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Studying Patterns of Relapse in Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma using a Response-Based Therapy Approach

October 23, 2020 sarah Jonas American Society For Radiation Oncology, Pediatric Cancer, pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Univerisity

Recent research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert as part of a phase 3 study from the Children’s Oncology Group explores response-based consolidation with modern radiation therapy as safe and effective standard of care for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma patients. This work is being presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) this week.

Research Results

Tumor DNA in Spinal Fluid Could Help Doctors Better Monitor Childhood Brain Cancer

October 21, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, DIPG, Nanopore, nanopore sequencing, Pediatric Brain Cancer, Pediatric Cancer

Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas.

Policy

New Guidelines for Maximizing Cures and Minimizing Side Effects in Children with Hodgkin Lymphoma

September 28, 2020 sarah Jonas Blood Cancer, Childhood Cancer, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Hematologic Cancers, hematologic malignancies, Hematology, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, NCCN, nccn guidelines, Pediatric Cancer, pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announces publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma, one of the most curable forms of pediatric cancer. They synthesize the latest evidence and expert-consensus to make sure every child receives appropriate, but not excessive, treatment.

Announcement

UChicago bioinformatics team to create data infrastructure for global pediatric cancer initiative

September 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Bioinformatics, biomarkers, Childhood Leukemia, Clinical Trials, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Data Commons, Precision Medicine, Sam Volchenboum, University Of Chicago, University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Pediatric Cancer Data Commons and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are working together to bring precision medicine to children and young adults with acute leukemia.

Announcement

$500,000 gift supports worldwide effort to harness pediatric cancer data to advance treatment for children

September 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, All, Chicago, Childhood Cancer, Leukemia, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Cancer Data Commons, Pediatric Cancer Research, University of Chicago Medicine

Family looks to the ‘bright side’ by creating a charity to support pediatric cancer research and providing UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital with $500,000 gift.

Research Results

New Treatment Developed by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Shows Success in High-Risk Solid Tumors

August 24, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, Drug Development, Oncology, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatrics, tumors

In a breakthrough study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have shown that an enhanced treatment developed in their lab leads to long-term remissions in 80% to 100% of mice with drug-resistant or high-risk solid tumors. The research, which could soon lead to clinical trials, is described in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Research Results

Brain Cancer: UVA IDs Gene Responsible for Deadly Glioblastoma

July 14, 2020 sarah Jonas Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumors, Cancer, Cancer Research, Cancer Treatment, genes, Genetics, Glioblastoma, Oncogene, Oncology, Pathology, Pediatric Cancer, University Of Virginia, University of Virginia Cancer Center, University of Virginia School of Medicine, UVA, UVA Cancer Center, UVA School of Medicine

The discovery of the oncogene responsible for glioblastoma could be the brain tumor’s Achilles’ heel, one researcher says.

Announcement

Tackle Kids Cancer Receives $250,000 Gift from Sohn Conference Foundation to Benefit Pediatric Cancer and Patient Care at Hackensack Meridian Health

July 6, 2020 sarah Jonas Donation, Patient Care, Pediatric Cancer

Foundation receives generous donation from corporate partner to combat pediatric cancer and benefit patient care

Announcement

St. Jude Cloud portal expands access to treasure trove of pediatric solid tumor data

June 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Cancer, data, Pediatric Cancer, Tumor

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital develops the Childhood Solid Tumor Network data portal to speed discoveries and novel therapies for treatment of childhood solid tumors

Announcement

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital president, CEO recognized for contributions to cancer research

June 22, 2020 sarah Jonas AACR, AACR 2020, Award, Award Announcement, Pediatric Cancer

The American Association for Cancer Research honored St. Jude President and CEO James R. Downing, M.D., with its inaugural AACR-St. Baldrick’s Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Cancer Research.

Announcement

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Ranked No. 1 Children’s Hospital in the Western U.S., No. 5 Nationally for Second Straight Year

June 16, 2020 sarah Jonas CHLA, neonatal care, Pediatric ALL, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Orthopaedics

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) ranks again among the nation’s premier destinations for pediatric care, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals annual list released today. Hospital retains national No. 5 ranking and is highest scoring children’s hospital in Western United States.

Research Results

MSK Kids Study: Children with Cancer are Not at a Higher Risk for COVID-19 Infection or Morbidity

May 13, 2020 sarah Jonas COVID-19, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MSK Kids, New York City, Pediatric Cancer

Researches from MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) found that children with cancer are not at a higher risk of being affected by COVID-19.

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