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Cancer
Overview
Cancer death rates for children have fallen sharply in the United States thanks to the remarkable advances in the treatment of leukemia and other cancers. The Children's Cancer and Blood Disease Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is an international leader in the treatment of cancer and blood diseases. Because childhood cancer differs from adult cancer in the way it emerges and develops, our programs are designed specifically for children. With this expertise, many childhood cancers are cured and the outlook is good for many of our young patients.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your child's doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's provider.
Where to get care (5)
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Bone Marrow Transplant, Cellular and Gene Therapy Program
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Hematology Clinic
Clinical trials
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1 in progress, 1 open to new patients
Selpercatinib Pre-RAI in Patients With RET Fusion Thyroid Cancer (RAISE)
Determine the overall, pulmonary, structural, and biochemical response rate to selpercatinib in patients with RET fusion differentiated thyroid cancer treated with 6 months of selpercatinib prior to 131I therapy
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Larotrectinib to Enhance RAI Avidity in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
The primary endpoint is the complete pulmonary structural response rate to larotrectinib by modified Nies et al thyroid cancer response criteria.
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Awards & recognition
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Best in Northern California and top 10 in the nation for cancer care
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties