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‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,' Says Cancer Patient Cured By HUMC's New Treatment ‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,' Says Cancer Patient Cured By HUMC's New Treatment
‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,' Says Cancer Patient Cured By Humc's New Treatment Olivia Viscogliosi is a curious, outgoing and very active three-year-old. But, earlier this year, her parents were concerned about her future.  At the age of two, Olivia of Harrison, N.Y. was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia , a rare form of the disease. “There was a time when Olivia had a lot going on and we were constantly watching every single tiny movement she would make and constantly worrying about the next thing that was going to happen or complication with her illness,” said Dory Viscogliosi, Olivia’s mother.  “She is so energetic now. We have a three-year-old who like…

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