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Oncology
Caregivers reported different symptom burden than child during cancer treatment
August 27, 2020
Reporting symptom burden and pain can be fairly subjective and they can become even more subjective when reported by proxy. A report examines how caregiver reports vary from a child’s report during treatment of pediatric cancer.
What parents expect from pediatric oncologic communication
August 26, 2020
Good communication is a necessity to ensure optimal care for children. A new report looks at what parents look for when communicating with clinicians during pediatric cancer experiences.
Parents and health care providers need to cheerlead the HPV vaccine for their teens
August 03, 2020
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the key to a major public health victory, but the vaccine coverage has been less than effective. A report offers some answer to how parental intent has made an impact.
Protect the heart during AML treatment with dexrazoxane
May 22, 2020
A new study examines whether dexrazoxane provides cardiac protection in pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Pediatric cancer patients not at greater risk of COVID-19 morbidity
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 can lead to severe illness in patients with underlying health conditions. A research letter indicates that children who have pediatric cancer may not be at risk of more serious disease.
Pediatric cancer trial enrollment declines
May 13, 2020
Clinical trials have led to many improvements in pediatric cancer survival rates. However, a new study finds that enrollment rates in clinical trials are on the decline.
Paternal smoking raises risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
May 07, 2020
Paternal smoking before conception or during pregnancy are both associated with increased risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in offspring, and the risk is significant when daily smoking consumption is higher than a certain threshold, according to a recent meta-analysis.
Antioxidant-rich diet can reduce infection in kids with ALL
May 06, 2020
Children who have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can reduce their risk of infection by consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetable, according to a new 2-year cohort study.
Gene therapies show promise for pediatric treatment
March 17, 2020
Gene therapies have ushered in an exciting new era of treatment for some of the most challenging pediatric conditions, and the results are most encouraging.
Forward progress seen in pediatric cancer survival rates
March 11, 2020
A cancer diagnosis no longer means the grim prognosis for children that once might have happened. However, 2 recent studies illustrate that although progress has been made, there is still opportunity to improve cancer survival rates.