What would cause the leading cancer doctor in the world to fly

across the country to the funeral of a boy of 8? That's part of

today's story.

Past guest Roger McCaffrey discusses the terrible ordeal his

family endured when they discovered their 4 1/2-year-old son, John,

had CML, a stem-cell cancer. The story involves not only a family's

anguish, but also a miracle drug, insurance companies, politics,

and the FDA.