Challenges Remain for Kids With Cancer More children are being treated successfully for cancer. Yet researchers continue searching for new therapies that will help kids who don't respond to standard treatments. by Cameron Walker Forward Look Getting to the Root of Brain Cancer Q&A with neurosurgeon Peter Dirks on stem cells and brain cancer. by Chris Palmer Forward Look Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Hormone Deficiencies New study highlights importance of survivorship care. by Sharon Reynolds Caregiving With Confidence On the Path to Adulthood Help your child or teenager with cancer grow and thrive. by Ide Mills Get Involved! The Power of Helping Twelve-year-old cancer survivor Peter Zucca starts a foundation to give back to kids with cancer. by Leigh Labrie Life and Health After Childhood Cancer Survival for children with cancer has improved dramatically, but longer life has revealed long-term health concerns. by Sharon Reynolds New Insights Into Pediatric Cancer A recent discovery may help explain tumor growth in children. by Sue Rochman Fueling the Pediatric Cancer Pipeline New efforts are needed to push the pace of drug development. by Leah Lawrence Forward Look It Takes a Village Improving pediatric cancer care in developing countries by Leah Lawrence Forward Look Kids in Action Young cancer survivors can benefit from tailored fitness programs. by Rabiya Tuma Cancer Talk Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments? The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients. by Marci A. Landsmann What Older Patients Value Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Omitting Obesity Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research. by Cici Zhang Questioning an Entrenched Practice To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary. by Brad Jones More Posts