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New study exposes link between pesticides and childhood brain tumoursA new Telethon Institute study has revealed a potential link between pesticide treatments in the home and a higher risk of children developing brain tumours.
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Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumoursResearch at Telethon Institute has shown a correlation between brain tumours in young children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.
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Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancerResearchers at Telethon Institute have found genetic differences in the rare and aggressive NUT-midline carcinoma, presenting new treatment opportunities.
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Telethon Adventurers fund new brain tumour research fellowshipThe Telethon Adventurers have announced a new research fellowship to investigate the genes involved in childhood brain tumours.
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Perth researchers decipher genetic pattern that predicts leukaemia relapseCancer researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research have discovered a genetic pattern that predicts the likelihood of relapse
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KMT2A-rearranged acute lymphoblastic leukaemiaKMT2A-rearranged acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) represents a high risk subtype of childhood ALL. Historical treatment strategies have comprised of intensification with conventional chemotherapy. However, outcomes have remained consistently poor compared to the advances that have been seen for other ALL subtypes, particularly for infants diagnosed before their first birthday
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Local therapy with combination TLR agonists stimulates systemic anti-tumor immunity and sensitizes tumors to immune checkpoint blockadeW. Joost Ben Lizeth Rachael Tao Omar Lesterhuis Wylie Orozco Morales Zemek Wang Elaskalani BSc PhD BSc, MSc, PhD BSc (Hons), PhD PhD BSc, MSc, PhD
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Vincristine Induced Adverse Effects in Lymphoma Bearing Dogs With Asymptomatic Neutropenia at the Time of Drug AdministrationVincristine sulphate, a microtubule inhibitor, is used extensively in veterinary oncology for treating lymphoma. Neutropenia during multiagent protocols is a common reason for treatment delay and reduced dose intensity. This study evaluated toxicities associated with treating systemically well neutropenic lymphoma patients with vincristine.
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Returning raw genomic data to research participants in a pediatric cancer precision medicine trialIn pediatric cancer precision medicine clinical trials settings, parents proactively seeking treatment and answers to causation may request return of their child's raw data and/or biospecimen. To satisfy such requests, the ZERO Childhood Cancer Program required a guidance document.
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The Role of Friends in Supporting Young People With Cancer: A Scoping ReviewPeers play a crucial role in supporting wellbeing and psychosocial development for young people aged 12-25. However, a cancer experience often leads to challenges maintaining friendships. There have been no prior attempts to map or synthesise available research or resources on support specifically from friends for young people with cancer, limiting the capacity to draw conclusions or determine next steps for how to best support young people with cancer. This review aims to address this gap by mapping and synthesising the available literature and resources.