Clinical

Find out how research at St. Jude underlies clinical progress in the care and treatment of cancer, blood disorders, neurological disease and more.

Healing suffering through compassion

Justin N. Baker, MD

Dr. Justin N. Baker shares lessons on compassion from his experience at St. Jude. Watch his TEDx Memphis talk to learn how to help others through difficult times, and know why it matters.

The differences in myelodsyplastic syndromes between kids and adults

Kids aren’t little adults when it comes to pediatric MDS

Jeffery M. Klco, MD, PhD

Myelodysplastic syndromes can lead to leukemia in children. Considered an adult disease, researchers have found molecular differences that may offer new treatments for children with pediatric MDS.

Breastfeeding: Good for Mother, Good for Baby

Childhood cancer survivors and breast-feeding: Good for baby, good for mom

Ginger Carney

Learn how breastfeeding helps childhood cancer survivors reduce late effects, the health problems that occur months or years after treatment.

The St. Jude equation: A better method of calculating kidney function

The St. Jude Equations: A better method of calculating kidney function

Mary Powers

Learn about new equations to estimate kidney function in young cancer patients more quickly and accurately.

Trio’s award awakens effects of sleep and sleep patterns

Valerie Crabtree, PhD

Find out how poor sleep hampers treatment of young children with cancer

In times of grief, be present to offer comfort and support

In times of sorrow, being present to offer comfort and support often matters more than the right words or actions

Lisa Clark, PhD

Being present after the death of a friend or loved one often matters more to those suffering grief than the right words or actions.

Helping childhood cancer survivors thrive

Tim Folse, MD

Discover how St. Jude is helping cancer survivors manage the long-term effects of treatment and set up screening guidelines for those still in treatment.