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Can Metformin Prevent Cancer? Study Links It To Reduced Blood Cancer Risk

The surprising potential of metformin for cancer prevention emerged after researchers found an association between metformin use and a reduced risk of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), a rare type of blood cancer that can progress to acute leukemia.

Medical Daily

Syria's London-born first lady Asma al-Assad has leukemia, presidency says

The president’s wife was previously treated for breast cancer

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Celebrity Trainer Gunnar Peterson's Daughter Diagnosed With Leukemia

Gunnar Peterson's daughter, Monroe, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, faces a tough battle ahead. The family is grateful for the outpouring of support.

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Ohio Mom Arrested For Pretending Her Daughter Had Leukemia In Six-Year Scam

Pamela Reed was arrested on charges of "theft by deception" The post Ohio Mom Arrested For Pretending Her Daughter Had Leukemia In Six-Year Scam first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Mother’s Appeal For Safer Living Conditions Granted After Housing Struggles

Brave Girl Battling Leukemia Finds Safe Home for Christmas

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Doctors at American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada give new lease of life to two-year-old

A two-year-old baby diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) was successfully treated by doctors at the American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada. After initial evaluations revealed an alarmingly high WBC, low platelet count, and anaemia, intensive chemotherapy was administered. Within one month, the disease was under control and complete remission was…

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10 years ago, Batkid was battling bad guys and cancer — now he's 15 and healthy

On Nov. 15, 2013, Miles Scott, a 5-year-old with leukemia, won hearts around the world when he became a superhero for a day with help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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The hospital ran out of her child's cancer drug. Now she's fighting to end shortages

Laura Bray couldn't watch her 9-year-old's leukemia go untreated. She started campaigning to fix a broken system and get patients the treatments they need in the face of drug shortages.

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French children living near large vineyards at higher risk of leukaemia: study

A French study published Wednesday has found a link between the density of vineyards near homes and an elevated risk of childhood leukaemia.

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Texans Wide Receiver Set to Make NFL Debut After Missing Rookie Year With Leukemia

Texans WR John Metchie III, who missed his rookie season after being diagnosed with diagnosis, is set to make his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Colts.

Sports Illustrated

Texans receiver John Metchie III expected to make NFL debut Sunday after battling leukemia

John Metchie III has been removed from the injured list, seemingly opening the door for his first game action in nearly two years.

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10-year-old girl marries childhood sweetheart days before dying of leukemia

Two third grade childhood sweethearts from North Carolina, US, tied the knot as the girl, Emma Edwards, 10-year-old, only had a few days left with her. Emma was battling leukemia, reported Daily Mail.

The Times of India

Texans WR John Metchie’s advice on fighting cancer: ‘Just show up and fight’

Houston Texans receiver John Metchie provided advice on what he learned about battling acute promyelocytic leukemia.

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Biotech company settles lawsuit for profiting off of woman’s cloned cells for seven decades

Henrietta Lacks’ unique ‘Hela’ cells played a crucial role in the development of Covid-19 vaccines and treatments for HIV, leukemia and cancer

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Bobby Browne family fun day aims to help find bone marrow donor for eight-year-old boy

Bobby Browne was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last year and treatment so far has failed

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Gas stoves emit benzene levels above secondhand smoke, US study finds

Even low doses of airborne benzene raise the risk of a variety of cancers, including lymphomas and leukemia

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Cancer Screening Program Predicts Tumors Decades Before Development

Breakthrough discovery identifies link between risk of disease and clusters of chemicals in cells

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Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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Young Co Derry boy attends first school sport's day after a year of tough cancer treatment

Niall Donaghy was diagnosed with leukemia after complaining of a sore leg and stomach

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Study discovers role of ultraviolet radiation in development of leukemia in skin

A change of scenery might improve one's mood, but for certain precancerous cells, moving from the caverns of the bone marrow to the sunny climes of the skin can cause genetic alterations that are a precursor to cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WATCH: Commanders make the day of 15-year old superfan

Torrance is a 15-year-old superfan battling leukemia.

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‘Really good Mother’s Day gift’: Hayden Wesneski celebrates his mom completing Leukemia treatment

Wesneski, a Texas native, will get to mark the occasion with his mom, Lisa, when the Cubs travel to Houston Sunday evening.

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Rise of the zimmer-dads: Doctors warn of risks for older fathers as Robert De Niro, 79, welcomes seventh child

Studies have suggested heightened risk of conditions such as schizophrenia and childhood leukemia

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Rise of the zimmer-dads: Doctors explain risk of fathering children in older age as Robert De Niro, 79, reveals seventh child

Studies have suggested heightened risk of conditions such as schizophrenia and childhood leukemia

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Gran passes Glasgow as she treks around UK for son who survived leukaemia twice

Stella Parke has taken on the mammoth 7,500 mile hike around the UK for Anthony Nolan, the charity she credits with saving the life of her son, Simon, on two occasions.

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