2020 Guidelines for Participation in School for Oncology Patients
Published on in Cancer Connections
Learn some general principles about returning to school after COVID-19 for cancer patients and their caregivers.
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New Computational Model by CHOP Researchers Identifies Noncoding Mutations Across Five Pediatric Cancers
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In a study in Science Advances, CHOP researchers describe a new algorithm that identifies mutations in the 98% of the human genome that does not code for genes.
2020 Guidelines for Participation in Summer Camps and Sporting Activities for Oncology Patients
Published on in Cancer Connections
More severely immunosuppressed children should avoid participation until the COVID-19 situation improves. Each child’s situation should be discussed with their doctor.
Family Art Making: Summertime Connection, Creativity and Fun
Published on in CHOP News
Within the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), art therapy offers support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.
Expert in Complex Vascular Anomalies Joins Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to Lead Innovative Frontier Program
Published on in CHOP News
Denise Adams will lead multidisciplinary team caring for children with complex vascular anomalies, identifying causes and treatments for these rare conditions.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Podcast Features CHOP Oncology Social Worker
Published on in CHOP News
Chelsea Keeler, MSW, LSW, discusses the growing field of psychosocial care for pediatric patients.
Dr. Sogol Mostoufi-Moab Featured in HemOnc Today as Expert on Surveillance Guidelines for Endocrine Late Effects
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In a HemOnc Today article, a CHOP expert discusses the existing guidelines covering monitoring survivors for endocrine late effects of treatment.
Dr. Sogol Mostoufi-Moab Featured as Expert on Survivor Consequences in HemOnc Today
Published on in CHOP News
In a wide-ranging article about the increasing number of cancer survivors, a CHOP expert discusses endocrine late effects of treatment.
Scientists Identify Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine Using Cancer Immunotherapy Tools
Published on in CHOP News
The strategy, developed by CHOP researchers, would help generate a vaccine that would protect people across the population.
Study Involving CHOP Researchers Could Lead to More Precise Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Published on in CHOP News
The results of the study could help to identify patients with AML who do not respond well to chemotherapy and may instead benefit from novel immunotherapy.