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.
Pediatric Cancer
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.
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s versus 70s.
Next-Gen Sequencing Found to Predict Bloodstream Infections in Children
At 3 days before a bloodstream infection, mcfDNA sequencing correctly predicted 12 of the 16 observed episodes.
Fertility Treatment and Childhood Cancer Risk: What’s the Link?
Of all types of fertility treatment examined, the only one that significantly increased the risk of cancer in children was frozen embryo transfer.
Survivors of Childhood Cancers at Risk for Shortened Life Span
Greatest gaps in life expectancy seen for those receiving radiotherapy, alone or combined with chemo.
Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Rates Are Rising, but Some Experts Doubt the Significance
The increased prevalence may be real, or it could be the result of the detection of more harmless tumors through increased screening efforts.
Everyone’s Conflicted: How Open Payments Did Little to Discourage Conflicts of Interest in Oncology
Since its inception, the Open Payments act does not appear to have prompted physicians to accept fewer payments from industry overall.
Differences in Postrelapse Mortality May be Driving Racial/Ethnic Disparities Observed in Children With Hodgkin Lymphoma
Study sought to determine if response to upfront treatment in children and adolescents with Hodgkin lymphoma is influenced by race/ethnicity.
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