Alissa Huston, MD Julie Larson, LCSW Shirley D’Sa, MD, FRCP, FRCPath For patients with chronic blood cancers, such as Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), quality of life is a main priority. Physical and emotional side effects of the disease or treatment may present several challenges for patients and caregivers.   In this episode, we were onsite at the International Waldenström‘s Macroglobulinemia Foundation’s 2024 IWMF Educational Forum in Renton, WA.  Elissa met with experts who discussed how integrative oncology, wellness, mental health, and peripheral neuropathy affects WM ..read more

Marco Davila, MD Explore the cutting-edge of oncology as we delve into the revolutionary world of CAR T-cell therapy, a more recent medical advancement in the fight against blood cancer.   Join our conversation with Dr. Marco Davila of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, as he highlights the significant impact CAR T-cell therapy has made on treating various blood cancers. Dr. Davila discusses the current uses of this therapy and gives us a look at the ongoing clinical trials that are broadening the horizons of this innovative treatment.  DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT ..read more

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Matasar of Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Elizabeth Stone, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2012.  Dr. Matasar discusses the current and emerging treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma. Elizabeth shares her story of resilience as a refractory patient throughout multiple treatments, and how she has navigated a life of hardships, joy, love and friendship while in a highly immunocompromised state. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Hodgkin Lymphoma Stem Cell Transplantation Stem ..read more

Ricardo Lopez, Dietista Oncológico MSHA, RD, CSO, LDN Unase a nosotros en nuestra conversación con Ricardo Lopez, Dietista Oncológico. En este episodio él nos explicará la importancia de tener una nutrición adecuada antes, durante y después de un tratamiento, y nos proveerá consejos para aliviar efectos secundarios causado por el cáncer. DESCARGAR TRANSCRIPCIÓN HAGA CLIC AQUI para participar en la encuesta del episodio. Mencionado en este episodio: La American Heart Association (AHA) Temas y recursos de LLS: LLS en Español Consultas personalizadad sobre de nutrición   Alimentos y ..read more

Ashlie D’Andrea Emma D’Andrea Lynn Steele, LSW, OSW-C In this episode, we speak to a myeloma patient and her teenage daughter about the impact that myeloma had on her family. Lynn Steele, a social worker and Information Specialist at LLS, then joins us to share tips and resources on how families can navigate a cancer diagnosis together.  DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Multiple myeloma Talking to children and families about cancer Parenting with cancer Caregiver support  Caregiver Workbook Online chats  LLS ..read more

Sharon Castellino, MD, MSc In this episode, Dr. Sharon Castellino, a pediatric oncologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, examines the impact of healthcare equity and barriers to care for patients and caregivers dealing with blood cancer. Dr. Castellino sheds light on how groundbreaking treatments have transformed the landscape of cancer care, emphasizing the crucial role that LLS, patient advocates and government entities can play in ensuring accessible and quality care for all. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Clinic ..read more

Teresa Altemeyer Join us on a heartfelt journey woven by support and education, as we speak to Teresa Altemeyer, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009. In this episode, Teresa shares her experience with CLL from diagnosis through long-term survivorship. On the advice of her doctor, she went out to live her life, and found herself supporting other blood cancer patients and survivors in doing the same. Despite her own physical and mental health struggles with this disease, she shares beautiful advice learned along the way. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in o ..read more

Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq. Dealing with cancer extends beyond physical health, often bringing financial challenges that can overwhelm patients and their loved ones.   In this episode, we offer a beacon of support as we speak to Monica Bryant, Esq., a cancer rights attorney and Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer of Triage Cancer. She reviews the financial hurdles that may arise during treatment and provides practical strategies to help with economic hardships. She also highlights a wealth of resources designed to aid patients, covering everything from financial grants to transportatio ..read more

Mayra Gomez Padua, PhD Ser cuidador, para muchos es una muestra de compasión. Sin embargo, a medida que pasa el tiempo, muchos cuidadores se encuentran abrumados por el estrés, la carga, y la tristesa asociado con ser un cuidador de alguien dianosticado con cáncer. En muchas ocaciones los cuidadores se encuentran dejando su salud al lado. En este episodio, la Dra. Mayra Gómez Padua, psicóloga clínica bilingüe nos explica la importancia de mantener el equilibrio entre ser cuidador y manteniendo su autocuidado.  Aquí, ella ofrece herramientas y alternativas que ayudarán a los cuidadores na ..read more

Nishi Shah, MD, MBBS Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of myeloma over the past decade, giving patients and families much hope for the future. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Nishi Shah of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York City. While the wide variety of therapies available to patients are discussed, this episode also focuses on the newest, cutting-edge therapies for myeloma, such as CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.   DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Multipl ..read more