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.

Leukemia Survival Rates Greatly Improved, Study Says

June 16th 2012, 9:00am

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Survival rates for ALL have increased to about 90 percent.

Pipeline

June 13th 2012, 9:00am

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The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis & treatment.

Survivors of Tranplantations Should Be Aware of Potential Late Effects

May 8th 2012, 9:00am

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Minimizing and preventing late effects of stem cell transplantation.

Kids of Childhood Cancer Survivors at No Greater Risk of Birth Defects

March 14th 2012, 9:00am

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Birth defects rare in kids of childhood cancer survivors.

Genetic Markers Identify Second Cancer Risk

December 21st 2011, 11:00am

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Researchers are looking for genetic variations to determine which patients have an increased risk for a second cancer and should receive different treatments.

Sleep Problems Impair Childhood Cancer Survivors

September 14th 2011, 9:00am

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Study shows adult survivors of childhood cancer may have sleep issues that negatively affect cognitive function.

Online Tool Helps Childhood Cancer Survivors Monitor Late Effects

January 7th 2011, 1:00am

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Online tool helps cancer survivors know what to look for years after treatment

Cancer Chameleon

December 20th 2010, 11:00am

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While sometimes one of the most aggressive of childhood cancers, neuroblastoma frequently goes away on its own.

Less Chemo for Some Children

December 9th 2010, 11:00am

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Study shows less chemotherapy may be OK for some children with neuroblastoma.

Born with Cancer, Blessed with Life

December 9th 2010, 11:00am

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A young couple describes their journey when they discover their unborn child has neuroblastoma.