Seven scientists receive $600,000 in grants for osteosarcoma research

HER2-CAR T-cell therapy induces antitumor activity in high-risk sarcomas in phase I trial

Researchers at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Houston Methodist published results of a phase I clinical trial of a novel immunotherapy for high-risk sarcomas on April 24 in Nature Cancer.

April 26, 2024

Vol.50 No.17

In Brief

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute adds interactive video wall for pediatric patients

The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute enhanced its playroom, a respite for its pediatric patients, significantly with innovative technology that promotes therapeutic engagement, with an 86” interactive gaming wall that features educational and sensory software.

March 29, 2024

Vol.50 No.13

Clinical Roundup

USC researchers find genetic variant contributing to disparities in childhood leukemia risk

Researchers from the University of Southern California found a genetic variant contributing to disparities in childhood leukemia risk. The variant, located on the IKZF1 gene, helps explain why Hispanic/Latino children face a higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and offers insights about what causes the disease.

March 29, 2024

Vol.50 No.13

Cancer History Project Conversation with The Cancer Letter

Weeks before death from sarcoma, Norm Coleman reflected on his career in radiation oncology and addressing health disparities

Soon after he was diagnosed with a dedifferentiated liposarcoma, C. Norman Coleman reached out to The Cancer Letter and the Cancer History Project to initiate a series of interviews about his life and career.

March 22, 2024

Vol.50 No.12

By Otis W. Brawley, Alexandria Carolan and Paul Goldberg

Guest Editorial

The global health contributions of Norm Coleman

We had the privilege of working with Norm Coleman in the International Cancer Expert Corps (ICEC), the NGO he founded in 2013 and where he served as the Senior Scientific Advisor (an approved outside activity from his work at the NCI).

March 22, 2024

Vol.50 No.12

By Nina Wendling and Donna M. O’Brien

An oncologist navigates terminal sarcoma, insurmountable debt, and “a legacy of grief”
How colleagues and Fargo, ND, neighbors came together to help the Erickson-Abou Zahrs

A cruel reminder crept in alongside the joy that overcame Shauna Erickson-Abou Zahr and Abdallah Abou Zahr at the birth of their daughter, Nadia Carmel, on Jan. 11.

February 23, 2024

Vol.50 No.08

By Alexandria Carolan

Seven scientists receive $600,000 in grants for osteosarcoma research

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Seven scientists receive $600,000 in grants for osteosarcoma research

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An oncologist navigates terminal sarcoma, insurmountable debt, and “a legacy of grief”
How colleagues and Fargo, ND, neighbors came together to help the Erickson-Abou Zahrs