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CURE’s childhood cancers page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of childhood cancers Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight into the latest treatments and research in childhood cancers.

FDA Committee Votes Against Omburtamab for Metastatic Neuroblastoma

November 7th 2022, 10:00pm

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Members of the FDA’s Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee voted that there was insufficient evidence claiming that omburtamab improved survival in patients with neuroblastoma with central nervous system/leptomeningeal metastases.

Cancer Survivor Throws Out World Series First Pitch, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Sends Best Wishes to Child With Brain Cancer and More

November 4th 2022, 3:00pm

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From a childhood cancer survivor throwing out the first pitch at Game 4 of the World Series to former WWE champion and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recording a message for a child with brain cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Nearly Half of Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Symptom Burden Linked to Treatment, Sociodemographics

October 19th 2022, 3:00pm

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Childhood cancer survivors should be aware of any symptoms they experience during survivorship and communicate those with their care team.

Multi-Chemotherapy Regimen Elicits Improved Outcomes in Rare Form of Pediatric Lung Cancer, But More Research is Needed

October 6th 2022, 7:00pm

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The use of a multi-agent chemotherapy regimen resulted in improved outcomes in a group of children with pleuropulmonary blastoma, a rare form of lung cancer, when compared with other regimens.

A 3-time Neuroblastoma Survivor Reflects on How Childhood Cancer Has Changed Over the Past 10 Years

September 30th 2022, 3:05pm

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Ten years after being diagnosed with cancer, 11-year-old, 3-time neuroblastoma survivor Micah Bernstein and her father, Jeff, discuss how childhood cancer has changed over the past decade.

FDA Approves Pedmark to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss in Children

September 21st 2022, 12:58pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Pedmark for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in pediatric patients with localized, nonmetastatic solid cancers.

8 Updates in the Childhood Cancer Space From 2022 You May Have Missed

September 14th 2022, 9:00pm

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In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, CURE® compiled a roundup of some of the top stories involving the latest updates in the pediatric cancer space that patients and their families may have missed.

Jane Fonda Provides a Cancer Update, Old News Clipping Helps Patient With Leukemia Benefit from the Sept. 11 Victim Fund and More

September 9th 2022, 3:00pm

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From actress Jane Fonda giving an update on her cancer, to a patient with leukemia proving he was at the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City with an old newspaper clipping, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Awareness of Risk for Heart Disease May Mitigate Underdiagnosis in Childhood Cancer Survivors

September 7th 2022, 7:00pm

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It is important for cancer survivors to know their risk of developing heart disease, even years after treatment has ended, as they may be underdiagnosed or undertreated for them.

FDA Approves Imbruvica for Potentially Serious Complication in Children With Cancer

August 24th 2022, 8:12pm

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The FDA approved Imbruvica for children over the age of 1 who are experiencing chronic GVHD that has already been treated by one or more prior therapy.