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18-Year Cancer Remission Achieved with First-Generation CAR-T Therapy in Neuroblastoma Patient
An 18-year cancer remission in a neuroblastoma patient treated with first-generation CAR-T cell therapy at age four has been reported, exceeding previous remission records for both hematological and solid cancers, highlighting the therapy's potential for broader applications.
18-Year Cancer Remission Achieved with First-Generation CAR-T Therapy in Neuroblastoma Patient
An 18-year cancer remission in a neuroblastoma patient treated with first-generation CAR-T cell therapy at age four has been reported, exceeding previous remission records for both hematological and solid cancers, highlighting the therapy's potential for broader applications.
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44% Bias Score
Improved Childhood Cancer Survival in the Netherlands
New data from the Dutch Cancer Registry shows that the five-year survival rate for children with cancer has risen from 74 percent (1990-1999) to 84 percent (2010-2018), thanks to improved diagnoses and targeted treatments; however, significant disparities remain across cancer types, with high-grade ...
Improved Childhood Cancer Survival in the Netherlands
New data from the Dutch Cancer Registry shows that the five-year survival rate for children with cancer has risen from 74 percent (1990-1999) to 84 percent (2010-2018), thanks to improved diagnoses and targeted treatments; however, significant disparities remain across cancer types, with high-grade ...
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28% Bias Score
Juegaterapia: Transforming Childhood Cancer Treatment Through Play
Mónica Esteban, inspired by a friend's son battling neuroblastoma, founded Juegaterapia, a foundation that has created recreational spaces in hospitals, launched the successful 'Baby Pelones' bald dolls, and impacted thousands of children with cancer through play.
Juegaterapia: Transforming Childhood Cancer Treatment Through Play
Mónica Esteban, inspired by a friend's son battling neuroblastoma, founded Juegaterapia, a foundation that has created recreational spaces in hospitals, launched the successful 'Baby Pelones' bald dolls, and impacted thousands of children with cancer through play.
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52% Bias Score
Heidelberg Center Develops Innovative Mini-Tumor Approach to Combat Childhood Cancer
Over 275,000 children globally were diagnosed with cancer in 2022, resulting in over 105,000 deaths; the Heidelberg KiTZ center uses mini-tumors to test 80 drugs, finding a suitable treatment in 80% of over 500 tested samples, highlighting a critical need for specialized pediatric cancer treatments.
Heidelberg Center Develops Innovative Mini-Tumor Approach to Combat Childhood Cancer
Over 275,000 children globally were diagnosed with cancer in 2022, resulting in over 105,000 deaths; the Heidelberg KiTZ center uses mini-tumors to test 80 drugs, finding a suitable treatment in 80% of over 500 tested samples, highlighting a critical need for specialized pediatric cancer treatments.
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Arkansas Toddler's Rare Eye Cancer Highlights Diagnostic Challenges
14-month-old Lily Morss from Arkansas was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, after initial symptoms like a swollen eye were misdiagnosed. Her left eye was removed at St. Jude's, and she's undergoing chemotherapy for tumors in her right eye; the family relies on donations due to medica...
Arkansas Toddler's Rare Eye Cancer Highlights Diagnostic Challenges
14-month-old Lily Morss from Arkansas was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, after initial symptoms like a swollen eye were misdiagnosed. Her left eye was removed at St. Jude's, and she's undergoing chemotherapy for tumors in her right eye; the family relies on donations due to medica...
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40% Bias Score
Child's Liver Transplant Highlights Need for Family Support
Five-year-old Fin-Alexander, diagnosed with liver cancer that metastasized to his lungs, received a life-saving liver transplant on January 21, 2021, after enduring extensive treatment and significant emotional and financial hardship for his family, which was alleviated by the Kinderhilfe Organtrans...
Child's Liver Transplant Highlights Need for Family Support
Five-year-old Fin-Alexander, diagnosed with liver cancer that metastasized to his lungs, received a life-saving liver transplant on January 21, 2021, after enduring extensive treatment and significant emotional and financial hardship for his family, which was alleviated by the Kinderhilfe Organtrans...
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24% Bias Score
Australian Boy Battles Brain Cancer and Postoperative Syndrome
Four-year-old Koa, diagnosed with medulloblastoma in November 2022, developed Postoperative Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS) after surgery, leaving him unable to walk, talk, or eat, requiring his parents to remain at the hospital since then while he undergoes radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Australian Boy Battles Brain Cancer and Postoperative Syndrome
Four-year-old Koa, diagnosed with medulloblastoma in November 2022, developed Postoperative Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS) after surgery, leaving him unable to walk, talk, or eat, requiring his parents to remain at the hospital since then while he undergoes radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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28% Bias Score
Childhood Cancer Survival Rates in the Netherlands Significantly Increase
New data from the Netherlands Cancer Registry shows that the five-year survival rate for children diagnosed with cancer between 2010 and 2018 was 84 percent, compared to 74 percent for those diagnosed between 1990 and 1999; improvements in diagnosis and targeted treatments are responsible for this i...
Childhood Cancer Survival Rates in the Netherlands Significantly Increase
New data from the Netherlands Cancer Registry shows that the five-year survival rate for children diagnosed with cancer between 2010 and 2018 was 84 percent, compared to 74 percent for those diagnosed between 1990 and 1999; improvements in diagnosis and targeted treatments are responsible for this i...
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32% Bias Score
Delayed Diagnosis of Childhood Bone Cancer in UK Impacts Survival Rates
A study analyzing 1452 young bone cancer patients in the UK reveals that pain (64%) and swelling (22%) are the most common symptoms, often leading to delayed diagnosis (average of 8 consultations before referral) and impacting survival rates, which have remained unchanged for 15 years, highlighting ...
Delayed Diagnosis of Childhood Bone Cancer in UK Impacts Survival Rates
A study analyzing 1452 young bone cancer patients in the UK reveals that pain (64%) and swelling (22%) are the most common symptoms, often leading to delayed diagnosis (average of 8 consultations before referral) and impacting survival rates, which have remained unchanged for 15 years, highlighting ...
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40% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis Delays Cancer Treatment for Two-Year-Old
Two-year-old Gracie McHugh from Halifax, West Yorkshire, was misdiagnosed with a virus before a devastating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) diagnosis in January 2023; after intensive treatment and participation in a clinical trial, she is nearing the end of her treatment, but faces potential lon...
Misdiagnosis Delays Cancer Treatment for Two-Year-Old
Two-year-old Gracie McHugh from Halifax, West Yorkshire, was misdiagnosed with a virus before a devastating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) diagnosis in January 2023; after intensive treatment and participation in a clinical trial, she is nearing the end of her treatment, but faces potential lon...
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24% Bias Score
Rollercoaster Ride Possibly Leads to Early Diagnosis of Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old girl's medulloblastoma diagnosis, potentially triggered by a rollercoaster ride, led to early treatment before the cancer spread to her spinal cord, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.
Rollercoaster Ride Possibly Leads to Early Diagnosis of Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old girl's medulloblastoma diagnosis, potentially triggered by a rollercoaster ride, led to early treatment before the cancer spread to her spinal cord, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.
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44% Bias Score
Teenage Photographer Dies, Family Launches Charity for Rare Cancer
Seventeen-year-old Liz Hatton, a talented photographer from Harrogate, UK, passed away on November 27th after battling desmoplastic small round cell tumor; her family now aims to establish a charity to fund research and support others facing this rare cancer.
Teenage Photographer Dies, Family Launches Charity for Rare Cancer
Seventeen-year-old Liz Hatton, a talented photographer from Harrogate, UK, passed away on November 27th after battling desmoplastic small round cell tumor; her family now aims to establish a charity to fund research and support others facing this rare cancer.
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20% Bias Score
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