Texas Caroline de Gracia Lux , PhD at the University of Texas, Southwestern in Texas will use novel ultrasound technology to make acute lymphoblastic leukemia CAR-T cell treatment less toxic and improve the quality of life during treatment. The problem: Currently, CAR T-cell immunotherapy is the best way to cure relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia, one of the most common cancers in children. Unfortunately, this type of …
Targeting Chemoresistant Leukemia Cells
Sometimes, leukemia cancer cells are so powerful they can overcome the most potent of chemotherapies. Because of support in part by Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s donors, Peter Gordon, MD, PhD, an oncologist and researcher at the University of Minnesota, and his team could explore the reasons this happens, opening potential new avenues for treatment options for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and more. According to Dr. …
Leukemia and Lightsabers – Liam’s Story
Plenty of 5-year-old boys get bumps and scrapes, but when Kristy started noticing more bruises than normal on her son Liam, she mentioned it to his doctor. After checking the levels in his blood, Liam’s doctor told Kristy that something was definitely off. Kristy’s heart sank. Kristy and her husband Stan took Liam to the hospital that day. After more tests, their suspicions were confirmed …
Leukemia
Leukemia and other diseases of the blood and bone marrow may affect red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Treatment for children with leukemia is tailored to each child, depending on their illness. Chemotherapy and radiation are often used. At times, a blood or marrow transplantation (BMT) may be recommended.
The Next Generation of Leukemia Therapy
Early Leukemia Detection in Newborns
Building Up Leukemia Patients’ Immune Systems
Depression and Survivor’s Guilt After Leukemia
Mikaela’s Story: Surviving Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Jillian’s Story: Surviving B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Jacob’s Story: Surviving Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Owen’s Story: Surviving Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Katie’s Story: Surviving Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Sydney’s Story: Surviving Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Alijah’s Story: Surviving Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Ryan’s Story: Surviving Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Infant leukemia: A team approach
One of a Kind – Lila’s Story
Medical challenges are not new territory for 14-year-old Lila and her family – she had a stroke before she was born, she is non-verbal and is only fed through a g-tube. She has been diagnosed with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, meaning she has a hard time moving her arms and legs, as well as Dystonia, Scoliosis and more. So when leukemia was added to the list, Sarah was terrified – childhood cancer is already so rare and hard to treat, and Lila’s other diagnoses made this situation unique.