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.

Kymriah Yields Long-Term, Durable Remissions in Pediatric ALL

February 5th 2018, 9:08pm

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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

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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

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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.

Animal-Assisted Therapy for Childhood Cancer Reduces Stress, Improves Communication

January 24th 2018, 9:22pm

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Man’s best friend has joined the fight against cancer by significantly helping families of children undergoing treatment.

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure

December 23rd 2017, 8:38pm

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Approximately 420,000 Americans are adult survivors of childhood cancer, and these individuals may be twice as likely to have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Addressing the Psychosocial Side of Childhood Cancer

December 8th 2017, 9:07pm

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The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation is dedicated to addressing the psychological needs of children and families with childhood cancer. It also aims to educate health care providers about potential psychosocial effects of a diagnosis.

Caring for Yourself When Your Child Has Cancer

November 20th 2017, 6:00pm

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Parents of children with cancer often put their own needs or feelings aside while caring for their child, but taking good care of yourself can actually help you be a better caregiver.

Sprycel Approved for CML Subset

November 10th 2017, 8:00pm

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Sprycel (dasatinib), an oral medication that helps reduce the production of damaged white blood cells, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.

Survivors of Childhood Cancer More Likely to Experience Financial Burden

September 5th 2017, 9:47pm

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A recent study looked at the financial effects that many survivors of childhood cancer face.

Boys Need the HPV Vaccine, Too

July 3rd 2017, 10:38pm

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Oropharyngeal cancer rates have been on the rise in men in the United States in recent years. The low HPV vaccine uptake rate, particularly among young men, is a major cause of the problem.