Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children, with nearly 50% of cases diagnosed at an advanced stage, often with metastatic disease.
Background: The aim of this prospective study is to investigate the long-term effects of chemotherapy on the oral health of children with a primary focus on salivary gland function. Methods ...
More than 90 out of 100 children (more than 90%) now survive childhood ALL. The main treatment for ALL is chemotherapy. Most children having treatment for ALL have it as part of a clinical trial when ...
but many types of modern chemotherapy cause only mild problems. According to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, about 98% of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia go into remission ...
A “groundbreaking” drug which helps to prevent hearing loss among children undergoing cancer treatment has been given the green light for NHS use. Chemotherapy drug cisplatin is widely used to ...
Yorkshire cancer charity Candlelighters is celebrating after their successful funding of a pioneering at-home chemotherapy service for children. Throughout 2024, the charity funded a brand new NHS ...
Medical oncologist Ghassan Abou-Alfa and his clinical team work closely to ensure that chemotherapy and other treatments are well-coordinated. This provides patients with the highest level of care.