5 Ohio Schools Named Science of Reading Champions
Five elementary schools in Kettering, Ohio earned a coveted state honor for transforming how they teach kids to read. Governor Mike DeWine visited classrooms to see the proven methods in action.
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Cancer Survivor Becomes Nurse, Helps Young Patients Fight
Joe Bacani was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 17, inspired by a nurse who understood his battle. Now 23 years cancer-free, he's spent 18 years helping young cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Prostate Cancer Survival Hits 98% With Personalized Care
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is transforming prostate cancer treatment with personalized approaches that are saving more lives while reducing side effects. The 10-year survival rate has reached 98% thanks to advances in screening, targeted therapies, and knowing when careful monitoring works better than immediate treatment.
Ohio Hospital Debuts Ultrasound That Liquifies Liver Tumors
Kettering Health in Ohio now offers a groundbreaking liver cancer treatment that destroys tumors using sound waves alone—no surgery, no radiation, and patients often go home the same day. The non-invasive procedure can even target tumors other treatments can't reach.
Professor: More 'collisions' with strangers creates luck
A neurologist's research reveals that increasing your interactions with new people and experiences can actually make you luckier. The science-backed strategy called "The Kettering Principle" suggests motion creates opportunities that stationary living never will.
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.
AI Speeds Up Cancer Care Safety Reviews by 29 Times
Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers developed an AI system that reviews medical safety incidents 29 times faster than humans while matching expert accuracy 88% of the time. The breakthrough helps hospitals learn from mistakes faster and protect more patients.
Cancer Survivor Becomes Nurse at Hospital That Saved Him
Joe Bacani was diagnosed with cancer at 17 and inspired by his chemo nurse to change his entire career path. He's now spent 18 years helping young cancer patients at the same hospital where he was treated.
New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Doubles Survival Time at MSK
A breakthrough drug called daraxonrasib doubled survival time for pancreatic cancer patients compared to chemotherapy, offering new hope for one of the deadliest cancers. The treatment targets the genetic mutation behind 90% of pancreatic cancers and causes far fewer severe side effects.
Cancer Survivor Dan Exter Raises $30K Through Basketball
After beating leukemia at 27, Dan Exter turned a hospital bed promise into Layups 4 Life, a nonprofit that's raised thousands for cancer research through 3-on-3 basketball tournaments. His fourth annual event brings families together for hoops, raffles, and hope.
Former Senator's Pancreatic Cancer Trial Shows Major Progress
Ben Sasse was given just months to live when diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in December. A breakthrough drug trial has already extended his life beyond that grim prediction.
Private Donors Fuel Breakthrough Cancer and Brain Research
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
Mom Beats Colon Cancer 3 Times After Diagnosis at 34
Jennifer Lava survived stage 4 colon cancer three times since age 34, proving young people need screenings too. Her story is saving lives by raising awareness about early-onset colorectal cancer. ---
First-Time Rower Crosses Atlantic, Raises £55K for Wishes
A woman who had never rowed before just completed a 3,200-mile Atlantic crossing to make children's wishes come true. Nicky Allen and her crew battled waves, leaks, and even an accidental laxative incident during their 54-day journey.
Tamaqua Community Rallies for Two Women Fighting Cancer
Two women battling advanced-stage cancers are receiving overwhelming support from their Pennsylvania community through fundraisers that have already enabled life-saving treatments. Cancer survivor Jennifer Miller is leading the effort to help her friends complete their final treatment milestones.
90-Year-Old Derek Helps Break Hospital Volunteer Record
A 90-year-old widower inspired by volunteers who helped his late wife now leads 500 volunteers setting records at two English hospitals. Together they donated over 82,000 hours of service in just one year.
Cancer Survivor at 17 Becomes Nurse for 18 Years
A young athlete's cancer diagnosis at 17 led him to a chemo nurse who changed everything. Now Joe Bacani has spent 18 years helping young cancer patients at the same hospital that inspired him.
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McMaster Scientists Create Drug That Eliminates Brain Tumors
A new immunotherapy developed at McMaster University has successfully eliminated deadly glioblastoma tumors in preclinical trials, offering hope for a cancer that has had no major treatment advances in 20 years. The therapy could enter human trials soon.
AI Startup Raises $22M to Ease Oncologist Burnout
A new AI platform is helping cancer doctors spend less time drowning in paperwork and more time with patients. Triomics just raised $22 million to expand technology that's already helping top cancer centers tackle their overwhelming administrative burden.
FDA Expands Access to New Pancreatic Cancer Drug
A breakthrough drug that targets the genetic mutation driving 90% of pancreatic cancers has been authorized for expanded access by the FDA. Patients are seeing their cancer stabilized for months longer than expected, with some feeling better within days.
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