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us-news4 days ago•3 min saved

Danny Go! Creator Mourns Son Isaac After Battle With Fanconi Anemia and Cancer

Danny Go! creator Daniel Coleman announced his 14-year-old son Isaac has died after a battle with Fanconi anemia and cancer, five months after Isaac was diagnosed with stage 3 mouth cancer; Isaac had previously undergone kidney and bone marrow transplants due to his rare disorder and endured an eight-hour surgery to remove a mouth tumor as his cancer progressed. Coleman canceled his 2026 live tour to care for Isaac, and he paid tribute on Instagram to Isaac’s resilience and joy, noting how loved he was. The family has used the Danny Go! platform to advocate for organ donation and bone marrow registries.

via NBC News|

#bone-marrow-transplant #cancer #danny-go

health1 month ago•71 min saved

CCR5-mutant donor transplant offers HIV remission in Oslo patient

An Oslo man with HIV and bone marrow cancer underwent an allogeneic stem cell transplant from his CCR5Δ32/Δ32 brother. The donor’s double mutation disabled a key HIV entry protein, enabling his new immune system to replace the patient’s. Two years post-transplant, the patient’s HIV is undetectable and he has stopped antiretroviral therapy without viral rebound, indicating a likely cure or sustained remission. The approach is rare, carries significant risks, and findings may guide future cures, but it is not scalable for general HIV treatment and requires further study.

via Live Science|

#bone-marrow-transplant #ccr5-delta32 #health

health1 month ago•36 min saved

Mono Misstep Unveils Leukemia Diagnosis in Teen, Saving His Life

Doctors initially suspected glandular fever (mono) in 17-year-old Jody White after months of symptoms, but a blood test revealed acute undifferentiated leukemia. He underwent chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant from his sister, survived a life‑threatening course, and was later told he was as good as cured.

via Yahoo|

#bone-marrow-transplant #glandular-fever #health

health1 month ago•34 min saved

Mono Suspected, Leukemia Found: A Teen's Life-Saving Bone Marrow from His Sister

At 17, Jody White was suspected to have glandular fever (mono) after muffled hearing, but a blood test revealed acute undifferentiated leukemia. He was told he might die within two weeks without treatment, underwent chemotherapy, faced pneumonia and ICU care, and ultimately received a bone marrow transplant from his younger sister Jessie. The transplant saved him, and after a decade of monitoring he was deemed cured.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#acute-undifferentiated-leukemia #bone-marrow-transplant #cancer-survival

health2 months ago•39 min saved

Misread UTI Sparks Rare T-Cell Lymphoma Battle, Ends in Remission

Emma Operacz, a college student, was treated for a presumed UTI until a biopsy revealed stage-four T-cell lymphoma; after conventional chemotherapy failed, doctors at Cleveland Clinic used a targeted therapy (Alectinib) that led to remission, followed by a bone marrow transplant. She recovered, returned to school, and plans to pursue graduate study, saying she was “mad at the world” during her darkest days.

via Yahoo|

#alectinib #blood-cancer #bone-marrow-transplant

health2 months ago•7 min saved

From misdiagnosed fever to remission: a college student's battle with aggressive lymphoma

Emma Operacz, a 21-year-old Eastern Michigan University student, went from thinking she had a UTI to a life-threatening stage IV ALK+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma; after a difficult treatment course that included an experimental drug to cross the blood–brain barrier and a sister-donor bone marrow transplant, she spent months recovering before graduating in December 2025 and beginning a graduate program to work with cancer patients.

via CBS News|

#alk-anaplastic-large-cell-lymphoma #bone-marrow-transplant #cancer-treatment

health1 year ago•4 min saved

York Girl Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Condition

A three-year-old girl near York with a rare genetic condition called Hyper-IgE syndrome requires a bone marrow transplant in Newcastle, leading her family to consider relocating and undergo extensive treatment and isolation to improve her immune system.

via BBC|

#autumn #bone-marrow-transplant #genetic-condition

health1 year ago•5 min saved

Socioeconomic Factors Hinder Access to AML Stem Cell Transplants

A study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center highlights how socioeconomic factors hinder access to bone marrow transplants for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, leading to higher mortality rates in disadvantaged communities. The research, presented at the American Society of Hematology's annual meeting, found that patients from areas with lower education levels and higher poverty rates were less likely to receive transplants. However, survival rates post-transplant were similar across socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting access barriers rather than treatment efficacy are the main issue.

via STAT|

#acute-myeloid-leukemia #bone-marrow-transplant #health

health1 year ago•7 min saved

Stranger's Simple Test Offers Lifeline to Atlanta Pilot Battling Cancer

Atlanta pilot Jack Miller's life was saved by a bone marrow transplant from U.S. Air Force pilot Tristan Briggs, who had registered as a donor six years earlier with a simple cheek swab. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2020, Miller found no match among his family, but Briggs turned out to be a perfect match. The transplant was successful, and Miller has since recovered and resumed flying. The story highlights the life-saving potential of bone marrow registries and the deep bond formed between donor and recipient.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#bone-marrow-transplant #donor-registry #health

health2 years ago•8 min saved

"Exclusive: 22-Year-Old Leukemia Patient Shares Symptoms and Breakthrough Treatment"

Johanna Mendoza, 22, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) after developing red splotches on her skin while on vacation in Mexico. She required a blood stem cell transplant and underwent months of treatment, including chemotherapy. Finding a suitable donor was challenging, but she eventually received a partial bone marrow match and underwent a successful transplant. Medical research is exploring the use of partial matches and post-transplant medication to prevent complications. Mendoza is now cancer-free and sharing her story to inspire others facing similar challenges.

via TODAY|

#acute-lymphocytic-leukemia #bone-marrow-transplant #cancer

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"31-Year-Old US Man Undergoes Nose Removal Due to Flu-Like Symptoms"

A 31-year-old man in the US had to have his nose removed after developing a rare fungal infection that was eating away at his face, a result of a two-in-a-million medical condition leaving him with little immunity. Following a bone marrow transplant, he developed graft versus host syndrome, causing further health complications. Despite enduring multiple surgeries and facing the risk of losing part of his intestine, he has made significant progress in his recovery and has returned to full-time duty as a firefighter.

via NDTV|

#bone-marrow-transplant #fungal-infection #graft-versus-host-syndrome

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Diversity in Stem Cell Donors Crucial for Aplastic Anemia Patients

Kaiya Endo, an 18-year-old diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare blood condition, is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant. However, finding a suitable donor is challenging due to her unique ethnicity (50% Japanese, 50% Caucasian) and the limited options for treatment. The risk of relapse is high, making a bone marrow transplant the only viable solution. Endo is now on Be the Match's stem cell donor registry, which emphasizes the need for diverse donors as matching is done genetically. If a match is found, Endo will undergo chemotherapy, radiation, and immunosuppressive therapy before receiving the stem cells. The struggle highlights the importance of ethnic diversity in the donor pool to increase the odds of finding a match for patients in need.

via KSL.com|

#aplastic-anemia #be-the-match #bone-marrow-transplant

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Teenager's Back Pain Unveils Shocking Leukaemia Diagnosis

Alyssa Hann, a 16-year-old girl from Adelaide, initially sought relief from a chiropractor for a backache but later experienced excruciating pain. After being admitted to the hospital, tests revealed she had hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and acute myeloid leukemia. Alyssa, an active teenager who played Aussie rules football, will now undergo two cycles of chemotherapy and require a bone marrow transplant. Her family has started a GoFundMe page to help with treatment expenses. The cause of her back pain remains unknown, but doctors suspect it may be related to the cancer affecting her spine.

via Daily Mail|

#blood-disease #bone-marrow-transplant #cancer

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Med School Student's Shocking Diagnosis: Leukemia Strikes at the Start of Second Year

Mackenzie Paul, a 23-year-old medical school student at Michigan State University, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) just seven weeks after fainting at the start of her second year. Despite initially brushing off the incident, she sought medical attention and was diagnosed with AML. Paul has taken a leave of absence from school and is undergoing chemotherapy while waiting for a bone marrow transplant. She remains hopeful and emphasizes the importance of faith, family, and community in times of adversity.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#bone-marrow-transplant #chemotherapy #diagnosis

health2 years ago•7 min saved

"Medical Milestone: Jordan Lambropoulos Receives Groundbreaking Stem Cell Transplant for Crohn's Disease"

Jordan Lambropoulos, a 25-year-old woman from Adelaide, has become the first person in Australia to receive a stem cell transplant specifically for Crohn's disease, an incurable inflammatory bowel disease. After exhausting all available conventional therapies, Lambropoulos underwent the procedure as a last resort. Despite experiencing complications and pneumonia, she considers the transplant a success. Lambropoulos is now going through chemo-induced menopause but remains hopeful that the groundbreaking treatment will benefit others in the future. She encourages young people to speak out about their symptoms and raise awareness about Crohn's disease.

via Daily Mail|

#bone-marrow-transplant #crohns-disease #health