Marrow Masters Podcast

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SEASON 9 : EPISODE 0

Season 9 Trailer : What I Wish I Knew Before Transplant

Season 9 of the Marrow Masters Podcast focuses on “what I wish I knew before transplant.” We’re featuring advice from caregivers, doctors, nurses, and survivors. The transplant journey doesn’t end in the hospital – it’s important to maintain a positive attitude when you come home, too. This season also includes an episode on fertility preservation, a topic that isn’t discussed nearly enough.

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 1

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor Kate Arnold’s Top Tips

Kate Arnold underwent a stem cell transplant for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 12 years ago. She joins us today to discuss her best survivorship tips for every step of the process.

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 2

Preserving Fertility Through Cancer Treatment

This is a special episode of the Marrow Masters Podcast. Not only do we have two guests, but we are also diving into a very important topic that isn’t often discussed. When you’re facing transplant, fertility may be the furthest thing from your mind. But chemotherapy, radiation, and other treatments could impact your body’s ability to start a family. That’s why it’s critically important to at least have a conversation before starting treatment.

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 3

AML Survivor Lela Prewitt Talks GVHD Tips

Lela Prewitt was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) n February of 2021. She walks us through her diagnosis and transplant process. This includes having to move with her wife from their small community to Seattle, so they could have access to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, also known as “The Hutch.”

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 4

Non-Pediatric Patient Care, with Retired PA Nancy Robey

Nancy Robey spent 34 years as a Physicians Assistant at Johns Hopkins in Maryland. Now retired, she has a wealth of experience with pediatric transplant patients. She’s here today to offer her tips and best practices to care for them.

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 5

Caregiver Tina Masters-Odum Keeps Hunter’s Battle Alive

Tina Masters-Odum recently lost her husband after being his caregiver for over 12 years. Today, she honors his legacy by sharing her best caregiver and survivorship tips.

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 6

Jermaine Reid’s Spirituality Through AML

Jermaine takes us through his battle with AML, his newfound friendship with a fellow patient, and how at every step of the way, his faith sustained him. He cites several Bible verses which rang especially true for him in his time of need.

SEASON 9 : EPISODE 7

Information Specialist, Nurse and CML Survivor Becky Dame

Today we are joined by Becky Dame, currently an Information Specialist at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, RN and Survivor. As Peggy says in the podcast, callers who end up talking to Becky must feel like they’ve hit the information jackpot. Becky is a chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) survivor who went on to become a cancer care nurse, before she transitioned to her current role. Today, we tap into her wealth of personal and professional experience.