Guest Editors
Prof. Antonio Ruggiero
Email: antonio.ruggiero@unicatt.it
Affiliation: Pediatric Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Research Interests: Pediatric oncology, childhood cancer therapeutics, late effects of cancer treatment, adolescent and young adult oncology, translational cancer research
Dr. Giorgio Attinà
Email: giorgio.attina@policlinicogemelli.it
Affiliation: Pediatric Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Research Interests: Pediatric oncology, supportive care in childhood cancer, cardio-oncology, long-term survivorship
Summary
Pediatric and adolescent cancers represent a unique challenge in oncology, requiring specialized approaches that differ fundamentally from adult malignancies. Despite significant advances in survival rates over the past decades, childhood cancer remains a leading cause of disease-related mortality in children and adolescents. This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current advances and emerging trends in pediatric oncology, encompassing novel therapeutic strategies, precision medicine approaches, immunotherapy applications, and supportive care innovations.
The scope includes both common and rare pediatric malignancies, including leukemias, brain tumors, solid tumors, and sarcomas affecting children and adolescents from infancy through young adulthood. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and clinical perspectives addressing molecular diagnostics, targeted therapies, , radiotherapy innovations, surgical advances, and management of treatment-related complications. Special emphasis will be placed on translational research bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical applications, quality of life considerations, long-term survivorship issues, and late effects monitoring. This special issue seeks to foster collaboration among pediatric oncologists, researchers, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and supportive care specialists to advance the field and improve outcomes for young cancer patients worldwide.
Keywords
Pediatric oncology, childhood cancer, adolescent malignancies, pediatric leukemia, pediatric brain tumors, neuroblastoma, sarcomas, precision medicine, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care, survivorship, late effects, quality of life
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