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When Caitlin Koehler was diagnosed with an extremely rare ovarian cancer at 27, she trusted MD Anderson's expert team to create a personalized treatment plan. Now cancer-free after beating two recurrences, she's proof that specialized care makes all the difference for young adults facing rare diagnoses.
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 UBC Okanagan discovered how plants make mitraphylline, a promising anti-cancer compound found only in tiny amounts in tropical plants. The breakthrough could enable sustainable production of this rare molecule and similar therapeutic compounds.
Tucker Haas, who beat rare cancer at age 2 after 77 radiation treatments, will inspire Penn State York's graduating class. The 2023 graduate now runs a foundation supporting young cancer survivors and their families.
A Māori woman's family tree investigation led to a breakthrough discovery about hereditary stomach cancer, offering life-saving options to families worldwide. Genetic testing now helps people catch this rare cancer before it starts.
Just weeks after hanging up his cleats, Welsh soccer legend Aaron Ramsey is lacing up running shoes for the London Marathon. He's honoring six-year-old Hugh, his son's playmate who died from rare cancer.
Just weeks after hanging up his boots, former Arsenal and Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is running the London Marathon to honor a six-year-old boy who died from rare cancer. He's raising funds for a charity founded by his friends after losing their son Hugh.
Magnus Kalins just wants to talk about golf, fish tacos, and video games. But the Ventura teen who survived a rare cancer at age 2 is now inspiring others to fund breakthroughs for kids facing the same fight.
Doctors are finally cracking the code on rare T-cell lymphomas that have resisted treatment for decades. A team of researchers across eight major U.S. medical centers is mapping personalized treatments that could transform survival rates.
Seven years after losing his eye to a rare cancer, Elliot Hendrix is finding his voice through art and competing nationally. The Franklin boy's journey proves healing comes in many forms.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
After beating rare cancer and losing his father, Patrick Suplicki turned his basement into a Packers shrine and earned the ultimate fan recognition. The Stevens Point grandfather now shares his love for the Green and Gold with three grandchildren.
A Dartmouth grad diagnosed with rare cancer at 22 turned her social media platform into a movement for invisible illnesses. Her message of kindness now reaches nearly a million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
A 20-year-old who nearly died from stomach tumors on prom night is now cancer-free and helping her mom run a candy business that funded her recovery. Frida Sofia is studying to become an oncologist to help other patients beat the same rare cancer she conquered.
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.
A groundbreaking approach tests cancer drugs against your actual tumor cells before treatment begins, ending the guessing game that wastes precious time. For families facing aggressive or rare cancers, this personalized medicine could mean finding the right therapy on the first try.