Today, Emily is 11 years cancer free!
In Emily’s own words: “While this will be the last official cancer free pic, it certainly won’t be the end of me making the most of my life without cancer.” https://t.co/9M8Uc5M1yM
#WeBelieve#ActivateTheCure
At six years old, Emily Whitehead became the first child to receive CAR-T cancer therapy. Now 18, she spoke at #STATBreakthrough about being the face of a cure. https://t.co/eaI3MxRAuV
On this day in 2012, Emily became the "FIRST KID EVER" to receive a #CARTcell infusion. Just 23 days later, Emily was declared cancer free!
Today, Emily is considered cured — and those CAR T-cells remain detectable & hard at work in her system.
#WeBelieve#ActivateTheCure
When Emily Whitehead was six years old, she became the first child to receive genetically-modified T cells, an experimental treatment for her leukemia. It cured her and helped launch the development of new kinds of cellular therapies. https://t.co/X8F9y8Ofq8
This morning, the Whitehead family was featured on @CBSSunday!
The segment highlights both Emily and @DrSidMukherjee, who wrote the review printed on the cover of @prayingforemily & has a new book #TheSongoftheCell that is dedicated to Emily.
WATCH NOW: https://t.co/D7Asihlkjf
After beating childhood cancer, NHS member Emily Whitehead has gone on to raise millions for pediatric cancer research through @EWhiteheadFdn. Her inspiring story is a must-read.
https://t.co/UZVXnloym0
“I’m doing so fantastic.” Learn more about Emily’s life after receiving CAR-T cell therapy for leukemia that has kept her cancer-free for almost 10 years!
MORE >> https://t.co/4sH1p5e6Ex
Tom and Emily recently filmed a segment for @TheDoctors, joined by @GruppSteve, to talk about Emily’s experience beyond #CARTcell therapy.
The episode will air on Friday, May 28 — check your local listings at https://t.co/wYxk80yUH6 to watch live or set your DVRs to record!
Emily Whitehead, #CARTcell pioneer and the first pediatric ALL CART19 patient, now 9 years out from her infusion followed by sustained CR initially documented 23 days later. Much of what we know about #CARTcell CRS management we learned from her. @CHOPCancerCntr#Tocilizumab
We are thrilled to be participating in a virtual discussion about #PrayingForEmily as part of @philarmh’s first ever book club!
To join the discussion and contribute to a worthy cause, visit https://t.co/R9BCUHOcFg and make a minimum donation of $25 to participate.