I was a practicing pediatric hematologist oncologist and researcher for 21 years. As a doctor, it was a tremendous privilege to be invited into the lives of patients and families dealing with blood cancers and be entrusted with their care. As a researcher, it was incredibly rewarding to help bring more effective blood cancer therapies to kids.
A new type of cancer cell that “warrants urgent investigation” has been discovered in childhood leukaemia, and could impact clinical care. Research into new or repurposed treatments that target this new cell type could give hope to children and families worldwide.
