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March 25, 2022
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WHO pediatric tumor classification reflects transition to molecular diagnosis

WHO pediatric tumor classification reflects transition to molecular diagnosis

A first-ever pediatric blue book has been developed as part of the fifth edition of the WHO Classification of Tumors series.

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March 25, 2022
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Next breakthrough for CAR T cells may come in acute myeloid leukemia

Next breakthrough for CAR T cells may come in acute myeloid leukemia

Commercially available chimeric antigen receptor T cells for acute myeloid leukemia could be just a few years away, according to a presenter at the inaugural Personalizing Pediatric Cancer Care Summit.

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March 21, 2022
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NCI program to provide molecular characterization of childhood cancers

NCI program to provide molecular characterization of childhood cancers

National Cancer Institute announced the launch of a program that offers molecular characterization of childhood cancers.

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March 09, 2022
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Zebrafish could help researchers develop treatments for childhood cancers

Zebrafish could help researchers develop treatments for childhood cancers

James Amatruda, MD, PhD, never set out to become a fish farmer.

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March 08, 2022
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Addition of anti-GD2 antibody to chemotherapy improves outcomes in high-risk neuroblastoma

Addition of anti-GD2 antibody to chemotherapy improves outcomes in high-risk neuroblastoma

The addition of the novel monoclonal antibody hu14.18K322A to induction chemotherapy significantly improved outcomes among children with newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma, according to phase 2 study results.

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February 24, 2022
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AI platform enables oncologists to practice conversations with terminally ill patients

AI platform enables oncologists to practice conversations with terminally ill patients

“I want you to be honest with me — how long do I have left?”

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February 24, 2022
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Maintaining bond with patients crucial after cancer-directed treatments are no longer beneficial

It’s the news no patient with cancer wants to hear: There’s nothing more we can do for you.

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February 23, 2022
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Distance to cancer center may impact survival of AYAs with central nervous system tumors

Distance to cancer center may impact survival of AYAs with central nervous system tumors

Adolescent and young adult patients with central nervous system tumors who lived farther from the reporting hospital had a lower risk for death than those who lived closer, according to study results published in Journal of Neuro-Oncology.

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February 21, 2022
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Nonviral CAR-T is ‘remarkably safe’ and clinically active in B-cell ALL

Nonviral CAR-T is ‘remarkably safe’ and clinically active in B-cell ALL

More than 60% of patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia achieved initial complete remission after receiving an investigational chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, phase 1/phase 2 study results showed.

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February 12, 2022
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium announces new leadership

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium announces new leadership

The Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium has announced new leadership.

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