The science corner: the immune system fighting cancer
A recent paper published in Nature Immunology has raised a lot of enthusiasm amongst scientists and patients. Its remarkable finding was a cancer receptor that enabled a new group of T cells to
Pulseras Candela: boosting childhood cancer research since 2013
The Association Pulseras Candela was set in motion 7 years ago on the 8 th floor of Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital thanks to the unity, love and involvement of many families and
First Consensus Meeting of the Melanoma Patient Network Europe: What does a uveal melanoma guideline have to cover?
First, what actually is uveal melanoma? ‘Uveal melanoma is a cancer that starts in the pigment-producing cells of the eye. It is one of the rare forms of melanoma as it only affects about 6 people out
Next stop: improving the quality of life in children with leukemia
In 1975 Professor Giulio J. D’Angio published an article entitled “ Childhood cancer in perspective. Healing is not enough”. The author imagined childhood cancer at the end of a long tunnel: looking
The rebellion of the leukocytes: Íngrid’s story
One day, in the summer of 2018, Íngrid felt an unusual pain in the elbow and she noticed it was swelling. The traumatologist concluded that it was due to a simple tendonitis probably caused by the
Research projects on rare paediatric tumors and acute lymphoblastic leukemia are about to start!
On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, which is commemorated annually on February 15 th, Share4Rare launches two new research projects that will help improve scientific knowledge about
When the sun is your enemy: Pol’s story
When Pol was only two months old, the first sunburn appeared on his face. Shortly after, similar injuries began to show, major burns in those areas of his body that were not protected by clothing
New Share4Rare research project for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia!
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common type of cancer in childhood, but due to the treatments currently available, the overall survival of children with this disease is now 85%
Objective: increasing survival rates for children with cancer
More than 400,000 children and young people are expected to develop cancer every year. However, not all of them have the same chance to survive. In high-income countries (HICs), five-year survival
The research project for paediatric gliomatosis cerebri is already here!
Some time ago we met Mónica, Izas's mum and president of the Spanish association of gliomatosis cerebri " Izas, la princesa guisante". Her story is an example of courage, struggle and dedication. This
An international congress to be held in Barcelona will boost research in infantile gliomatosis cerebri
The III International Congress for Research on Infantile Gliomatosis Cerebri will be held in Barcelona next September 22nd and 23rd, and it is organized by Izás, la princesa guisante (Spain) and co
