Episodes

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Health Coverage for 2026 and Protecting Yourself from Medical Debt

Choosing the right health insurance plan can make all the difference in protecting your health and finances. In this episode, […]

Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL): Advances, Hope, and Healing

In this episode of The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United, Elissa and guest co-host, Kristen Parker, speak with Dr. Anand […]

We are Blood Cancer United: a new name, an unstoppable community

In this special episode of The Bloodline, we introduce our new name and what it means for blood cancer patients, […]

Cuidados paliativos: Más de lo que piensas

En este episodio damos la bienvenida al Dr. Eduardo Bruera, distinguido oncólogo médico y jefe del Departamento de Medicina Paliativa, […]

Joy, Hope, and Healing Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis

In this episode, we speak with Dianne Callahan, four-time cancer survivor, best-selling author, speaker, and patient advocate. Dianne shares her […]

Siblings, Stem Cells, and Second Chances

What happens when a sibling match becomes the key to survival? In this heartfelt episode, we speak with Peter and […]

Sound the Alarm: Firefighter Health, Cancer Risk, and Moving Forward

Firefighters risk their lives every day—but what happens when some dangers aren’t in the flames, but in the long-term health […]

Partnering in Care: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Marc Hoffmann from The University of Kansas Cancer Center, to explore chronic lymphocytic […]

LIVE! At SHARE: Emotional Wellness in Survivorship

The cancer experience isn’t just physical—it’s deeply emotional. Join us for this special episode recorded onsite while filming our SHARE […]

Choosing the Path Forward: Shared Decisions in Myelofibrosis Care

In this episode, we speak with Mary Wells, who was diagnosed with primary myelofibrosis in 2018, a rare blood cancer […]

Breaking Down Primary CNS Lymphoma: From Rare Diagnosis to Growing Progress

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the brain, spinal cord, or […]

Atención Médica: Su Derecho de Abogar

En este episodio, conocemos a Sara Grisales Jaramillo, trabajadora social, gerente de Insight y del Centro de Llamadas de CancerCare. […]

CAR T-cell Therapy: Your Questions Answered

Curious about CAR T-cell therapy? We went straight to the source for answers. In this episode, the LLS Patient Education […]

Understanding AML: The Challenges, The Progress, The Hope

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most aggressive blood cancers—but science is making real progress. In this episode, […]

Unbreakable: A Mother & Son’s Fight Against Cancer

Join us as we speak with Ashlee and Michael Cramer, the mother-son duo behind the Michael and Mom Talk Cancer […]

Cancer Nutrition: Myth Busters Edition

When it comes to cancer and nutrition, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Can sugar fuel cancer? Should you […]

Hope in Myeloma: The Road to Long-Term Survival

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cesar Rodriguez of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY to discuss […]

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL): From Diagnosis to Innovation

A Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) diagnosis can raise many questions, from understanding symptoms to exploring treatment options.  In this episode, […]

Impact of Disparity: Navigating Treatment Equality in Cancer Care

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bilal Abid from University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston to […]

Beyond the Transplant: Navigating Graft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD)

A stem cell transplant for blood cancer is just the beginning – what may come next for the patient can […]

There’s Always Hope: Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Research continues to accelerate for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), giving hope to patients and their loved ones. In this episode, Dr. […]

Nuevos Avances Para Mieloma Múltiple

En este episodio conocemos al Dr. Mateo Mejia Saldarriaga de Weill Cornell Medicine, hospital NewYork-Presbyterian. Únase para aprender cómo los […]

Not Cashing In My Chips: Living with Cancer

Join us as we speak to Mousa Ghannam, who was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) at the age of […]

Emerging Therapies and Hope: Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Tune in as we chat with Dr. Yasmin […]

Don’t Burn Your CAKE: Embracing Life’s Challenges

Join us for a powerful message of hope and perseverance after a cancer diagnosis. In this episode, Rashad Hayes shares […]

Overcoming Barriers: Navigating Cancer Care

Navigating the maze of cancer care can be overwhelming. Join us as Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, of CancerCare® discusses the […]

LIVE! At CancerCon: Ghosts, Growth and Guidance

Please join us for this special episode live from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. A […]

Medicare Updates: What You Need to Know for 2025

There are new Medicare changes starting in January 2025 that will benefit cancer patients.   LLS Vice President of Federal […]

LIVE! At CancerCon: Transitioning to Primary Care

Please join us for this special episode live from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. Following […]

Hope on the Horizon: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be a challenging journey for both patients and caregivers.   However, there is a […]

Advancing the Science: Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)

Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) has been a challenging disease to tackle, historically treated with therapies meant for other conditions. But […]

Innovative Therapies: Transforming Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Care

The treatment landscape for non-Hodgkin lymphoma has significantly evolved over the past few decades. With groundbreaking advancements in CAR T-cell […]

Exercise and Cancer: Celebration That You CAN

Exercise, or simply moving the body, can be an important part of cancer recovery, both physically and emotionally. In this […]

LIVE! At IWMF: Living with Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

For patients with chronic blood cancers, such as Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), quality of life is a main priority. Physical and […]

Cellular Revolution: CAR T-cell Therapy

Explore the cutting-edge of oncology as we delve into the revolutionary world of CAR T-cell therapy, a more recent medical […]

Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Resilience in Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Matasar of Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Elizabeth Stone, who was diagnosed with […]

La Nutrición y el Cáncer

Unase a nosotros en nuestra conversación con Ricardo Lopez, Dietista Oncológico. En este episodio él nos explicará la importancia de […]

Family Ties: Navigating Multiple Myeloma Together

In this episode, we speak to a myeloma patient and her teenage daughter about the impact that myeloma had on […]

Bridging the Gaps: Striving for Accessible Cancer Care

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Castellino, a pediatric oncologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, examines the impact of healthcare equity […]

Live Your Life: Navigating Mental Health and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Join us on a heartfelt journey woven by support and education, as we speak to Teresa Altemeyer, who was diagnosed […]

Visions of Hope: Continuing to Beat AML

The fight to effectively treat and cure the complex disease of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) continues. In this episode, we […]

You Aren’t Alone: Navigating The Financial Impact of Cancer

Dealing with cancer extends beyond physical health, often bringing financial challenges that can overwhelm patients and their loved ones.   In […]

Soy cuidador de un paciente con cáncer.  ¿Y ahora qué?

Ser cuidador, para muchos es una muestra de compasión. Sin embargo, a medida que pasa el tiempo, muchos cuidadores se […]

Hope for a Rare Disease: Myelofibrosis

“If you have a rare disease, it’s not rare to you.” In this episode, Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju of MD Anderson […]

How New Therapies Are Changing The Future of Myeloma

Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of myeloma over the past decade, giving patients and families much hope […]

Living with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)

In the episode, we explore the family of diseases called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Dr. Anand Patel and Dr. Olatoyosi Odenike […]

Bite By Bite: Supporting Cancer Patients Through Nutrition

Nutrition is a crucial part of cancer care. Many patients and caregivers play an active role in managing their nutrition […]

Exploring Hairy Cell Leukemia

A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional distress to a patient.  A diagnosis of a rare leukemia can leave […]

Improving Quality of Care for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) is a group of diseases that have a variety of different treatments and outcomes. In this episode, […]

Mission To Complete Remission: Utilizing MRD Testing In Blood Cancer

Testing for minimal or measurable residual disease (MRD) in blood cancer has transformed the way we look at remission and […]

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