Cancer Incidence Up for Adolescents and Young Adults
2007 to 2016 saw increase in overall cancer incidence in all age groups, mainly driven by thyroid cancer.
Pediatric Cancer
Hearing Loss Associated With Neurocognitive Deficits in Pediatric Cancer Survivors, Study Finds
A large cross-sectional cohort study investigated the relationship between hearing loss and measures of neurocognition in survivors of childhood cancers.
Children With Cancer Not Experiencing as Severe COVID-19 as Initially Feared
Studies suggest that the majority of pediatric patients with cancer and COVID-19 experience mild disease — rather than severe disease — as a result of infection with the novel virus.
COVID-19 Morbidity in Pediatric Cancer Patients Found to Be Low
The risk of disease for children with cancer may be similar to the risk for children in the general population.
Fewer Children Enrolling in Pediatric Cancer Trials
Adolescent and young adult cancer patients underrepresented in clinical trials.
Prevalence, Risks, Outcomes Associated With Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellow Burnout
Burnout rates among pediatric hematology/oncology fellows may be influenced by less patient-centered care and less humanistic practice.
Pedmark Receives Priority Review for Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity
The application is supported by data from 2 pivotal open-label, randomized phase 3 trials (SIOPEL 6 and ACCL0431), which compared the efficacy of sodium thiosulfate plus cisplatin to cisplatin alone for the prevention of cisplatin-induced hearing loss.
RACE for Children Act Could Substantially Increase Studies of Pediatric Cancer Drugs
An analysis of previously approved novel anticancer agents estimates that more than 78% would have met the RACE for Children Act criteria for pediatric testing.
Expert Opinion on Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Children Receiving CAR-T Therapy
The authors of this article emphasized the importance of actively involving a diverse group of interdisciplinary team members in the psychosocial care of these patients.
AAP Addresses Fertility Preservation for Children With Cancer
Medical and ethical considerations are discussed, including in cases of conflict between parent, child.
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