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Socioeconomics Tied to Cognitive Function in Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumors

Researchers hope their findings could lead to targeted interventions to improve cognitive outcomes in pediatric brain tumor survivors from families with low socioeconomic status.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Imaging Misinterpretation: An Interview With Lacey McIntosh, DO, MPH

Oncologists and patients should be aware of the potential manifestations of the COVID-19 vaccination on imaging and the consequences this might have on disease assessment, treatment monitoring, and decision-making.
NCCN Releases First Practice Guidelines for Wilms Tumor

New NCCN guidelines for Wilms tumor contain up-to-date information on screening, diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment for this rare childhood renal cancer.
Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Diabetes: What Are the Risks?

Diabetes and metabolic syndrome represent two of the most common long-term complications in survivors of childhood cancer.
Indications Withdrawn as FDA Evaluates Several Accelerated Approvals

To prove clinical benefit, the FDA requires manufacturers to conduct confirmatory trials, also known as a phase 4 studies.

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Increased travel burden is associated with a decreased likelihood of receiving adjuvant chemotherapy

High Burnout During Pandemic Among Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Providers

April 16, 2021

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Rivaroxaban May Be Clinically Superior to LMWH in Patients With Cancer-Associated Thrombosis

April 13, 2021

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Breathlessness Associated With Poor Survival in Malignant Pleural Effusions

April 9, 2021

CTA asked Dr. Patnaik about the evolving understanding of CMML’s molecular underpinnings, diagnosis,

Sequencing-Directed Therapy Found to Benefit Patients With Advanced Cancers

April 6, 2021

The increased prevalence may be real, or it could be the result of the detection of more harmless tumors through increased screening efforts.

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Pediatric Cancer Care Worldwide

April 2, 2021

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Rivaroxaban May Be Clinically Superior to LMWH in Patients With Cancer-Associated Thrombosis