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Monthly Archive for: ‘June, 2015’

  • Study Shows Promising Results for Treating Neuroblastoma

    Dr. Giselle Sholler, a Grand Rapids pediatric oncologist, recently conducted a new study that is showing promising results for treating neuroblastoma. Dr. Sholler and her team are using a new drug called DFMO, which is believed to “target an important cancer stem cell pathway, turning off the …

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  • Dell and Translational Genomics Research Institute Help Support the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer Across Europe and the Middle East

    Dell Inc, an IT solutions for healthcare organization, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute, a non-profit medical research company, have joined together “to help clinical researchers and doctors globally expand the reach and impact of the world’s first Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved personalized medicine …

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    What Has CAAC Been up to Lately?

    Recently, Chase After A Cure teamed up with the wonderful faculty, staff and students of Knightsville Elementary School for their field day. For the school’s Field Day, CAAC sold lunches and concessions. The event marked the first time Knightsville Elementary and Chase After a Cure teamed up to …

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    Remembering Chase’s ‘Rebirth’

    Today is Chase’s stem cell transplant anniversary.  Within the cancer world, it’s a celebratory occasion and is treated like a new birthday or a day when a child is re-born. According to cancer.org, In a typical stem cell transplant for cancer very high doses of …

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  • CAAC Is on the Move!

    This month, Chase After A Cure will be attending and participating in big and exciting upcoming events for children’s cancer research. The Coalition Against Childhood Cancer Annual Summit and Membership Meeting this year will take place June 16th and 17th. Chase After A Cure is excited to join …

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