9-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Reaches Art Contest Quarterfinals
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.
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9-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Reaches Art Contest Finals
Elliott Hendrix lost his eye to cancer at age 2, then spent years struggling with medical trauma. Now he's one of eight finalists in a nationwide art competition, and his creativity has changed everything.
9-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Reaches National Art Finals
A Franklin boy who lost his eye to cancer at age 2 is now competing for $20,000 in a nationwide art contest. His creative journey helped him heal from years of medical trauma.
Eye Drops Could Replace Painful Cancer Injections for Kids
Scientists used molecules from pig semen to deliver chemotherapy through eye drops, potentially sparing young children with eye cancer from painful injections. The breakthrough could transform treatment for thousands of kids diagnosed with retinoblastoma each year.
Eye Drops Could Replace Painful Injections for Kids' Cancer
Scientists developed painless eye drops that could deliver chemotherapy to children with a rare eye cancer, eliminating the need for injections that can damage vision. The breakthrough uses pig-derived molecules that naturally penetrate barriers.
Blind Cancer Survivor Raises Funds for Kids With Cancer
Jake Scheid lost his sight to childhood cancer, but now the 20-year-old LSU student is shaving his head annually to fund research that could spare other kids his journey. His path from South Side Chicago football player to independent college student shows how resilience creates purpose.
Ghana Pilot Program Funds Cancer Care for 33 Patients
A new medical trust fund in Ghana has already helped 33 people afford critical cancer treatment, with plans to expand nationwide next year. The program focuses on expensive, high-burden cancers and aims to train 100 specialized nurses to support patients across the country.