Cancer Coping through Yoga
Jul 1, 2019
Integrative Health at CHOP offers a unique yoga program to help cancer patients cope with treatment.
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CHOP Announces Citadel as Presenting Sponsor of 2019 Parkway Run & Walk
Apr 25, 2019
CHOP announced that Citadel will be the presenting sponsor of its 2019 Parkway Run & walk, taking place Sept. 29, 2019, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
A Cancer-causing Gene May Benefit Patients During Chemotherapy
Apr 24, 2019
CHOP researchers report that a well-known gene that normally drives cancer could potentially benefit cancer patients if used in combination with chemotherapy.
Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000
Mar 6, 2019
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Dr. John Maris Receives QED Award to Develop Novel Treatment for Neuroblastoma
Feb 7, 2019
A CHOP research leader received an award from the University City Science Center to help develop a new T-cell based treatment for a childhood cancer.
Case Study: Rotationplasty for Osteosarcoma
Jan 6, 2021
Van Nes rotationplasty surgery for osteosarcoma is a “functional amputation” in which the the foot is rotated 180 degrees on the vertical axis and the ankle becomes a functioning knee joint.
Humanized CD19: CAR-T Immunotherapy for First Relapse of ALL in Down Syndrome Patient
Jan 11, 2019
An alternative, humanized CD19 CAR T product for first relapse of pediatric ALL is being evaluated in a clinical trial at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Pediatric Brain Tumors: Advances in Low-grade Glioma Care and Research
Jan 10, 2019
Learn about CHOP's goal to develop improved, less toxic therapies for pediatric brain tumors by integrating neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, research and big data.
Proton Therapy for Craniopharyngioma
Jan 10, 2019
Proton therapy at CHOP helped Elena regain her vision and remain free of craniopharyngioma two years after treatment.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuroblastoma Research
Sep 4, 2019
CHOP recipient, physician-scientist Dr. Yael Mossé, is innovating targeted, less toxic therapies for cancer affecting mostly infants and young children.