Boy dies of cancer after doctors misdiagnosed tumour
Two-year-old Charlie Round, from Measham, Leicestershire, died on Friday after an aggressive battle with neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nerve cells, after first being told he only had a bump on his head. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dinutuximab for Neuroblastoma and Other EU Decisions Dinutuximab for Neuroblastoma and Other EU Decisions
The Europeans have recommended approval of dinutuximab beta for the treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma, as well as fluciclovine (18F) for use in PET imaging of prostate cancer.International Approvals (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Alert Source Type: news
Two investigational antitumor agents work better together against MPNST and neuroblastoma
A new study demonstrates that the combined usage of Aurora A kinase inhibitor (alisertib) and HSV1716 results in significantly increased antitumor efficacy in models of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) and neuroblastoma. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 9, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Two investigational antitumor agents work better together against MPNST and neuroblastoma
(Nationwide Children's Hospital) A new study published last week in Oncotarget demonstrates that the combined usage of Aurora A kinase inhibitor (alisertib) and HSV1716 results in significantly increased antitumor efficacy in models of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) and neuroblastoma. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 9, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Girl, 2, has melon-sized tumour after family dismissed symptoms as 'stomach bug'
Lottie Woods-John, from Addlestone, Surrey, was diagnosed with a rare type of childhood cancer, called a neuroblastoma, after going to the hospital with a swollen abdomen. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Globe: Braintree Father Builds Drug Company To Battle Son ’ s Cancer
BOSTON (CBS) – A Braintree father whose son was battling neuroblastoma, an especially dangerous form of childhood cancer, teamed with a doctor and some high-powered help to create a drug company dedicated to saving the lives of children.
In 2004, Pat and Dina Lacey’s six-month-old baby Will was discovered to have a tumor the size of a baseball in his chest.
When Will relapsed at the age of two, the Laceys were told to focus on his quality of life. “Quality of life means how do you want your child to die?” Pat Lacey said in an interview with The Boston Globe.
But the Laceys were not going to give up hope. T...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Boston Globe Cancer Paula Ebben Will Lacey Source Type: news
More boys are diagnosed with cancer than girls worldwide - why?
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Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 25, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Father reveals 4-year-old's "true face of cancer"
One father and photographer revealed the "true face of cancer" through pictures of his 4-year-old daughter battling neuroblastoma. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more of the heartbreaking details. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - November 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Child cancer: Dr Ranj Singh discusses Jean-Christophe Novelli’s son’s diagnosis
DR RANJ SINGH has spoken about the signs and symptoms of neuroblastoma after celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has spoken of his 10-week-old son's fight with cancer on This Morning. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baby who had a cancerous tumour the size of an ORANGE survives after the growth shrunk naturally
Rylee Brady, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma - a rare form of the disease more common in childhood - just days after he was born. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Little girl diagnosed with cancer after persistent gastro and fevers
Brisbane girl Violet Box, 7, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma last year. The cancer is one that is hard to detect, and by sharing her story her mother, Colleen, hopes to raise awareness. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nuclear protein causes neuroblastoma to become more aggressive
(University of Rochester Medical Center) Aggressive forms of neuroblastoma contain a specific protein in their cells' nuclei that is not found in the nuclei of more benign forms of the cancer, and the discovery, made through research from the University of Rochester Medical Center, could lead to new forms of targeted therapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
EUSA Pharma Acquires Global Rights to Neuroblastoma Treatment Isqette(R) (Dinutuximab Beta) from Apeiron Biologics
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England and VIENNA, October 4, 2016 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- EUSA Pharma (EUSA), a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on oncology and oncology supportive care, today announced the acquisition of exclusive gl... Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Acqusitions EUSA Pharma, Apeiron Biologics, Isqette, Dinutuximab, Neuroblastoma (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - October 4, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Nuclear protein causes neuroblastoma to become more aggressive
Aggressive forms of neuroblastoma contain a specific protein in their cells ' nuclei that is not found in the nuclei of more benign forms of the cancer, and the discovery could lead to new forms of targeted therapy, say researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 29, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Nuclear Protein Causes Neuroblastoma to Become More Aggressive
Aggressive forms of neuroblastoma contain a specific protein in their cells ’ nuclei that is not found in the nuclei of more benign forms of the cancer, and the discovery could lead to new forms of targeted therapy. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - September 27, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
