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Mario Spencer was just 16 when osteosarcoma threatened his life, but he turned his survival into a story that helps others find strength. His new memoir shares how faith and resilience carried him through cancer and into a life of purpose.
UCLA researchers have treated their first patient with a groundbreaking therapy that can simultaneously locate and destroy aggressive bone cancer cells. The treatment offers new hope for young patients with osteosarcoma who haven't responded to standard treatments.
A common blood pressure medication combined with chemotherapy is safely treating children with aggressive bone cancer. Nine young patients have tolerated the treatment well, with early signs their immune systems are fighting back.
When teenagers with bone cancer spoke directly to the FDA about their treatment experiences, regulators listened and changed how trials work. Now patient voices are becoming the most powerful tool in medical research.
A San Diego student who lost her leg to bone cancer met a Paralympian who showed her what's possible. The life-changing encounter happened during a school field trip in Eastlake.
A 24-year-old dancer from China who lost her eye and part of her jaw to bone cancer is winning hearts online with her stunning ballroom performances. Han Yifei's story proves that courage and passion can shine brighter than any challenge.
When Estella Madrigal lost her leg to bone cancer at age seven, a chance meeting with a Paralympian showed her that her biggest challenges could become her greatest strengths. The Eastlake student's story proves how powerful role models can transform a young life.
Debbie Ong, who lost her leg to bone cancer, now mentors a classmate who struggled in school. She's one of 194 students honored for quietly changing lives in Singapore.
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to bone cancer at 14, ending her gymnastics dreams. Eight years later, she became a five-time Paralympic gold medalist in snowboarding.
Peter Lloyd, who lost his leg to bone cancer in 2018, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for completing a marathon on one leg using crutches. He's one of 42,000 runners tackling the Manchester Marathon to prove that barriers can be overcome.
A single orthopedic surgeon who volunteered to adopt a teenage orphan made an astonishing discovery months later. The boy's late mother appeared in a medical photo he'd used in lectures for decades.
Debbie Ong, who lost her leg to bone cancer, volunteers as a recess buddy helping struggling classmates adapt to school. She's one of 194 Singapore students honored for choosing compassion over competition.
The world's top golfer just joined an exclusive $100 million earnings club, but he's giving away hundreds of thousands to help kids with cancer in his hometown. Scottie Scheffler's generosity shows that even at the pinnacle of success, some athletes never forget what really matters.
An 11-year-old baseball player diagnosed with aggressive bone cancer had to fly to England for life-saving treatment the FDA hadn't approved. Now he's a law student championing medical freedom for dying patients.
A 15-year-old boy with stage 4 bone cancer secretly posted a heartfelt video that reached President Trump and unlocked access to experimental therapy. His selfless plea wasn't just for himself but to help other children fighting similar battles.
Researchers at the University of Miami discovered a breakthrough that makes chemotherapy-resistant tumors vulnerable again by blocking a single protein. The approach could help patients who've run out of treatment options without increasing toxic side effects.
Noah Elliott returned to the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics with gold and silver medals, just four years after an unhealed wound kept him off the podium in Beijing. The Colorado Springs athlete overcame serious setbacks to cement his place as a Paralympic snowboarding champion.
Princess Kate celebrated a deeply personal moment with a breast cancer survivor who finished treatment at a Manchester hospital. The royal's visit highlighted how mental health support and creative therapies help patients heal beyond chemotherapy.