How conquering a rare leukemia in children revolutionized cancer care for millions

Behind the high cure rates for pediatric leukemia is an amazing story that transformed the whole field of cancer treatment and research.

Donald Pinkel was the first director of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and a pioneer of pediatric leukemia treatment. — Donald Pinkel was the first director of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and a pioneer of pediatric leukemia treatment.Read moreSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital

by Marie McCullough

Updated June 12, 2019, 2:45 p.m. ET

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Published June 6, 2019, 5:00 a.m. ET

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