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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.

Yoga and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 8th 2018, 9:06pm

Article

My hope is that more parents and caregivers find the benefits that yoga can offer for children with cancer.

Larotrectinib May Offer a New Way to Treat Children With Rare Cancers

July 27th 2018, 5:00pm

Article

Early study results show response to therapy in more than 90 percent of patients.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Lack Concern for Future Health Risks

July 19th 2018, 8:32pm

Article

“The lack of concern is significant because some survivors may not engage in risk-reduction activities, such as recommended screening tests and healthy behaviors,” Todd Gibson, Ph.D.

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.