Mom Beats Leukemia, Makes Son's Wedding After Trial
Leigh Ann Chiles was diagnosed with aggressive leukemia just weeks before her son's wedding. Her doctors promised to fight for her special moment.
Leukemia — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about leukemia, curated daily by BrightWire.
13 stories tagged with "Leukemia"
Childhood Blood Cancer Survival Reaches 90%
Kids facing blood cancer now have better odds than ever, with survival rates climbing to 90 percent for the most common types. New targeted treatments and immunotherapies are transforming what was once a devastating diagnosis into a fight most children win.
72-Year-Old Beats Two Cancers, Still BBQing for Family
Gilbert Rea survived leukemia and stage 4 stomach cancer—even after having his entire stomach removed. Now he's sharing hope as Mission Hope Cancer Center's 2026 Day of Hope Ambassador while still grilling tri-tip every game day.
Keanu Reeves' Real Cancer Charity Work, Beyond the Myth
For years, a viral story claimed Keanu Reeves donated 70% of his Matrix earnings to cancer research, but his publicist confirmed it's not true. What is real: his decade-long private foundation supporting children's hospitals and cancer research, inspired by his sister's leukemia battle.
Teen with Down Syndrome Beats Leukemia with Spider-Man Spirit
Joe Slachciak, 18, is celebrating being cancer-free after spending his 17th birthday in the hospital fighting leukemia. His positive attitude and love of superheroes made him the perfect honorary survivor for Relay For Life's superhero-themed event.
Scientists Create New Leukemia Treatment From Survivors' Cells
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering developed a groundbreaking CAR T cell therapy that targets leukemia while sparing healthy blood cells. The innovation came from studying patients whose cancer went into long-term remission.
Cancer Survivor Meets Stem Cell Donor at Disney World 5K
Three years after a stranger's stem cell donation saved her life, Abby Hudak ran a Disney World 5K with her donor from Scotland. Their emotional reunion shows how one simple act can create a lifelong bond.
Kentucky Boy Inspires 6 Blood Drives After 225 Transfusions
A five-time leukemia survivor who needed more than 225 blood transfusions is now rallying his community to save other lives. Seth Walsh and his family have turned their hardest years into hope for other families facing similar battles.
New Platform Boosts Leukemia Treatment Success by 500%
Chinese scientists created a simple add-on that makes failing cancer treatments work again, without expensive genetic engineering. Patients who relapsed after CAR T therapy could now get a second chance at survival.
FDA Approves First Oral Treatment for Common Blood Cancer
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia now have a new treatment option that doesn't require chemotherapy and allows time off from treatment. The FDA approved the first all-oral, fixed-duration therapy for this common adult leukemia.
Triathlete Given 5% Survival Odds Now Hosts 6th Life Run
Professional triathlete Siri Lindley beat acute myeloid leukemia against 5% survival odds and now hosts an annual 5K that celebrates life while funding her Santa Ynez horse rescue. The Celebrate Life Run on Feb. 21 invites participants to honor their own lives, loved ones, or those fighting illness.
13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Shoots Hoops with Baylor Bears
Michael Montague, a seventh-grader who beat leukemia after two years of chemotherapy, got to practice with Baylor's basketball team and inspire players with his courage. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer program, which has raised over $169 million for research.