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Past, Present, and Future: Research and Treatment Advances in Pediatric Cancers

By Celia Gittelson | Thursday, September 26, 2013

On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, pediatric oncologist Paul A. Meyers talks about the evolution of pediatric cancer research and treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Tags: Neuroblastoma; Pediatric Cancer Care; Pediatric Leukemias; Pediatric Sarcomas; Rhabdomyosarcoma

In the Lab

Researchers Find Gene Mutations Linked to Age at Neuroblastoma Diagnosis

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Tuesday, March 13, 2012

In a large-scale genome-sequencing study, researchers have discovered mutations in neuroblastoma tumors that could aid the development of diagnostic tests and therapies.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Lab Research; Research; Neuroblastoma; Cancer Genetics

In the Lab

Genetic Study Identifies Mutations in Pediatric Cancers

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers have performed the first large-scale genetic analysis of several pediatric cancers, identifying mutations and potential targets for therapies to treat the cancers.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Ewing Sarcoma; Lab Research; Research; Neuroblastoma; Cancer Genetics; Pediatric Cancer Care; Personalized Medicine; Rhabdomyosarcoma