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Lakeland man gets stem cells from NYC firefighter
San Francisco Chronicle After a series of tests, medical appointments and a referral to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Ciempa was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome — a blood cancer that required a stem cell transplant for survival … |
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New York City firefighter comes to the aid of Lakeland man by donating stem cells
The Republic After a series of tests, medical appointments and a referral to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Ciempa was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome — a blood cancer that required a stem cell transplant for survival … |
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Star Shots – Best photos from Feb. 8, 2014
Kansas City Star ALLISON LONG — The Kansas City Star Jewell Jackson III fits Isaac Barnett, a transgender 18-year-old, for his first suit while mother Lynn Barnett watches on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Leawood. Many transgender people say they first realized as children … |
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Carlson column’s absence explained
St. Cloud Times After 43 days away from home, I completed the stem cell transplant and returned to St. Cloud. I have more tests coming up but no long stays in the Cities. The long-term prognosis remains to be seen. My words of wisdom are simple: Appreciate every day, … |
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In her hour of need
The News on Sunday After checking Zaitoon’s reports online, Dr Vivek Vij, Director for Liver Transplant and Hepatic biliary surgery at Fortis Hospital, of AMI (Assistance Medical India) Foundation in India, came to Lahore to see the patient physically in early January … |
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The great Indian egg bazaar
Indian Express We have held discussions with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as this is in total contrast to our laws on organ donations.” Countries like Canada have banned any monetary incentive to donors, while the IVF regulatory body in the UK … |
Calendar of EventsVoices NewsFree admisison; donations accepted. Reservations: … Organ concert by Sumner Jenkins, 5 p.m. Sun., Feb. 23. Free will offering. … Donations to sustain the Coffeehouse will be accepted. … Institute for American Indian S…
Desperately ill toddler Tia Pugh needs bone marrow transplant to save her lifeIrish IndependentEvery year in the UK, around 1,800 people in the UK need a bone marrow or stem cell transplant – usually their last chance of survival. People from black, As…
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Essex father tells of seven-year-old son’s cancer fight
BBC News … Whiteley playing with Lego Laughlin was diagnosed with a secondary cancer in November. line break. Lockie is being treated at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital and now faces a stem cell transplant on 26 February. Continue reading the main story … |
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Caregivers: Supporting the supporters
WWLP 22News (CNN) — Cancer has been a painful part of Radka Lakosilova’s life. From four cycles of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, to losing weight, hair and friends, she’s felt every moment. But the pain she feels is secondhand. It’s her 18-year-old … |