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.

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.

Top FDA Approvals of 2022

December 27th 2022, 4:00pm

Article

There were some monumental FDA approvals in the cancer space during 2022 — here’s a roundup of our most-read agency decisions of the year.

Childhood Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward at the Same Hospital She Received Treatment

December 22nd 2022, 4:00pm

Podcast

A childhood cancer survivor now works raising funds for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the same hospital where she received treatment for Ewing sarcoma at 12 years old.