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When Emily Whitehead was six years old, she became the first child ever to receive genetically-modified T cells, an experimental treatment for her leukemia. It cured her, and helped launch the field of cellular medicine.
When Emily Whitehead was six years old, she became the first child ever to receive genetically-modified T cells, an experimental treatment for her leukemia. It cured her, and helped launch the field of cellular medicine. "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with Emily, and her parents, Kari and Tom Whitehead, about how they defeated her cancer; and with Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, a leading cancer specialist and author of the new book, "The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human."
The Emmy Award-winning actor said she has an "important ceremony" coming up.
Executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new book "Inside Bridgerton." They discuss making the Regency era more inclusive, the importance of the female gaze, and the backstory behind creating their first big hit "Grey's Anatomy."
In September, award-winning journalist Katie Couric shared publicly that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She joins "CBS Mornings" during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to share the details of her treatment journey and the importance of annual screenings.
Actress Elizabeth Banks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie "Call Jane," what she learned working with actress Sigourney Weaver and upcoming projects.
Breast cancer is the most deadly form of cancer among Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from it than White women. A new study suggests that Black women should undergo a breast cancer assessment risk by the age of 25. Elise Preston shares more.
The FDA rules would follow the lead of 38 states that require informing women about their breast tissue type and screening options.
Actor Sigourney Weaver is seemingly busier than ever. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her upcoming fall releases, including the new movie "Call Jane" and the highly anticipated "Avatar" sequel.
"The Good Nurse," a new true-crime thriller film, follows the real story of a nurse who killed dozens of hospital patients, and the woman who helped stop him. Actress Jessica Chastain plays real-life nurse Amy Loughren, who worked with police to get the actual serial killer to confess. The two join "CBS Mornings" to discuss working together on the film.
