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Survivorship

I Will Survive: A Viral TikTok Star’s Journey through Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

April 7, 2021 1 Comment

Join us as we speak to William Yank, a 23-year-old, three-time Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) survivor. In this episode, we hear…

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Posted in: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Children and young adults, English, Survivorship

Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hereditary Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

March 15, 2021 2 Comments

Join us as we start a brand new series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Episodes, Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Survivorship

I Am a Young Adult With Cancer…Now What?

March 1, 2021 1 Comment

Join us as we report from the 2020 Virtual CancerCon and speak to Kyle Benner, a young adult survivor of…

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Posted in: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Children and young adults, English, Episodes, Leukemia, Survivorship

Facing Racial Disparities as a Black Disabled Patient

February 16, 2021 1 Comment

Join us as we speak to Ola Ojewumi, a patient and health advocate with Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD), a type…

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Posted in: Advocacy, Children and young adults, English, Healthcare Disparities, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Survivorship

Hodgkin Lymphoma Part 2: Struggles of a Young Adult with Cancer

February 1, 2021 Leave a comment

Join us for Part Two of a special two-part series as we speak to Dr. Christabel Cheung, a two-time Hodgkin…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Episodes, Healthcare Disparities, Hodgkin lymphoma, Lymphoma, Survivorship

Hodgkin Lymphoma Part 1: Struggles of a Young Adult with Cancer

January 25, 2021 Leave a comment

Join us for a special two-part episode as we speak to Dr. Christabel Cheung, a two-time Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor. In…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Episodes, Healthcare Disparities, Hodgkin lymphoma, Lymphoma, Survivorship

Medical Marijuana & Cancer: What you Need to Know

January 11, 2021 Leave a comment

Join us as we speak with Shelly Rosenfeld, Esq. from the Cancer Legal Resource Center and Dr. Steven Pergam from…

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Posted in: Advocacy, English, Episodes, Survivorship

Strap on your Oxygen Mask First: Being a Parent with Cancer

December 8, 2020 1 Comment

Join us as we speak to Dr. Meredith Hemphill Ruden, who had an informative session at CancerCon on Parenting with…

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Posted in: Caregivers, English, Episodes, Parenting, Survivorship

I’m a Caregiver & Advocate: Kristin’s Story

November 2, 2020 Leave a comment

Join us as we speak to Kristin Furhrmann-Simmons, a caregiver and an LLS volunteer. Kristin talks to us about caring…

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Posted in: Advocacy, Caregivers, Chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, English, Leukemia, Survivorship

Together in the Fight Against Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Roman Reigns’ Story

September 21, 2020 1 Comment

We will be speaking with WWE Superstar, actor, and former professional football player, Joseph Anoai, who many may know as…

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Posted in: Chronic myeloid leukemia, English, Episodes, Episodes by disease or treatment, Leukemia, Survivorship

Creating Something Bigger Than Myself Despite Cancer: Brett Hagler’s Story

August 12, 2020 1 Comment

Join this conversation as Alicia, Edith and Lizette sit down to chat with Brett Hagler.  Brett is an author, cancer…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Survivorship

Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities Within Healthcare

July 29, 2020 2 Comments

Join this insightful conversation as Alicia, Edith and Lizette sit down to chat with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, one of…

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Posted in: English, Healthcare Disparities, Myeloma, Survivorship

Coping with the Challenges of Living in Isolation

May 12, 2020 Leave a comment

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) recognizes the unique issues faced by blood cancer…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

What Blood Cancer Patients Need to Know About COVID-19

April 22, 2020 Leave a comment

What does the effect of the virus have on blood cancer patients? What are hospitals doing to ensure cancer patients…

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Posted in: Coronavirus (COVID-19), English, Survivorship

How Will My Child’s Cancer Diagnosis Impact Their Emotions?

March 5, 2020 Leave a comment

When you think about a pediatric patient, they are not a child living in a vacuum. They are part of…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Survivorship

Monica Answers YOUR Questions About Cancer and the Law

January 24, 2020 Leave a comment

Did you know that if somebody is eligible for Medicaid and also eligible for COBRA coverage, some states may actually…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Diagnosed with Myeloma: What Should I Eat?

January 10, 2020 Leave a comment

Eating a well-balanced diet is important, especially with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. A proper diet during and after cancer…

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Posted in: English, Myeloma, Survivorship

Training for the Unknown: Jason’s Story

November 20, 2019 Leave a comment

Listen in as Alicia speaks with Jason Khalipa. Jason is a devoted father, world champion, and global businessman.  Jason is…

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Posted in: Caregivers, English, Parenting

Survivor Guilt: Common Yet Under-Discussed

August 22, 2019 2 Comments

Survivor’s guilt is not an unusual reaction among those who have experienced a traumatic event, especially those impacted by cancer.…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Coping with Cancer as a Couple

June 28, 2019 Leave a comment

Join in as Shona sits down with Ellen Polamero onsite at CancerCon 2019. Ellen is a clinical social worker at…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Relationships

Adopting After Cancer: Dawn’s Story

May 12, 2019 Leave a comment

As a junior in college and an intramural volleyball player who attributed the increasing pain in her right arm to…

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Posted in: English, Parenting

Dating with a Diagnosis: Stephen & Rebecca’s Story

May 6, 2019 Leave a comment

Join Alicia as she speaks with young adult leukemia survivor, Stephen and his wife, Rebecca. This episode was recorded onsite…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Relationships

Dating with a Diagnosis: Merissa’s Story

February 13, 2019 Leave a comment

Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with a young adult and Stage II Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, Merissa Pemberton. Having…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, English, Relationships

All Emotions Serve a Purpose

October 3, 2018 1 Comment

Emotions are complex. We all can agree on that. On this episode, Alicia and Lizette speak with Julie Larson, a…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Cancer and Mental Health

September 19, 2018 Leave a comment

Hearing the words, “you have cancer” rattles your core, regardless of who you are. On this episode, Alicia and Lizette…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Dental Awareness within Cancer Care

August 21, 2018 Leave a comment

Most people are aware of common side effects of cancer treatment such as nausea and hair loss. However, most people…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Psycho-Oncology: Caring for Body & Mind

July 20, 2018 9 Comments

Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with psycho-oncologist, Elizabeth Harvey. Elizabeth works…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Motherhood & Survivorship

May 11, 2018 Leave a comment

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. In this episode,…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Encouraging Empathy Within Cancer Care

April 19, 2018 Leave a comment

Caring for a patient means caring for the entire patient. Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia &…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Remembering Nutrition Throughout Your Cancer Journey

February 28, 2018 Leave a comment

Good nutrition is important for cancer patients. Eating the right kinds of foods can help patients feel better and stay…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Stopped Treatment, Started a Family

February 11, 2018 Leave a comment

Twenty-three years old and living in New York City, Glamour magazine Editor Erin Zammett Ruddy finds herself writing her biggest…

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Posted in: Children and young adults, Chronic myeloid leukemia, English, Parenting

Cancer-Related Fatigue: Syndrome Not Symptom

January 18, 2018 2 Comments

Fatigue is the symptom most frequently reported by individuals with cancer. However, cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is very different from daily…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Effective Communication within Cancer Care

January 8, 2018 Leave a comment

Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with Carma Bylund, Ph.D, a behavioral…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Coping with the Holidays after Cancer

November 29, 2017 5 Comments

After a cancer diagnosis, people with cancer and their loved ones may feel “out of step” during the holidays. A…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

A Cancer Diagnosis Within the Workplace

October 30, 2017 Leave a comment

Join Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as they sit with Rebecca Nellis, Executive Director of…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

What You Need to Know About Cancer & Health Insurance

October 16, 2017 4 Comments

Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with Monica Bryant, COO & Co-Founder…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

Why You Should Consider a Clinical Trial

September 6, 2017 Leave a comment

Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) chat with John F. Gerecitano, MD, PhD,…

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Posted in: English, Survivorship

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