Recently, ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff passed away unexpectedly on his 34th birthday after a brief illness. His fiancée disclosed that he was diagnosed with multifocal pneumonia and was being treated for a “presumed diagnosis” of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). What is HLH, and what can make it dangerous? HLH is a rare but treatable blood condition…
For many families, Christmas is a time for treasured memories. For the Walsh family, the Christmas of 2018 will always be unforgettable, but not for the usual reasons. That was when 4-year-old Seth was diagnosed with leukemia. Michelle Walsh said the news of Seth’s cancer threw the entire family into shock. “It all happened so…
Kids with leukemia in the Louisville area soon will be able to get the next big advance in treatment, a revolutionary immunotherapy known as CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor T cells) therapy. In CAR-T therapy, a leukemia patient’s own immune cells are collected and genetically reprogrammed before the cells are reinfused into the patient. The patient’s…
When acute lymphoblastic leukemia took away Lana Dobson’s greatest love — gymnastics — she was left with a void she thought she would never fill. From age 4, gymnastics was Lana’s life. She practiced six days a week and excelled in competitions. By age 8, she was on a path to compete nationally, with her…
A new hematologist in Louisville is putting international research to practice for local kids. His specialty: blood and bone marrow disorders such as leukemia and immune deficiency. William T. Tse, M.D., Ph.D., with UofL Physicians – Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders, is the new director of the Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Pediatric Blood and Marrow…
Three-year-old Camila Lopez climbs out of her hospital bed and makes her way to a bench. “Let’s play!” she says, as she begins pulling oversized blocks from a bucket and stacking them one by one. “Mommy, look what I built. It’s a rocket ship!” Her beautiful, long brown hair dangles down her back, swaying with…
Signs and symptoms of cancer in children can vary and the warning signs may not always be obvious, according to Ashok B. Raj, M.D. Dr. Raj is an oncology and hematology specialist with Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville. He shared some common symptoms parents should watch for and have checked…