MADISON, NJ, May 11, 2011 - Pfizer Animal Health and American Humane Association today announced a partnership to conduct a study on the impact of animal - assisted therapy
on pediatric oncology patients, as well as on their parents, caregivers, siblings, and other close family members.
«This important research will measure the impact of animal - assisted therapy
on pediatric oncology patients and their families, thus furthering the fields of research on human - animal interaction and integrated therapies for conditions such as cancer in children,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP and Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal Health.
D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 — Zoetis Inc. and American Humane Association today announced the official launch of the full clinical trial of the Canines and Childhood Cancer (CCC) Study, a first - of - its - kind effort to examine the effects of animal - assisted therapy
on pediatric oncology patients, and their families.
Dr. Rose Paisley, ND has been a naturopathic family physician for 13 years and has a passion for primary care focused
on pediatric oncology and survivorship.
Dr. Deatrick worked with colleagues and patients treated at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, including Wendy Hobbie, MSN, CRNP who also provides leadership in the School's nurse practitioner concentration that focuses
on pediatric oncology.
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He remains a leader in supportive care and research in
pediatric oncology, with a special focus
on neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Ewing Sarcoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and brain tumors.
The patients were enrolled in clinical trials sponsored by St. Jude or the Children's
Oncology Group, an international clinical trials group focused exclusively
on pediatric cancer.
Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is a commonly used modality to ensure treatment accuracy in the management of
pediatric tumors; however, consensus recommendations are needed in order to guide clinical decisions
on the use of IGRT in treating
pediatric patients, according to a study published in the September - October 2014 issue of Practical Radiation
Oncology (PRO), the official clinical practice journal of the American Society for Radiation
Oncology (ASTRO).
Because a large portion of
pediatric oncology and stem cell transplant patients» care occurs in ambulatory settings, the consortium is now focusing
on understanding and reducing CLABSIs that originate in the home, between outpatient clinic visits.
Frankie's
on the Park presented John Cunningham, MD, chief of
pediatric oncology and hematology, with an $ 800 check for Comer Children's Hospital.
Experts in
pediatric oncology,
pediatric surgery, cell and gene therapy including stem cell transplant, radiation
oncology,
pediatric anesthesia, pharmacology, social work, child life and the full complement of
pediatric subspecialty services put a strong focus
on family - centered care and emotional support for both the child and the family.
Stephen Skapek, MD, a nationally respected expert
on malignant soft tumors, has been named associate professor of pediatrics and director of
pediatric oncology at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital.
Our groundbreaking
Pediatric Mi - Oncoseq Program is an internationally known precision
oncology program focusing
on the genetic analysis of
pediatric cancer patients including in children with malignant brain tumors, and determines whether targeted treatments may be available based upon their personalized tumor genomic sequencing profiles.
«Even his senior colleagues sought his ideas and counsel frequently
on complex
pediatric oncology and hematology problems.»
Nebeling LC, Miraldi F, Shurin SB, Lerner E. Effects of a ketogenic diet
on tumor metabolism and nutritional status in
pediatric oncology patients: Two case reports.
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pediatric nursing experience
on one and your
oncology experience
on the other.
It is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the survival rates of children and adolescents with cancer, focusing
on projects that support transition and survivorship programs, research and education initiatives, and
pediatric oncology camps.
She devotes a great deal of time to volunteer work
on the Board of Directors for Special Days Camp, the second longest running
pediatric oncology camp in the world.