Episodes - The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast

Myeloma, Fatherhood, and Moving Forward

After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma at age 31, Brice Davis faced challenges that extended far beyond treatment alone. Join […]

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Four Olympics, One Unexpected Diagnosis

In this episode, four-time Olympic downhill skier AJ Kitt shares his diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and how revolutionary […]

A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Cancer: Support, Advocacy, and Hope

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents are suddenly expected to manage medications, appointments, treatment decisions, family life, and […]

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): Progress, Possibility, and What’s Next

You cannot have progress without research. In our latest episode, Dr. Jay Yang of the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, […]

Finding Each Other Along the Way: A Cancer Love Story

Two college students. Two lymphoma diagnoses. One unexpected love story. In this episode, we speak with Kim and Josh Woda, […]

Making Your Voice Count: The Power of Patient Advocacy

Behind every policy is a patient, caregiver, or family whose story helped make change possible. In this episode, we speak […]

Advocating for Yourself: Insurance, Finances, and Your Rights

Cancer affects more than your health. It can impact your finances, insurance coverage, employment, and daily life. In this episode, […]

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL): Breaking Down an Aggressive Lymphoma

When you hear the word “aggressive,” it can feel overwhelming, but in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), it can also […]

The Bloodline Live!: Redefining Resilience

Recorded onsite at CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®, we talk about what resilience really means […]

Myelofibrosis (MF): More Options, More Hope

What does a myelofibrosis (MF) diagnosis really mean, and how does it fit within a group of conditions called myeloproliferative […]

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Managing Treatment and Finding Balance

Some people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may feel well day to day, but that doesn’t mean life stays the […]

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): New Approaches For A Complex Diagnosis

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a complex diagnosis, and it can be difficult to know what to expect in those […]

A Young Adult Story: Cancer, Connection, and Life After Treatment

A cancer diagnosis in your 20s or 30s can raise questions most people never expect to face so early in […]

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): The New Tools Shaping Tomorrow

With so many new advances in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), understanding today’s treatment landscape can give patients a clearer, more […]

Facing Multiple Myeloma: A Guide to Choices, Care, and Confidence

Multiple myeloma can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming at first, but today’s advances tell a much brighter story. In this episode, […]

Inside CAR T‑Cell Therapy: How Innovation Is Changing Lives

CAR T‑cell therapy is redefining what personalized cancer treatment can look like, offering real promise for patients and families. In […]

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL): Illuminating a Brighter Path Forward

Cutaneous T‑cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare condition that often raises important questions for patients and families. In this episode, […]

The Bloodline Live! Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Updates in Research

Curious about what’s new in the world of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? We’re bringing you the latest insights straight from one […]

Hope Meets Healing: Simple Practices for Stress Relief

In this episode, we sit down with Ann Grace MacMullan, Director of Integrative Wellness at the International Waldenstrӧm’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation […]

The Big Picture on Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatments, Trends, and Tomorrow

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) can sound overwhelming, but what does it really mean for patients and families? In this episode, we […]

Nutrition Made Simple: Helping Kids Thrive During Cancer Treatment

Nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting children through cancer treatment, but it’s not always easy for caregivers to know […]

After Diagnosis: Finding Hope with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Abdulraheem Yacoub of The University of Kansas Cancer Center to discuss myeloproliferative […]

Supporting the Supporter: Real Talk for Caregivers

When cancer enters a family, it changes everything – routines, roles, and relationships. In this episode, we talk with Lindsey […]

MRD Explained: What it Means for You and Your Care

MRD (minimal/measurable residual disease) testing is changing the way doctors understand and monitor blood cancers.  In this episode, we talk […]

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 […]

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