Two CHOP Physicians Present at PTEN Symposium
Sep 8, 2020
Drs. Adams and MacFarland among select group of conference speakers.
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How to Build and Maintain a Child’s Resilience
Sep 1, 2020
Whether at home or in the hospital, these strategies can assist children to recover and adapt in difficult situations.
Theodore Laetsch Joins Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to Launch Very Rare Malignant Tumors Program
Sep 1, 2020
A national leader in pediatric oncology research and treatment, Dr. Laetsch will also lead CHOP’s Developmental Therapeutics Program.
New Treatment Shows Success in High-Risk Solid Tumors
Aug 24, 2020
The CHOP-engineered therapy overcomes common drug resistance and has potential to elicit fewer toxicities than most cancer treatments.
2020 Guidelines for Participation in School for Oncology Patients
Aug 3, 2020
Learn some general principles about returning to school after COVID-19 for cancer patients and their caregivers.
New Computational Model by CHOP Researchers Identifies Noncoding Mutations Across Five Pediatric Cancers
Jul 24, 2020
In a study in Science Advances, CHOP researchers describe a new algorithm that identifies mutations in the 98% of the human genome that does not code for genes.
2020 Guidelines for Participation in Summer Camps and Sporting Activities for Oncology Patients
Jul 23, 2020
More severely immunosuppressed children should avoid participation until the COVID-19 situation improves. Each child’s situation should be discussed with their doctor.
Family Art Making: Summertime Connection, Creativity and Fun
Jul 14, 2020
Within the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), art therapy offers support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.
Expert in Vascular Anomalies Joins Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to Lead Innovative Frontier Program
Jul 13, 2020
Denise Adams now leads the multidisciplinary team caring for children with vascular anomalies, identifying causes and treatments for these rare conditions.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Podcast Features CHOP Oncology Social Worker
Jul 9, 2020
Chelsea Keeler, MSW, LSW, discusses the growing field of psychosocial care for pediatric patients.