The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast

Alissa Huston, MD Julie Larson, LCSW Shirley D’Sa, MD, FRCP, FRCPath For patients with chronic blood cancers, such as Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), quality of life is a main priority. Physical and emotional side effects of the disease or treatment may present several challenges for patients and caregivers.   In this episode, we were onsite at the International Waldenström‘s Macrogl...

Marco Davila, MD Explore the cutting-edge of oncology as we delve into the revolutionary world of CAR T-cell therapy, a more recent medical advancement in the fight against blood cancer.   Join our conversation with Dr. Marco Davila of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, as he highlights the significant impact CAR T-cell therapy has made on treating various blood can...

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Matasar of Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Elizabeth Stone, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2012.  Dr. Matasar discusses the current and emerging treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma. Elizabeth shares her story of resilience as a refractory patient throughout multiple treatments, and how she has navigated a life of hardships, joy, love and friend...

Ricardo Lopez, Dietista Oncológico MSHA, RD, CSO, LDN Unase a nosotros en nuestra conversación con Ricardo Lopez, Dietista Oncológico. En este episodio él nos explicará la importancia de tener una nutrición adecuada antes, durante y después de un tratamiento, y nos proveerá consejos para aliviar efectos secundarios causado por el cáncer. DESCARGAR TRANSCRIPCIÓN HAGA CLIC AQUI para participar en la...

Ashlie D’Andrea Emma D’Andrea Lynn Steele, LSW, OSW-C In this episode, we speak to a myeloma patient and her teenage daughter about the impact that myeloma had on her family. Lynn Steele, a social worker and Information Specialist at LLS, then joins us to share tips and resources on how families can navigate a cancer diagnosis together. 

Sharon Castellino, MD, MSc In this episode, Dr. Sharon Castellino, a pediatric oncologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, examines the impact of healthcare equity and barriers to care for patients and caregivers dealing with blood cancer. Dr. Castellino sheds light on how groundbreaking treatments have transformed the landscape of cancer care, emphasizing the crucial role that LLS, patient ad...

Teresa Altemeyer Join us on a heartfelt journey woven by support and education, as we speak to Teresa Altemeyer, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009. In this episode, Teresa shares her experience with CLL from diagnosis through long-term survivorship. On the advice of her doctor, she went out to live her life, and found herself supporting other blood cancer patients and sur...

Elie Traer, MD Karin Rodland, PhD Lee Greenberger, PhD The fight to effectively treat and cure the complex disease of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) continues. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Elie Traer, Dr. Karin Rodland and Dr. Lee Greenberger about an exciting new study for AML. The doctors share about a longtime collaboration between Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Pacific Nor...

Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq. Dealing with cancer extends beyond physical health, often bringing financial challenges that can overwhelm patients and their loved ones.   In this episode, we offer a beacon of support as we speak to Monica Bryant, Esq., a cancer rights attorney and Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer of Triage Cancer. She reviews the financial hurdles that may arise during trea...

Mayra Gomez Padua, PhD Ser cuidador, para muchos es una muestra de compasión. Sin embargo, a medida que pasa el tiempo, muchos cuidadores se encuentran abrumados por el estrés, la carga, y la tristesa asociado con ser un cuidador de alguien dianosticado con cáncer. En muchas ocaciones los cuidadores se encuentran dejando su salud al lado. En este episodio, la Dra. Mayra Gómez Padua, psicóloga clín...

Naveen Pemmaraju, MD “If you have a rare disease, it’s not rare to you.” In this episode, Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, sheds light on the latest treatment advancements for myelofibrosis. The pace of scientific discovery for rare diseases is moving at a fast rate, resulting in better outcomes for myelofibrosis patients. *This episode was recorded on Rare Disease...

Nishi Shah, MD, MBBS Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of myeloma over the past decade, giving patients and families much hope for the future. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Nishi Shah of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York City. While the wide variety of therapies available to patients are discussed, this episode also focuses on the newest, cutting-edge...

In the episode, we explore the family of diseases called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Dr. Anand Patel and Dr. Olatoyosi Odenike of The University of Chicago Medicine share the latest advances in treatments for MPNs, including myelofibrosis (MF), polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocythemia (ET). We also highlight how treatment teams prioritize the improvement of patients’ quality o...

Nutrition is a crucial part of cancer care. Many patients and caregivers play an active role in managing their nutrition during and after treatment. In this episode, we discuss nutrition after a cancer diagnosis with Luz Chavez and Susanne Massarani, Registered Dietitians from The University of Chicago. Learn the basics of oncology nutrition and how a good diet can help combat treatment-related we...

Caner Saygin, MD A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional distress to a patient.  A diagnosis of a rare leukemia can leave patients and caregivers feeling unsure and nervous about the future.  In this episode, we speak to Dr. Caner Saygin of University of Chicago Medicine about hairy cell leukemia, a rare, but treatable cancer.  Dr. Saygin delves into this disease, high...

Colin Vale, MD Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) is a group of diseases that have a variety of different treatments and outcomes. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Colin Vale of Emory University in Atlanta, GA, about the treatments for MDS, the potential for transforming into acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and new strategies to give patients the quality of care that they deserve. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT C...

Adriana Rossi, MD Testing for minimal or measurable residual disease (MRD) in blood cancer has transformed the way we look at remission and treatment planning. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Adriana Rossi of Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York about how MRD testing is being utilized for blood cancer patients. Join us as we explore minimal/measurable residual disease (MRD) testing for blood cancer and...

Cliff Davis Cliff Davis was only sixteen weeks away from graduating medical school when he received the shocking news that he had Hodgkin Lymphoma.  His path has been unique and his story will inspire you. Cliff has a story that is familiar to many patients –a cancer diagnosis that resulted in pausing his schooling and career aspirations. In this case, going back to finish medical school prov...

Have you ever wondered how doctors determine the treatment for a blood cancer patient? In this episode, we’re speaking with Dr. Eric Severson of Labcorp Oncology and Dr. John DiPersio of Washington University in St. Louis, MO, about genomics testing, what it is, and how it benefits blood cancer patients. You will learn about the crucial collaboration between pathologists and oncologists to make su...

Iris Cohen Fineberg, PhD, MSW, OSW-C Caregivers can come from many places in a patient’s life. They may be a spouse, family member, neighbor or “chosen family”. When caring for a cancer patient takes a village, caregivers come together to do what’s best for the patient. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Iris Cohen Fineberg, an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, who specializes in oncolog...

Aerial Donovan Alique Topalian, PhD, MPH Peter Drahms, RN, BSN, C. Robert Bennett, PhD, CPNP-AC Please join us for this second live episode from CancerCon® 2023, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In this episode, we’ll be speaking with experts who discussed “chemo brain”, palliative care, and healing through writing. Cancer patients and survivors of all ages, whether new...

Click image to view full size. Please join us for this special episode live from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In this episode, we’ll be speaking with patients and survivors about where they are along the road of survivorship. In the exhibit hall, we displayed a roadmap of survivorship, which had many detours and pit stops along the way towards long-term...

Tune in to the latest episode of the Patient-Doctor Perspectives series, featuring an enlightening conversation with Dr. Judith Shizuru of Stanford Medicine and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor, Peter Feinberg. Delve into the world of cutting-edge ALL treatments and gain insight from a patient who shares his personal story of treatments, bone marrow transplantation and re-vaccination ch...

Deborah Stephens, DO Join us as we sit down with Dr. Deborah Stephens from the University of Utah, as we discover the latest breakthroughs in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).  We also gain valuable insights into enhancing patient’s quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Stephens emphasizes the importance of effective communication with your healthcare team, unveiling strategies that not...

Kieron Dunleavy, MD Delve into the complex landscape of non-Hodgkin lymphoma research, where a cure is pursued amidst a backdrop of over 100 subtypes of this disease. In this episode, Dr. Kieron Dunleavy, of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, breaks down the differences in treatments, prognosis and goals for both slow-growing and aggressive subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Discover the remar...