CAR T-cell Therapy
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Edmonton student wins international science contest with cancer-treatment projectElizabeth Chen, a Grade 12 student at Old Scona Academic School, was awarded a first prize at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Brussels.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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U of A alum wins major award for cancer-fighting immunotherapy discoveryMichel Sadelain is being awarded the Breakthrough Award in Life Sciences for his discovery of CAR T cells, which uses cells to heal cancer patients.ScienceSep 19, 2023
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N.S. offering potentially life-saving cancer treatment so patients don’t have to leave provinceCAR-T cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy for certain types of lymphoma and leukemia. Now, Nova Scotians can get the treatment at home rather than travelling to Boston.HealthJun 21, 2022
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Winnipeg man raising money for cancer receives greatest gift of allA Winnipeg man fighting cancer has received the great gift of all this Christmas Eve.CanadaDec 24, 2021
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New CAR T-cell cancer treatment program coming to AlbertaThe Alberta Children's Hospital, Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Cross Cancer Centre will be the first three medical centres to offer CAR T-cell therapy.HealthAug 24, 2020
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Immune system fights cancer: How one boy beat leukemia with new treatmentCameron Lahti battled with leukemia for eight years and relapsed twice. But he was cured when his family tried an alternative treatment: CAR-T cell therapy.HealthOct 26, 2018
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B.C. mother battling aggressive form of leukemia gets funding from health ministry for treatment in SeattleA B.C. family racing against time to raise money for a potentially life-saving treatment got their wish for a miracle answered on Friday.Jul 14, 2017
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‘It feels like I just have to say goodbye’: B.C. mom battling leukemia raises money for life-saving treatmentLeah Wiebe is battling an aggressive form of leukemia and doctors say she only has weeks left.Jul 8, 2017
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Fort McMurray firefighter dies after experimental cancer treatment failsAn Alberta firefighter has lost his battle with cancer after a last-ditch attempt to save his life through an experimental treatment failed.HealthNov 7, 2016
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Alberta families ask AHS to reconsider funding experimental treatmentsA Calgary mother is preparing for another long, difficult journey; travelling to France with hopes of easing her son's pain.HealthApr 27, 2016
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