Canada's First Gene Therapy Frees Man From Hemophilia B
Basel Abushawish spent 31 years unable to play sports due to severe hemophilia B. After receiving Canada's first dose of breakthrough gene therapy, he's finally heading to the soccer field.
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Canada's First Hemophilia B Gene Therapy Changes One Life
A 31-year-old London, Ontario man with hemophilia B just received Canada's first one-time gene therapy that could free him from a lifetime of treatments. Basel Abushawish is now dreaming of playing soccer for the first time in his life.
Cancer Survivor Returns as Hospital Volunteer for 15 Years
Kathy McGuire faced years of cancer treatment and five surgeries starting in 2007. Now she's spent nearly 15 years helping other patients navigate their own journeys at the same London, Ontario cancer center.