Cancer Predisposition in Children: Increasing Awareness
Jan 23, 2020
A CHOP program is focused on identifying children who are predisposed to develop cancer and using surveillance testing to detect cancers early.
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Researchers Working Hard to Find a Cure for Ewing’s Sarcoma
Nov 26, 2019
An unrelenting, deep bone pain that woke him up from sleep is what led to Jake’s diagnosis just last March of Ewing sarcoma, one of the most common bone tumors in children and adolescents.
The National Academy of Medicine Elects Two Global Leaders in Cellular and Gene Therapy from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Oct 21, 2019
The National Academy of Medicine elects two global leaders in cellular and gene therapy from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Oct 21, 2019
Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, Chief of the Cell Therapy and Transplant Section in the Division of Oncology, has been elected into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
2019 Parkway Run & Walk Raises Record-Breaking $1.5 Million for Cancer Center at CHOP
Oct 1, 2019
The 17th Annual Parkway Run & Walk presented by Citadel raised a record-breaking $1.5 million to support childhood cancer research and care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
CHAMP Lab Brings Medical Imaging to Life
Aug 7, 2019
The CHAMP Lab at CHOP has created numerous 3D models to aide in the surgical care of patients with complex congenital anomalies and tumors.
Cancer Coping through Yoga
Jul 1, 2019
Integrative Health at CHOP offers a unique yoga program to help cancer patients cope with treatment.
CHOP Announces Citadel as Presenting Sponsor of 2019 Parkway Run & Walk
Apr 25, 2019
CHOP announced that Citadel will be the presenting sponsor of its 2019 Parkway Run & walk, taking place Sept. 29, 2019, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
A Cancer-causing Gene May Benefit Patients During Chemotherapy
Apr 24, 2019
CHOP researchers report that a well-known gene that normally drives cancer could potentially benefit cancer patients if used in combination with chemotherapy.
Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000
Mar 6, 2019
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.