Ron Bannerman beating Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia APML

Australian Today Tonight's story from (I think) 1999, covering Ron Bannerman's pioneering trial of Arsenic to treat Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia (APML). Ron's efforts have changed cancer treatments in Australia today. When diagnosed with this rare form of leukaemia in 1996 Ron became one of the first patients in Australia to undergo 'Arsenic treatment'. Ron uncovered this treatment himself while researching Chinese medical practises. The procedure is now a commonly used treatment for relapse patients. Following Ron's highly successful treatment he has selflessly raised funds for cancer research. Ron can be found regularly playing his violin busking for the generous folks of Kempsey NSW, who as of January 2007 had contributed close to $100,000. The funds raised by Ron have been put to use by the Hunter Haematology Research Group (HHRG) at Newcastle Mater Hospital. Part of the funds have been used to create the Ron Bannerman Summer Scholarship, allowing undergraduate university students to experience what it's like to conduct research in a laboratory setting. Details of the research can be found at http://www.mater.net.au/Default.aspx?query=/Research2/ while news of Ron's fund raising efforts can be found at http://www.mater.net.au/news/475682f5c93f4648a36cfaf67ebcc495.pdf and http://kempsey.yourguide.com.au/news/local/general/rons-work-leads-to-cancer-trial-first/397383.html God bless you, Ron!

YouTube | January 1, 2008

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