Beating the Odds: A 20-Year Cancer Battle and the Medical Advancements That Made It Possible
2025-06-09
In 2003, Jon Gluck, 38, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and given 18 months to live. Over two decades later, he's still here, chronicling his experience in a new book. His survival, coupled with a one-third decrease in the US age-adjusted cancer death rate since 1991, showcases a turning tide in the war on cancer. This progress is attributed to breakthroughs like autologous stem-cell harvesting and CAR-T therapy, alongside anti-smoking policies, vaccinations, and improved early screening. While challenges remain, the future of cancer treatment is brighter, offering renewed hope for patients.