Pediatric Oncology | Specialty

The OncLive Pediatric Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of cancers in pediatric patients, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, brain cancers, sarcomas, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in childhood and adolescent and young adult cancers.

10 Tips for Making the Most Out of a Child's Visit With a Hospitalized Parent

March 15th 2011

Although most hospitals encourage visits from children, you should keep in mind the following tips to help ensure that those visits are happy ones for you and your kids.

Long-term effect of treatment on childhood cancer survivors

March 15th 2011

Recent reports published in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) are examining the longterm or delayed health effects of cancer treatments.

Medulloblastoma Subtypes Are Different Diseases

March 11th 2011

Medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor that most commonly affects children, is not one disease but several, said researchers with St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Modified Herpes Virus to Be Tested in Sarcoma Patients

March 9th 2011

The FDA has awarded a $600,000 grant for a phase I clinical trial of a genetically reprogrammed herpes simplex virus in young cancer patients with relapsed non-central nervous system (CNS) solid tumors such as sarcomas and neuroblastomas.

A Day In the Life of a Pediatric Oncologist

March 9th 2011

As a practicing pediatric oncologist at an academic institute, every morning begins with optimism and a quest to win the day.

Coloring During Chemotherapy

March 9th 2011

Coloring for Chemo/Comfort is a nonprofit organization in Nevada started by Amy Villarele-Hardy and Nina Lawyer in November 2009.

Net Guides: Childhood Tumors

March 6th 2011

Useful Online Resources and Clinical Trials for Childhood-Tumors

Video Games for Health: A New Approach to Educating and Treating Pediatric Cancer Patients

January 1st 1970

Video games helping kids with cancer? A novel approach, but it's a good one. Games are not just for kids anymore, after all. Read on to find out more.