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Season 20 of the Marrow Masters Podcast, produced by the National Bone Marrow Transplant LINK, focuses on thriving in survivorship post-transplant. You’ll hear from patients, caregivers, doctors and social workers as they share their best tips and practices. Season 20 of the Marrow Masters Podcast is sponsored by Incyte and Sanofi.
SEASON 20 : EPISODE 1
After transplant, the focus eventually shifts from “save my life” to “protect my health,” and in this episode we talk with Dr. Amar Kelkar of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about what survivorship can look like in this next phase. We cover the return to routine care such as dental, dermatology, eye care, and primary care, along with post-transplant fatigue, immune recovery and repeat vaccinations, and the importance of long-term screening and prevention. Dr. Kelkar also discusses bone health, hormones and sexual health, nutrition and muscle loss, and practical day-to-day guidance to help survivors regain control and thrive.
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In this episode of Marrow Masters, we talk with caregiver Ashlee Cramer about what caregiving really looks like during cancer, transplant, and survivorship. Ashlee shares her family’s story, including her son Michael’s diagnosis of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, his stem cell transplant, and the complications that followed, including acute and chronic GVHD. Together we discuss the emotional and practical realities caregivers face, from fear, exhaustion, and grief to managing appointments, medications, work, and family life. Ashlee also highlights caregiver mental health, the importance of support and connection, and simple ways to find small pockets of peace, accept help, and hold on to hope as you move forward.
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In this episode of Marrow Masters, we speak with Stephanie Chuang, founder and chief storyteller of The Patient Story, about the moment her life changed at 31 when she was diagnosed with lymphoma just weeks before her wedding. Stephanie shares the shock and fear that followed, along with how meaningful it was to have someone help her navigate the health care system when everything moved fast. We also talk about survivorship, scanxiety, and the emotional whiplash that can come when treatment ends and life does not simply return to what it was before. Stephanie offers a hopeful reminder for newly diagnosed patients that they are not alone, their questions matter, and they deserve to speak up, plus why The Patient Story exists to help people find connection, information, and courage.
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In this episode of Marrow Masters, we talk with Daniel Gaylor, LCSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW, a social work supervisor at Moffitt Cancer Center, about the emotional and practical reality of survivorship and the question many people face after treatment: now what. Daniel explains why recovery rarely feels like a quick return to normal, and why fear, relief, hope, uncertainty, and exhaustion can all exist at the same time. We explore how trauma and PTSD symptoms can show up after transplant, how to ease back into everyday life one step at a time, and how to recognize signs of anxiety or depression without shame. Daniel also discusses toxic positivity, the healing power of connection, and the importance of building a personal tool belt of coping strategies for both survivors and caregivers.
SEASON 20 : EPISODE 6
In this episode, we talk with Christy Donovan, DNP, RN, a Blood Cancer Coordinator at the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Leukemia Program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, about what survivorship can really look like after a stem cell transplant. Christy shares why survivorship is not a finish line, but a transition into a new normal, and why recovery can be slower, messier, and more emotional than many people expect. We discuss realistic expectations, small wins that matter, and how to navigate lingering fatigue, side effects, and fear without assuming something is wrong. The conversation also explores emotional recovery, support systems, and the balance between returning to life and staying safe, ending with a hopeful reminder that survivorship is hard, but full of possibility and life after transplant.
