Most Childhood Cancers Are Curable, but Effective, Low-Cost Drugs Are Often Scarce

Most Childhood Cancers Are Curable, but Effective, Low-Cost Drugs Are Often Scarce
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When Laura Bray heard the devastating words “leukemia” from her 9-year-old daughter’s doctor, her world came crashing down.

With an early diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)—the most common pediatric cancer—doctors were optimistic about Abby’s chances. They estimated a 90 percent chance of complete remission, wherein all signs of cancer go away, and cancer cells become undetectable.
Vance Voetberg
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
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