Pediatrics

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City of Hope doctors share passion for treating cancer patients
Cancer is one of the most formidable challenges in health care, and those who treat it are the embodiment of unwavering dedication, compassion and expertise. At City of Hope®, our...
CAR T cell therapy helps toddler tackle leukemia
“Can you do Spiderman?” the visitor asks.Like a shot, 6-year-old Julian “Juju” Castaneda Figueroa strikes the classic pose, crouched low, arm extended, head cocked sideways with eyes intensely focused...
City of Hope presents pivotal clinical trial data on potential new therapy for acute leukemias
Ibrahim T. Aldoss, M.D., City of Hope associate professor in the Division of Leukemia and principal investigator for the AUGMENT-101 trial. City of Hope has announced that 23% of patients with relapsed or treatment-resistant KMT2Ar acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) and mixed phenotype leukemia who took the...
Clinical trial helps teen volleyball player spike leukemia
Tatum Demontmorency loves volleyball. Growing up in Bakersfield, California, she’s played the sport since age 10, starring on her school teams and now, at 19, coaching the squad at her...
CAR T cell therapy a game-changer for teen with leukemia
Sebastian "Diego" Serna is a happy, healthy 16-year-old with big plans. “I want to finish high school,” he says, “then go to college, study criminal justice and go into law...
City of Hope researchers to present exciting new treatments at ASCO 2023
City of Hope physicians will present research on promising treatments for blood, prostate and other cancers, as well as studies on genetic testing for hereditary cancers and on reducing heart...
Physician tackles the challenges of pediatric sarcoma
Pediatric sarcomas, which affect the bones and soft tissues of children and teenagers, are among the toughest cancers to treat. Pediatric oncologist Janet Yoon, M.D., is passionately dedicated to...
Children with cancer: Growing up, giving back
Kelly Delaney remembers the bruises. Lots of them. She was 3 years old. Kids that age do tend to run around, fall down and get banged up, so Kelly’s mom...
Helping the youngest patients cope
Dmareon Hawkins is a normal, happy, healthy 11-year-old boy living with his parents and three brothers in San Bernardino. He wants to be a scientist when he grows up. He...
Sarcoma in children: What parents need to know
Because sarcomas are so rare, symptoms are often overlooked. It’s always wise to investigate anything unusual, and to seek out expertsWhen Ted Kennedy Jr., son of the late senator...