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Reseracher with a small shark in a tank
February 29, 2024Fighting metastatic cancer with the help of sharks
It seems unusual to think of sharks coming to a person’s rescue, but Dr. Aaron LeBeau hopes his finned research partners will provide life-saving options for patients whose cancer has spread throughout their body.
Three scientists working over a lab bench
February 22, 2024Engineering new CAR T-cell treatments for pediatric leukemia
Dr. Becky Richards’ pediatric cancer patients fuel her ambition to make new treatment discoveries in her research lab.
Two people talking next to a dog on a table
February 21, 2024Cancer research helps humans and pets
As new research continues to improve the care of humans who develop cancer, Dr. David Vail is among those who investigate how these discoveries can also help our furry friends.
Gary Davey sitting in an exam room with his oncology providers
February 21, 2024Gary helps write medical history with prostate cancer clinical trial
Gary Davey had no reason to worry in February 2010 when he had a routine physical and blood test to qualify for health insurance through his wife’s new job.
Ernest Borden working at a lab bench
January 11, 2024Dr. Ernest Borden pioneered immunology and immunotherapy research at UW
Dr. Ernest Borden arrived at the University of Wisconsin as a young researcher at a transformational time in cancer.
Portrait of Kinjal Majumder standing in a laboratory
January 10, 2024Fighting cancer with the help of viruses
It may sound unusual, but Dr. Kinjal Majumder utilizes viruses to fix cancerous cells.
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Scarlett Griffith with her mother, Tami, and UW Health pediatric oncologist Christian Capitini
Pediatric leukemiaA clinical trial gives Scarlett hope
Little Scarlett Griffith might not have been dealt the luckiest hand after being diagnosed with a rare form of childhood leukemia. Fortunately, she is showing promising signs of conquering the disease, thanks to her care team at UW Health Kids American Family Children’s Hospital.
Danita Doyle smiling outdoors in a blue sweater.
Brain cancerConfident, caring neurosurgeon eased Danita’s worries
Danita Doyle, a spunky, 75-year-old woman from Mazomanie, Wis., has a way of getting straight to the point.
Holli, smiling in front of a tree.
Breast cancerOne year since having breast cancer surgery, Holli’s doing great
Holli Head of Rockford, Illinois had no reason to worry about her annual screening mammogram in late 2021.
Sam Paulson (right) with his twin Maxfield
Neuroblastoma'Gentle giant' Sam battled neuroblastoma into remission
If you saw Samuel Paulson today, you’d see a happy first-grader playing soccer with his twin, Maxfield. Besides soccer, Sam swims, plays tennis and baseball and is doing well in school, both socially and academically. He’s taller than most kids his age, but has a reputation as a “gentle giant” known for his kindness to other kids.
Walter Whitehorse prostate cancer survivor
Prostate cancerWalter Whitehorse's uncommon prostate cancer story
A life rich with history. There are a lot of remarkable things about Walter Whitehorse’s 96 years of life.
Syvlia Gerlach smiling on a playground.
Pediatric leukemiaSpunky Sylvia doesn’t back down from cancer
Considering the emotional tornado that swooped in on Nathan and Katie Gerlach’s family in April 2020, one can’t help but be inspired by the poise and gratitude shown by these two incredible parents.

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