New combination treatments promising for blood cancers
Novel triple-drug therapies are showing promise for patients with various kinds of leukemia, researchers reports.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Former Italy PM Berlusconi in intensive care with leukaemia, lung infection
The 86-year-old, whose media empire has made him a billionaire, was rushed to the intensive care unit on Wednesday.
Fri Apr 07 2023
First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
Since receiving the cord blood to treat her acute myeloid leukemia, the woman has been in remission and free of the virus for 14 months.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Cancer-stricken boy who had police car ride wish fulfilled, dies
The child's remains will be buried at the Bakar Kapor Mosque Cemetery, Penaga, at about 10 am today.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Dream comes true for boy with leukemia
Seven-year-old leukemia-stricken Mohamad Ammar Dhani Mohd Azuan today got what he had wished for - a ride in a police patrol car.
Fri Jan 22 2021
First person cured of HIV dying from blood cancer, says partner
Timothy Ray Brown made medical history and became the personification of hope for the tens of millions of people living with AIDS.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Swimmer Rikako Ikee back in pool after leukemia treatment
The 20-year-old Ikee won six gold medals in the Asian Games two years ago in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Pas veteran chairman Subky Latif died
The news of Subkys death was shared on his official Facebook account and confirmed by his eldest daughter, Dang Fatiha.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Ray Dolby, audio pioneer, dies aged 80
Dolby had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for a number of years, and was diagnosed with acute leukemia last July.
Thu Sep 12 2013
Elder Bush: shaving head was 'right thing to do'
Shaving his head in support of a young leukemia patient whose father is in his security detail was "the right thing to do.", George Bush.
Sat Jul 27 2013
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025