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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.

Tina Turner’s Son Dies of Cancer, NFL Team Honors Group’s $5.6 Million Fundraising Effort and More

December 16th 2022, 4:00pm

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From Tina Turner’s son, Ronnie, dying of cancer to the Miami Dolphins honoring a group of people who raised over $5 million for oncology care and research, here is what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Scratching the Surface on Pediatric Cancer Care

December 15th 2022, 8:00pm

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The treatment and support that children with cancer receive has advanced over the past 20 years, but more progress to improve the cure rate is on the horizon.

FDA Approves Tecentriq for Rare Sarcoma Subtype in Adults and Children

December 12th 2022, 2:30pm

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Tecentriq was approved by the FDA for adults and children aged two years and older with advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma, a disease typically diagnosed in approximately 80 patients per year in the U.S.

Extreme Obesity May Increase Relapse Risk During Maintenance Therapy in Children With Leukemia Subtype

December 6th 2022, 10:00pm

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Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia had a 2.4-fold greater risk of relapse if they were considered extremely obese while undergoing maintenance therapy.

A Nurse and Parent Explains Navigating Pediatric Oncology During COVID-19

December 1st 2022, 4:00pm

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A nurse shares what it was like when her daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

High Sugar Intake May Lead to Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

November 22nd 2022, 8:00pm

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Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.

CAR-T Cell Therapy Demonstrates Similar Survival Across Socioeconomic Status in Children With Blood Cancer

November 21st 2022, 4:00pm

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Though remission rates for children who underwent CAR-T cell therapy did not differ based on socioeconomic status, accessibility gaps remain.

FDA Approves Adcetris Plus Chemotherapy for Children With High-Risk Hodgkin Lymphoma

November 10th 2022, 7:35pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Adcetris plus chemotherapy for pediatric patients with classical high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma.

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.