Though they seem rare, kids’ cancers have a huge impact; cancer is the second-leading cause of death among children, after accidents. Yet very few new drugs are developed specifically for kids’ cancers; most drugs used for childhood cancer aren’t approved for use in kids. Stephen Sallan, professor of pediatrics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is quoted.
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