relapse. In an effort to uncover new treatment...
Nov 1, 2016
Diabetes and obesity are common among childhood cancer survivors
After cancer, patients are likely to struggle with hormone-related conditions later in life. Read more here: http://scienceline.org/2016/...
Nov 1, 2016
Cancer MoonShot 2020 Milestone: Announcing Launch of the Nation’s Largest Pediatric Brain Tumor Atla
The first major project of the Pediatric Cancer MoonShot 2020 Consortium with a $20MM Award from the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of...
Nov 1, 2016
Scientists Tackle Lethal Childhood Brain Cancer
Today, however, the outlook for DIPG and other childhood brain cancers looks more promising, thanks to a surge of new research made...
Nov 1, 2016
Promise of better targeted treatments now possible in children's brain cancer
Writing this week in the journal Cell Reports, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah report they have...
Nov 1, 2016
Scientists find 'chink in armour' of aggressive childhood cancer
Researchers believe they have found way to treat malignant rhabdoid tumours, which can kill children within months of diagnosis. Read...
Oct 25, 2016