Pediatric Cancer

There is currently no way to measure chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in pediatric patients, but a team of nurse researchers are developing a new tool to meet this need.

Blinatumomab (Blincyto) monotherapy as consolidation therapy prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) resulted a significant improvement in event-free survival (EFS) and a lower risk of recurrence in children with high-risk B-cell precursor (BCP­)–acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

The FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted in favor of approving remestemcel-L for the treatment of children with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.

This research suggested the need for reassessment of the methods by which childhood cancer treatment delivery are approached during crises.

The FDA recently released guidelines expanding clinical trial eligibility for investigational cancer drugs for pediatric patients.

Following the arrival of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launched the first Global COVID-19 Observatory and Resource Center for Childhood Cancer.

Pediatric precision oncology in a real-world, multinational setting is feasible. For the subgroup of children with very high priority level targets, the INFORM registry provided therapeutic opportunities and new diagnostic information.

Two researchers spoke about the recent FDA approval for this patient population, and what more needs to be done in the space.

The FDA approved selumetinib (Koselugo) to treat pediatric patients aged 2 years or older with neurofibromatosis type 1. This is the first-ever therapy approved for this rare genetic disorder, which causes tumors to grow on nerves.

Adolescent and young adult patients fall between the 2 age groups that clinicians are used to seeing, leading to gaps in care and poor outcomes.

Understanding nutritional status and patient cues is crucial in ensuring patients have the proper interventions and treatment plans.

Even if survivors of pediatric neuroblastoma received treatment before 1 year old, they are still at risk for cognitive issues years later.

Oncology nurses are a key part of the cancer care team, but they are also a crucial source of information for a patient's family.

Many adolescent and young adult cancer survivors struggle in the post-cancer period. Oncology nurses can help ensure that they don’t fall through the cracks.

Compared to the general population, survivors of childhood cancer who live 5 or more years from diagnosis are at a higher risk for skin cancer.

According to the MATCH trial, about a quarter of pediatric patients with cancer were able to be screened for targetable alterations in their tumor and directed to a treatment targeting that alteration.

Children with severe sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) from brain tumor treatment demonstrated greater reading difficulties compared with those who experienced mild or no hearing loss.

Man’s best friend may eventually be healthcare’s best friend.

When nurses speak to patients about fertility and family planning options, there are several things to keep in mind.

During last night’s State of the Union Address, President Donald J. Trump announced his plan to bolster the fight against childhood cancer, and to bring down prescription drug prices.

The FDA has approved dasatinib (Sprycel) tablets in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of pediatric patients ≥1 year of age with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Elizabeth Davis, BSN, RN, CPN, is inspired by the strength she sees in her small charges.

Children with pediatric posterior fossa tumors like medulloblastoma who are treated with radiotherapy may be less likely to recall specific details of events that occurred after treatmen.

Late effects from treatment of central nervous system (CNS) tumors, such as cognitive impairment and physical performance, may hinder full functional and social independence among adult survivors, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

The Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act (STAR Act), signed into law on June 5, 2018, addresses a critically under-researched and underfunded area of cancer.

CE lesson worth 1 contact hour that is intended to advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with cancer.

Patient favoritism crosses boundaries. Why do nurses often breach this professional barrier?

Survivors of childhood cancer who are overweight or obese as adults are at an increased risk of developing an obesity-related cancer.

Survivors of childhood cancer could be up to 20 times more likely to develop ischemic heart disease or to have strokes than their siblings. To determine their level of risk, researchers used a prediction model that included factors like gender, type of chemotherapy, and radiotherapy exposure to the head, neck, or chest.