Cancer, Hematology

Natural killer cells are part of the immune system’s front line of defense

The body has cells that naturally attack cancer cells and other diseased and infected cells. These natural killer (NK) cells are part of the immune system’s front line of defense….

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Hematology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

‘Sunshine’ Joe: Persevere and live life between sickle cell crises

A conversation with Joseph Mallard needs to last only 60 seconds to understand why he is nicknamed “Sunshine Joe.” He shares the vivid life advice his father and grandmother gave…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Hematology

Driven by science, Dr. Grewal finds his true passion caring for patients

Apart from his thirst for science and knowledge, Jaspreet Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., a hematologist and medical oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute, is passionate about patient care. “Taking care of patients…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Hematology

Science and empathy: Dr. Agrawal mixes leading-edge cancer care with the human side of healing

When Laila S. Agrawal, M.D., was a child, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and became a cancer survivor. “I saw what she went…

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Cancer, Hematology

Sickle cell anemia treatment advances showing promise

Breakthroughs in gene therapy are starting to bring new reason for hope to patients with sickle cell anemia. The inherited blood disease can cause severe pain, strokes, organ damage and…

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