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Leukemia

Elizabeth Girl Gets Bone Marrow Transplant After Visa Flap Resolved

A 5-year-old New Jersey girl with leukemia has received a bone marrow transplant from her older Salvadoran sister whose initial attempt to come to the United States was blocked.

2012/01/25

Dionis Guerrero Baez - Jan 12, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Bone Marrow Drive Being Held For Bronx Man In Need Of Transplant

Dianos Guerrero Baez is battling leukemia and the best matches for a bone marrow transplant were killed in the crash of American Airlines flight 587.

2012/01/13

Bronx Man Whose Family Was Killed In Plane Crash Still Fighting Leukemia

“My mother’s death and my two little sisters’ deaths, I would rather get cancer over again,” said Dionis Guerrero Baez.

2012/01/11

NJ Girl Returns Home After Beating Cancer For 3rd Time

Mya returned from a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was successfully treated for leukemia.

2011/12/23

Visa Denied For Sister Of NJ Girl In Desperate Need Of Bone Marrow Transplant

An Elizabeth, N.J. girl is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. Her sister Giselles is the only available donor, she has been denied a travel visa to the United States.

2011/11/28

Stories From Main Street: Relay Race From Brooklyn To Catskills To Raise Funds For Cancer Charity

A 200-kilometer mega-marathon relay race fundraiser starting in Brooklyn and ending in the Catskills kicks off this week.

2011/08/15

This microscopy image provided by Dr. Carl June on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 shows immune system T-cells, center, binding to beads which cause the cells to divide. (credit: AP Photo/Dr. Carl June)

‘Amazing’ Therapy Destroys Leukemia In Three Patients

They’ve only done it in three patients so far, but the results were striking: Two appear cancer-free up to a year after treatment, and the third patient is improved but still has some cancer.

2011/08/10

After Beating Leukemia With Valerie Fund, Child Cancer Patient Gives Back

Lisa’s daughter Bethany was 5-years-old and consistently sick with fevers, ear infections and colds. Now, she is healthy and helping those who are sick.

2011/06/10

Valerie Fund Helps Not Only Young Cancer Patients, But Also Their Parents

You’ve been hearing this week about how the Valerie Fund puts young cancer patients at ease, but it also does wonders for their parents.

2011/06/08

Valerie Fund Helps Child Cancer Patients In New Jersey, Some Barely Able To Speak

Even little children get cancer, including those who are barely old enough to speak, and the Valerie Fund is there to help them.

2011/06/07

Valerie Fund Helps Children With Leukemia In Morristown

They are saving lies, but what children leave remembering of their experiences is remarkable.

2011/06/06

Suzanne Barron (L), Christopher Barron (R) (Photo/CBS 2)

NJ Leukemia Victim’s Mom Carries On Son’s Memory With Comic Book Class

Budget cuts at School 21 in Paterson may have taken away its art and music teacher, but thanks to the family of a former student from Glen Rock, art has made a comeback in a very creative way.

2011/02/16