Menin inhibitor clinical trial puts pediatric leukemia patient in remission
When David Stan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in the summer of 2023, his parents, Emil and Maria, were stunned. Cancer doesn’t run in either of their families. And until then, David had been a perfectly healthy 13-year-old.
“In my line of work, I see some pretty awful things happening to children,” says Emil, a peace officer in southern California. “That can really mess with your head. But when it’s your kid,...
What is composite remission?
If you or someone you love has ever been diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma, you’re probably already familiar with...
Pediatric leukemia caregivers: Why we’re grateful for MD Anderson
When Arav Patil was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in the spring of 2019, his parents, Komal and Rahul, were dumbfounded....