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Cancer in AdolescentsPanel Backs CAR T-cell Therapy for Leukemia: What You Need to Know and What’s Next
The US and Drug Administration (FDA) this week convened a panel of outside experts to weigh in on the readiness of a first-of-its-kind cancer treatment called CAR T-cell therapy. The panel unanimously recommended that the agency approve the treatment. What does this mean for patients? And is CAR T-cell therapy going to play an increasing role in cancer treatment in general? In this interview, Leonard Lichtenfeld, MD, MACP, American Cancer Society deputy chief medical officer, gives us his take.
Rare Cancers Present Unique Challenges
About 1 in 5 cancer diagnoses in the US is for a rare cancer, according to a report prepared by American Cancer Society researchers.
Study: Chemo for Childhood Cancer Affects Male Survivors’ Fertility More Than Females’
A study by researchers from leading cancer centers across the US has found that modern chemotherapy treatments have only a small impact on the ability of female childhood and adolescent cancer survivors to have children when they grow up. However, male survivors are more likely to have fertility problems.
Children and Adolescents with Cancer Have Unique Needs
Young children and adolescents with cancer have physical and emotional needs that differ from those of adults with cancer.