Childhood Cancer
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Nanoengineering may hold the key to developing more effective, safer treatments for a deadly childhood cancer
A grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow John T. Wilson to explore ways to use recently developed nanoparticles to stimulate immunity pathways in children, with the aim of making immunotherapy treatments for neuroblastoma more effective. Read MoreSep 16, 2022
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Pet Therapy Research Aimed at Children with Cancer
It’s not unusual to see dogs in a hospital setting, but is there scientific evidence that man’s best friend help’s children? Vanderbilt researchers are working to find that answer as Barb Cramer reports. … Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Predators help fight childhood cancer
The Nashville Predators Foundation recently presented a $131,000 donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as part of the organization’s continued commitment to support cancer research. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Factor CITED in pediatric liver cancer
Vanderbilt researchers report that they have found a factor involved in the persistence of embryonic cells implicated in childhood liver cancer. Read MoreFeb 20, 2013
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ screening benefits childhood cancer patients
Scene from "It's a Wonderful Life" Attend a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life Saturday, Dec. 1, and help children who are undergoing cancer treatment. The Wonderful Life Foundation is presenting its annual holiday event beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at War Memorial Auditorium. The event includes a… Read MoreNov 27, 2012
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Predators jump in to help fight childhood cancer
The Nashville Predators organization presented more than $151,000 to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently to fund cutting-edge cancer research. Read MoreAug 16, 2012
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Kids’ cells okay after mom’s cancer radiation
Study finds no evidence of increased mitochondrial mutations in the children of women treated with radiation for cancer. Read MoreJun 22, 2012
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Help put childhood cancer on ice at Predators game March 10
When the Nashville Predators hit the ice in Nashville March 10, you can score an assist when it comes to childhood cancer. A portion of the proceeds from the game against the Detroit Red Wings will benefit the Vanderbilt Childhood Cancer Program. A silent auction during the… Read MoreFeb 3, 2012
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Study eases childhood cancer survivors’ birth defect worries
A large, retrospective study of the children of childhood cancer survivors who were treated with radiation therapy and/or some forms of chemotherapy found that the offspring do not have an increased risk for birth defects compared with children of cancer survivors who did not receive these treatments. Read MoreJan 13, 2012
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Offspring of childhood cancer survivors have no increased risk for birth defects
Children of childhood cancer survivors who were treated with radiation or some forms of do not have an increased risk for birth defects compared to children of cancer survivors who did not receive such treatments. Read MoreDec 15, 2011
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Watch hockey, help fight childhood cancer Oct. 27
When the Nashville Predators hit the ice at home Oct. 27, you can score an assist when it comes to fighting childhood cancer. A portion of the proceeds from the Predators game against the Tampa Bay Lightning will benefit the… Read MoreOct 14, 2011
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Run for the Cure Sept. 17
Proceeds go to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 31, 2011
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Grant to support neuroblastoma research
The Rally Foundation awarded an $80,000 grant to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to fund a research study on the treatment of neuroblastoma. Read MoreJun 24, 2011