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.

Moremi, a Girl Who Fought Through Cancer

March 4th 2024, 4:08pm

Article

A young girl once fought as hard as she could though cancer.

Teen Meets the Bone Marrow Donor Who Saved His Life, Soccer Player Scores Winning Goal After Returning From Cancer and More

February 16th 2024, 4:00pm

Article

From International Childhood Cancer Day to an Ivory Coast soccer player making a victorious comeback after testicular cancer, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

Guidelines for Childhood Neuroblastoma, FDA Decisions and More

February 12th 2024, 8:00pm

Podcast

Last week, we saw a few moving parts in the regulatory space, from new NCCN guidelines for pediatric neuroblastoma treatment to FDA Fast Tracks and Priority Reviews

NCCN Guidelines Give Framework for Childhood Neuroblastoma Treatment

February 9th 2024, 8:00pm

Article

New guidelines provide a framework for pediatric neuroblastoma treatment — as well as conversations families should have with their oncology teams.

Broadway Actor Discusses Cancer Experience, A Man’s Remission Is Celebrated on a Plane and More

January 19th 2024, 4:00pm

Article

From Broadway actor Jeff Gorti opening up about his childhood cancer experience to Brian Barczyk of The Reptarium dying, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Biomarkers May Help Predict Heart Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

January 13th 2024, 3:00pm

Article

Recent research determined that two specific biomarkers may help predict and protect survivors of childhood cancer from heart risks, such as cardiomyopathy.

Art Therapy Decreases Anxiety in Children With Cancer

January 10th 2024, 8:00pm

Article

Children with cancer tended to feel less anxiety after undergoing four sessions of creative art therapy, recent research showed.

FDA Approves 3 Treatments, Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

December 20th 2023, 11:00pm

Podcast

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved treatment for some patients with neuroblastoma, kidney cancer and bladder cancer. Elsewhere, a cancer vaccine made headlines for the treatment of patients with melanoma.

FDA Approves Iwilfin for High-Risk Neuroblastoma in Adults and Children

December 13th 2023, 11:48pm

Article

The Food and Drug Administration approved Iwilfin for high-risk neuroblastoma in adult and pediatric patients who previously had at least a partial response to a multiagent, modality therapy.

Shannen Doherty Gives a Cancer Update, ‘Kool & the Gang’ Member Dies From Cancer and More

December 1st 2023, 4:00pm

Article

As Shannen Doherty revealed her cancer diagnoses and upcoming podcast and a woman with breast cancer completed her bucket list, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.