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.

Drug Offers Long-Term Heart Protection for Childhood Cancer Survivors

February 6th 2023, 10:00pm

Article

When children with cancer received dexrazoxane alongside their chemotherapy, they tended to have fewer heart complications in the short and long term.

White House Provides Cancer Moonshot Updates, Mets Broadcaster Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and More

February 3rd 2023, 8:00pm

Article

From funding updates on the Cancer Moonshot to Howie Rose’s bladder cancer diagnosis and more, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Teaching Children — and the World — to Use Breathing Techniques for Cancer-Related Pain

February 2nd 2023, 4:00pm

Podcast

In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, “Rabbi G” discusses his global travels to teach breathwork to children with cancer, and gives an exercise listeners can use to decrease their pain and anxiety.

Michael Bublé Discusses His Son’s Cancer, TikTok Star Dies of CRC and More

January 27th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

From Michael Bublé opening up about his son’s cancer diagnosis to the death of “Enkyboys” social media star, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

‘Profound’ Evidence Shows Breathing Can Improve Cancer-Related Pain and Stress

January 17th 2023, 8:00pm

Video

While some may say that teaching breathing techniques gives patients with cancer the “heebie-jeebies”, it can actually have a major impact on patients’ pain and stress, according to an expert.

Pediatric Cancer Vaccine May Be ‘Too Good to Be True,’ But More Work Is Needed

January 17th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

Immune-based therapies have not been as successful in childhood cancer as they have been with adults, but ongoing research is hoping to change that.

Loneliness May Lead to Chronic Conditions, Emotional Distress in Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors

January 16th 2023, 10:00pm

Article

As young adults, survivors of childhood cancers were more likely to report feeling lonely compared with their siblings, emphasizing the importance of screening.

White Sox Pitcher Reveals Lymphoma Diagnosis, NFL’s Charles White Dies of Cancer and More

January 13th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

From the cancer diagnoses of an MLB pitcher and star of Riverdance to First Lady Jill Biden’s recent carcinoma removal, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

A Cancer Survivor on a Mission to Raise Awareness

January 12th 2023, 2:00pm

Article

Tiffany Williams devoted her career as a pediatric nurse practitioner to addressing health disparities among children and teens. But then, just a year after earning her doctorate, she received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma.

New Drug Shows ‘Encouraging’ Outcomes for Pediatric Brain Tumor Treatment

January 10th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

Treatment with tovorafenib led to a 64% overall response rate in patients with recurrent or progressive pediatric low-grade glioma, study findings showed.