Childhood Cancers | Tumor

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.

Never-Ending Generosity: An Extraordinary Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Patient Advocate and Spiritual Healer

May 6th 2019, 11:21pm

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"Caitlin is an exceptionally talented and gifted nurse who has the rare and enviable combination of empathy, curiosity, intellectual fortitude and social acumen that has made her an extraordinary healer and leader," said James LaBelle, M.D., Ph.D., in the winning essay nominating Caitlin Cohen, M.S.N., RN, CPNP-AC, CPHON for the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing.

Finding Emotional Support in a Health Care Team

April 24th 2019, 6:54pm

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The winner of the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing discussed the bonds formed between patients with cancer and their health care team.

Part of the Family

April 17th 2019, 4:00pm

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An interview with Caitlin Cohen, M.S.N., RN, CPNP-AC, CPHON, winner of the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award.

Expansion Plans at St. Jude Aim to Help Cure Children in the U.S. and Around the World

March 20th 2019, 7:00pm

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A hospital whose mission is to cure children’s catastrophic diseases is not only providing treatment, but also conducting research and making new medicines. Now, in addition to improving its patient-care and research capabilities, it plans to reach into low-income countries to help cure more children with cancer.

Findings About Children's Solid Tumors Are Sparking New Therapies

March 16th 2019, 12:19am

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The Childhood Solid Tumor Network at St. Jude is helping scientists inside and outside the hospital’s walls to expand treatment options for youngsters with these cancers.

Friday Frontline: March 15, 2019

March 15th 2019, 7:52pm

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From FDA news to today’s top performers and entertainers, here’s what’s making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Genomics Data Could Lead to New Treatments for Children

March 12th 2019, 10:45pm

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is offering cloud-based access to the fully sequenced genomes of 10,000 pediatric patients with cancer, in the hopes that sharing the information will lead to the highest possible number of treatment breakthroughs.

Parent Caregivers Face Decreased Job Productivity

March 5th 2019, 7:52pm

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Productivity loss among parent caregivers associated with poor health-related quality of life in pediatric advanced stage Hodgkin lymphoma.

Chris Fowler, Avery Johnson and Dabo Swinney to be Honored at 14th Annual Dick Vitale Gala

February 18th 2019, 9:52pm

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Event to Fund Cutting-Edge Pediatric Cancer Research

Trump Vows More for Cancer Research, Lower Drug Prices in State of the Union

February 6th 2019, 10:28pm

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President Donald J. Trump announced his plan to amp up the fight against childhood cancer, and to lower prescription drug costs.