childhood cancer

July 6, 2023 · Karina Senyase Zamarripa Martinez, MD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Karina Senyase Zamarripa Martinez describes what cancer is like for children in Mexico, including what drew her to pediatric oncology, the challenges patients face in receiving timely care, and local resources available for support. Read More >>
June 8, 2023 · Jazmin Servin, MD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Jazmin Servin discusses what childhood cancer is like in Paraguay, including why she chose a career in pediatric oncology, the barriers that exist to caring for children with cancer in Paraguay, and how families can get support. Read More >>
2023 ASCO Annual Meeting; #ASCO23
May 25, 2023 · ASCO Staff
The ASCO Annual Meeting is being held June 2 to 6, and here is some of the notable research that will be presented today. Topics include treatment for anemia related to myelodysplastic syndromes, pembrolizumab for advanced cervical cancer, surgery options for early pancreatic cancer, weight loss in breast cancer survivorship, the effect of Medicare expansion on racial disparities, and collaborating across borders to help children with leukemia. Read More >>
May 18, 2023 · Ann Graham
Survivor Ann Graham shares what it was like being an adult diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer most commonly found in children and teens, and how the diagnosis led her to finding a new purpose in life. Read More >>
December 12, 2022 · Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff
A study from China published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has shown that CAR T-cell therapy that targets CD19 and CD22 is effective at treating recurrent or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. Read More >>

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