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SEASON 13 : EPISODE 0
Season 13 will focus on side effects of bone marrow and stem cell transplant, including GVHD. As always, you’ll hear expert advice from professionals, as well as stories from patients who are open and honest about their experiences. We’ll also have advice from caregivers, who are also a key part of the journey, and who also must take care of themselves physically, mentally, and for some, spiritually.
SEASON 13 : EPISODE 1
Dr. Navneet Majhail, the Physician-in-Chief of Blood Cancers at the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, highlights the complexities of managing care transitions from specialized treatment centers back to patients’ local communities. This process is crucial because it involves highly specialized care that is available only at transplant centers, making it a significant challenge for patients who do not reside in those cities. The journey doesn’t end at the treatment center; once patients return home, the role of the caregivers and community doctors becomes paramount in managing ongoing care and potential complications.
SEASON 13 : EPISODE 2
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Janet Young from Massachusetts, who shares her challenging yet inspiring journey with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and her subsequent stem cell transplant. Diagnosed in March 2022, Janet underwent a transplant in August of the same year after a regimen of intensive chemotherapy. Remarkably, her transplant occurs on her ACTUAL birthday, adding a poignant touch to her recovery story.
SEASON 13 : EPISODE 3
We have the pleasure of interviewing Flora Stondell, an advanced practice manager and assistant director at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Flora’s extensive experience in bone marrow transplants, particularly in malignant hematology, transplant, and cellular therapy provide us with invaluable insights. We delve into the importance of screenings in early survivorship. Flora emphasizes that routine screenings, often neglected during the intense phases of treatment, need to be revisited post-transplant. These include mammograms, gynecologic exams, colonoscopies, dental care, and eye exams.
SEASON 13 : EPISODE 4
In this episode, Peggy interviews Beth Ades, who shares her compelling journey after being diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) in 2021. Beth’s story begins with mysterious bruises on her legs, leading to a diagnosis that required immediate hospitalization and numerous tests. Despite a harrowing seven-month diagnostic process, Beth was eventually diagnosed with MDS and was told her only chance of survival was a bone marrow transplant.
SEASON 13 : EPISODE 5
In this episode we interview Heather Knutson, a registered dietitian from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Heather shares invaluable advice on nutrition management post-transplant, emphasizing the critical role of caregivers in the dietary adjustments necessary during this period.
SEASON 13 : EPISODE 6
In this episode, we talk with Rachael Sommer, a dedicated mother and caregiver from Cleveland, Ohio. Rachael shares the journey of her daughter Maddie, who was diagnosed with Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma in October 2023, after several months of mysterious symptoms. Treated at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Maddie’s condition has profoundly impacted their lives.
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