Childhood Cancers

There can be definite struggles for childhood cancer survivors, even many years later.

Writing helped me duck out on cancer.

The Healing Tree program at the Dempsey center helps young people who were affected by cancer cope.

When asked about her favorite thing about Thea's Star of Hope, the ten-year-old explained that the organization is like a laser on pediatric brain tumors, shooting at them until, hopefully one day, poof! They disappear.

Tasigna (nilotinib) was granted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, to be used in the first- and second-line setting for pediatric patients 1 year old or older who have Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP).

Ryan Hamner has battled Hodgkin lymphoma four times since the age of 5, and has had some interesting hobbies since - from gardening to metal detecting. But for Hamner, two things stuck: music and creativity.

Why childhood cancer survivors should never skip a beat on tracking their heart health.

Kymriah, which is the first FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy, is showing promising results in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

While causes for pneumonia were varied – including bacteria (14 percent), virus (22 percent) and unspecified (64 percent) – the majority of children did not have immune deficiencies recorded at the time of their pneumonia diagnosis.

The children’s app is paired with a complementary parent and caregiver-focused platform and guide that helps drive conversations about disease and treatment, timed to the child’s progression and in language that aligns with the game.

Man’s best friend has joined the fight against cancer by significantly helping families of children undergoing treatment.

Approximately 420,000 Americans are adult survivors of childhood cancer, and these individuals may be twice as likely to have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation is dedicated to addressing the psychological needs of children and families with childhood cancer. It also aims to educate health care providers about potential psychosocial effects of a diagnosis.

Parents of children with cancer often put their own needs or feelings aside while caring for their child, but taking good care of yourself can actually help you be a better caregiver.

Sprycel (dasatinib), an oral medication that helps reduce the production of damaged white blood cells, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.

A recent study looked at the financial effects that many survivors of childhood cancer face.

Oropharyngeal cancer rates have been on the rise in men in the United States in recent years. The low HPV vaccine uptake rate, particularly among young men, is a major cause of the problem.

When pediatric patients are given radiation treatment for cancer, they often get scared or nervous because they do not have an understanding of the process and the machines involved. To remedy this, anesthesia is used in many cases, though the long-term side effects are still unknown.

There are fewer reported incidences of severe long-term side effects after childhood cancer treatment, according to a recent study.

Despite impressive efficacy for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reducing the prevalence of high-risk oral HPV infections by 88 percent, many young adults still are not getting the vaccine – sparking concern in the health community.

A friend at the chemotherapy clinic told his story, but never said a word.

Through their SuperSib program, Alex's Lemonade Stand is helping the siblings of children with cancer cope with their brother or sister's disease.

Chase After a Cure is running a Thunderclap campaign on Sept. 15 and is asking people to be flashy for a good cause: awareness and funds for childhood cancers.

The FDA has approved Blincyto (blinatumomab) for the treatment of pediatric and adolescent patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative (Ph-) relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

The HPV vaccine can prevent cancer, and is especially important for survivors of childhood cancer, who are more prone to developing second cancers.

Gordon was one of our 2016 Extraordinary Healer Award finalists.

CURE spoke to Friedman during the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium in mid-January.