Pediatric Oncologists Underestimate Needs of Minority Parents Research describes how communication gaps can shift extra burden to parents who are members of ethnic and racial minority groups. by Marci A. Landsmann Advocacy in Action Leaving a Legacy Two mothers, each with a son who died of brain cancer, worked together to increase awareness and acceptance of tumor tissue donation. by Esther Landhuis A Unified Strategy A couple who lost their daughter to brain cancer builds a charity that connects parents, hospitals and researchers with data. by Marci A. Landsmann FORWARD LOOK Targeted Treatments for Tots New law mandates that cancer drugs get tested in kids in clinical trials. by Sharon Tregaskis Finding More Targets for CAR-T Cells CAR-T cell therapy has successfully treated some patients with leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers are looking to expand the range of cancers that will respond to the therapy. by Kendall K. Morgan FORWARD LOOK Treatment for Kids’ Brain Tumors Can Cause Hearing Problems Severe hearing loss may result in reading and learning difficulties. by Esther Landhuis FORWARD LOOK For Cancer Researchers, Dogs Offer Clues to Help Kids Similarities between cancers create path for studying new treatments. by Cameron Walker Forward Look Back to School Pediatric oncology providers vary in their recommendations on school attendance. by Melinda Mahaffey Icden Life After Pediatric Brain Cancer Survivors of pediatric brain or spinal cord tumors can have cognitive and physical impairments. Researchers say that these deficits can be minimized with the right interventions. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Forward Look New Program Helps Families Navigate Pediatric Cancer Patient navigators break down barriers to care and support services. by Christina Bennett next Cancer Talk In It for the Long Haul Doctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward. by Kate Yandell The Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Screening and Detection Delays in cancer screening and diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic put people at risk. by Kevin McLaughlin The Return to Work What happens if your workplace reopens before you’re ready to return or you’re an essential worker? For some people who have been diagnosed with cancer, accommodations may be possible. by Jen Tota McGivney Parking Costs Take a Hidden Toll on Cancer Patients People with cancer can pay significant costs for parking at cancer centers while receiving their treatment, a study finds. by Marcus A. Banks More Posts