In a recent clinical trial for lymphoma, immune cell therapy completely cleared cancer in 62% of patients —some were on their fifth treatment course. For those patients, the results were a miracle. But it could be so much more. Consider when immune cell therapy is the first treatment. Imagine the lives saved — the patients
I am a cancer survivor. I believe in science. She gave me the treatment that cured my Hodgkin lymphoma. But, I was lucky. I was diagnosed on time, I had a first-rate oncologist, the most modern treatment, excellent health insurance, and I could speak the language. Today, cancer is the leading cause of death among Latinos, who struggle with
We, the undersigned individuals who serve on the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Board, represent voices from California’s most dedicated patient advocates, world renowned research and medical institutions and life-long public servants. For the last 15 years, we’ve been working tirelessly for you in a fight to end human suffering. When California voters passed
The following is a paid advertisement written by a member of Mustang Media Group’s advertising staff. The Regenerative Medicine era presents us with important decisions about how to fund the research necessary to move the field forward. In 2004, we had Prop 71 here in California, the predecessor for the opportunity we have today with
Diabetes is a constant 24/7 job. More than 3 million Californians can relate to the never-ending demands of diabetes care that impact their physical, emotional, professional and financial health. With a diabetes diagnosis, patients also face the fears and reality of serious complications that include heart disease, stroke, blindness and other serious issues, making it
Second Vision host, Kristin Macdonald, interviews Robert Klein on Proposition 14. Listen below:
Jake Javier doesn’t remember much following the days of his accident. The Bay Area native barely remembers nearly drowning in his friend’s swimming pool in June 2016. He doesn’t recollect being airlifted to a Walnut Creek hospital, where doctors discovered that the 18-year-old had broken his neck and severely damaged his upper spinal cord. What
All of us know a family member, a friend or a loved one dealing with a chronic disease or condition — and in some instances that person may be ourselves. That was the case for me nearly two decades ago when I was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer called myelofibrosis. Upon learning
One of the wonders of regenerative medicine is its broad applicability, which provides us with the opportunity to build upon existing knowledge and concepts. In the midst of a global pandemic, researchers have responded to the needs of patients severely afflicted with COVID-19 by repurposing existing therapies being developed to treat patients. The California Institute
