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A Los Angeles mom of three has no evidence of cancer three months after receiving part of her best friend's liver. The lifesaving transplant offers new hope for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread.
A toddler who survived liver cancer thanks to a living donor celebrated the end of his treatment by ringing the Bravery Bell at Cleveland Clinic. Crew Dearth's journey shows how organ donation saves even the youngest lives.
Gordon Drygalski heard "I'm going to cure you" just weeks after a liver cancer diagnosis that friends said meant certain death. Today, thanks to an immunotherapy clinical trial at MD Anderson, he's living proof that early detection and innovative treatment can defeat one of medicine's toughest cancers.
A promising new liver cancer treatment just received FDA Fast Track designation, potentially speeding up access for patients who need it most. The designation for PLT012 marks meaningful progress in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers.
A Los Angeles mom of three has no evidence of disease three months after receiving a partial liver transplant from a close friend. Amy Piccioli's story showcases a rare lifesaving treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver.
Doctors in New York just became the first in the world to use a newly approved liver cancer treatment that lets them schedule patients on more days of the week. The breakthrough could mean shorter wait times and better access for cancer patients when every day counts.
A simple blood test now catches early-stage liver cancer four times more effectively than traditional ultrasound scans, offering new hope for the 90% of high-risk patients who skip screening. The breakthrough could save thousands of lives by detecting America's fastest-growing cancer when it's still highly treatable.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment given before surgery is helping liver cancer patients beat the odds, with 60% surviving four years or more. Researchers in Taiwan discovered that priming the immune system before removing tumors creates a lasting defense against one of the deadliest cancers.
Researchers at the University of Missouri just moved a groundbreaking liver cancer treatment into human trials after achieving 100% success in earlier testing. Tiny radioactive glass beads could give patients a safer, more precise way to fight tumors.
A family's journey through liver cancer transformed from fear to triumph when a living donor gave their loved one a second chance. Their story highlights the life-saving power of organ donation and the resilience of families facing serious illness together.
A new program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is giving hope to colorectal cancer patients who were once out of options. Liver transplants can now boost five-year survival from 10 percent to as high as 80 percent for carefully selected patients.
When Amy Piccioli went to the ER for what she thought was a stomach bug, doctors found stage 4 colorectal cancer with no symptoms. Three months later, a rare liver transplant and a childhood friend's donation saved her life.
Researchers in Glasgow discovered how to block a protein that helps liver and bowel cancers grow, potentially saving thousands of lives. The breakthrough targets cancers that hijack the body's natural growth system without harming healthy tissue.
Scientists gave older mice their own stored young gut bacteria and completely blocked liver cancer development. The breakthrough suggests our microbiome actively drives aging, not just reflects it.
Researchers discovered that cancer-related weight loss stems from disrupted brain-liver communication, not just inflammation. This breakthrough could lead to reversible treatments that save lives.
After being diagnosed with an aggressive bile duct cancer that couldn't be surgically removed, Bonnie Schiavone of West Deer survived two liver transplants in one year. Her story shows how medical advances and organ donation are turning once-terminal diagnoses into survivable conditions.
When Helen Demestihas learned her stage 4 colorectal cancer had spread to her liver with 12 tumors, doctors said surgery was too risky. A titanium pump implanted in her abdomen changed everything.
A Florida cancer center is using ultrasound to destroy inoperable liver tumors without surgery, cuts, or the harsh side effects of traditional treatments. The breakthrough technology uses sound waves to turn cancer into harmless liquid the body naturally clears away.
A promising new pill shrank tumors in nearly two-thirds of lung cancer patients and 40% of pancreatic cancer patients in early trials. The results exceeded expectations and could offer fresh hope for people facing these difficult diagnoses.
Ghana announced major funding initiatives to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The Ministry of Health brought together leaders to create practical solutions for reducing the crushing financial burden cancer patients face.
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