New study discovers inhibitors of protein linked to the devastating childhood brain cancer DIPG
Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London in collaboration with a team at the Structural Genomics Consortium in Oxford (SGC)...
Oct 17, 2018
Blood test biopsy for kids with brain tumors is simple, safe way to see if treatment is working
A new blood test for children with brain tumors offers a safer approach than surgical biopsies and may allow doctors to measure the...
Oct 15, 2018
Breast cancer drug could be used to treat life-threatening leukaemia, Newcastle experts find
Experts at Newcastle University have identified that the drug, palbociclib can work effectively on treating acute myeloid leukaemia. Read...
Oct 10, 2018
Therapy Dogs Can Spread MRSA to Young Cancer Patients. Here's How to Prevent It.
Petting a therapy dog can help reduce stress and anxiety in kids who have cancer, but a visit from one of these furry friends can also...
Oct 10, 2018
New research findings could give pediatric brain tumors a one-two punch
New research published today in Nature Communications shows that, in a severe childhood brain cancer called medulloblastoma, a single...
Oct 10, 2018
World's first trial of new three-part children's cancer treatment
The study, involving doctors and cancer scientists in Southampton, America and Germany, will boost the body's immune system to kill off...
Oct 10, 2018
As their children fight cancer, Mamma Warriors bond over the battle
More than a year ago ago, Hunter took training from the Ontario Parents Advocating for Childhood Cancer to create a local support group –...
Oct 4, 2018
VTE Risk Persists Lifelong for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) that persists across their lifespan, according to...
Sep 25, 2018
Childhood Cancer Survivors At Greater Risk Of Developing HPV-Related Cancer
Childhood cancer survivors are at a much greater risk of developing HPV-related cancer than the general population, yet far less likely...
Sep 25, 2018
Rates of Erectile Dysfunction Higher in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Men who have been treated for childhood cancers are at increased risk for the sexual issues that all aging men face, specifically a...
Sep 25, 2018