Pediatric Oncology

The OncLive Pediatric Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of cancers in pediatric patients, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, brain cancers, sarcomas, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in childhood and adolescent and young adult cancers.

Latest News

Researchers Find Inherited Genetic Condition Raises Risk of Developing Two Rare Pediatric Cancers

By Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

March 6th 2025

Roswell Park’s Dr Kenan Onel leads large international team that sheds light on pineoblastoma and Wilms tumor.

Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, chief of Pediatric Oncology.

Kimberly Stegmaier Named as Pediatric Oncology Chair at Dana-Farber

By Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

February 21st 2025

Five Under 5: Top Oncology Videos for the Week of 2/9

By Kristi Rosa

February 16th 2025

Mirdametinib is approved in select plexiform neurofibromas, experts preview top ASCO GU abstracts, NCCN updates ctDNA stance in several tumors, and more.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Articles for the Week of 2/9

By Kristi Rosa

February 15th 2025

FDA Approves Mirdametinib for NF1-Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas

By Chris Ryan

February 11th 2025

Latest CME Events & Activities

The Next Wave in Biliary Tract Cancers: Leveraging Immunogenicity to Optimize Patient Outcomes in an Evolving Treatment Landscape

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Epithelioid Sarcoma: Applying Clinical Updates to Real Patient Cases

Collaborating Across the Continuum®: Identifying and Treating Epithelioid Sarcoma

Mastering Epithelioid Sarcoma: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision and Tailoring Treatment Strategies

Clinical Showcase™: Selecting the Best Next Steps for a Patient with Epithelioid Sarcoma

Annual Hawaii Cancer Conference

January 24-25, 2026

More News

Long-term effect of treatment on childhood cancer survivors

By OBTN

March 15th 2011

Recent reports published in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) are examining the longterm or delayed health effects of cancer treatments.

Medulloblastoma Subtypes Are Different Diseases

By Christin Melton

March 11th 2011

Medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor that most commonly affects children, is not one disease but several, said researchers with St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Modified Herpes Virus to Be Tested in Sarcoma Patients

By OncLive

March 9th 2011

The FDA has awarded a $600,000 grant for a phase I clinical trial of a genetically reprogrammed herpes simplex virus in young cancer patients with relapsed non-central nervous system (CNS) solid tumors such as sarcomas and neuroblastomas.

A Day In the Life of a Pediatric Oncologist

By Aarati Rao, MD

March 9th 2011

As a practicing pediatric oncologist at an academic institute, every morning begins with optimism and a quest to win the day.

Coloring During Chemotherapy

By OBTN

March 9th 2011

Coloring for Chemo/Comfort is a nonprofit organization in Nevada started by Amy Villarele-Hardy and Nina Lawyer in November 2009.

Net Guides: Childhood Tumors

By Onclive Team

March 6th 2011

Useful Online Resources and Clinical Trials for Childhood-Tumors

Video Games for Health: A New Approach to Educating and Treating Pediatric Cancer Patients

By Onclive Team

January 1st 1970

Video games helping kids with cancer? A novel approach, but it's a good one. Games are not just for kids anymore, after all. Read on to find out more.

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