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Belgian boy Lucas Jemeljanova's fight against rare brainstem cancer DIPG
Original: Lucas Jemeljanova, a Belgian boy diagnosed at age 6 with DIPG—a rare, deadly brainstem cancer with # science # medicine
Lucas Jemeljanova, a Belgian boy diagnosed at age 6 with DIPG, a rare and deadly brainstem cancer, is drawing attention online. Posts about his case carry hashtags including science, medicine, cancer, hope and good news, reflecting an outpouring of sympathy and support for the family and interest in potential treatments for a disease with few options.
Why now: Stories of children battling rare terminal cancers often resonate widely and attract messages of hope and support.
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- Lucas Jemeljanova, a Belgian boy diagnosed at age 6 with DIPG—a rare, deadly brainstem cancer with # science # medicine # cancer # hope # GoodNews · tangledwing@ohai.social · 20
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