5 stories tagged #acute myeloid leukemia

  1. Cancer Dancer: Tia Stokes' Journey From Leukemia Diagnosis To Viral TikTok Inspiration
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    Cancer Dancer: Tia Stokes' Journey From Leukemia Diagnosis To Viral TikTok Inspiration

    Professional dancer Tia Stokes was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, battled through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, all while sharing her journey and dancing on TikTok.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. New CAR T-Cell Targets Identified to Combat Aggressive AML
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    New CAR T-Cell Targets Identified to Combat Aggressive AML

    A comprehensive review identifies 13 promising antigen targets for developing safer, more effective CAR T-cell therapies against acute myeloid leukemia.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. The Cancer Dancer: Tia Stokes’ Triumph Over Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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    The Cancer Dancer: Tia Stokes’ Triumph Over Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    Tia Stokes, a former backup dancer for Beyoncé, battled acute myeloid leukemia at 34, isolated during the pandemic. Her TikTok dance videos from the hospital became a viral sensation, and a bone marrow transplant saved her life.

    2w ago 2 min read
  4. Venetoclax Combo Shows Strong Survival Gains in Older AML Patients
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    Venetoclax Combo Shows Strong Survival Gains in Older AML Patients

    Phase II trial finds cladribine, low-dose cytarabine, and venetoclax alternating with azacitidine and venetoclax improves remission and survival in older AML patients.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. TP53 Multihit Impact Mitigated in Del(5q) Myelodysplastic Neoplasms
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    TP53 Multihit Impact Mitigated in Del(5q) Myelodysplastic Neoplasms

    Study finds TP53 multihit alterations in isolated del(5q) MDS show better survival and slower progression than other subtypes.

    2mo ago 1 min read