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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

Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited Risk of Common Form of Childhood Leukemia

By Maureen Salamon, BA | Monday, September 9, 2013

Researchers have found the first evidence that susceptibility to developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia during childhood may be heritable.

Tags: Cancer Care; Lab Research; Research; Cancer Genetics; Pediatric Cancer Care; Pediatric Leukemias; Genetic Testing

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Helping Teens Write Their Future: Watch Michael’s Story

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Michael was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia at age 16. After receiving treatment in the Department of Pediatrics he is a cancer survivor and college student, looking forward to “taking the artistic field by force.”

Tags: Pediatric Cancer Care; Pediatric Leukemias

In the Lab

Genetic Profiling Could Help Doctors Make More-Accurate Leukemia Prognoses

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Thursday, March 15, 2012

Researchers have identified a set of genetic abnormalities that can enhance prognostic accuracy and aid treatment selection for people with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

Tags: Cancer Biology; Lab Research; Research; Acute Myelogenous Leukemia; Cancer Genetics; Pediatric Leukemias; Personalized Medicine; Leukemias