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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.

Improvements Are Needed in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Follow-Up Care

October 29th 2019, 5:00pm

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New strategies are needed to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors get follow-up care.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Their Unique Needs Call for Unique Solutions

October 22nd 2019, 5:00pm

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For a variety of reasons, some AYAs disappear from the health care system during the transition from treatment to survivorship and do not get the medical follow-up they require.

How Parents Can Help Their Kids Get Ready to Go Back to School After Cancer

September 15th 2019, 5:00pm

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Going back to school after finishing cancer treatment can be exciting yet anxiety-inducing for a child — and a parent. Memorial Sloan Kettering neuropsychologist and child psychologist Stephen Sands has tips to help make the transition smoother.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

September 6th 2019, 7:00pm

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For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, here’s a round-up of the latest news and updates in this disease space.

Dream Sequence

August 21st 2019, 5:00pm

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Through a children’s book that describes a fanciful dream, an author/illustrator remembers a youngster lost to cancer — and raises funds to boost research.

Study Shows Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survival Rates Improved, Disparities Remain

August 9th 2019, 12:32am

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Although survival among AYAs with cancer has improved over recent decades, disparities within the severity of stage, race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status are still just as prevalent.

Mother's Pre-Pregnancy BMI May Play a Role in Childhood Cancer Risk

July 22nd 2019, 8:56pm

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Children born to women who are considered severely obese have greater chances of developing cancer before the age of 5, according to new study findings.

A Dedicated, Energetic Healer and Pediatric Oncology Nurse

July 21st 2019, 4:00pm

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Rachel Steele, B.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary healer. As one of the only pediatric nurses in an adult-focused cancer hospital and radiation oncology department, Rachel has intangible ways of connecting with families and children that engender instant comfort in such an overwhelming environment.

Pediatric Oncology Nurse Always Thinking of 'Her Kids'

July 15th 2019, 2:26am

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I am privileged and honored to nominate Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) pediatric oncology nurse Alicia De Pazos, RN, CPHON, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award. Alicia has been a pediatric oncology nurse for over 32 years. In that time, she has held many different positions — all in the pediatric oncology setting.

Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Even Years Later

July 3rd 2019, 4:00pm

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Cancer can bring about post-traumatic stress disorder that can linger for many years in both survivors of childhood cancer and their parents.