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Leukemia

Reef Carneson left South Africa to come to Children's Hospital in Los Angeles to fight a rare disease. (credit: savebabyreef.com)

4-Year-Old From South Africa Comes To LA To Beat Rare Disease

Reef Carneson’s parents were told it would be “kinder to put him on a morphine drip” and let him die.

2013/05/09

Actress Deborah Raffin attends a celebration of the Breeders Cup in 2003. (credit: Chris Hatcher/Getty Images Entertainment)

Actress Deborah Raffin Dies At 59

Deborah Raffin, an actress also who ran a successful audiobook company with the help of her celebrity friends, has died. She was 59.

2012/11/23

Sheriff’s Deputy, Father Of 3, In Desperate Need Of Bone Marrow Transplant

A Menifee man who has confronted challenges as both a marine and law enforcement officer is now facing the biggest battle of his life.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/11/13

El Monte Girl, 19, Desperately Needs Bone Marrow Transplant

A 19-year-old El Monte girl has leukemia.

2012/06/29

‘Twist It Up’ With New Recipes From 11-Year-Old Chef Jack Witherspoon

Fresh off the premiere of “Mirror Mirror,” 11-year-old chef Jack Witherspoon stopped by the KCAL9 studios to share some of his latest recipes!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/03

Singer Etta James Loses Her Battle With Leukemia At Age 73

Singer Etta James has died from complications of leukemia at the age of 73, her manager announced Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/20

Etta James Condition Better, Taken Off Respirator

Etta James’ manager says the terminally ill blues singer is breathing on her own after being taken off a respirator.

2011/12/30

Etta James Hospitalized For Breathing Trouble

Etta James’ longtime manager says the terminally ill blues singer has been hospitalized after experiencing difficulty breathing.

2011/12/23

Doctor Says Etta James Is Losing Leukemia Battle

R&B singer Etta James’ losing battle with leukemia and other ailments appears to be nearing an end, according to an in-home physician caring for the artist, whose $1 million estate is at the center of a legal battle between family members.

2011/12/16

Make-A-Wish Foundation Sends Leukemia Survivor To All-Star Game

For six young baseball fans, Tuesday’s All-Star game will be particularly thrilling.

2011/07/12

TSA Forces Leukemia Patient, 95, To Remove Soiled Diaper For Airport Patdown

The daughter of a 95-year-old leukemia patient said she was “emotionally distraught” after airport security officers forced her mother to remove her soiled adult diaper during a pat-down.

2011/06/27

ThinkCure!: Research, New Treatments Give Hope To Girl Battling Cancer

After just a week in the hospital, 5-year-old Ruby Spencer is very familiar with tubes and swabs, but she would rather play with them on a doll than have it done to her.

2011/06/23

Dying Arleta Boy, 14, Gets His Wish To Meet His Favorite People

When he was 15-months-old, Kyle Rodas was diagnosed with leukemia.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/06/07

Famed Singer Etta James Hospitalized In Southern California

Singer Etta James, who suffers from leukemia and dementia, has been hospitalized, it was reported Friday.

2011/05/13

Husband Seeks Control Of Ailing Etta James’ Money

Ailing “At Last” R&B singer Etta James is gravely ill and her husband of 41 years is seeking a California court order to control more than $1 million of her money.

2011/01/13

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