FDA Approves First CAR-T Therapy for Rare Lymphoma
For patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), treatment options have been limited. This rare, slow-growing blood cancer often leaves patients with few paths forward after initial therapies fail. But on December 4, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a landmark decision that offers new hope: the approval of Breyanzi (lisocabtagene […]
Big Nova’s $3M Gift to NMDP Boosts Blood Stem Cell Transplants
A recent $3 million donation from Big Nova to NMDP is a significant step forward in the fight against blood cancer. This gift helps NMDP’s mission to provide life-saving blood stem cell transplants to more patients. This donation also helped NMDP surpass its $100 million fundraising goal. The campaign, which started in 2020, will help thousands of patients […]
A Lab-Grown Bone Marrow to Fight Leukemia?
For decades, leukemia research has been limited by a critical challenge: how do you safely study a disease that originates deep inside our bones? The answer has been a combination of animal models and simplified lab cultures, but both have significant drawbacks. Now, two independent teams of scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking solution: a bioengineered […]
A Lifesaving Gift: 4-Year-Old Transplant Recipient Meets His Donor
A Meeting of Hope and Gratitude In a moment that captured the hearts of many, 4-year-old William Jones, a brave little boy from Peoria, Illinois, finally met the woman who saved his life. Karissa Piccione, a 23-year-old from Florida, donated her bone marrow to William, who was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening blood disorder. […]
Leukemia Patient’s Urgent Search for a Stem Cell Match: How You Can Help Save a Life
Eddie Kaufman, a college sophomore from Roanoke University and native of Lackawanna County, is currently facing one of the biggest battles of his life—leukemia. Diagnosed last summer, Eddie’s condition requires a life-saving stem cell transplant, and his family is now calling on the community to step up and potentially save his life. Understanding Leukemia and […]
Unlocking the Power of Stem Cells – How Stem Cell Transplants Offer a Second Chance at Life
In the fight against blood cancer, when conventional treatments like chemotherapy fall short, a stem cell transplant often becomes the last hope for patients. The short video below dives deep into the vital role of stem cells—your body’s raw material with the unique ability to transform into red blood cells, platelets, and the white blood […]
Stem Cell Therapy for Lymphoma Treatment
Discover how stem cell therapy as a treatment for lymphoma can offer hope and advanced healing options for patients. Explore the transformative approach.
Beam’s Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Genetic Medicine?
Beam Therapeutics Inc., a leading biotechnology company specializing in precision genetic medicines through base editing, has recently made a significant announcement. In August, the company initiated treatment for its first patient with BEAM-201, a quadruplex-edited allogeneic CAR-T cell investigational therapy. This therapy is currently under evaluation in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial aimed at treating […]
Be The Match Foundation’s Triumph: Over $327,000 Raised at the Annual Los Angeles Soirée
In a remarkable display of philanthropy and community spirit, the Be The Match Foundation® celebrated its annual Los Angeles Soirée on August 11 at the Skirball Cultural Center. This event, dedicated to supporting patients battling life-threatening blood cancers and disorders, witnessed an astounding collection of over $327,000 in a single night. A Night of Hope […]
Clinical Applications of Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Blood Cell Disorders
Welcome, dear readers, to our exploration of the fascinating world of stem cells. Today, we’re diving deep into a specific type of stem cell, known as the hematopoietic stem cell. Picture these cells as the master builders of our blood system, the architects that design and construct the various types of cells that flow through […]