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.

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

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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.

Tina Turner’s Son Dies of Cancer, NFL Team Honors Group’s $5.6 Million Fundraising Effort and More

December 16th 2022, 4:00pm

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From Tina Turner’s son, Ronnie, dying of cancer to the Miami Dolphins honoring a group of people who raised over $5 million for oncology care and research, here is what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Scratching the Surface on Pediatric Cancer Care

December 15th 2022, 8:00pm

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The treatment and support that children with cancer receive has advanced over the past 20 years, but more progress to improve the cure rate is on the horizon.

FDA Approves Tecentriq for Rare Sarcoma Subtype in Adults and Children

December 12th 2022, 2:30pm

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Tecentriq was approved by the FDA for adults and children aged two years and older with advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma, a disease typically diagnosed in approximately 80 patients per year in the U.S.

Extreme Obesity May Increase Relapse Risk During Maintenance Therapy in Children With Leukemia Subtype

December 6th 2022, 10:00pm

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Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia had a 2.4-fold greater risk of relapse if they were considered extremely obese while undergoing maintenance therapy.

A Nurse and Parent Explains Navigating Pediatric Oncology During COVID-19

December 1st 2022, 4:00pm

Podcast

A nurse shares what it was like when her daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

High Sugar Intake May Lead to Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

November 22nd 2022, 8:00pm

Article

Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.