Survivorship

Category: Survivorship

Making Your Mark: A Transgender Cancer Patient Story

Join us as we speak with Chelsea Brickham, a transgender model, actress, and professional cosplayer who was diagnosed with Stage […]

Pushing for a Diagnosis: A Polycythemia Vera (PV) Story

Join us as we speak with David Wallace, a polycythemia vera (PV) patient and advocate.  In this episode, David shares […]

Bring It On: From Lymphoma to Advocacy

Join us as we speak with Jan White, a survivor and thriver of Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.  In this episode, […]

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

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

Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hereditary Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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

I Am a Young Adult With Cancer…Now What?

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

Facing Racial Disparities as a Black Disabled Patient

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

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

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

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

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

Medical Marijuana & Cancer: What you Need to Know

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities Within Healthcare

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

Coping with the Challenges of Living in Isolation

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

What Blood Cancer Patients Need to Know About COVID-19

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

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

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

Monica Answers YOUR Questions About Cancer and the Law

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

Diagnosed with Myeloma: What Should I Eat?

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

Training for the Unknown: Jason’s Story

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

Survivor Guilt: Common Yet Under-Discussed

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

Coping with Cancer as a Couple

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

Adopting After Cancer: Dawn’s Story

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

Dating with a Diagnosis: Stephen & Rebecca’s Story

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

Dating with a Diagnosis: Merissa’s Story

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

All Emotions Serve a Purpose

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

Cancer and Mental Health

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

Dental Awareness within Cancer Care

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

Psycho-Oncology: Caring for Body & Mind

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

Motherhood & Survivorship

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

Encouraging Empathy Within Cancer Care

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

Remembering Nutrition Throughout Your Cancer Journey

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

Stopped Treatment, Started a Family

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

Cancer-Related Fatigue: Syndrome Not Symptom

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

Effective Communication within Cancer Care

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

Coping with the Holidays after Cancer

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

A Cancer Diagnosis Within the Workplace

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

What You Need to Know About Cancer & Health Insurance

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

Why You Should Consider a Clinical Trial

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

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