MedBlog

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Supporting adolescents and young adults through cancer treatment and beyond

An increasing number of adolescents and young adults are developing cancer, and they face unique challenges because the illness occurs during a crucial time of personal growth. It's vital that patients' care teams focus on their priorities for treatment and goals for survivorship.

Vivian Irizarry Gatell, M.D.

August 28, 2025

Gene therapies for blood disorders give kids health and hope

New gene therapies give kids with beta thalassemia and other severe genetic disorders a chance at a better life. Discover the latest therapeutic advancements.

Andrew Y. Koh, M.D.

January 15, 2025

New, lifechanging hemophilia treatments improve patients’ health, outlook

Hemophilia gene therapy. Subcutaneous injections. UT Southwestern discusses the latest options and what’s to come for hemophilia treatment.

Yu-Min Shen, M.D.

October 6, 2022