Childhood Cancers

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.

Interim results from the study of 26 individuals were presented by Danielle Novetsky Friedman at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium held in San Francisco.

The responsibility of caregiving is increasingly being placed on family members.

Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Sherrie and Michael Wells started the Hugs for Brady Foundation to help end pediatric cancer for good.

Better treatment and follow-up are being credited with a reduction in the likelihood that survivors of childhood cancers will later die of illnesses caused by their therapy, such as new malignancies or cardiac or lung disease.

Going through cancer treatment in 1990 and again today has given me first-hand experience with how the landscape has changed.

A new study has found that although the number of childhood cancer survivors is increasing, the majority of those to survive five or more years beyond diagnosis have at least one chronic health condition.

Melissa Long knows first-hand what it is like to battle isolation and depression as a teenage cancer survivor.

No matter how strong we are, the intense treatments, side effects, and emotional toll of cancer can push a person to her breaking point. If you are lucky, you have someone to help guide you through it.

Could using electronic devices help alleviate symptoms and improve patient-physician communication for children and young adults with cancer?

Lauren Hill, a college basketball player diagnosed with a rare childhood brain tumor, brought attention to the disease and raised more than $1 million for DIPG research. Hill passed away on April 10.

There is comfort in having a simple cause and effect. The unknown can be difficult to accept.

Three little words that are no less terrifying the second time around.