This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Background information on New Hope For Children With Kidney Tumors Deemed Inoperable  -  25 Mar 2008 Science Daily (press release)24, 2008) — Physicians at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have demonstrated that children with bilateral Wilms tumor, a cancer of the kidneys, When going home is harmful  -  25 Mar 2008 Glens Falls Post-Star,5 with Stage IV cancer, after doctors found a Wilms' tumor on her right kidney and cancer spots on her lungs. Since then, she and her parents have moved As part of Oprah's Big Give Dakota, companies have hope for a ...  -  25 Mar 2008 Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Ayden has a rare form of kidney cancer called nephroblastoma, or Wilms' tumor. The cancer has taken a physical toll on Ayden, who after being diagnosed in Girl Not Alone In Cancer Struggle  -  Mar 12, 2008 Rocktown Weekly,Nearly a year ago, the McGaheysville Elementary School kindergarten student was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a form of kidney cancer that affects children. Postdoctoral Positions in Cancer and Stem Cells  -  Feb 25, 2008 Nature.com (subscription),...(2006) WT1 and STAT3 synergistically promote cell proliferation: A possible mechanism in sporadic Wilms’ tumor. Cancer Research. 66(16): 8049-8057. Cause for cancer cure  -  Mar 6, 2008 The Reporter,Her daughter, Iana Poteat, was diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor when she was 27 months old. Iana is now 3. Iana will be honored at the Fond du Lac event, Her game rules: child safe and eco-friendly  -  Mar 6, 2008 Los Angeles Times,When Gaynor was in college, a 5-year-old cousin named Colette Chuda died from a rare form of cancer called Wilms' tumor. After years of searching for an Epigenetics at the Epicenter of Modern Medicine  -  Mar 18, 2008 Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Loss of imprinting of insulin-like growth factor-II (IGF2) gene in distinguishing specific biologic subtypes of Wilms tumor. Phase I/II Studies of IMC-A12 in Pediatric Cancer Patients ...  -  Mar 5, 2008 Business Wire (press release),...including osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET), rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms’ tumor, and others. St Baldrick's Event at UC Davis Cancer Center Sacramento March 14  -  Mar 5, 2008 Rocklin and Roseville Today,...including leukemia, lymphoma, brain and other solid tumors, neuroblastoma, meduloblastoma, Wilms’ tumor, Ewing’s sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma. Benefit shows shear solidarity  -  Mar 1, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),...including the event's poster child, 3-year-old Iana Poteat of Fond du Lac, who was diagnosed a year ago with a Wilms' tumor, a rare kidney cancer, Community comes together for benefit  -  Feb 24, 2008 Capital News 9,Natalie was diagnosed early last month will Wilms' Tumor, a kidney cancer that affects kids. She gets treatments at Sloane-Kettering in New York City, Kings end losing streak at three  -  20 Feb 2008 Sacramento Bee,Leaning back in his locker and pulling out his iPhone, he displayed a picture of the Wilms' tumor recently removed from the kidney of his 4-year-old Eleven-year Old Boy Encourages Support for Relay  -  Feb 7, 2008 Hurricane Valley Journal,At two years old, Hayden had a Wilms’ tumor, a rare type of cancer that affects children. Doctors believe Wilms’ tumor is caused by a genetic condition or CHHS student committed to fight against cancer  -  Feb 13, 2008 Troy Messenger,When Jill Jennings was only 2 years old, she was diagnosed with a malignancy on her kidney called Wilms Tumor. After her kidney was removed, she underwent 3 strikes, & he wins  -  Jan 30, 2008 UI The Daily Iowan (subscription),Cameron was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor more than five years ago after his parents - on a mini-family vacation to Chicago - noticed blood in their Mansfield Residents Join Forces To Help Sick Girl  -  Feb 6, 2008 CBS 11,That's when Haley was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer known as Wilms' Tumor. On New Year's Day, doctors removed her cancerous kidney. Communities get 2008 Relays For Life Underway  -  Jan 24, 2008 Cedar City Review,At two years old, Hayden had a Wilms’ Tumor, a cancer tumor that grows inside the kidney mainly affecting children under the age of six. Mom with cancer is in their prayers  -  Feb 10, 2008 The Evening Sun,Along with chemotherapy to treat her Stage 4 Wilms tumor, a form of renal cancer, the young girl and her family relied on faith and prayers - not only their Memory walk  -  Feb 7, 2008 Hickory Daily Record,Sutherland was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor when he was 13 months old. He had to have his kidney removed. Because of radiation treatment, his remaining kidney Pell City Relay for Life has Kickoff Breakfast  -  Jan 24, 2008 Daily Home Online,It was then Jacob was diagnosed with Stage 3 Wilms Tumor. He had his right kidney and two lymph nodes removed.â€? Last year, Shear formed her own Relay For Q&A about Wilms' tumors  -  Dec 5, 2007 Sacramento Bee,By Ngoc Nguyen - ngnguyen@sacbee.com Ron Artest's 4-year-old daughter, Diamond, has a rare cancerous Wilms' tumor in her kidney, but her chances of fighting Artest is playing with heavy heart  -  Dec 3, 2007 Sacramento Bee,In an exclusive interview with The Bee, the Kings small forward revealed that his 4-year-old daughter, Diamond, has a cancerous Wilms' tumor on her kidney. Local child begins 2nd annual toy drive  -  Nov 30, 2007 Muscatine Journal,Cameron has been undergoing treatment for Wilms tumor, a cancerous tumor of the kidney that occurs in children, since he was 2 ½. Artest's Daughter Being Treated For Cancer  -  Dec 3, 2007 KQCA, My58.com,Artest said Diamond has a cancerous tumor in her kidney, also know as a Wilms' tumor. Coach Reggie Theus said the team is behind him, and Artest knows that Life on hold  -  Nov 29, 2007 Checkbiotech.org (press release),Wilms’ Tumor is a type of kidney cancer. It is only found in children, usually before the age of 5. The most noticeable symptom is a large lump on the Children visit Santa by plane  -  Dec 8, 2007 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),In March, she was diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, a rare kidney cancer that primarily strikes children. Key gene link to acute myeloid leukemia found  -  Dec 6, 2007 Sun-Sentinel.com,...a common solid tumor of childhood that arises from nervous system cells; retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye; and Wilms tumor, a cancer of the kidney. Wish receivers give back to Foundation  -  Dec 1, 2007 Aiken Standard (subscription),More than two years ago, she was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, a form of kidney cancer. After 10 weeks of chemotherapy, said Carly's mom Marty, the tumor was Benton Hall, Roger Skinner honored for their charitable acts  -  Dec 23, 2007 Little Falls Evening Times,Pugliese, a Little Falls girl and a Benton Hall student, is battling Wilms Tumor for a second time. Throughout the year the faculty and students of the Making a difference  -  Dec 4, 2007 Kansas State Collegian,More specifically, it was called Wilms tumor, which is a childhood cancer of the kidney, said Mitch, freshman in business. "It was kind of hard for him to Data from INNOVIVE Pharmaceuticals’ Oncology Drug Programs to be ...  -  Dec 5, 2007 Business Wire (press release),10 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET; Room: Hall B4, Board #170-III Abstract # 903: “Pilot Study of a Wilms Tumor Protein (WT1) Heteroclitic Peptide Vaccine in Students remember classmate by keeping tradition alive  -  Dec 21, 2007 Community Press,2, 2001, Julie Oehrle, a third grader at St. Joseph Elementary in Cold Spring passed away after a five year struggle with a Wilms tumor, a rare type of Health: Courageous Kids Calendar  -  Dec 19, 2007 CBS 3,They were diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a rare type of kidney cancer, and got treated at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "I was very sick. The Wright stuff  -  Dec 17, 2007 St. George Daily Spectrum,For the better part of the next year, Hayden underwent radiation and chemotherapy to combat a Wilms' tumor, a rare cancer that affects children. Kidd won't get shot at title in New Jersey  -  Dec 9, 2007 DetNews.com,Sacramento's Ron Artest is optimistic that his 4-year-old daughter Diamond will survive the cancerous Wilms' tumor that was found in her kidney. Innovive Pharma Presents Results From Pilot Study Examining INNO ...  -  Dec 8, 2007 RTT News,OB) presented results from a pilot study examining INNO-305, a Wilms Tumor Protein heteroclitic peptide immunotherapeutic vaccine, in patients with myeloid INNOVIVE Pharmaceuticals Presents Preliminary Data at ASH Showing ...  -  Dec 8, 2007 Business Wire (press release),ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INNOVIVE Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:IVPH) today presented results from a pilot study examining INNO-305, a Wilms Tumor Protein 'Sundaes with Santa' slated at Civic Center  -  Dec 6, 2007 Brick Township Bulletin,Ashley Vermeulen was only 3 when she was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, a rare type of kidney cancer. After losing her left kidney and undergoing years of DA rules out nonjury trial for mom in baby death  -  Nov 29, 2007 The Tribune-Democrat,He likened the case to that of the 1983 Barnhart trial here, in which the parents of a 2 1/2-year old boy who died of an untreated, cancerous Wilms tumor Discovery of key acute myeloid leukemia gene  -  28 Nov 2007 News-Medical.net,...a common solid tumor of childhood that arises from nervous system cells; retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye; and Wilms tumor, a cancer of the kidney. fighting cancer, as a patient and a lobbyist  -  Nov 23, 2007 Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),...doctors found a rare tumor on his kidney called a wilms tumor. wyatt's parents have been active ever since in promoting awareness of childhood cancer, community supports ailing girl  -  Nov 23, 2007 The Valley Chronicle,...isabelle was diagnosed with wilms' tumor - a rare type of kidney cancer that affects children. it causes a tumor on one or both of the kidneys. to san jacinto school rallies around cancer stricken girl  -  Nov 7, 2007 Press-Enterprise,...debra deborn. she said the pain persisted and her stomach had an odd shape so she took her to the doctor, who found that she had wilms' tumor, young cancer survivors gather for day of fun  -  Nov 4, 2007 The News-Press,...wilms' tumor, also called nephroblastoma, is a rare kidney cancer that afflicts children, according to national institutes of health and the us national equestrian team helps make wish come true  -  Nov 19, 2007 CSTV.com,...suffering from advanced-stage wilms' tumor on her kidney which had spread to her lungs. after undergoing treatment, taylor is now in remission. foundation gives horse to 7-year-old girl who has battled cancer  -  Nov 18, 2007 Waco Tribune Herald,...following. taylor was diagnosed in january 2006 after having severe stomach pain one day. doctors told her she had an advanced-stage wilms’ tumor on her tribute: ashton kailen kizine packed a lot into six short years  -  Oct 28, 2007 Kansas City Star,12 of wilms’ tumor, a rare kidney cancer as a baby: even in the womb, ashton was a peaceful. “he was the most peaceful child i ever encountered,â€? said his dancing with patients - teen organizes pediatric prom  -  Nov 12, 2007 The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com,...stood nearby watching her son, while remembering the day in april 2006 when matthias was diagnosed as having a wilms tumor, a type of kidney cancer that educating the public with a walk  -  Nov 2, 2007 Monticello Herald Journal,...is the increased rate of cancer and wilms tumor, a disease in which cancer cells are found in certain parts of the kidney. children, including andrew, Testimonial by Barry McKinney: St. Jude hospital makes little ...  -  Oct 17, 2007 UTSA Today,After several months, doctors determined that the boy had Wilms' Tumor -- a malignant tumor of the kidney and other organs that strikes young children. One family's struggle with childhood cancer  -  Oct 14, 2007 Daily Democrat,The Woodland toddler suffers from Stage IV Wilms' tumor, a rare type of cancer that originated in his kidneys and has spread to his lungs and brain. Who will it be?  -  Oct 18, 2007 The Bridgeton News - NJ.com,Anthony "AJ" Swartwood Jr., who lives in Deptford with other family members and is presently maintaining in stage four with Wilms tumor cancer. Foundation works to fight childhood cancers  -  Oct 8, 2007 Chicago Daily Herald,There are 12 major types of childhood cancer: leukemia, Wilms' tumor, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, brain and spinal cord tumors, Residents keep fighting as power poles go up  -  Oct 16, 2007 DetNews.com,Chad and Dena Nelson, who live on Pleasant Valley, fear for the safety of their daughter, Alexandria, 9, who had Wilms' tumor, a rare kidney cancer that Fight with cancer brings life to Megan  -  Oct 6, 2007 News-Leader.com,Megan, a student at McBride Elementary, was diagnosed on Mother's Day with Wilms' tumor, a cancer of the kidney that primarily affects children. Fundraiser, account to help sick boy  -  Oct 1, 2007 Sacramento Bee,By Lakeisha McGhee - Bee Staff Writer WOODLAND -- Family and friends of 2-year-old Caden Cramsie, who was recently diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, Family seeks help for boy with cancer  -  Sep 28, 2007 Sacramento Bee,Caden Cramsie of Woodland is in need of a doctor who has experience with Wilms' tumor, said Cynthia Sharp, a family friend. The disease primarily affects Race creates 'small miracles'  -  Sep 30, 2007 Northwest Herald,...charity 5K walk-run and 10K run is named after Barrett “Bearâ€? Krupa, a former Eastview student who died in 1993 of Wilms-Tumor, a pediatric cancer. The Buzz  -  Sep 26, 2007 Petaluma Argus-Courier,Bradley is also a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with a Wilms tumor when he was 41â?„2. “He cut the ribbon to start the relay right behind the honor TJ Martell Foundation: Music Leads the March Against Deadly Diseases  -  Sep 25, 2007 American Chronicle,When Mötley Crüe vocalist Vince Neil lost his 4-year-old daughter Skylar Lynnae to Wilms' tumor, he began an ongoing effort to cure this rare form of kidney News Digest  -  Sep 22, 2007 The Courier News,He died after a 5½-year battle with Wilms-Tumor. This year's race will be in memory of Mia Edge of Crystal Lake. Edge was to represent Bear Necessities as Drug topotecan shows promise against Wilms tumor  -  Aug 19, 2007 News-Medical.net,St. Jude researchers have shown that the drug topotecan holds promise as a treatment for the recurrent form of a kidney cancer called Wilms tumor, Three-year-old facing uphill battle against Wilms' tumor  -  Aug 16, 2007 Pratt Tribune,Madison Hunt, granddaughter of Tim and Kris Quint and great granddaughter of Martin and Betty Quint, all of Pratt, is fighting Wilms' tumor, a cancer that Grant will help researcher seek causes of pediatric lung tumor ...  -  Aug 24, 2007 exduco.net,..."PPB sits at the crux of a group of childhood tumors that include rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms' tumor and neuroblastoma," Hill notes. 3-year-old with cancer a 'remarkable kid'  -  Sep 5, 2007 Oxford Press,The doctors' initial diagnosis was that Bricen had a Wilms' tumor in his kidney. The following day, the tumor, the size of a grapefruit, was removed. Playing the Breaks  -  Aug 31, 2007 Henderson Gleaner,Brandon's weight has dropped to 53 pounds since his diagnosis of Wilms tumor in May. Although Wilms is the most common childhood kidney cancer, Karl Tournament keeps hope, memories alive  -  Aug 21, 2007 Austin Herald,The son of a local dentist and his wife suffered from a cancerous tumor of the kidney called a “Wilms tumor.â€? This tumor occurs in children and is one of Cancer survivor, 11, grows her locks for child somewhere who has ...  -  Aug 14, 2007 Fort Worth Star Telegram,Mason's cancer, known as Wilms' tumor, was removed in one piece when she was a baby and she had chemotherapy. The cancer didn't spread. Family creates something good from the bad  -  Aug 25, 2007 Asbury Park Press,In 1991, Vermeulen's daughter Ashley Lauren was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, or kidney cancer. Now 19 and a dance major at The Richard Stockton College of 7-year-old taking mound at FirstEnergy tonight  -  Aug 18, 2007 Asbury Park Press,In 2003 Aniello was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, also called nephroblastoma, a cancer found in the abdomen or kidneys of children. Veltex Apparel To Sponsor America's Baby Cancer Foundation ...  -  Aug 20, 2007 PR Newswire (press release),A $1000 donation will pay 25% of the annual financial needs for a family that has a child with Wilms Tumor. -- A $1000 donation will pay insurance and Cline: Get ready to grab some air for fundraiser  -  Aug 19, 2007 Northwest Herald,The foundation is named in memory of her 8-year-old son, Barrett “Bearâ€? Krupa, who died after a courageous 51â?„2-year battle with Wilms Tumor, Castle theft ends happily for toddler  -  Aug 18, 2007 Sacramento Bee,Aydin was diagnosed in December with Wilms' tumor, a rare childhood cancer of the kidney. She was born with a chromosome depletion that left her especially Abraxis BioScience Launches Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP  -  09 Aug 2007 American Digital Networks (press release),Wilms' tumor, neuroblastoma, soft tissue and bone sarcomas, breast carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, transitional cell bladder carcinoma, thyroid carcinoma, Imprinting Loss in Wilms Tumor Is Specific to IGF2 Gene  -  Aug 7, 2007 HULIQ,Epigenetic changes in Wilms tumor, a rare type of childhood kidney cancer, do not appear to be widespread. The most common epigenetic change in Wilms tumor Bald pates show solidarity  -  Aug 8, 2007 News-Leader.com,Megan was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, a cancer of the kidney that primarily affects children, on Mother's Day. It is the most common malignant tumor of the Cancer gala benefits research  -  Jul 27, 2007 The Coloradoan,At 3, Johnson was diagnosed with a stage three Wilms tumor in her right kidney, a type of kidney cancer that affects children. After removal of her kidney, Henderson County hosts Relay for Life  -  Jul 20, 2007 Burlington Hawk Eye,The honorary chairwoman is 4-year-old Sadie Lenz, who just finished treatment for Wilms' Tumor. Entertainment, including a disc jockey and other music, Kayli's cause  -  Jul 13, 2007 Lancaster Newspapers,Kayli, 8, of Marietta, was diagnosed with Wilms' Tumor, a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer, in October 2000. She was just 20 months old. Family gets its wish for kids’ jungle gym; Foundation fulfills ...  -  Jul 22, 2007 Newszap Maryland,Zach and his twin brother, Alex, were both diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a childhood kidney cancer. The boys have been cancer free for two years. Cancer survivor marks two decades of health  -  Jul 23, 2007 Fergus Falls Daily Journal,They took her to the doctor and learned theirdaughter had a Wilms Tumor, a rare type of kidney cancer that affects children. “It was almost like the world Wilton girl, 6, has cancer on the ropes  -  Jul 21, 2007 SunJournal.com (subscription),In 2005, the petite Savannah, dubbed Princess Savannah, was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, a form of kidney cancer, and had one kidney and her appendix Search the web for more resources on   Web health.mongabay.com Health Home | Conditions | Cancer | Medications | Surgery | Vaccines mongabay.com Disclaimer: Contact a physician with regard to health concerns. Email requests for further health information will be discarded. The materials contained on this Web site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute health or medical advice. 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