Anthony Letai, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (IMAGE)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Anthony Letai, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute say they have discovered a potential explanation for why brain and heart tissues in very young children are more sensitive to collateral damage from cancer treatment than older individuals.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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