LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky is one of only a handful of states that invests in childhood cancer research, and doctors at UK Hospital say that money is doing wonders when it comes to saving the lives of their smallest patients.

Daniel Arega is one of those little patients. He recently wrapped up his cancer treatment at the hospital and has some encouraging words for other kids currently fighting cancer.

"I told (the doctors) about how great they were and thankful for how they treated me," Arega said.

Arega's message to other kids battling cancer is to be hopeful.

"You'll eventually get out of it," he said.

There's good reason for such optimism. Kentucky, as a state, puts millions into childhood cancer research.

In 2015, lawmakers created the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research T

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