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Don’t Burn Your CAKE: Embracing Life’s Challenges (11/18/2024) - 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 (11/8/2024) - 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 (10/25/2024) - 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 (10/10/2024) - 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 (9/28/2024) - 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 (9/1/2024) - 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) (8/27/2024) - 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 (8/19/2024) - 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 (7/30/2024) - 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 (7/19/2024) - 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 (6/28/2024) - 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 (6/26/2024) - In this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Matasar of Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Elizabeth Stone, who was diagnosed with…
Family Ties: Navigating Multiple Myeloma Together (6/7/2024) - 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 (5/24/2024) - 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) (5/10/2024) - 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 (4/21/2024) - 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 (4/10/2024) - Dealing with cancer extends beyond physical health, often bringing financial challenges that can overwhelm patients and their loved ones. In…
Hope for a Rare Disease: Myelofibrosis (3/26/2024) - “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 (3/11/2024) - 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) (2/29/2024) - 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 (2/9/2024) - Nutrition is a crucial part of cancer care. Many patients and caregivers play an active role in managing their nutrition…
Exploring Hairy Cell Leukemia (1/22/2024) - 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) (1/10/2024) - 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 (12/19/2023) - Testing for minimal or measurable residual disease (MRD) in blood cancer has transformed the way we look at remission and…
Continuing The Dream: An Inspiring Story of Resilience (12/13/2023) - Cliff Davis was only sixteen weeks away from graduating medical school when he received the shocking news that he had…
The Revolution of Genomics: How Testing Leads to Individualized Treatment (11/27/2023) - Have you ever wondered how doctors determine the treatment for a blood cancer patient? In this episode, we’re speaking with…
Supporting the Patient: Caregiving Takes a Village (11/7/2023) - Caregivers can come from many places in a patient’s life. They may be a spouse, family member, neighbor or “chosen…
LIVE! At CancerCon: Coping with Cancer (10/26/2023) - Please join us for this second live episode from CancerCon® 2023, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®.…
LIVE! At CancerCon: The Roadmap of Survivorship (10/17/2023) - Please join us for this special episode live from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (9/19/2023) - Tune in to the latest episode of the Patient-Doctor Perspectives series, featuring an enlightening conversation with Dr. Judith Shizuru of…
Empowering Lives: Advancements in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (8/31/2023) - Join us as we sit down with Dr. Deborah Stephens from the University of Utah, as we discover the latest…
Accelerating Hope for Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (8/24/2023) - Delve into the complex landscape of non-Hodgkin lymphoma research, where a cure is pursued amidst a backdrop of over 100…
Treating Rare Disease with Compassion: Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) (8/8/2023) - While chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is a rare disease, it is not rare to the patients and loved ones who…
The Bloodline Live: Emphasizing the Patient Voice in Young Adult Cancer Care (7/27/2023) - When adolescents and young adults (AYA) are diagnosed with cancer, they face unique challenges that aren’t seen as frequently in other…
Be Informed: Beneficial Medicare Changes (7/12/2023) - Cancer related costs can be an overwhelming burden for patients on Medicare. However, new changes in Medicare will directly impact…
Community Outreach in The Field: Red, Bred & Led Houston (6/29/2023) - Please join us for the latest episode of our Community Outreach In The Field series, where our field correspondents, comprised…
Living A Full Life: Exploring Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) (6/15/2023) - Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNS) is an umbrella term that includes myelofibrosis (MF), essential thrombocythemia (ET) and polycythemia vera (PV). In this…
Fueling Hope: Nutrition Insights for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) (6/7/2023) - Nourishing your body after a cancer diagnosis can seem like an impossible task when your mind is focused on survival.…
Quality-of-Life: Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue (5/30/2023) - Cancer-related fatigue can be a tremendous burden on patients and caregivers. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Mariam Nawas…
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Cancer & Pregnancy (5/15/2023) - Join us as we highlight how pivots in therapy and self-advocacy were used to treat a young woman’s diagnosis of…
Tumor Lysis Syndrome: What Patients Need to Know (5/2/2023) - Most blood cancer patients can experience side effects from their cancer diagnosis, or its treatments. In certain blood cancers, an…
Healing Through Writing: An Odyssey Through Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (4/20/2023) - As a cancer patient or caregiver, telling your story can not only be a way to update loved ones about…
Attacking the Cancer Cell: Advances in CAR T-Cell Therapy (4/6/2023) - Please join us as we speak about CAR T-cell therapy with Dr. Carlos Silva, a Moffitt Cancer physician at Memorial…
Chipping Away at the Iceberg: Addressing Healthcare Disparities and Equity (3/24/2023) - Join us live from Miami, FL, as we talk about healthcare disparities and equity with Dr. Erin Kobetz of Sylvester…
Perspectives on Quality of Life: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) (3/13/2023) - Join us as we hear two different perspectives from people living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); Tim Sohn, a 16-year…
Hopeful Advancements for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) (2/21/2023) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Richard Larson and Dr. Anand Patel from University of Chicago Medicine about chronic…
Give Yourself Grace: Overcoming Long-term Side Effects (2/9/2023) - Join us as we speak to Veronika Panagiotou, a non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor and Alique Topalian, a two-time AML survivor. In…
Improving Quality of Life Through Wellness Practices (1/23/2023) - Join us as we speak to Heidi MacAlpine, a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patient and occupational therapist. In this episode,…
Making The Decision To Live: A Myeloma Story (1/9/2023) - Join us as we speak to Tim Cooper, a multiple myeloma patient and caregiver. In this episode, Tim discusses how…
Statistics Don’t Color My Outcome: A CAR T-cell Therapy Success (12/19/2022) - Join us as we speak to Laurie Adami, a follicular lymphoma (non-Hodgkin lymphoma) survivor. In this episode, Laurie shares her…
COVID: Staying Safe As The Virus Evolves (12/5/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Lee Greenberger, the Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of The Leukemia…
Engaging with Loved Ones: A CaringBridge Story (11/21/2022) - Join us as we speak to lymphoma patient, Leona, her husband and caregiver, Howell, and Tia Newcomer, the CEO of…
A Young Adult’s Journey Through Two Leukemia Diagnoses (11/7/2022) - Join us as we speak to John Falco, who was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2019 and then…
Instilling Hope Through Progress: Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) (10/25/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Anand Patel and Dr. Satyajit Kosuri from The University of Chicago Medicine about…
Cancer Doesn’t Define My Life: A Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Story (10/11/2022) - Don’t miss this story of a patient who refuses to let cancer define his life. Join us as we speak…
Community Outreach In The Field: Blood and Chess Atlanta (9/30/2022) - Please join us for a brand new series called, Community Outreach In The Field, where our field correspondents, comprised of…
Achieving Long-term Remission with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) (9/1/2022) - Please join us as we speak to Dr. Matthew Davids of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In this episode, Dr. Davids discusses…
LIVE! at CancerCon: Navigating Young Adult Cancer (8/22/2022) - Please join us for our second live episode from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In…
LIVE! At CancerCon: A Journey Through Survivorship (8/5/2022) - Please join us for this special episode live from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In…
Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Transplantation: Benefits and Side Effects (7/25/2022) - Please join us as we speak to Dr. Shernan Holtan and guest co-host from LLS, Christina Neilsen. In this episode,…
Immune System To The Rescue: Immunotherapies In Blood Cancer (7/11/2022) - Please join us as we speak to Dr. John Leonard of Weill Cornell Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Leonard discusses…
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): A Group of Diseases (6/23/2022) - Please join us as we speak to Dr. Daniel Pollyea from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this…
Support and Stability: Living with CMML (6/13/2022) - Please join us as we speak to Howard Willens, a chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) patient. In this episode, Howard shares…
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Part Two: CAR T-Cell Therapy (5/23/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Benjamin Lampson of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. In Part Two of…
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Part One: Treatment Advances (5/16/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Benjamin Lampson of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. In Part One of…
Mental Health and Myeloma: A Story of Resilience (5/2/2022) - Join us as we speak to Damion Davis, a myeloma patient and licensed professional counselor. In this episode, Damion talks…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hope in the Uncertainty of AML (4/21/2022) - Join us as we speak with Charles Huang and Dr. Gabriel Mannis in honor of AML Awareness Day (April 21st).…
Innovative Therapies for Acute Leukemias (4/4/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Hongtao Liu and Dr. Adam DuVall from University of Chicago Medicine, about current…
LLS Financial Assistance: How We Can Help (3/24/2022) - Bonus Content! Go to the Subscriber Lounge to see what Gregory has been up to since this episode in our…
Protecting Patients: COVID and Vaccine Updates (3/21/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Lee Greenberger, the Chief Scientific Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Shared Decision Making (3/9/2022) - Join us as we speak with Donnie Hill, a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) / small cell lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) patient…
Emerging Research in Lymphoma and Myeloma (2/16/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Peter Riedell and Dr. Benjamin Derman from University of Chicago Medicine, about the…
Addressing Racial Health Disparities Through Community Outreach (2/3/2022) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Lorna McNeill, a Professor and Associate Director for Health Disparities and Community Outreach…
Making a Difference Through Nutrition (1/24/2022) - Join us as we speak to Michelle Bratton, a registered dietitian and certified oncology nutritionist with LLS’s PearlPoint Nutrition Services®.…
Anxiety and Hope: Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) (1/10/2022) - Join us as we speak to Donnie Hill, a patient living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small cell lymphocytic…
Under the MPN Umbrella: Exploring Myelofibrosis (12/20/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Brady Stein, a clinical hematologist and researcher at the Northwestern University Feinberg School…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Survivorship (12/8/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Role Reversal (12/7/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this…
Transplant Support and Graft-Versus-Host-Disease (GVHD) (12/6/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Mariam Nawas and Dr. Satyajit Kosuri from University of Chicago Medicine, about graft-vs-host…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Treatment (12/2/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Diagnosis (12/1/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hope for Myeloma Patients (11/22/2021) - Join us in this next installment of our series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Survivorship (11/18/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Schooling (11/16/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we…
A New You: You Made It Through (NHL) (11/8/2021) - Join us as we speak to Lyneshia Johnson-Woodland, an internet radio show host, actress and comedian who was diagnosed with…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Treatment (11/2/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Diagnosis (11/2/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we…
How to Become a Great Patient Advocate (10/25/2021) - Join us as we speak to Erin Galyean, a pharmaceutical sales trainer, professional speaker, and published author. In this episode,…
How to Address Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Challenges of Cancer with Palliative Care (10/11/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Areej El-Jawahri, a physician researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of…
Hope for Rare Cancers: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) (9/27/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Eunice Wang, the Chief of Leukemia Service and Professor of Oncology at Roswell…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Groundbreaking Research in CML (9/22/2021) - Join us in this next installment of our series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Survivorship (9/15/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Moving Home (9/13/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Treatment (9/1/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series…
Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Diagnosis (8/30/2021) - Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: CLL and a Decade of Transformation (8/23/2021) - Join us in this next installment of our series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a…
Cancer and a Pandemic – A Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Story (8/9/2021) - Join us as we speak to Nikki Steltenkamp, a young adult, non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor. Nikki, an engineer, was 24 years old…
Clinical Trials in Lymphoma: An Evolution, Not A Revolution (7/26/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Grzegorz (Greg) Nowakowski, a physician researcher and Professor of Medicine at the Mayo…
How CAR T-cell Therapy Gives Hope to Cancer Patients (7/12/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Caron Jacobson, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a…
Making Your Mark: A Transgender Cancer Patient Story (6/21/2021) - 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 (6/7/2021) - Join us as we speak with David Wallace, a polycythemia vera (PV) patient and advocate. In this episode, David shares…
Tragedy to Legacy: NFL Player Continues The Fight (5/17/2021) - Join us as we speak to Alex Okafor, a defensive end with the Kansas City Chiefs. Alex lost his mother…
Bring It On: From Lymphoma to Advocacy (5/3/2021) - Join us as we speak with Jan White, a survivor and thriver of Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In this episode,…
Navajo Nation: The First Cancer Center on a Reservation (4/19/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Johanna DiMento and Dr. Frank Dalichow, oncologists at the first cancer center on…
I Will Survive: A Viral TikTok Star’s Journey through Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (4/7/2021) - Join us as we speak to William Yank, a 23-year-old, three-time Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) survivor. In this episode, we hear…
Exploring Minimal/Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) (3/29/2021) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Lori Muffly and Dr. Matthew Frank from Stanford Medicine in Stanford, CA, about…
Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hereditary Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) (3/15/2021) - 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? (3/1/2021) - 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 (2/16/2021) - 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 (2/1/2021) - 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 (1/25/2021) - 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 (1/11/2021) - Join us as we speak with Shelly Rosenfeld, Esq. from the Cancer Legal Resource Center and Dr. Steven Pergam from…
Tackling Lymphoma: Recent Advances in Immunotherapy (1/7/2021) - Join us as we report on the latest developments in immunotherapy from the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual…
Providing Hope for AML Patients (12/22/2020) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Courtney DiNardo from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. about the recent…
Strap on your Oxygen Mask First: Being a Parent with Cancer (12/8/2020) - Join us as we speak to Dr. Meredith Hemphill Ruden, who had an informative session at CancerCon on Parenting with…
Complexities of Secondary AML with Dr. Goldberg (11/19/2020) - Join us as we speak with Dr. Aaron Goldberg from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr.…
I’m a Caregiver & Advocate: Kristin’s Story (11/2/2020) - Join us as we speak to Kristin Furhrmann-Simmons, a caregiver and an LLS volunteer. Kristin talks to us about caring…
Your Questions Answered About Hodgkin Lymphoma (10/22/2020) - Dr. Hoffman from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System in Miami, Florida speaks to us about…
CLL: Transformation in Treatment (10/8/2020) - Join us as Ellin Berman, MD a leukemia expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center discusses the advancements in treatment…
Together in the Fight Against Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Roman Reigns’ Story (9/21/2020) - We will be speaking with WWE Superstar, actor, and former professional football player, Joseph Anoai, who many may know as…
Dr. Ninan explains Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (9/9/2020) - Dr. Mary Ninan speaks to Alicia, Lizette, and Edith about the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), known as…
What Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Patients Should Know During the COVID-19 Pandemic (8/26/2020) - Has the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affected your non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment? Join Alicia, Lizette and Edith as they speak with Dr. Lori…
Creating Something Bigger Than Myself Despite Cancer: Brett Hagler’s Story (8/12/2020) - 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 (7/29/2020) - Join this insightful conversation as Alicia, Edith and Lizette sit down to chat with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, one of…
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) with Dr. Benjamin Lampson: What Patients Should Know (7/13/2020) - Join Alicia, Lizette and Edith as they speak with Dr. Benjamin Lampson. Dr. Lampson is an instructor in medicine at…
Worrying is Not My Plan: Viviana’s Story (6/23/2020) - Join Alicia, Lizette and Edith as they speak with Viviana Onofre about her follicular lymphoma diagnosis that she received in…
How is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Diagnosed and Treated? (5/29/2020) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Shella Saint Fleur-Lominy, MD, PhD, a hematologist and physician scientist from…
Coping with the Challenges of Living in Isolation (5/12/2020) - 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 (4/22/2020) - What does the effect of the virus have on blood cancer patients? What are hospitals doing to ensure cancer patients…
Survivor, Author, Athlete & Overcomer: Bishoy’s Story (4/9/2020) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society speak with Bishoy Tadros. Bishoy was diagnosed with…
Moving Forward with Myeloma: Oya’s Story (3/27/2020) - Oya knew he was sick, but his inclinations were met with people telling him he was a hypochondriac. Oya recounts…
How Will My Child’s Cancer Diagnosis Impact Their Emotions? (3/5/2020) - When you think about a pediatric patient, they are not a child living in a vacuum. They are part of…
The Value of a Second Opinion (2/19/2020) - One of the most important reasons to seek a second opinion is to protect yourself from misdiagnosis. Researchers have found…
“The Only Way Through It, Is Through It”: Tim Card’s Story (2/7/2020) - They say hindsight is always 20/20. Looking back, Tim Card remembers how his body may have been sending signals that…
Monica Answers YOUR Questions About Cancer and the Law (1/24/2020) - 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? (1/10/2020) - Eating a well-balanced diet is important, especially with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. A proper diet during and after cancer…
Still Sparkling After AML: Casey’s Story (12/13/2019) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with Casey Biltz Marsh. Casey is a high school mathematics teacher and acute…
Training for the Unknown: Jason’s Story (11/20/2019) - Listen in as Alicia speaks with Jason Khalipa. Jason is a devoted father, world champion, and global businessman. Jason is…
A Conversation with Caregivers (11/4/2019) - Mirinda David Alejandro To kick off Caregiver Awareness Month, we invite you to join the conversation as…
My ALL Diagnosis: Alan’s Story (10/16/2019) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with Alan Kraimer. Alan is an acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor who owns…
My MCL Diagnosis: Stan’s Story (9/23/2019) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with Stan Friedman. Stan is a trial lawyer and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)…
How CAR T-cell Therapy Saved My Life: Chuck’s Story (9/4/2019) - On this episode, Alicia and Lizette speak with Chuck Colletti, a two-time survivor of Stage 4 follicular lymphoma. Chuck was…
Survivor Guilt: Common Yet Under-Discussed (8/22/2019) - Survivor’s guilt is not an unusual reaction among those who have experienced a traumatic event, especially those impacted by cancer.…
CAR T-cell Explained: Recovering from CAR T-cell Therapy (8/8/2019) - On this episode, Alicia and Lizette speak with Dr. Rayne H. Rouce. Dr. Rouce is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist…
My AML Diagnosis: Elissa’s Story (7/22/2019) - Join in as Shona sits down with Elissa Baldwin onsite at CancerCon 2019. CancerCon is an annual conference held every…
CAR T-cell Therapy Explained: What Is It and How Does It Work? (7/15/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Rayne H. Rouce. Dr. Rouce is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist…
Coping with Cancer as a Couple (6/28/2019) - Join in as Shona sits down with Ellen Polamero onsite at CancerCon 2019. Ellen is a clinical social worker at…
CAR T-Cell Therapy Explained: Understanding Potential Side Effects (6/17/2019) - Like any therapy that is administered in oncology, there is great promise but also, unfortunately, several toxicities and side effects…
Treating Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (6/3/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Mohammad Maher Abdul-Hay, a hematologist and bone marrow transplant physician in…
Treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (5/21/2019) - There have been few advances in treatment for AML in 40 years. Why is acute myeloid leukemia (AML) so difficult…
Adopting After Cancer: Dawn’s Story (5/12/2019) - 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 (5/6/2019) - Join Alicia as she speaks with young adult leukemia survivor, Stephen and his wife, Rebecca. This episode was recorded onsite…
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Diagnosis & Prognosis (4/22/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Martha Arellano, Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology and Program Director…
Diagnosing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (4/15/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Mohammad Maher Abdul-Hay, a hematologist and bone marrow transplant physician in…
Removing Mystery from Myeloma: Management of the Elderly Myeloma Patient (3/29/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Marc Braunstein, a Board-certified hematologist, medical oncologist at NYU Winthrop in…
Removing Mystery from Myeloma: The Truth About Transplant (3/20/2019) - Join Alicia and Shona from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as they speak with Dr. Racquel Innis-Shelton, Associate Professor of Medicine…
Removing Mystery from Myeloma: Questions to ask, Bone Health and Clinical Trials (3/7/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Marc Braunstein, a Board-certified hematologist, medical oncologist at NYU Winthrop in…
Dating with a Diagnosis: Merissa’s Story (2/13/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with a young adult and Stage II Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, Merissa Pemberton. Having…
CLL: Risk Factors, Resources and Research (1/22/2019) - Join Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as they speak with Dr. Ann LaCasce, Program Director of the Dana-Farber/…
Removing Mystery from Myeloma: Diagnosis & Treatment (1/9/2019) - Join Alicia and Shona from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as they speak with Dr. Racquel Innis-Shelton, Associate Professor of…
Understanding a CLL Diagnosis (12/17/2018) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette chat with Dr. Ann LaCasce, a Program Director of the Dana-Farber/ Partners CancerCare Fellowship, the…
Treating Mantle Cell Lymphoma (12/3/2018) - Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Robert Chen about the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Dr.…
Coping as a Caregiver (10/31/2018) - November is Caregiver Awareness Month! On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we’d like to thank caregivers for their…
Mantle Cell Lymphoma: Indolent vs Aggressive (10/19/2018) - With over 60 types of lymphomas, a lymphoma diagnosis can be very confusing. Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with hematologist/oncologist Dr.…
All Emotions Serve a Purpose (10/3/2018) - Emotions are complex. We all can agree on that. On this episode, Alicia and Lizette speak with Julie Larson, a…
Cancer and Mental Health (9/19/2018) - Hearing the words, “you have cancer” rattles your core, regardless of who you are. On this episode, Alicia and Lizette…
Young Adult Cancer Action Day: Advocating for Young Adult Survivors (9/4/2018) - Young adult cancer survivors have unique needs, different from pediatric and adult patients. Live on June 21, 2018, the first…
Dental Awareness within Cancer Care (8/21/2018) - Most people are aware of common side effects of cancer treatment such as nausea and hair loss. However, most people…
Transplant & Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD) (8/7/2018) - Many may be familiar with graft versus host disease (GVHD) however, veno-occlusive disease (VOD), otherwise known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome…
Psycho-Oncology: Caring for Body & Mind (7/20/2018) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with psycho-oncologist, Elizabeth Harvey. Elizabeth works…
No Playbook for Caregiving: Kimberly’s Story (7/5/2018) - Describing her life as a ‘storybook’, Kimberly Alexander shares with Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society how…
Live at CancerCon with Matthew Zachary: Founder of ‘Stupid Cancer’ (6/13/2018) - Listen in as Guest Speaker, Shona Lovie, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speaks with Founder of Stupid Cancer,…
Live at CancerCon with Heather Juliet: Young Adult Advocate & Mentor (6/13/2018) - Listen in as Guest Speaker, Shona Lovie, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speaks with Heather Juliet, a young…
Live at CancerCon with Melanie Stachelski: Therapist & Young Adult Survivor (6/11/2018) - Listen in as Guest Speaker, Shona Lovie, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speaks with Melanie Stachelski onsite at…
Live at CancerCon with Sara Davenport: Panelist & Young Adult Survivor (6/11/2018) - Listen in as Guest Speaker, Shona Lovie, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speaks with Sara Davenport, a young…
A Bright Future for Hodgkin Lymphoma (5/31/2018) - Join us on this episode as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with Dr. Pallawi…
Motherhood & Survivorship (5/11/2018) - 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 (4/19/2018) - Caring for a patient means caring for the entire patient. Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia &…
CTCL: Skin Lymphoma, Not Skin Cancer (4/2/2018) - In its early stages, cutaneous t-cell lymphoma (CTCL) may be mistaken for a skin condition like eczema. Many people have…
I Am a Person, Not a Percentage: Rachelle’s Story (3/14/2018) - Rachelle is a commercial actor, model, mother, wife and lymphoma survivor, who shares with Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia…
Remembering Nutrition Throughout Your Cancer Journey (2/28/2018) - Good nutrition is important for cancer patients. Eating the right kinds of foods can help patients feel better and stay…
Ethan: Myeloma Survivor & Trailblazer (2/12/2018) - After crossing the finish line at the Madrid Marathon, Ethan Hawes felt a shooting pain in his hip. Assuming it…
Stopped Treatment, Started a Family (2/11/2018) - 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 (1/18/2018) - 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 (1/8/2018) - 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 (11/29/2017) - After a cancer diagnosis, people with cancer and their loved ones may feel “out of step” during the holidays. A…
Timothy’s Turning Point (11/13/2017) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with Timothy, an ALL young adult…
Processing Our New Plan: Pete & Donna’s Story (11/2/2017) - While studying for the nursing board exams, planning to retire from firefighting, and preparing to travel, Peter, an acute promyelocytic…
A Cancer Diagnosis Within the Workplace (10/30/2017) - 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 (10/16/2017) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) speak with Monica Bryant, COO & Co-Founder…
Life on Pause: Racheli’s Story (9/15/2017) - In her junior year of college and new to Los Angeles, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was the furthest thing from Racheli’s mind.…
Diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). Now what? (9/14/2017) - Being diagnosed with a blood cancer can be overwhelming. On this episode, Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma…
Why You Should Consider a Clinical Trial (9/6/2017) - Listen in as Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) chat with John F. Gerecitano, MD, PhD,…