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“Heroes come in all sizes. We know because we have one”
“Our daughter Myrrah was diagnosed with a rare form of ALL in 2012 which brought us to Columbia University Medical Institute, NYC, where targeted gene therapy, precision medicine and a bone marrow transplant saved her life,” says Sajid Shapoo The MRD Intervention: Driving Survival Outcomes For Leukemia, Powered By YOU
Medical and technological advancements have led to a tremendous improvement in the cure of ALL in the West. Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) detection is one such breakthrough. “MRD analysis every step of the way was vital in saving Myrrah's life .” In India, MRD assay is only available at a small number of labs and hospitals because of the specialised experience required to do it accurately and at affordable costs Launched by Cankids in 2016, the MRD intervention facilitates MRD Analysis without any charge, for any child suffering from ALL where the treating physician feels this will assist in optimal treatment or treatment modification. For any additional queries or to know more about the fund, please email us at: goldencrab@cankidsindia.org |