In The News

The Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation is proud to provide important news on diagnosis, treatment, and the basic science and clinical research activities of our physicians and scientists.

If you are a member of the press and would like more information about our organization, please contact:

Lonnie Soury
(212) 414-5857


Dr. DiMichele featured in “Blood Detectives”

In 2007, Dr. DiMichele and two families under her clinical care participated in the filming of a hematology documentary named, “Blood Detectives,” which will premiere on Discovery Health on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm EST and again at 12:00 midnight.

FDA Approves First Oral Medication to Increase Platelet Production for ITP Patients

GlaxoSmithKline recently announced that PROMACTA(R) was approved for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with ITP.  Read entire article, including CCBF Dr. Bussel’s thoughts on this breakthrough.

Swizz Beatz exclusive interview

Learn more about Swizz by watching this interview with the NY Post!

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CCBF’s Dr. Bussel’s Breakthrough ITP Research

Dr. James Bussel recent research and treatment breakthrough published in the New England Journal of Medicine.