Breakthrough in the fight against childhood cancer
Sydney researchers have had a dramatic breakthrough in the fight against a rare but deadly childhood cancer. Read more here.
Feb 21, 2013
Our Disproportionate Focus on Adult Over Pediatric Cancer Research
The need for child-specific treatments is largely ignored by funding incentives; so kids pay. Read more here: http://www.theatlantic.com/...
Jan 4, 2013
GSK, other firm's potential childhood cancer drugs undergo review
Four experimental cancer treatments that may one day help gravely ill children are facing review by U.S. pediatric advisers who have been...
Dec 18, 2012
New treatment in works for type of childhood cancer
Researchers in Utah may have found a possible new treatment for an often deadly form of childhood cancer. Read more:...
Nov 29, 2012
Whole-genome scan helps select best treatment for childhood cancer
A whole-genome scan to identify large-scale chromosomal damage can help doctors choose the best treatment option for children with...
Sep 18, 2012
Unwinding the helix: using genetics to treat childhood cancer
Pediatric leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. There are about 3,000 new cases in the United States every year, typically...
Jul 23, 2012
Access To Clinical Trials Drives Dramatic Increases In Survival From Childhood Cancer
More children are surviving cancer in Britain than ever before according to new research published in the cancer journal Annals of...
Jul 19, 2012
Scientists hail largest-ever release of childhood cancer genome data
The largest-ever release of childhood cancer genome data has been announced by US researchers. Read more: http://info.cancerresearchuk.or...
May 30, 2012
Childhood cancer research gets $12M from Ottawa
Research dedicated to improving cancer treatment for children got a $12-million boost Wednesday from the Canadian government. Read more:...
Apr 12, 2012
Glioma peptide vaccine shows early hints of efficacy
Generally, childhood cancers can be fairly treatable. However, some brain cancers, such as malignant astrocytomas of the brainstem and...
Apr 9, 2012