
Treating Blood Cancers
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Blood cancers are complex and multifaceted diseases, requiring knowledge by healthcare professionals on the array of diagnostic tests, treatment therapies, and survivorship issues. The LLS Podcast Series for Professionals provides up to date and accurate information on diagnosis, treatment and survivorship to educate HCPs treating patients with blood cancer. Listen in as we speak with experts..
Treating Blood Cancers
1w ago
Guy Maytal, MD, Forge Health and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY Recorded on February 20, 2025 Guy Maytal, MD Chief Medical Officer, Forge Health White Plains, NY Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY In this episode, Dr. Guy Maytal, from Forge Health and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, explores burnout and wellness in healthcare professionals, highlighting the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue. He shares valuable insights on recognizing these issues, while emphasizing the importance of connection, resilience, and self-care in ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
2w ago
Timothy Pearman, PhD, ABPP, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Recorded on February 6, 2025 Timothy Pearman, PhD, ABPP Director, Supportive Oncology Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor, Department of Medical Social Sciences and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL Join us for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Timothy Pearman from Northwestern University, as he explores the critical role of caregivers and care partners to a patient’s healthcare team. Dr. Pearman discusses the challe ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
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Jason Westin, M.D., MS, FACP, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Recorded on January 21, 2025 Jason Westin, M.D., MS, FACP Professor, Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma Lead, Lymphoma & Myeloma Service Line Director, Lymphoma Clinical Research Section Chief, Aggressive and Indolent Lymphoma MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX In this episode, Dr. Jason Westin from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas explores CAR T-cell therapy, covering both current and emerging indications. He highlights the educational needs of patients and caregivers, as well as the essential role of com ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
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Jaehyuk (Jae) Choi, MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Recorded on January 7, 2025 Jaehyuk (Jae) Choi, MD Jack W. Graffin Associate Professor of Dermatology and of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL In this episode, Dr. Jaehyuk Choi from Northwestern University, explores Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), covering key diagnostic tools, emerging therapies, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach. He delves into effective symptom management, including the psychosocial impact of pruri ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
2M ago
Lee Greenberger, PhD, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rye Brook, NY Recorded on December 19, 2024 Lee Greenberger, PhD Chief Scientific Officer and SVP The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY In this episode, Lee Greenberger, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, returns to provide information presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, including updates in myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma. Dr. Greenberger also discusses updates in blood cancer therapies, including nutrition, CAR T-cell thera ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
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Celeste Bello, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL Recorded on November 21, 2024 Celeste Bello, MD Senior Member, Department of Malignant Hematology Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL Join us as we dive into bispecific antibodies with Dr. Celeste Bello from Moffitt Cancer Center, exploring their mechanisms of action, current indications in lymphoma, and strategies for patient selection and administration. Dr. Bello also discusses side effects, management strategies, and emerging trends in bispecific therapies. Tune in today to learn more ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
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Lynn Gooden, BSN, RN, ONN-CG, Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN and Cassie Osborne, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN Recorded on November 14, 2024 Lynn Gooden, BSN, RN, ONN-CG Oncology Navigation and Survivorship Manager Oncology Navigation Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center Indianapolis, IN Cassie Osborne, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG Oncology Nurse Navigator Oncology Navigation-Hematology/Sarcoma/Brain/Skin Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center Indianapolis, IN Join us for this i ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
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Stacie B. Dusetzina, PhD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN and Bethany Lilly, JD, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rye Brook, NY Recorded on September 20, 2024 Tune in to this informative episode as Dr. Stacie Dusetzina from Vanderbilt University and Bethany Lilly from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Office of Public Policy simplify the complexities of Medicare, and how healthcare professionals can help their patients navigate these decisions for better care outcomes. They discuss how plan choices affect access to cancer treatment and the financial burden of high-c ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
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Daphne Friedman, MD, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC Recorded on October 20, 2022 In Part II of Shared Decision Making with Your Patients Diagnosed with a Chronic Leukemia, Dr. Daphne Friedman, from the Durham VA Health Care System in North Carolina, discusses the importance of a relationship between the provider and the patient when it comes to shared decision making (SDM), including the unique conversations of SDM with young adults and with healthcare providers who are patients. Dr. Friedman also shares challenges with seeking a second opinion, relying on information found on the in ..read more
Treating Blood Cancers
3M ago
Naveen Pemmaraju, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Recorded on September 6, 2022 Join us as Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju from MD Anderson Cancer Center, returns to discuss blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms (BPDCN)! In this episode, Dr. Pemmaraju provides an overview of BPDCN, including major updates in the treatment of the disease since our last episode on this topic in 2019. What is BPDCN? How is it treated? Is it curable? What resources are available for patients living with this rare disease? Join the conversation and learn more today! This ..read more