Childhood Cancer - Cancer Currents Blog
News about childhood cancer research, with context from leading experts. Topics include new treatments, issues facing childhood cancer survivors, and findings on the biology of cancer in children.
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For Some Children with Cancer, Genomic Information May Help Guide Treatment DecisionsGenomic methods, such as DNA sequencing, may help doctors manage the treatment of children and young adults with cancer.
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NCI Initiative to Speed Development of Childhood Cancer TherapiesNCI has awarded grants to five research teams to participate in its Pediatric Preclinical Testing Consortium, which is intended to help to prioritize which agents to pursue in pediatric clinical trials.
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Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors Continues for DecadesSurvivors of childhood cancer have an elevated risk of developing second, distinct cancers into their forties and beyond, according to a new study.
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Setting the Course: Genomics Workshop on Childhood Cancers Identifies Research OpportunitiesNCI recently convened a workshop to discuss the status of genomic characterization for childhood cancers and to identify opportunities for future research.
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Better Care for Children with Cancer Linked to Longer LifespansNew data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study suggest that refinements in pediatric cancer treatment over the last few decades have helped to extend the lifespans of many survivors of childhood cancer.
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Looking to the Future of Childhood Cancer ResearchNCI’s Dr. Malcolm Smith discusses future directions of childhood cancer research, including treatment directions and clinical trials.