My son Jude was diagnosed with a low-grade glioma brain tumor in 2014 when he was just two months old. By the time Jude was three months old he had had three surgeries and had started chemotherapy. One year into treatment his tumor started […]
CureSearch Heroes – Jude Read More »
Promising immunotherapy addresses lack of effective treatments for deadly brain tumors Media Contact: Tiffani Copeland Vice President, Campaign Development & Communications CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Email: tiffani.copeland@curesearch.org Phone: (800) 458-6223 Bethesda, MD – March 30, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
Richard J. Gilbertson, MD, PhD Li Ka Shing Chair of OncologyHead of Dept. of OncologyDirector, Cambridge Cancer CenterCRUK Cambridge InstituteCambridge, England Dr. Richard Gilbertson trained as a pediatric oncologist in the UK where he earned his MD (1992) and
Scientific Advisory Council Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Michelle McGhee, Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2210 | michelle.mcghee@curesearch.org Family of Alisa Finley to take part in children’s cancer research event Commerce City, CO – As a rising junior at Colby High School in Colby, Kan.,
Legacy of Cancer-Stricken Teen Inspires Participants, Volunteers for Upcoming Fundraiser Read More »
Supporting Phase I or II clinical trials Our Catapult Awards accelerate proven research out of the lab and into the clinic where it reaches the pediatric patients who urgently need new treatments. These awards uniquely fund cutting-edge clinical trials that
Clinical Trial Funding Read More »
Charity Ratings Charity Navigator: CureSearch has earned a Four-Star rating with Charity Navigator, which notes: “If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence. This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as
Withdrawn It is normal for a child diagnosed with cancer to be scared and even depressed, at least for a while. They may not want to talk much to their parents or the doctors. Hopefully, older kids will maintain some
I Am Worried About My Child’s Behaviors Read More »
Educational Difficulties Associated with Illness or Treatment Treatments for cancer during childhood or adolescence can affect educational progress due to prolonged absences or reduced energy levels. In addition, some types of cancer may require therapy to control or prevent spread
Learning Problems During or After Treatment Read More »
Some children who were treated for childhood cancer have a harder time learning in school than their peers. During treatment, being absent and having low energy levels can hinder progress in school. So can certain treatments that affect memory and
Educational Issues After Childhood Cancer Read More »
“A new antibody therapy could dramatically improve outcomes for pediatric tumors.” What This Project Does Kathleen Sakamoto, MD, PhD Shelagh Galligan Professor in the School of MedicineStanford University A research team at Stanford University led by Drs. Kathleen Sakamoto and
Barriers to Treatment – Developing CD47 Antibody Therapy Read More »
