Forward Look What’s Next? Oncolytic viruses to treat pediatric glioma. by Natalie Slivinski Get Involved Bringing Joy to the Pediatric Ward Students Lara Jabbour and Nazanin Nayeri work to cheer up hospital staff and patients. by Bradley Jones Survivor Profile Breaking Down Barriers Cancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research. by Bradley Jones Should All Kids With Cancer Get Genetic Testing? Testing children with cancer for hereditary mutations could impact their treatment and provide information relevant to other family members. by Marcus A. Banks Understanding How Radiation Causes Cancer Researchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers. by Kate Yandell Chemobrain: It’s Not Your Imagination Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021. by Marci A. Landsmann A Drive for Diversity African Americans are underrepresented in the Be The Match bone marrow donor registry. Patient advocates are working to change that. by Jon Kelvey Get Involved Smiling Faces Rich Nardiello seeks to bring a smile to children with cancer. by Bradley Jones 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 next Cancer Talk Improving Your Diet One Plate at a Time The New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits. by Jon Kelvey Cooking Demos for Cancer Survivors Culinary medicine translates the science of nutrition into the art of cooking. by Jen Tota McGivney Understanding Sunscreen Recalls Small amounts of benzene have been found in products from major sunscreen brands. by Bradley Jones Risk in the Air Air pollution can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer, a burden that isn’t shared equally in every neighborhood. by Jon Kelvey More Posts