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Teacher who was given months to live celebrates 10 years in remission after cancer trial
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway In Omaha, she participated in a medical trial at a cancer center.
A decade ago, a teacher traveled to Nebraska in search of a cure. She had been diagnosed with a serious blood cancer. The patient, from Colorado, had a large tumor that was causing health problems.
In Omaha, she participated in a medical trial at a cancer center. This trial involved a new type of treatment. The outcome of this treatment is now being celebrated, with the patient marking a major milestone.
Further details about her experience are available from the source.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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