With the support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund, new discoveries continue building on the progress that’s been made in the field of childhood cancer.
Researchers strive to move the promising work being done in the lab to the patient’s bedside as quickly as possible so that more kids facing this devastating disease can have the chance at a cancer free future.
Conquer Childhood Cancer Act Signed into Law by President
July 29, 2008 | Today, President Bush signed into law the Childhood Cancer Act of 2007. The bill provides $30 million per year through 2013 to establish special programs of research excellence in the area of pediatric cancers; create a national childhood cancer database; and increase information support for families affected by childhood cancer. The dedicated work of Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s Chief Medical Advisor instrumental in passing of Act.
Mark E. Nesbit, Jr., M.D. Receives Relentless for a Cure Award
June 24, 2008 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2nd Annual Relentless for a Cure Award was presented to Mark E. Nesbit, Jr., M.D. at the LLS 2008 Man & Woman of the Year Gala, June 13.
Dr. John Wagner Wins Health Care Heroes Award
May 22, 2008 | Children's Cancer Research Fund congratulates its Chief Medical Advisor, John E. Wagner, M.D., one of eight recipients of the 2008 Health Care Heroes Awards, presented by Twin Cities Business and Medica. Dr. Wagner was recognized in the Innovation in Health Care category.
The Childhood Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk of Developing Serious Heart Problems Early in Life
May 16, 2008 | A Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota researcher and physician has found that survivors of childhood and young adult cancers are five to ten times more likely than their healthy brothers and sisters to develop serious heart problems.
U of M Study Finds Children with Leukemia Living Longer
May 5, 2008 | Comprehensive study follows survivors who were diagnosed and treated for AML as children and young adults.
Researchers Find Achilles' Heel of Leukemia
May 5, 2008 | Researchers at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota may have discovered the Achilles’ heel of leukemia, a disease that is often fatal in children and adults. Their finding is a major contribution toward resolving the long-standing medical controversy about which cells are the source of leukemias, cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and possibly other cancers.
The University of Minnesota Receives $65 million for Cancer Research
April 11, 2008 | John Hallberg, Children’s Cancer Research Fund Chief Executive Officer stated, “This is an incredible opportunity for Children’s Cancer Research Fund and our mission to eradicate childhood cancer. With the long-term financial commitment from the Masons paired with the dedicated support of our donors, the Masonic Cancer Center can continue its excellence in recruiting tremendous doctors and researchers along with accelerating the development of innovative therapies for children and adults afflicted with cancer.”
The $65 million gift given over 15 years will allow the Masonic Cancer Center to expand its work, including bringing more world-class research to clinical practice for improved cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Researchers will also be able to expand studies of cancer survivorship to better understand and address care for people living with cancer.
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors May Develop Problems Later
April 11, 2008 | Children’s Cancer Research Fund Medical Advisor, Joseph Neglia and colleagues recently published research findings on the long-term health and outcomes of childhood ALL survivors. Findings were published in Blood, March 31, 200 .
Television Station Features Stories of Childhood Cancer Survivors
March 20, 2008 | The KS95 for Kids Radiothon raised more than $850,000 in support of groundbreaking research happening in childhood cancer. Two childhood cancer survivors featured in the KS95 for Kids Radiothon had their story told on KSTP-TV.
Drs. Joe Neglia and Christopher Moertel Named Magazines Top Doctors
January 7, 2008 | Physicians with Children's Cancer Research Fund involvement receive high honor.
Recent Advances Lead University of Minnesota to Attempt New Therapy for Tay-Sachs
January 4, 2008 | 22-month-old Tay-Sachs patient travels from California to receive new drug combination and umbilical cord blood transplant at the University of Minnesota.