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health26 days ago•42 min saved

Vacation Pain Unmasks Leukemia in 10-Year-Old Larissa

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.

via Yahoo|

#child-health #health #larissa-fellows

health1 month ago•38 min saved

Leukemia patient weds in a five-day whirlwind ceremony

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.

via Yahoo|

#acute-myeloid-leukemia #blood-cancer #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

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Merck to buy Terns for $6.7B to bolster cancer lineup ahead of Keytruda patent cliff

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.

via CNBC|

#acquisition #business #keytruda

science3 months ago•7 min saved

Epigenetic Strike Halts Cancer Genes in Aggressive Leukemia

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.

via SciTechDaily|

#cancer #dot1l #epigenetics

obituaries4 months ago•4 min saved

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter and leukemia survivor, dies at 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and an environmental journalist, died at 35 after battling leukemia, leaving a legacy of environmental advocacy and family tragedy.

via AP News|

#environmental-journalist #family #john-f-kennedy

obituaries4 months ago•2 min saved

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK granddaughter and environmental journalist, dies at 35 from leukemia

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.

via ABC News|

#cancer #death #jfk

obituaries4 months ago•2 min saved

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK Granddaughter, Dies at 35 After Leukemia Battle

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.

via The Guardian|

#jfk-granddaughter #leukemia #obituaries

obituary4 months ago•1 min saved

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's Granddaughter and Environmental Journalist, Dies at 35

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.

via The New York Times|

#cancer #journalist #kennedy

health5 months ago•0 min saved

Breakthrough and FDA Approval in Leukemia Treatments and Stocks

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.

via The Detroit News|

#cancer-research #health #leukemia

health5 months ago•5 min saved

L.A. Newlyweds' Vows Tested in Emergency Room

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.

via Los Angeles Times|

#family #health #hospital

health6 months ago•6 min saved

Staten Island Family Seeks Support After Toddler's Leukemia Diagnosis on Halloween

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.

via SILive.com|

#childcancer #familysupport #fundraiser

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Achieve Complete Leukemia Cure in Preclinical Study

Researchers from Institut Pasteur and Inserm have developed a triple-drug therapy that reprograms how cancer cells die, activating the immune system to completely eliminate leukemia in preclinical models, offering a promising new approach for treating blood cancers.

via SciTechDaily|

#cancer #health #immunotherapy

health6 months ago•3 min saved

9-Year-Old Son Donates Stem Cells to Save Father's Life

A 9-year-old boy, Stephen Mondek, became one of the world's youngest stem cell donors, saving his father from relapsed leukemia through a successful donation and transplant, highlighting a remarkable act of family heroism.

via Good News Network|

#cedars-sinai #child-donor #family-hero