leukemia

New research published in Plos Medicine links prolonged sedentary behavior to a 9% higher risk of cancer death, with strong associations to leukemia, kidney, liver, and colorectal cancers. The study, involving 91,000 U.K. Biobank participants, found that uninterrupted sedentary time of at least 30 minutes increases risks, even for physically active individuals.

A 6-year-old battling leukemia is set to go on a dinosaur-themed adventure organized by Make-A-Wish. The organization granted the special wish to fulfill the child's desire for a dinosaur-themed experience.

Tommy Ryan, a 19-year-old former high school football quarterback, has graduated after battling leukemia and spending over 130 days in the hospital.

Virginia’s new budget allocates $2 million annually for cancer screenings for firefighters, addressing their heightened risk due to exposure to carcinogens. The initiative, supported by Governor Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers, aims to detect cancer early through grants for localities. Firefighters face risks from chemicals in gear and smoke, with some filing lawsuits over PFAS exposure linked to health issues.

A Westland mother is collecting cans and organizing fundraisers to support her daughter, Stephanie Wolfe, who is battling leukemia and facing high medical costs. The community has donated over $1,000 through returned bottles and cans, and a fundraiser is planned at Oak Lanes Bowling Alley.

A Fort Collins father, Wayne Sharrah, overcame a complex leukemia case after his son, Danny Sharrah, donated stem cells. Wayne's treatment included chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, leading to remission nine months after diagnosis.

The mother of a 16-year-old girl who died from leukemia in 2012 after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed cancer treatment due to her pregnancy is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban. Civil society groups, including a Christian organization, argue the ban violates rights to life, health, and equality, seeking legal exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, fetal abnormalities, or threats to the woman’s health.

Swim Across America is hosting its 5th annual Nashville pool swim at Ensworth Natatorium to fund cancer research, including treatments like Keytruda at Vanderbilt. The event, open to all ages and swimming abilities, has raised over $150 million nationwide in 39 years and supports early-stage cancer research locally. Event Director Alyssa Corb, motivated by her brother's death from leukemia, emphasizes the event's role in advancing cancer treatments and providing hope.

Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died of natural causes in July 2023, as confirmed by a Florida police report that closed the investigation. The report cited his pre-existing health issues, including leukemia, irregular heart rhythm, pneumonia, and kidney failure, and found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. A local medical examiner and a private autopsy both attributed his death to a heart attack with no traumatic or toxicologic contributions.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Bass Pro Shops granted 12-year-old Benjamin Rodrigues a fishing boat to fulfill his wish after battling leukemia. The event, held in Dania Beach, included hospital treatments and family support, with Rodrigues expressing gratitude for the gift.

A 21-year-old college volleyball player was diagnosed with leukemia after a routine wisdom tooth extraction. The case was highlighted by 'GMA' as a shocking medical discovery.

Scientists at McGill University have developed a method to enhance natural killer (NK) cells by blocking two proteins, making them more effective against aggressive cancers like leukemia, glioblastoma, kidney cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.