Childhood Cancers

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.

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DPOAE testing showed no hearing loss in children with retinoblastoma treated with intra-arterial paraplatin: © stock.adobe.com.

Intra-Arterial Paraplatin Shows No Hearing Loss in Retinoblastoma

By Spencer Feldman

May 22nd 2025

DPOAE testing showed no hearing loss in children with retinoblastoma treated with intra-arterial paraplatin, suggesting preserved cochlear function.

Addressing Gaps, Challenges and Disparities in AYA Cancer Care

By Ryan Scott

April 2nd 2025

Childhood cancer survivors are at risk of experiencing onset of aging-related disease 17.7 years sooner than the general population: © Konstantin Yuganov - stock.adobe.com

Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Sooner Aging-Related Disease

By Alex Biese

March 28th 2025

Tafinlar and Mekinist combo has efficacy among patients with gliomas: © Dr_Microbe - stock.adobe.com

Tafinlar/Mekinist Combo is Safe, Effective in Patients With Glioma

By Alex Biese

February 7th 2025

Cancer Therapies Approved by the FDA in December 2024

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

January 2nd 2025

More News

Senate Committee Approval Advances the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act

Elizabeth Whittington

December 11th 2007

Senate passes the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act for research funding.

The New Sarcoma Story

Beverly A. Caley

September 12th 2007

Strategies for diagnosing and treating sarcomas shift to a more patient-specific approach.

Secondary Sarcomas

Beverly A. Caley

September 12th 2007

Some cancer therapies can increase the risk of secondary cancers such as sarcoma, especially for childhood cancer survivors.

Web Exclusive: Types of Sarcoma

The National Cancer Institute

September 12th 2007

While sarcomas can be divided into soft-tissue or bone sarcomas, there are about 600 different types of sarcomas patients can be diagnosed with.

Diagnosis Delay

Elizabeth Whittington

September 12th 2007

Delayed diagnosis too common.

www.re-mission.net

Elizabeth Whittington

June 11th 2007

Gamers take virtual shot at cancer.

Laying the Foundation for Better Bone Health

Elizabeth Whittington

June 11th 2007

Protecting bone health in childhood cancer survivors.

Heart Health for Childhood Cancer Patients

Jamie Spencer

March 16th 2007

Statistics on the long-term heart effects of therapy include risk factors that increase the likelihood of heart damage in a childhood cancer survivor.

Survivors at Risk for Cognitive Dysfunction

Elizabeth Whittington

March 16th 2007

Cognitive dysfunction remains a problem for young patients.

Web Exclusive: A Lion in the House

Marc Silver

September 27th 2006

A documentary film about kids with cancer and their families.

Web Exclusive: What Parents Can Do

Elizabeth Whittington

September 27th 2006

Tips for parents--there are several things parents can do to make their other children feel special and involved in their sibling's cancer battle.