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Childhood Leukemia Newsline ...
An overview of the latest news stories connected with Leukemia from around the world.
The world of leukemia is changing fast. Everyday there seems to be some new scientific advancement. At times it is difficult to keep abreast of what is happening. In this section of our website we attempt to keep you informed about new research and new treatments in a friendly, laypersons tone
But that’s not all. The scientific and medical advances are not the only good news stories out there. There are the stories of heroes and survivors. The stories of the ordinary boy or girl, their parents, and their loves one, living extraordinary lives; we are honoured to salute them.
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Dogs To Fight Cancer
Next time you visit a cancer clinic you may be greeted by a man’s best friend – A Dog! MORE
Children Living Near Nuke Facilities at Higher Risk of Leukemia
A recently published study in the current issue of the European Journal of Cancer Care has shown that children and adults living near nuclear facilities show an elevated risk of leukemia MORE
Thirty Major League Games, Thirty Days, Thirty Thousand Dollars
Brothers Kyle and Colin O'Grady might be a little weary for this afternoon trip to the Trop. They are lifelong baseball fans, executing on a monumental mission. MORE
Pasta For Pennies
Olive Garden said students who participated in its annual Pasta for Pennies fundraiser raised $5.2 million nationwide for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society MORE
New childhood cancer data is reported
Australian medical scientists have shown for the first time a small molecule called ABT-737 can increase the effectiveness of some cancer therapies. MORE
Scorpions Help Fight Cancer
One of earth's deadliest killers, the scorpion, may soon be used to help fight a wide range of cancers. MORE
Grapefruit Increases Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study suggests that women who eat grapefruit may increase their risk of breast cancer by up to one-third! MORE
Sallies soccer player McDonough die
Salesianum School soccer player Andrew McDonough, whose fight against leukemia and a bloodstream infection inspired an outpouring of support from the community died 14 July, 2007 MORE
Vitamins During Pregnancy May Lower Risk Of Pediatric Cancer
A Canadian study has once again shown that women who take vitamins during pregnancy may lower the risk of their child developing Pediatric Cancer ... MORE
Kids With Cancer See More Medical Errors
Kids with cancer are great fighters but according to researchers this fight is been hampered by the number who receive chemotherapy doses in addition to being treated at the wrong times MORE
A Beautiful Mind
Andrew Engel has spent nearly 12 years in college, working gradually, steadily for the chance to utter that word... MORE
Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma Survivors Have Elevated Risk of Second Cancers
Survivors of childhood leukemia and lymphoma, particularly Hodgkin lymphoma, are at a high risk for secondary cancers. MORE
University of Pittsburgh discovers genetic 'shut down' trigger
A fundamental genetic mechanism that shuts down an important gene in healthy immune system cells has been discovered that could one day lead to new therapies against infections, leukemia and other cancers. MORE
Uncertainty Over Leukemia Link Shapes SCE Power Plan
As a new power line project is planned to make its way through the northern Santa Clarita Valley, officials with Southern California Edison said they would take steps to reduce a potential human impact of the project. MORE
Sells Ad Space On Forehead
Boy Diagnosed With Leukemia Sells Ad Space On Forehead. MORE
Extra Chromosomes In Childhood Leukemia Show Pattern
A new study into childhood leukemia shows that the extra number of specific chromosomes that are present in the offending cells form a predictable pattern. MORE
Mike Brown Wins 'Ride for Kids' Motorcycle
Congratulations to Mike on winning this years 2007 Cycle World/Ride for Kids motorcycle a Honda 919 customized by master bike designer Roland Sands. MORE
Elevated Tungsten In Trees Coincides With Nevada Leukemia Cluster
The amount of tungsten in tree rings from Fallon quadrupled between 1990 and 2002, whereas the amount in tree rings from nearby towns remained the same. MORE
High BMI Tied To Osteonecrosis In Childhood Leukemia
A high body mass index (BMI) increases the risk for osteonecrosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to Finnish researchers. MORE
Baby's family hoping for miracle.
At 11 months old, Hailey Joy Kent has faced more danger than most people do their entire lives. More is coming. MORE
Baby Trevor Know Looses Fight With Leukemia
Baby Trevor Kott passed away at 8 a.m. Wednesday April 15, 2007, at the Kaiser hospital in Sacramento. MORE
Ryan Is A Fighter - He Is Four Years Old And Has Leukemia
Ryan is now in remession and yet his battle continues. Leukemia is the leading cause of death in children under age 15. MORE
New Jersey Cancer Institue
The New Jersey Cancer Institute celebrates its past while redefining its future MORE
Has Flavopiridol a future?
Research in the 1980's indicated that Flavopiridol was of no use in fighting leukemia now new research is indicating this may not be the case. MORE
Can Fruit And Veg Kill Leukemia Cells?
Scientists have found a natural compound in fruits and vegetables with chemo-preventive properties which may be the treatment for leukemia. MORE
Ride For Kids
Southern California Gets Ready for the 15th Annual Los Angeles Ride For Kids. Funds raised will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation MORE
Report Confirms Tungsten, Cobalt In Fallon
A new study confirms what others have shown before — a high level of tungsten and cobalt in Fallon, where a childhood leukemia cluster has sickened 17 children. Three have died since 1997. MORE
Cord Blood America Key Executives Featured on ABC's Good Morning America
jack Goldberg, MD, Medical Director of the Company's subsidiary CorCell was featured today on ABC Network's "Good Morning America" in a feature on public and private umbilical cord blood banking. MORE
Researchers Use Poliovirus To Destroy Neuroblastoma Tumors In Mice
Research in ongoing to discover if one nortorious disease, poliovirus, could be used to treat childhood neuroblastoma MORE
Generous family finds itself asking for public's help
Denny and Linda Troia of Mercersburg have lived a quiet life, often supporting
good causes without asking for recognition.
These days, they're hoping that people return the favor. MORE
Cops athletes lose hair to fight kids' cancer
The shavers buzzed, hair flew, a few tears were shed and the room rang with laughter as the Douglas County Sheriff's Office hosted a St. Baldrick's event to raise funds for research to fight childhood cancer on March 16. MORE
US Researchers Tap Into Nature?
U.S researchers seem to have tapped nature, in the form of an extract from the bark of a South American tree, as a possible cure for a notorious type of childhood eye cancer, called retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma accounts for nearly 3% of all cancers in children, affecting about one in 15000 children. MORE
Childhood Cancer Survior uses his feet to say thank you.
One of our heros Derek Bauer beat childhood leukemia now aged 21 he is using his feet to say thank you and also to help other children. MORE
Bill would require girls to be vaccinated against cancer virus
Lawmakers want to cut down on Vermont's high rate of cervical cancer by requiring that schoolgirls be inoculated MORE
Katie Wernecke
Katie Wernecke now 14, was 12 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, a cancer of the lymph nodes. MORE
Cord Blood Insurance
To Marti and Jim Bailey, the decision to bank their daughters' umbilical cord blood was easier to make than the decision to buy homeowners insurance.
Pollution And Cancer
University study suggests a possible link between pollution and cancer MORE
Cord Blood Study
American doctors have given a three yeold old leukemia vicitim a life saving infusion as part of a long term cord blood study. MORE
Dream Come True
He stuttered and stammered. Then he looked around the living room to make sure everyone else could see who he saw MORE
Childhood Kidney Cancer
Scientists have identified a gene linked to the most common type of childhood kidney cancer in children. The scientists hope this might help determine which young patients are most at risk of dying. MORE
Gene Liked To Childhood Cancer
Massachusetts scientists have identified a gene linked to the most common type of kidney cancer in children, and expressed hope this might help doctors determine which patients are most at risk of dying. MORE
Cord Blood Transplant
CorCell, a Cord Blood America Company, Announces First Autologous Cord Blood Transplant for Childhood Leukemia Worldwide. MORE
Flavoured Medication
The medical company FLAVORx strive to make childhood cancer suffers life a little less painful and traumatics by making flavoured medication MORE
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