All articles tagged with #leukaemia
The NHS has funded and begun delivering CAR-T cell therapy for adults with B‑cell ALL, with 28‑year‑old Oscar Murphy receiving the first infusion in Manchester. The personalised “living drug” reprograms a patient’s T‑cells to attack cancer and could extend survival; trial data showed 77% remission and about 15.6 months of added life, with around 50 patients a year expected to benefit across the UK.
A UK-wide trial has demonstrated a chemotherapy-free, targeted drug approach for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), showing improved survival rates and fewer side effects, marking a significant milestone in personalized cancer therapy.
A two-year-old boy named Zak from Crawley, West Sussex, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after a stubbed toe led to a blood test. His treatment includes intensive chemotherapy and regular lumbar punctures. Despite the challenges, Zak remains active and joyful, finding comfort in a lavender-scented teddy bear provided by Cancer Support UK. His family is involved in a campaign to raise funds for the charity to provide more bears to children undergoing treatment.
Two-year-old Elijah, diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia, is in need of a bone marrow transplant. His family is urging people to sign up as potential donors to help find a match. Elijah's constant illness was initially a medical mystery, but he was later diagnosed with Noonan syndrome and juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia. Chemotherapy is not as effective for his condition, and a bone marrow transplant is crucial for his treatment. The family's plea for donors has received support from a blood cancer charity and various celebrities, as they hope to give Elijah the best chance of finding a donor match and improving his health.
Paul Edmonds, a 68-year-old patient, has been virtually healed of acute myelogenous leukaemia and is in remission for HIV after a transformative stem cell transplant at a California-based cancer treatment hospital. He is one of just five persons in the world to achieve complete remission from the virus, having carried HIV for over 31 years. This medical breakthrough follows the case of Timothy Ray Brown, the "Berlin patient," who became the first person to achieve HIV remission and cure himself of the virus and leukaemia through similar treatment.
British actress Anna Chancellor announces the death of her daughter, Poppy, who passed away from leukaemia. Chancellor pays tribute to Poppy, describing her as a creative, compassionate, and unique individual. Poppy had a successful career as an illustrator and artist, working for brands such as Cath Kidston and Adidas.
Laura Hendricks discovered she had acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) after a routine visit to the paediatrician with her sick children. The doctor noticed something was wrong with Laura's health and recommended further examination, leading to the shocking diagnosis. After seven months of intense chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, Laura achieved remission and has remained cancer-free for five years. Inspired by her own journey, Laura and her husband founded Luminaries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cancer survivors in their post-treatment phase by providing self-care kits and resources. Their mission is to ensure that every survivor has access to the tools and support needed to navigate life beyond cancer treatment.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been discharged from a Milan hospital after more than six weeks of treatment for leukaemia and a lung infection. The 86-year-old billionaire media mogul thanked God and all those who had supported him, saying he never felt alone. Berlusconi has been plagued by health issues in recent years and his career has been dogged by scandal and legal woes. Despite remaining president of Forza Italia, Berlusconi is rarely seen in public these days.
A woman diagnosed herself with leukaemia using Google after being told by her GP that she had tonsillitis. Chloe-Leigh Todd, 22, experienced symptoms such as vomiting, night sweats, and weight loss, which led her to search for answers online. After securing a face-to-face appointment and a blood test, she was diagnosed with leukaemia and underwent six rounds of chemotherapy. She later received a bone marrow transplant and is now cancer-free, although she suffers from Graft vs Host disease. Chloe is grateful to be alive and tells her story to raise awareness about the importance of self-advocacy and early detection.
A woman diagnosed herself with leukaemia using Google after being told by her GP that she had tonsillitis. Chloe-Leigh Todd, 22, had symptoms including vomiting, night sweats, and weight loss, which she recognised as textbook leukaemia symptoms. After securing a face-to-face appointment and a blood test, she was diagnosed with leukaemia and underwent six rounds of chemotherapy. She received a bone marrow transplant in October 2020 and is now cancer-free, although she suffers from Graft vs Host disease.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is "better than he was" according to his friend Fedele Confalonieri, after visiting him in hospital where he is being treated for a lung infection caused by chronic leukaemia. Berlusconi's doctors said he had been suffering from leukaemia "for some time" and that he had recently developed a pulmonary infection. Berlusconi's children also visited him in the hospital. Berlusconi's Forza Italia party is part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, although he does not have a direct role in her government.
An experimental pill called revumenib has completely eliminated cancer in a third of terminal leukaemia patients who were not responding to treatment, according to a clinical trial in the US. The drug inhibits a specific protein called menin, which is involved in the complex machinery that gets hijacked by leukaemia cells and causes normal blood cells to turn into cancerous ones. The drug works by reprogramming leukaemia cells back into normal cells. The US Food and Drug Administration granted revumenib "breakthrough therapy designation" to help fast-track its development and regulatory review.
An experimental pill called revumenib has completely eliminated cancer in a third of the participants in a clinical trial for acute myeloid leukaemia. The drug inhibits a specific protein called menin, which reprograms leukaemia cells back into normal cells. The US Food and Drug Administration has granted revumenib "breakthrough therapy designation" to fast-track its development and regulatory review. While the drug is not a definitive cure, researchers are optimistic about combining it with standard treatments to achieve cures for leukaemia patients.