In the fight against cancer, humans have claimed victory. Researchers believe they’ve found a drug that kills cancer cells. About a decade ago biologist Irving Weissman of the Stanford University School of Medicine discovered that cancer cells produce a protein called CD47 in excess, a powerful discovery that showed why the immune system overlooks tumors.… Continue reading Scientists May Have Found a Treatment that Kills all Cancer Cells
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Batkid Saves San Francisco and Inspires World
Have you heard about the incredible story of how the city of San Francisco came together to make the wish of one 5 year old fighting Leukemia come true? The Make-a-Wish Foundation helped organize the entire event catered to the young crime fighter by turning the “City By The Bay” into Gotham City, and providing… Continue reading Batkid Saves San Francisco and Inspires World
When It Comes to Cancer Research Apparently We Don’t Know Jack
Jack Andraka, who used to be commonly refereed to as the “cancer paper boy” is a high school sophomore who developed a revolutionary new test to diagnose pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly diseases known to mankind. It’s so deadly because over 85% of pancreatic cancers are diagnosed only by the time a patient… Continue reading When It Comes to Cancer Research Apparently We Don’t Know Jack
