@nbcnews: Gavin Nielsen, who was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, met Dr. Nicholas Vitanza who is part of a growing group of researchers exploring CAR-T therapy. The treatment program that included the immunotherapy added years to Nielsen's life. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal reports.

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jrog_that
Jennnnnnnnnnnn :
And the 🍊 just cut money to healthcare research. Hope the doc can still get funding to help more kids
2025-03-30 12:37:20
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peony2021
Misa🎙🎧⌨️📚🎭 :
This is literally a miracle. I don't understand how this hasn't been all over the news.
2025-03-30 12:32:02
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leannefrancis605
leannefrancis605 :
my daughter had meduloblastoma at 5 years old in 2004. She was given 3 months. Conventional treatment for a year nothing help. She went to UCSF for alternative treatment and she got more time, praise God but she lost her battle in December 28, 2009. Please everyone support these alternative treatments. I am so happy he's getting more time.
2025-06-28 05:34:15
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amyers9786
Alex Myers :
Children’s cancer is one of the most underfunded. My coworkers daughter passed at 8 from DIPG 18 months ago. She was such a beautiful light in this world.
2025-03-30 13:56:47
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kimmy_2621
kimmy_2621 :
These are the things he’s cutting out of the government
2025-03-30 16:34:41
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tabatha315843
Tabatha :
This is why cancer research is essential. To cut these programs is horrible.
2025-03-30 13:29:26
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blankblankblankmjzs
Molly :
please don’t cut funding for medical research. please. please. please.
2025-03-30 18:23:15
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carmenblevins85
Carmen Blevins :
Praise the Lord. Continued prayers for this sweet child, his family, and his health providers.
2025-03-30 12:35:29
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user802079799rai
Raivy Baby :
We must get this administration out. this angel and all other children/people deserve research for a cure.
2025-04-01 19:39:09
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kaylee_marz
Kay! :
I’ve followed so many families who’ve lost children to DIPG, this is something I never thought I’d see, and I am so so glad I did 💜
2025-03-30 13:21:13
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kristenncitrus2021
kristenncitrus2021 :
Tucker just released an episode with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong (sorry for spelling) and it was this therapy and how it was started during Covid. It’s a really interesting listen to.
2025-03-30 13:09:08
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cathalinav
Cat🦉 :
My son passed away from DIPG when he was 5 😔 7 months from diagnosis 36 rounds of radiation and 2 trials of chemo it’s been 16 years since my little man gained his wings 🪽
2025-03-30 23:11:59
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sweetheart121216
Pumpkin94 :
I have a friend whose child has this. He’s now 8!! He was diagnosed at just 5-6 weeks old. It’s a miracle he’s still alive
2025-03-30 13:42:57
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catladytattooist
Donna Phillips :
I really want to know how much this is costing this poor family.
2025-03-30 17:00:26
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leah_dats_it
literally Leah💋 :
GO GAVIN GO💙💙
2025-03-30 12:47:24
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goddesstheadora.fdt
Indi🌈💙🏳️‍🌈Single 54 :
Could it have something to do with what government puts in formula and baby food and the water
2025-03-30 12:58:24
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jamourban
Jamo Urban :
Keep it up Gavin.
2025-03-30 12:27:45
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alcp1_m119
ALC :
Wow, what amazing doctors. The current administration is a threat to STEM research and need to be stopped!!
2025-03-30 13:09:20
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im_noelle1
Noelle :
This is why research and development is so important.
2025-03-30 16:09:01
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bbsmallsmb
BBsmalls :
My friend‘s daughter had this treatment. It was $85,000 out-of-pocket. Insurance of course doesn’t cover it.
2025-03-30 14:34:12
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partnerinhealth
user4237620879561 :
God is so good❤️❤️❤️
2025-03-30 13:08:53
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friskyfriendly
💙 :
Could this also help GBM patients?
2025-03-30 16:53:18
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zakory14
Guillotine_ Enthusiast :
Keep going little buddy
2025-03-30 12:50:12
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zuhraa__x
zuhraa__x :
We're gonna see Gavin give a graduation speech, go to college, get married and have kids and grow old 💛
2025-03-30 14:46:23
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mosflow1
Mos Flow :
To God be the glory!
2025-03-30 21:35:46
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