Published on in CHOP News, International Update
A CHOP oncologist co-led an international study showing that an abnormal fused gene drives children’s brain tumors by using three different biological mechanisms.
Published on in CHOP News, Cancer Connections, Oncology Update
The Oncology Clinic is now officially open on the 3rd floor of the Buerger Center! If you have questions about your appointment, please contact us at 267-426-0762.
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP researchers have identified a powerful new drug with “unparalleled” strength against refractory types of neuroblastoma.
Published on in Children's Doctor
Read a case study about a 13-year-old girl with progressively worsening knee pain, illustrating a typical presentation of a child with a primary bone malignancy.
Published on in Cancer Connections
The history of our understanding and approach to cancer are at the center of CANCER: THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES. The documentary will air in three parts on March 30, 31 and April 1 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, with the final chapter featuring CHOP.
Published on in Oncology Update
Proton therapy for a 3-year-old with neuroblastoma compared to X-ray therapy allowed a 100-fold reduction in radiation dose to the liver, lungs, and heart.
Published on in CHOP News
An extensive genomic study of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma reinforces the challenges in treating the most aggressive forms of this disease.
Published on in CHOP News
A pill designed to zero in on abnormal genes that drive specific cancers has produced encouraging early results in children with an uncommon but aggressive type of lymphoma, as well as in children with a rare form of neuroblastoma.