July 21, 2020
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and University of Manchester have made an important breakthrough that could lead to “kinder” treatments for children with bone cancer, and save lives.
News & Events
Ottawa children’s hospital diagnosing more brain tumours in children
May 12, 2020
A major Ontario children’s hospital has diagnosed a significantly higher number of pediatric brain tumours since mid-March than it normally does, which the head oncologist believes may be an unexpected consequence of parents spending more time with their kids and noticing subtle changes during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Look Good Feel Better Virtual Workshops
April 9, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the LGFB in-person workshops are temporarily suspended. There are two different virtual workshops – one for Skincare & Cosmetics and another on Wigs & Hair Alternatives.
COVID-19 and Childhood Cancer: Knowledge in evolution
April 6, 2020
How to stay updated on scientific information.
COVID-19: Talking to children
April 6, 2020
See our selected resources (Updated June 4).
COVID-19 and pediatric cancer: what should you know?
March 31, 2020
Information and advices from 4 major institutions.
Three young brothers are fighting the same rare childhood cancer
March 5, 2020
Three brothers, none of them older than 5, are battling the same type of rare childhood cancer.
Aaron and Angie Rush have three boys — Tristen, 5, Caison, 3, and Carter, 7 months — and all have been diagnosed with retinoblastoma.
AYA Patients With Sarcoma Face Unique Challenges
March 5, 2020
When it comes to sarcoma treatment, pediatrics tends to specialize in common childhood cancers, such as osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, while medical oncologists may root their understanding in older patient populations, leaving adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients in a unique, and challenging, position in finding adequate care.
A new Quebec search engine to find clinical trials in oncology
December 13, 2019
OncoQuébec is a Web-based application to facilitate the search for clinical trials in oncology in the province of Quebec.
What Parents Should Know About Childhood Cancer
December 10, 2019
Childhood cancer accounts for a mere fraction, or less than 1%, of total cases of cancer. Nonetheless, the diagnosis of childhood cancer can be wrenching for families. Improvements in treatment, however, allow the majority of kids to survive their cancer. In fact, today more than 80% of kids with childhood cancer live at least five years or more, according to the American Cancer Society. Most are long-term survivors, and commonly, the cancer never comes back.
