All articles tagged with #leukemia
A Washington Post Well+Being article explains that while family history can influence cancer risk, most cancers are not inherited; only about 12% are linked to inherited genetic mutations. Genetic testing can identify predispositions, but having relatives with cancer does not guarantee you’ll get it. Focus on modifiable factors—healthy lifestyle and regular screenings—to reduce risk, and discuss individualized risk with your doctor.
44-year-old singer Nivea revealed on Cadillac Chronicles that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year and is undergoing treatment; she says everything is going great and remains grateful for life, while returning to her music and pursuing audio engineering studies, all while balancing motherhood to her four children.
Larissa Fellows, a 10-year-old girl from the UK, fell ill during a 2024 family vacation in the United States with leg pains and other symptoms initially blamed on travel. After a rapid decline and an induced coma, she died in New York on Aug. 28, 2024; doctors later determined leukemia as the cause, a diagnosis made in October. Her family launched the Larissa Foundation and have since raised over $90,000 to raise leukemia awareness and support other families.
Alana Matthews, a 27-year-old diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, organized an impromptu wedding with her partner Charlie in just five days after doctors said there were no further treatment options, a day described as emotional and beautiful. She died weeks later, and her best friend Katie Powell has since raised thousands for Blood Cancer UK to honor her memory and encourage others to trust their instincts and seek answers when something feels wrong.
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.
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.
Merck will acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for about $6.7 billion in cash ($53 per share), expanding its cancer pipeline ahead of Keytruda’s 2028 patent expiry. Analysts see Terns’ leukemia drug candidate as a multibillion-dollar opportunity that could rival Scemblix, with the deal expected to close in the second quarter.
Researchers at Monash University (with Harvard) found that targeting epigenetic proteins Menin and DOT1L can permanently switch off cancer-driving genes in certain leukemias, a finding that could enable shorter, less toxic therapies and is moving toward clinical trials later this year.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and an environmental journalist, died at 35 after battling leukemia, leaving a legacy of environmental advocacy and family tragedy.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and daughter of Caroline Kennedy, died at age 35 after battling a rare mutation of acute myeloid leukemia, which she publicly documented in an emotional essay about her fight and her hopes to live for her children.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, died at age 35 from a rare form of leukemia, which she publicly discussed in an essay criticizing cuts to medical research funding and reflecting on her battle with the disease while leaving behind two young children.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member and environmental journalist known for her candid essay on battling leukemia, died at age 35, with her death announced by the Kennedy Library Foundation.
University of Michigan researchers have made a significant breakthrough in treating acute myeloid leukemia by advancing understanding of protein interactions that drive the disease, leading to improved care options for patients.
A newlywed couple faces a life-changing leukemia diagnosis, which tests their vows and reveals the depth of their love and commitment to each other and their family, transforming their understanding of marriage and partnership.
A 2-year-old girl from Staten Island, Lily Ashby, was diagnosed with leukemia on Halloween, prompting her family to start a GoFundMe to help cover treatment costs and support their long journey ahead, while they remain hopeful for her recovery and the arrival of a new sibling.