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Cancer

CAR T-cells: A new frontier in children’s leukemia care

Learn how a breakthrough treatment trains children’s immune systems to fight back against leukemia.

Cancer; Discovery; Patient Stories

Chuck’s story: Adventure and advocacy years after historic stem cell transplant

A historic stem cell transplant at UT Southwestern Medical Center saved Chuck Dandridge's life. A decade later, he is advocating for more people to participate in bone marrow transplant clinical trials like he did.

Cancer; Pediatrics

CAR T-cell therapy experts push boundaries of pediatric cancer treatment

The pediatric teams for AML therapy with KYMRIAH at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health explore how CAR T-cell technology can treat other cancers. Learn more.

Cancer; Pediatrics

Supporting adolescents and young adults through cancer treatment and beyond

An increasing number of adolescents and young adults are developing cancer, and they face unique challenges because the illness occurs during a crucial time of personal growth. It's vital that patients' care teams focus on their priorities for treatment and goals for survivorship.

Cancer

Helping Dad beat leukemia: Jon and Chuck’s story

Chuck Dandridge was diagnosed with leukemia. But thanks to a precious gift from his son, he’s now cancer-free!

Cancer

Beat AML: Promising outcomes for seniors with acute myeloid leukemia

Treatment options for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in seniors have remained stagnant for 40 years. We are participating in Beat AML, a research study focused on swift phenotyping and tailored therapies, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes in this disease that otherwise becomes increasingly difficult to treat as patients age.

Cancer; Discovery

Multiple myeloma care: Taking CAR T-cell therapy for rare blood cancer to the next level

As new CAR T-cell therapies are being approved to treat certain cancers, UT Southwestern explains how its team is working to further revolutionize treatment for more cancer patients.