leukaemia – Health

Boy’s leukaemia missed by doctor

The parents of a young British boy who was diagnosed with a form of cancer say the diagnosis has turned their “whole world upside down” after alleging the doctor originally misdiagnosed the boy with growing pains. Jaxson Clark, 4, was taken to the doctor by his parents in November experiencing a temperature, swelled lymph nodes,… Read More »

Potential for new therapies to target acute myeloid leukaemia

Eight people are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in the UK each day, accounting for over 2000 deaths each year. But a new potential therapeutic target has been uncovered, which could help improve future treatments. Scientists from Cardiff University have identified a biological molecule, Gata2, which could provide new avenues for developing effective therapies for… Read More »