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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors Are At-Risk for Social Deficits, Fewer Friendships, and Poor Peer Relationships
In a recent study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated that children treated for brain tumors face persistent social challenges, including limited friendships and reduced peer acceptance, extending into adulthood. The study is the first to link disruptions in white matter connectivity to impaired social functioning in survivors of pediatric brain tumors.
Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Program at CHOP
The Esophageal and Airway Treatment Program at CHOP specializes in treating children with airway and esophageal conditions.
Two CHOP Studies Find Role for ALT in Treatment-Resistant CNS Tumors
Two recent papers from CHOP cancer researchers have advanced the understanding of treatment-resistant pediatric central nervous system tumors.
Harnessing Data to Accelerate Discovery and Treatment of Brain Tumors
Through collaboration with research partners, patients, foundations, and community members, we are working to defeat childhood brain cancer and find better treatments for current patients. Read about recent milestones we’ve hit to accelerate pediatric brain tumor research.
CHOP Study Offers Proof of Concept for Treating Pediatric Brain Tumors with Immunotherapy
CHOP researchers have identified a protein on the surface of multiple pediatric brain tumors that they can target using immunotherapy in preclinical models.
CHOP and COG Will Validate New Tool to Measure NF1-Related Progressive Vision Loss
CHOP researchers will use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure vision changes associated with NF1-related optic pathway gliomas.
CHOP Participates in a Multi-institutional Clinical Trial Leading to First-Ever Therapy for Neurofibromatosis Type 1
New therapy shrinks tumors associated with NF1 and improves quality of life.
Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Phillip Storm, MD, Named a Healthcare Hero
The Healthcare Hero in the field of Cancer was awarded to Phillip “Jay” Storm, MD, for his transformative work in pediatric brain tumor research and care.
Proton Therapy for Craniopharyngioma
Proton therapy at CHOP helped Elena regain her vision and remain free of craniopharyngioma two years after treatment.