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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.

Cancer Survivors Face Cardiovascular Health and Mortality Disparities

June 23rd 2023, 7:00pm

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Factors including race, insurance and treatment history have been associated with increased cardiovascular disease, risk factors and mortality among cancer survivors, including those with a history of pediatric cancer, according to recent research.

‘Dark Knight’ Star Announces Cancer, Pope Francis Visits Oncology Ward and More

June 16th 2023, 3:00pm

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From Colin McFarlane and John Homme opening up about their cancer diagnoses to Pope Francis visiting a pediatric oncology ward, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Can Modify Death Risks

April 11th 2023, 3:00pm

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Childhood cancer survivors tend to die of the same factors as the general population, though at an earlier age. Research showed, though, that these risks can be modified.

FDA Approves Keytruda for Adults, Children with MSI-H or dMMR Solid Cancers

March 29th 2023, 9:15pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved Keytruda for adult and pediatric patients with previously treated unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) solid tumors.

FDA Approves Tafinlar Plus Mekinist for Pediatric Brain Tumors

March 17th 2023, 1:32pm

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This approval is the first of its kind as a first-line systemic therapy for pediatric patients with low-grade gliomas of a specific mutation.

My 4-Year-Old Taught Me to Live with My Heart as Well as My Head During Cancer

March 16th 2023, 1:00pm

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Even after my son survived cancer, I still had fears — and nightmares — of the worst.

First-Ever Cellular Drug for Pediatric Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD Under FDA Review

March 13th 2023, 9:00pm

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The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing remestemcel-L for the treatment of children with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.

Latino Children With Cancer May Be at an Increased Risk for Neurotoxicity

March 2nd 2023, 2:00pm

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Latino patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and a high level of serum creatine may have an almost six-fold increased risk of neurotoxicity.

Socioeconomic Disadvantages, Chronic Conditions May Increase Mortality Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

February 12th 2023, 6:00pm

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The impact of living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged area and having conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure may increase the likelihood of a childhood cancer survivor dying at least five years after they were diagnosed.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Higher Rate of Aging-Related Mutations Than the General Population

February 9th 2023, 2:00pm

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Survivors of childhood cancer tended to have a higher rate of clonal hematopoiesis than those without a cancer history, research showed.