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.

FDA Approves Sprycel for Pediatric ALL

January 3rd 2019, 7:02pm

Article

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sprycel (dasatinib) plus chemotherapy for the treatment of pediatric patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Repurposed Drug May Help Preserve Hearing of Children Taking Cisplatin

December 23rd 2018, 9:57pm

Article

AN ANTIOXIDANT APPROVED FOR use as an antidote to cyanide poisoning may also prevent hearing loss, a potential side effect of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, in children who take the anticancer drug.

Survivors of Central Nervous Tumors Face Difficulties With Adult Independence

September 27th 2018, 6:43pm

Article

A recent study from St. Jude Children’s Hospital found that more than half of adults who survived pediatric central nervous system tumors failed to achieve independence as adults.

Words of Wisdom from a 7-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

September 27th 2018, 5:00pm

Podcast

Micah Bernstein is only 7 years old and has already fought cancer three times. Now, she hopes to be an inspiration to other children.

Radiation Treatment May Impair Recent Memory in Pediatric Patients With Brain Tumors

September 24th 2018, 6:56pm

Article

“Key brain regions that we know are typically involved in autobiographical memory formation and retrieval, especially the hippocampus, are located quite far from the primary tumor bed, and thus far from the site of focal radiation,” Sekeres, who is director of the Sekeres Memory Laboratory at Baylor University, said in an interview with CURE.

Distress Adjustment Varies Among Parents of Pediatric Patients

September 21st 2018, 11:00pm

Article

While a pediatric cancer diagnosis can obviously impact the child experiencing the disease, psychosocial effects can differentiate how each parent is affected, too.

Granting Wishes for Pediatric Patients

September 21st 2018, 9:00pm

Video

All the wishes granted at Make-A-Wish New Jersey are special, from meet and greets with A-list celebrities, to smaller wishes that are just as meaningful.

Socioeconomic Status May Affect Racial/Ethnic Disparities Among Childhood Cancer Survivors

September 19th 2018, 10:27pm

Article

A recent study showed that socioeconomic status may explain racial and ethnic disparities found among childhood cancer survivors of certain cancers.

Using the BARF Scale to Measure Nausea

September 11th 2018, 9:41pm

Video

One oncology nurse developed the BARF scale so her young patients could better communicate how they were feeling.

Whimsical Wigs Bring Smiles to Children Undergoing Treatment

September 9th 2018, 10:40pm

Article

The wigs resemble the hair of Disney princesses, and though most are designed for girls ages 2 to 10, there are a few styles for boys.