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.

Why are There No Marches, Trending Hashtags or Walkouts?

June 25th 2018, 6:15pm

Article

There can be definite struggles for childhood cancer survivors, even many years later.

Aliens, Dumplings and 'The Business'

April 27th 2018, 6:23pm

Article

Writing helped me duck out on cancer.

A Place for Healing: Dempsey Center's Healing Tree Program

April 6th 2018, 8:30pm

Article

The Healing Tree program at the Dempsey center helps young people who were affected by cancer cope.

Raising Funds for Brain Tumors Until Poof! They Disappear

April 6th 2018, 4:39pm

Video

When asked about her favorite thing about Thea's Star of Hope, the ten-year-old explained that the organization is like a laser on pediatric brain tumors, shooting at them until, hopefully one day, poof! They disappear.

FDA Approves Tasigna for Pediatric CML

March 22nd 2018, 9:31pm

Article

Tasigna (nilotinib) was granted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, to be used in the first- and second-line setting for pediatric patients 1 year old or older who have Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP).

On Cancer, Coping and Creativity

March 15th 2018, 5:22pm

Podcast

Ryan Hamner has battled Hodgkin lymphoma four times since the age of 5, and has had some interesting hobbies since - from gardening to metal detecting. But for Hamner, two things stuck: music and creativity.

You're Cured of Cancer, But What About Heart Disease, Stroke and Christmas?

March 11th 2018, 12:10am

Article

Why childhood cancer survivors should never skip a beat on tracking their heart health.

Kymriah Yields Long-Term, Durable Remissions in Pediatric ALL

February 5th 2018, 9:08pm

Article

Kymriah, which is the first FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy, is showing promising results in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Childhood Pneumonia May Be Associated With Cancer Risk

February 2nd 2018, 9:04pm

Article

While causes for pneumonia were varied – including bacteria (14 percent), virus (22 percent) and unspecified (64 percent) – the majority of children did not have immune deficiencies recorded at the time of their pneumonia diagnosis.

We Can. I Can. How One Innovator Is Working to Bring HOPE to Pediatric Patients With Cancer

February 2nd 2018, 6:39pm

Article

The children’s app is paired with a complementary parent and caregiver-focused platform and guide that helps drive conversations about disease and treatment, timed to the child’s progression and in language that aligns with the game.