CAC2 Childhood Cancer Community News Digest (March 3-9)

March 10, 2025 Community News, Guest Blogs, News Digest

Assorted News from the Last Week:

The Coalition Against Childhood Cancer announced plans to hold its 2025 Annual Summit, hosted by Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC and presented by Day One Biopharmaceuticals on June 15-17.

A group of organizations, including CAC2 Supporting Organization Servier, announced a collaborative initiative, Access Cancer Treatment (ACT) for Children. The initiative is aligned with the WHO CureAll framework to address disparities in pediatric cancer care in LMICs.

Cognitive-behavioral stress management relieves anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder in parents of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia patients.

President Trump highlights the increased diagnosis of childhood cancer since 1975 in address to the Joint Session of Congress.

A new study has identified a group of genetic changes affecting large pieces of DNA, called structural variants, contribute to an estimated 1% to 6% of pediatric solid tumors.

New drug shows promise in treating childhood bone cancer.

Combination of approved drugs offers new strategies for acute myeloid leukemia.

Paediatric oncologist calls for centres to combat childhood cancer in Nigeria.

Serum protein panel may predict cardiac toxicity risk among childhood cancer survivors.

Scientists have secured £1.5 million from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to investigate the genetic secrets behind neuroblastoma – aiming to improve treatments for this aggressive childhood cancer.

A study published in the journal Cell reveals significant differences between the immune response of children and adults and has the potential to lead to new tailored treatments for children with cancer.

Upcoming Webinars, Online Opportunities, and Meetings:

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mike’s 15th Annual Month of Giving, the campaign will culminate on Wednesday, March 26, with 100% of all sales donated to WOKC in support of DFW kids (and their families) battling cancer.  Click here for more information.

The Coalition Against Childhood Cancer will hold its 2025 Annual Summit, hosted by Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC and presented by Day One Biopharmaceuticals. This annual event reflects the CAC2 values and mission by providing top-notch educational programming, designing multiple opportunities for members to connect and engage, and showcasing the ongoing efforts of our members who are working for a future without childhood cancers.  June 15-17.  Register here: CAC2 Annual Summit Registration

Cheerful Hearts hosts online game time for children ages 6 through 14 years old every Sunday at 4:00 pm-4:30 EST. Click here for more information and to register.

Recent Recordings:

Global platform for access to childhood medicines.

Take Action:

The Grayson Foundation and The American Childhood Cancer Organization are partnering to bring a Childhood Cancer Awareness specialty license plate to Tennessee residents.  While Tennessee has several children’s hospital license plates, it does not have a general childhood cancer awareness license plate with a gold ribbon.  This is a simple way to honor all the young warriors across the state who are in treatment, in remission, or in Heaven.  The state requires 1,000 preorders before they will begin to produce and issue the new tag.  Will you please help us by sharing this information with your contacts in Tennessee?  If we do not reach 1,000 preorders by 6/30/25, the tag won’t happen.  The link to preorder a license tag is:https://s.acco.org/Reserve-TN-Plate

 

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