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Emory Researchers Test Gentler Leukemia Therapy for Kids
Health & WellnessJun 11

Emory Researchers Test Gentler Leukemia Therapy for Kids

Scientists at Emory University are developing a targeted treatment for childhood leukemia that could save young lives without the harsh side effects of traditional chemotherapy. The new approach attacks cancer cells precisely, sparing hair follicles, healthy tissues, and long-term quality of life.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids

A woman who planned her funeral at age 6 while fighting leukemia now helps other children navigate cancer through books she wishes she'd had. The Luna Peak Foundation has donated over 4,000 books to families and hospitals since 2020.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
11-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Named Wisconsin Hero
Community HeroesFeb 5

11-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Named Wisconsin Hero

Liam Sanborn, who beat leukemia four times before his 12th birthday, will lead Wisconsin's Big Climb fundraiser for blood cancer research. The warrior whose name means strength is turning his toughest moments into hope for others.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Scientists Create New Leukemia Treatment From Survivors' Cells
Health & WellnessMay 12

Scientists Create New Leukemia Treatment From Survivors' Cells

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering developed a groundbreaking CAR T cell therapy that targets leukemia while sparing healthy blood cells. The innovation came from studying patients whose cancer went into long-term remission.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Scientists Find New Hope for Deadliest Adult Leukemia
Health & WellnessMar 14

Scientists Find New Hope for Deadliest Adult Leukemia

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.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Childhood Cancer Survivors Build Global Support Network
Community HeroesJan 20

Childhood Cancer Survivors Build Global Support Network

Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
How Good Relationships Can Reshape Childhood Memories
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

How Good Relationships Can Reshape Childhood Memories

New research shows that strong parental relationships in adulthood can actually shift how young people remember difficult childhoods. The discovery could transform how doctors and researchers understand trauma and healing.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Oslo Scientists Discover How to Stop Leukemia Stem Cells
Health & WellnessFeb 19

Oslo Scientists Discover How to Stop Leukemia Stem Cells

Researchers at the University of Oslo have found a way to halt cancer stem cells in acute myeloid leukemia by targeting a molecule previously thought to worsen the disease. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments that stop cancer before it spreads.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Survey Maps African Childhood Cancer Survivors' Needs
Health & WellnessMay 28

Survey Maps African Childhood Cancer Survivors' Needs

A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
DNA Test Predicts Leukemia Relapse After Transplant
Health & WellnessFeb 20

DNA Test Predicts Leukemia Relapse After Transplant

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.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Face Illusion Unlocks Forgotten Childhood Memories
InnovationApr 16

Face Illusion Unlocks Forgotten Childhood Memories

Scientists discovered a simple visual trick that helps people remember their childhoods more vividly. By showing adults a younger version of their own face moving in sync with them, researchers helped unlock rich, detailed memories from early life.

Scientific American3 min read
WWE Coach Marries Childhood Sweetheart in Times Square
Acts of KindnessApr 1

WWE Coach Marries Childhood Sweetheart in Times Square

Steve Corino turned Times Square into a wedding chapel with a surprise proposal and ceremony that caught everyone off guard. The WWE Performance Center coach married his childhood sweetheart under New York's brightest lights.

Google: wedding surprise2 min read
Australian Leukemia Trial: 89% Survival After 3 Years
Health & WellnessFeb 2

Australian Leukemia Trial: 89% Survival After 3 Years

Young leukemia patients are beating cancer at remarkable rates thanks to a groundbreaking Australian treatment that swaps harsh chemo for immune therapy. Nearly 9 in 10 patients remain cancer-free three years later.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New Leukemia Treatment Boosts Remission Rates to 75%
Health & WellnessMar 6

New Leukemia Treatment Boosts Remission Rates to 75%

A breakthrough combination therapy is giving aggressive leukemia patients new hope, nearly doubling remission rates and opening the door to life-saving transplants. The treatment developed in Germany could soon become the new standard of care.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Cricketer Axar Patel's Childhood Friend Became His Wife
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Cricketer Axar Patel's Childhood Friend Became His Wife

Indian cricket star Axar Patel, who helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026, has a love story that started in their childhood friend circle in Gujarat. His wife Meha, a nutritionist, has been his anchor from local cricket grounds to global glory.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Leukemia Drug Shows 48% Response Rate in Early Trial
Health & WellnessJun 11

Leukemia Drug Shows 48% Response Rate in Early Trial

A new targeted therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia achieved major molecular responses in nearly half of patients with advanced disease. The drug, ELVN-001, performed even better in patients treated earlier, offering fresh hope in the fight against this slow-growing blood cancer.

STAT News2 min read
UVA Lab Research Becomes FDA-Approved Leukemia Drug
Health & WellnessMar 18

UVA Lab Research Becomes FDA-Approved Leukemia Drug

A husband-and-wife research team turned their midnight lab conversations at the University of Virginia into ziftomenib, a newly FDA-approved drug now saving lives of leukemia patients who had run out of options. Their 17-year journey from academic research to life-saving treatment shows how university labs can tackle diseases others overlook.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Childhood Stress Linked to Lifelong Gut Problems, NYU Finds
Health & WellnessMar 26

Childhood Stress Linked to Lifelong Gut Problems, NYU Finds

Scientists discovered that difficult childhoods can rewire the brain-gut connection, causing digestive issues decades later. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat stomach problems.

Fox News Health3 min read
Scientists Create New Drug to Fight Rare Childhood Cancer
Health & WellnessJun 4

Scientists Create New Drug to Fight Rare Childhood Cancer

Researchers at UVA are developing the first new treatment in 40 years for Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that desperately needs better options. The breakthrough targets a protein once thought impossible to treat.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
McConaughey's 3 Childhood Rules Now Guide His Parenting
Acts of KindnessJan 26

McConaughey's 3 Childhood Rules Now Guide His Parenting

Actor Matthew McConaughey shares how three strict household rules from his Texas childhood transformed into parenting principles he now uses with his own children. The lessons center on perseverance, mindful language, and honesty.

Times of India - Good News2 min read

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