Doctor Margaret MacMillian, smiling.
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We’ve made a lot of progress in pediatric oncology research, but kids with cancer still need us to do more.

- Margaret MacMillan, M.D.

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News Releases — New Discoveries and Promising Progress

With the support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund, new discoveries continue building on the progress that’s been made in the field of childhood cancer.

Researchers strive to move the promising work being done in the lab to the patient’s bedside as quickly as possible so that more kids facing this devastating disease can have the chance at a cancer free future.

Local NFL Alumni Chapter to Partner with Children's Cancer Research Fund

November 16, 2006 | NFL Alumni join the battle against childhood cancer.

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U of M Doctors Are Pioneering New Treatments for Leukemia

October 15, 2006 | The University of Minnesota is turning science discoveries into treatments that offer patients the hope of a cure.

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Childhood Cancer Survivors Require Special Care

October 1, 2006 | Research into the long term effects of cancer is currently underway to help guide the care of childhood cancer survivors.

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Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated with Radiation Have Increased Tumor Risk

September 20, 2006 | A University of Minnesota study finds that survivors of childhood cancer who received radiation treatment have an increased risk of brain and spinal column tumors.

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U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia

June 28, 2006 | The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer.

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Ross Named Board Chief Medical Advisor

February 1, 2006 | Epidemiology Chair of Children's Oncology Group is named Children's Cancer Research Fund Chief Medical Advisor.

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Wagner Named Chief Medical Advisor

January 9, 2006 | Internationally recognized expert in the field of stem cell transplantation is unnanimously elected.

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