Shannon Traphagen (S.M. Traphagen)

The Game On Glio Podcast

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Now in its sixth season, with 60+ episodes aired, Game On Glio was the first of its kind to create a media platform for telling the stories and journeys of those diagnosed with brain cancers such as Glioblastoma. Expanding on its original platform, this show shines a light on grief and loss, brain cancer education and stories, and provides inspiration, hope, and second chances! Guests include caregivers, scientists, therapists, patients, widows(ers), non-profits, relationship experts, well known personalities, and authors. The mission of this show is to find a way to give a voice to those that...

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Author

Shannon Traphagen (S.M. Traphagen)

Episodes

S1 Ep 3: ”We are in the trenches with you”--with Guest Dr. Priya Kumthekar 24.06.2021 43:18

An early clinical trial found that a spherical nucleic acid drug developed at Northwestern kills tumor cells in people with the fatal brain cancer glioblastoma. This is the first time a nanotherapeutic has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and cause cell death. Lead investigator Priya Kumthekar, MD, explains the results of the study, what's next, and why clinical trials are so vital in f...

S1 Ep 2: Rare Cancer, Eternal Hope--with Guest DJ Stewart 27.05.2021 52:57

Patient and GBM thriver DJ Stewart shares his motto on having GBM, his recent achievement, and future hopes. For resource articles and other information please visit: TheGameOnGlioPodcast.com BrainsForTheCure.org

S1 Ep 1: Glioblastoma Changed Our Lives--With Guest Dr. John Boockvar 29.04.2021 1:07:51

Dr. Boockvar is Vice-Chair Department of Neurosurgery & Director Brain Tumor and Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health in New York City. He is also an Investigator for Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He is internationally known for his surgical expertise and for providing patients with safe, effective, and m...

Introducing: Game On Glio Podcast (Trailer) 24.04.2021 1:09

Meet our host Shannon Traphagen and find out what this podcast is all about!