Bone Marrow Transplant
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Saskatchewan teen seeking 1 in 900 chance for stem cell transplantOn June 1, Karri Franklin's son Archer was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, also known as bone marrow aplasia. Now, the 17-year-old is holding out hope for a stem cell donor match.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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10-year-old Regina boy returns home after battle with rare diseaseA Regina boy has returned home after recovering in a Minnesota hospital for a rare, but serious blood disorder.HealthSep 24, 2019
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Alberta baby ‘Mighty Hudson’ with rare disease receives new immune systemMorinville baby, Hudson Cowie, and his parents travelled to Tennessee for a clinical trial to give him a new immune system.HealthSep 10, 2019
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Hundreds attend donor drive for ‘Mighty Hudson,’ Alberta baby with rare immune diseaseHudson Cowie was born on June 23. About five days later, he was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency — or "boy in the bubble" disease.FeaturesJul 18, 2019
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6-year-old Regina boy meets woman who saved his lifeAfter two years of waiting, six-year-old Lincoln Honoway finally met the woman who saved his life.CanadaMar 17, 2019
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Family of Edmonton boy fighting leukemia given unexpected gift: ‘It’s a huge help for us’Tristan Castor was diagnosed with leukemia at 11 months old; he has been in and out of hospitals ever since. Later this month, he will be going to Calgary for a bone marrow transplant.CanadaFeb 16, 2019
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Vonn Chorneyko finds bone marrow matchA Regina boy who has been looking for a rare match for a bone marrow transplant has found one after years of searching.CanadaFeb 7, 2019
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Bone marrow match found for 6-year-old MontrealerTwo months after a call out for bone marrow donors, one has finally been found for six-year-old Hampstead resident Ellie White.CanadaDec 18, 2018
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TD denies woman’s insurance even as she awaits bone marrow transplantBianca Williams needs chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant, but TD Bank’s insurance arm has denied her critical insurance claim.ConsumerDec 3, 2018
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Okanagan mom with cancer needs bone marrow transplant; GoFundMe page startedA mom in Vernon, B.C., has cancer and requires a bone marrow transplant.HealthAug 31, 2018
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