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Magnus Kalins just wants to talk about golf, fish tacos, and video games. But the Ventura teen who survived a rare cancer at age 2 is now inspiring others to fund breakthroughs for kids facing the same fight.
A 63-year-old man became the first person to achieve HIV remission through a bone marrow transplant from his sibling, opening new possibilities for HIV treatment. His brother carried a rare genetic mutation that makes cells resistant to the virus.
Uganda is raising $4 million to complete East Africa's second bone marrow transplant facility, bringing life-saving treatment home for thousands of patients who previously had to travel abroad. Pearl Bank, Rotary Uganda, and the Joint Clinical Research Centre are leading the campaign to finish the groundbreaking medical center in Lubowa.
Researchers at University of Chicago discovered why a mutation makes adult leukemia so resistant to treatment and identified a strategy that could extend survival by a year. The breakthrough could reshape how doctors treat one in 10 adult leukemia patients.
Seeley Borges battled leukemia from just weeks old and now represents hope for families across Hawaii. The preschooler conquered chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and countless hospital visits before reaching remission.
Uganda is raising $4 million to build its first bone marrow transplant center, offering hope to 20,000 children born annually with sickle cell disease. The facility could cure patients who currently face $300,000-500,000 treatment costs abroad.
A groundbreaking blood test can predict which leukemia patients are most likely to relapse after bone marrow transplants, helping doctors personalize treatment. The discovery could transform care for thousands battling this aggressive blood cancer.
After 40 years studying a dangerous bacteria, researchers discovered how to transform it into a powerful immune booster that helps the body destroy cancer cells. The therapy could soon help children with leukemia survive bone marrow transplants.