Pediatric Cancer


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.
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Oligosaccharide in Milk Halts Chemo-induced Mucositis
A type of sugar present in human milk can prevent chemotherapy-induced mucositis in animal models.

Why do Some Pediatric Low-grade Gliomas Spread?
The largest study of disseminated low-grade gliomas in children aims to pinpoint drivers of metastasis.

Novel Target for Rhabdomyosarcoma Found
Study provides mechanistic insight into the function of a critical oncogene in an aggressive pediatric tumor.
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Diagnosis in Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Shows Evidence of Disparities
Black and Hispanic patients present with larger tumors, more distant disease than white patients.

Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Specialists Seek Updated Guidelines
Experts in pediatric thyroid cancer discuss the most significant advances on the horizon.

Subspecialists Optimize Outcomes in Skull Base Tumor Surgery
In a rare combination of talents, two pediatric subspecialists bring their skills together for operations.

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Wilms Tumor Brings Several Benefits
A new study explores advances in neoadjuvant chemotherapy and minimally invasive surgery.

Personalized Therapy for Retinoblastoma Reduces Chemo Risks
New techniques are eradicating tumors and preserving vision for pediatric patients with retinoblastoma.

Molecular Testing Predicts Malignancy of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules
Sequencing study of archived tissue from 95 patients examines the genetic drivers of pediatric thyroid cancer.