A year after devastating diagnosis, Laval’s Matthew Schreindorfer free of cancer
After receiving a devastating diagnosis over a year ago, and undergoing experimental gene therapy as well as a bone marrow transplant, Laval's Matthew Schreindorfer is cancer-free.
Canada
Oct 4, 2015
Matthew Schreindorfer heads to Maryland for CAR-T cancer treatment
Matthew Schreindorfer, the Laval man who crowdfunded his way to an experimental cancer treatment in New York, is on the move again.
Canada
Mar 15, 2016
‘It’s been tough this third time around’: Matthew Schreindorfer on return of cancer
It's a devastating blow, but Matthew Schreindorfer faced the news his cancer was back with the same determined optimism that has characterized his journey so far.
Canada
Jun 22, 2016
After roller coaster diagnoses, Matthew Schreindorfer is now cancer free
While not out of the woods yet, Matthew Schreindorfer has learned he is cancer free, after a relapse in December, 2015.
Canada
May 24, 2016
Matthew Schreindorfer sees silver lining after unsuccessful CAR-T cancer treatment
Matthew Schreindorfer remains optimistic after the latest round of immunotherapy did not have the desired results.
Canada
Oct 30, 2016
Matthew Schreindorfer, who raised almost $1M for his cancer treatment, has died
Matthew Schreindorfer, the Laval man who raised almost $1 million for experimental cancer treatment in New York three years ago, has died, a close family friend has confirmed.
Canada
Feb 27, 2017
Crowdfunding completely pays off Matthew Schreindorfer’s hospital bills
Matthew Schreindorfer took to Facebook to let everyone know that he had received the final bill for his time in New York.
Jun 26, 2015
Some good news for Laval cancer patient Matthew Schreindorfer
Matthew Schreindorfer received some much needed good news Thursday, after months of expensive and painful treatments for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Apr 9, 2015
Immunotherapy: cancer treatment that helped Matthew Schreindorfer comes to Montreal
The federal government is investing $15 million over five years to have immunotherapy treatment at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital.
Canada
Jul 7, 2016
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: March 3
From a bomb threat at Concordia University and Matthew Schreindorfer losing his battle with cancer, here are the top stories Global News covered in Montreal this week.
Canada
Mar 3, 2017
Katia Luciani talks keeping Matthew Schreindorfer’s memory alive
Six months after Matthew Schreindorfer lost his hard fought battle with cancer, his wife, Katia Luciani, is still working to honour his life.
Health
Aug 31, 2017
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: December 23
From a plea to Ellen DeGeneres to save Matthew Schreindorfer's life to a provincial inquiry into how First Nations people are treated in Quebec, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week.
Canada
Dec 23, 2016
‘We believe in a second miracle’: Matthew Schreindorfer and his family fundraise for new cancer treatment
Matthew Schreindorfer and his family fundraise for new treatment in Seattle.
Canada
Dec 17, 2016
Montreal in review: 10 inspiring stories from 2016
From reconsidering beauty standards to inspiring young students and a clothing line designed for children with achondroplasia, here are 10 inspiring stories Global News covered in Montreal this year.
Canada
Dec 28, 2016
Montrealer appeals to Ellen DeGeneres to help save Matthew Schreindorfer
A 22-year-old Montrealer wrote a heartfelt appeal to Ellen DeGeneres, asking the television host for her help to save the life of someone she's never even met before.
Canada
Dec 18, 2016
Matthew Schreindorfer heads back to Maryland after cancer diagnosis
Matthew Schreindorfer, who was instrumental in bringing the CAR-T immunotherapy cancer treatment to Quebec, has announced he has cancer again.
Canada
Jul 26, 2016
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: October 9
From fighting for lifesaving treatment to a little help from Nacho the dog, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week.
Canada
Oct 9, 2015
Laval’s Matthew Schreindorfer shares sad news in Facebook post
Just three months after receiving a clean bill of health, Laval's Matthew Schreindorfer took to Facebook Sunday to share the sad news that his cancer was back.
Health
Jan 10, 2016
10 of the most inspiring Montreal stories of 2015
Montreal is full of people committed to making a difference: there are stories of hope and redemption, beating the odds and overcoming unspeakable tragedies, stories of discoveries and of people who lead by example.
Canada
Dec 28, 2015
‘We had been waiting for so long’: Matthew Schreindorfer talks cancer, crowdfunding and his future
After being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Matthew Schreindorfer is now in complete remission and back home in Montreal.
Health
Apr 24, 2015