Pediatric Cancer

Latest in Pediatric Cancer

A young girl of African descent is indoors in a hospital room. She has cancer. She is lying in bed with her teddy bear while hooked up to an IV. She is looking at the camera.

Strategy Trims Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Cancer Patients

Risk-prediction models inform antibiotic use in non-neutropenic patients – and now a new cancer population.
Nurse reassures girl lying down in an MRI machiine

Silent Cerebral Infarct Complicates Sickle Cell

Preventing these small brain injuries in childhood can improve cognitive functioning and help adults avoid major strokes.
Mother holds young girl on hip, touching her forehead. Both are wearing surgical masks.

T-to-A Metric for Fever Fails Scrutiny

Large study results argue against time-prescribed antibiotics for febrile children with cancer.
Black boy in white tank top at the doctor getting his heart checked

School-Age Children with Sickle Cell Face Nutritional Challenge

Underweight children show increased risk of early mortality from early in life.
illustration of mitosis in shades of red/pink

Mutated DNA Regulator Implicated in Cancer Cell Development

Studies on SETD2 identified correlations between mutated chromosomes in cancer cells and chemotherapy resistance.
Peds ultrasound

Intraoperative Ultrasound Proves Merit in Pediatric Setting

A case study of a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia demonstrates the synergy of new surgical techniques and technology in a minimally invasive operation.
Child cancer patient

Stronger Hearts for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Pediatric oncologists and cardiologists collaborate on reducing cardiotoxic effects of cancer treatment.

Subspecialists Optimize Outcomes in Skull Base Tumor Surgery

In a rare combination of talents, two pediatric subspecialists bring their skills together for operations.
Doctor talking to cancer patient and family

The Role of Ethics in Curing Pediatric Cancer

The potential unintended yet longterm consequences of curing childhood cancer come under the scrutiny of a Vanderbilt oncologist and bioethicist.