Blogues de l’équipe DÉSIR
De la conception des traitements à la compréhension des divers types de cancer, nos blogues fournissent un aperçu actuel de la recherche et des soins aux patients.
Shining a Light on Pediatric Cancer: Supporting the Youngest Warriors
By: Zainab Al-Attwani, Gissou Jafari Torreie, Luca LeClair, Raymond Zeng
Childhood cancer is a devastating reality that affects thousands of families every year. This blog explores pediatric cancers’ unique challenges, highlights current and recent advancements in treatments and suggests ways to support and advocate for patient families.
The Potential for Protons in Pediatrics
By: Dr. Madeleine Van de Kleut, PhD
Radiation treatment to the brain, especially the developing brain of children, can lead to long-term impairment. This article describes recent research – a first study of its kind – comparing different treatment methods for childhood brain cancer to evaluate their influence on intelligence test scores over time.