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Teacher who was given months to live celebrates 10 years in remission after cancer trial
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about her story and treatment are available from the source, including her experience with the clinical trial and her current status 10 years after treatment.
A teacher from Colorado is celebrating a significant milestone in her health journey. She was diagnosed with lymphoma and had a large tumor that was putting pressure on her heart. At the time, doctors believed she had only months to live.
The teacher volunteered for a clinical trial in Nebraska, where she received CAR T-cell therapy. This treatment involves re-engineering a patient's immune cells to fight cancer. Further details about her story and treatment are available from the source, including her experience with the clinical trial and her current status 10 years after treatment.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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