Leukemia is cancer that begins in the bone marrow and involves abnormal white blood cells (WCB) from lymphatic tissues and bone marrow. Scientists have new theories as to why certain…
According to a story from news-medical.net, a recent study found that elevated body-mass index (BMI) was associated with worse outcomes for people living with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, with this study…
When he thinks about his ideal career, Jaziel Olmeda imagines being in a sparkling clean, white hospital ward. His goal: to help children going through pediatric cancer diagnoses. To…
From the time he was born until now, 6-year-old Jawn Fisher has been entranced by law enforcement. He loved the uniforms, the fight for justice, and the badges that…
Nobody expects their child to be diagnosed with cancer. The idea of facing cancer at a young age can be shocking, terrifying. So when 4-year-old Ash Timmerman seemed slightly "off,"…
Omisirge (omidubicel) is the first allogeneic (from a donor) product for SCT that has been the recipient of FDA approval. The FDA's nod moves Omisirge into the realm of…
For patients with refractory or relapsed KMT2A rearrangement or NPM1-mutations, the AUGMENT 101 study of the investigational menin inhibitor revumenib yielded impressive results. According to an article in MedicalXpress,…
KMT2A rearrangements—a DNA fault—lead to treatment-resistant acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in infants. While around 50% of children with KMT2A rearrangements respond well to intensive chemotherapy, the remaining 50% do…
In 2021, Alyssa, who is now thirteen years old, and her family were told that she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Alyssa did not respond to either the standard leukemia…
Don't forget to read Part 1 of our interview, where Todd discusses what acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is and why it is so important to raise awareness for ALL and other cancers. Today,…
Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Although September has just passed, it is still important to raise awareness of the many different forms of childhood cancer…
How does CAR T-cell therapy affect an enhanced anti-leukemia effect? Could higher doses influence toxicity or change patient outcomes? According to an article in the Pharmacy Times, researchers sought to…
An unsettling fact: every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with some form of blood cancer. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month to help raise awareness…
Dr. Cecilia Chung and associates at the Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center conducted a study published recently in MedPage Today. Results showed that patients who had inflammatory disorders, as well…
Imagine the highs and lows that accompany the doctor’s announcement that your sweet, innocent two-year-old daughter has leukemia. The good news is that your daughter has the type of leukemia…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
Earlier this year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted a presentation by Dr. Eunice Wang, Clinical Leukemia Service, Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Wang’s presentation…
Imagine that you're a parent of five beautiful daughters. One night, you put them all to bed and all seemed well: playful, happy, excitable. Then, the next morning, you wake…
According to a story from LocalHealthGuide, COVID-19 has continued to spread through the US and the lackluster government response suggests that it isn't going to be contained any time soon.…
According to a story from Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, a new study highlights the advances that have been made in the last decade for treating rare diseases that affect children. However, the…
According to a story from Financial Buzz, the precision oncology company Notable has recently announced that it has opened enrollment for a new observational clinical trial that will focus on…
The Platform Notable's automated technology platform was created to help predict which patients would respond better to which therapies. As no patient is the same, this study is paramount. Notable…
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Tahnee Hamilton was recently interviewed by KSL-TV about her young child, Avery, who was diagnosed less than a year ago with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. About Veno-Occlusive disease (VOD) Avery…
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When the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was founded in 1949 by a family in memory of their sixteen-year-old son, cancer was considered a hopeless condition. As noted recently…
According to a story from statnews.com, new, groundbreaking forms of treatment, such as gene therapy and CAR-T cell therapy, are giving patients with rare genetic disorders and advanced cancers more…
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