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.

Brain Cancer Survivor Reflects on Memoir and Her Journey

December 9th 2024, 2:00pm

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Maggie Bushway reflected on her memoir “Pearls: A Memoir on Childhood Cancer and Hope,” and her journey of healing and resilience after brain cancer.

CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows EFS Benefit in Pediatric Leukemia Subset

December 7th 2024, 4:30pm

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Treatment with bicistronic CD19/CD22 CAR-T cell therapy has shown event-free survival improvements in children with relapsed or refractory B-ALL.

3 Cycles of Chemo as Beneficial as 6 in Pediatric Retinoblastoma

November 12th 2024, 4:12pm

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Three cycles of chemotherapy were found to face similar results as six cycles among children with retinoblastoma, a type of cancer of the eye.

The Decision to Irradiate or Not to Irradiate My Daughter’s Brain Tumor

November 9th 2024, 7:00pm

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My daughter's diagnosis of a rare and aggressive brain tumor at 3 years old made me strongly consider whether or not to have her treated with radiation.

Oncology Drugs Approved by the FDA in October 2024

November 1st 2024, 7:00pm

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During October, the FDA approved drugs to treat diseases including breast cancer, lung cancer, leukemia and gastric cancer.

Yankees Gift World Series Tickets to Pediatric Patient, “The Warriors” Star Dies and More

November 1st 2024, 3:00pm

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From World Series tickets given to a pediatric patient with cancer to the death of David Harris, known as Cochise in “The Warriors,” at the age of 75, here is this week’s cancer news.

FDA Expands Approval for Jylamvo to Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

October 29th 2024, 3:00pm

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Jylamvo is an oral liquid formulation of methotrexate originally approved in 2022 for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, among other diseases.

My Daughter Talked Through Her Eyes During Cancer

September 21st 2024, 6:00pm

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When my daughter couldn't express her words while she received treatment for brain cancer, her eyes told me everything I needed to know.

Genetic Variations Influence Relapse Risk for Some Children with B-ALL

August 15th 2024, 9:00pm

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Researchers have identified genetic differences that can make leukemia relapse more or less likely among pediatric patients.

FDA Approves Niktimvo for Chronic GVHD

August 14th 2024, 7:36pm

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Niktimvo was approved for adults and children with chronic, pretreated graft-versus-host disease.