4 results for "childhood cancer"
🦸 Community HeroesBanned Woman Chemist Saved Millions of Kids from Leukemia
When labs refused to hire Gertrude Elion because she was a woman, she took odd jobs and kept fighting until she revolutionized childhood cancer treatment. Her drug turned a death sentence into a 90% survival rate for kids with leukemia.
🚀 InnovationPhiladelphia Researchers Unlock New Hope for Children Fighting Neuroblastoma Cancer
Scientists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed a groundbreaking protein complex called HLA-Shuttle that could transform treatment for neuroblastoma and other hard-to-treat childhood cancers. This innovative technology helps make "invisible" tumors visible to the immune system, opening doors to effective immunotherapy treatments that were previously impossible.
🧘 Health & WellnessTiny Fruit Flies Lead to Breakthrough Hope for Children with Rare Cancer
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are making exciting progress toward treating a previously incurable childhood cancer, thanks to an unexpected ally: the humble fruit fly. This innovative research demonstrates how nature's smallest creatures can help solve medicine's biggest challenges.
🦸 Community HeroesFather Builds Community of Hope Through Dance for Families Fighting Childhood Cancer
After losing his son to cancer, Yang Zhipeng transformed his grief into action, creating nightly dance marathons that bring joy and financial support to parents of children battling cancer. His uplifting livestream community has become a beacon of hope and solidarity for families facing their toughest challenges.