October 21, 2025

Can Cancer Bring America Together?

At a time of deep division, cancer survivors from across the political spectrum unite in Washington to demand action on research and care.

KFF Health News

October 20, 2025

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Assess Embryo Viability in IVF

Analysis of embryo culture medium reveals protein and pH signatures linked to blastocyst grade and pregnancy outcomes

The Analytical Scientist

October 15, 2025

Rhabdomyosarcoma Revealed: The Mutations Behind the Tumors

Targeted RNA sequencing identifies oncogenic alterations in 11 of 12 pediatric fusion-negative rhabdomyosarcoma cases, according to a recent study.

The Pathologist

October 10, 2025

More Than Meets the Eyes

The important role ophthalmologists can play in detecting pediatric brain tumors

The Ophthalmologist

October 07, 2025

Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Ranked Among the Best Pediatric Cancer Programs in the Nation for 19th Year in a Row

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center as the #3 pediatric cancer program in the nation in its 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospitals report.

Dana-Farber

October 03, 2025

Does Early Pesticide Exposure Lead to Higher Mortality Risk in Pediatric ALL?

“This study highlights that exposures in the home environment, even before a child is born, may have lasting effects on survival after a leukemia diagnosis. While more research is needed, the findings...

The ASCO Post

October 03, 2025

Can Planned C-Sections Increase the Risk of Childhood ALL?

A study that included nearly 2.5 million children born in Sweden found the risk of ALL was 21% higher in children born by planned cesarean section (C-section) compared with children born vaginally, al...

The ASCO Post

October 03, 2025

AALL1731 Trial: Adding Blinatumomab to Standard Chemotherapy Improves Outcomes in Pediatric B-Cell ALL

Results of a phase III study suggest that the addition of the immunotherapy agent blinatumomab—a bispecific T-cell engager targeting CD19—to standard chemotherapy may help to prevent relapse in more c...

The ASCO Post

October 03, 2025

From Agent Orange to PCBs: Lessons for Care

Air Force reviews cancer risk in missile crews; early analyses show no excess mortality, but exposures to PCBs and benzene prompt vigilance and targeted histories.

KFF Health News