Tag Archives: Heath & Fitness

Aspen Tangonan became the first pediatric patient successfully treated with a novel drug combination for high-risk, refractory neuroblastoma When 9-year-old Aspen Tangonan was 22 months old, she was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma — an aggressive pediatric solid tumor arising from nerve tissues and cells. At the time, her family had no idea Aspen would become the first pediatric …

In this column, we will aim to raise awareness about osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis, with a special focus on older women in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. <Q1> What is osteoporosis? I heard that Asian American women are facing a high risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens …

Vietnam is back in school now after treatment for new tumors in 2023 As Viet spoke about the start of his son’s ongoing health journey, his wife’s gaze moved from his face to a place far off in the distance. Quynh Anh quietly relived the days in 2016 when their 6-year-old son, Vietnam, was sick and doctors didn’t have answers.    …