Join us as we sit down with Dr. Deborah Stephens from the University of Utah, as we discover the latest […] The post Empowering Lives: Advancements in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Join us as we speak to Dr. Hongtao Liu and Dr. Adam DuVall from University of Chicago Medicine, about current and emerging cellular therapies for acute leukemias. These innovative therapies include CAR T-cell therapy, modified Natural Killer (NK) cells and stem cell transplantations. In this episode, we discuss how these groundbreaking therapies have changed the landscape of treatment for acute leukemias. The doctors share what they are excited about in the future, citing how clinical trials are advancing therapies and how cancer centers can better serve the unique needs of adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with acute leukemias by utilizing a holistic and comprehensive approach. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaAcute Myeloid LeukemiaCAR T-cell TherapyStem Cell TransplantCellular TherapiesMinimal/Measurable Residual Disease (MRD)Graft-Vs-Host DiseaseAdolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program at University of ChicagoCALMM Clinic at University of ChicagoYoung Adult ResourcesSurvivorship WorkbookBetween Two Kingdoms Additional LLS Support Resources:  Information Specialists Free telephone/web patient programs Free booklets Financial supportClinical Trial Support CenterOnline chats Caregiver support LLS Community Support groups Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program Free Nutrition Consultations Support for this episode is provided by University of Chicago Medicine. The post Innovative Therapies for Acute Leukemias first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Grzegorz (Greg) Nowakowski, MD Join us as we speak to Dr. Grzegorz (Greg) Nowakowski, a physician researcher and Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who also leads the Mayo Clinic Aggressive Lymphoma program. In this episode, Dr. Nowakowski discusses clinical trials for lymphoma patients, including recent advancements and how clinical trials work. He also discusses the benefits and common misconceptions of clinical trials. This episode is a must listen for patients of all cancers who want to know how they can get access to the latest advancements in treatment. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Hodgkin LymphomaMayo Clinic HematologyClinical Trial Support CenterClinical TrialsIMPACT ProgramFinancial support Additional LLS Support Resources: Information SpecialistsUnderstanding Clinical Trials for Blood CancersFree telephone/web patient programs Free booklets Online chats Caregiver support LLS Community Support groups Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program Free Nutrition Consultations  Support for this episode is provided by Mayo Clinic. The post Clinical Trials in Lymphoma: An Evolution, Not A Revolution first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Stephen B. Thomas, PhD Join this insightful conversation as Alicia, Edith and Lizette sit down to chat with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, one of the nation’s leading scholars in the effort to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Dr. Thomas is a Professor of Health Policy & Management and Director of the Maryland Center for Health Equity at the University of Maryland School of Public Health.  On this episode, Dr. Thomas explains structural determinants of health and defines ‘health disparity’ and ‘health equity’ as it relates to ethnicity and race in America. Dr. Thomas emphasizes that only together can we create lasting change and better outcomes for all people. He explains how his students and colleagues continue to think outside the box when creating ways to bring education and awareness to those within marginalized groups. Dr. Thomas shares the results of various research studies, current trends and future plans and projects that help to address racial and ethnic disparities within healthcare. Download Transcript CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode: Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Disparities in Health CareThe Gaps Between White and Black America, in ChartsA Cluster-Randomized Trial of Blood-Pressure Reduction in Black BarbershopsMyeloma linkTuskegee Syphilis Experiment Additional LLS support resources: Information SpecialistsFree telephone/web patient programsFree bookletsFinancial supportOnline chatsCaregiver supportLLS CommunitySupport groupsPatti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program The post Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities Within Healthcare first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Listen in as Alicia speaks with Jason Khalipa. Jason is a devoted father, world champion, and global businessman.  Jason is […] The post Training for the Unknown: Jason’s Story first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

  Mirinda   David   Alejandro To kick off Caregiver Awareness Month, we invite you to join the conversation as we chat with three caregivers! Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with Mirinda, David and Alejandro about their varying caregiving roles. Mirinda, David and Alejandro will share how their loved ones’ acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis impacted their own lives. On this episode, they describe the changes they went through, where they found support, how they navigated insurance, what they learned about themselves and helpful advice for other caregivers. We encourage you to share this episode and comment below to let us know how you liked this episode. Thanks for listening! Download Transcript CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.The post A Conversation with Caregivers first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with Stan Friedman. Stan is a trial lawyer and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) […] The post My MCL Diagnosis: Stan’s Story first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Chuck Colletti On this episode, Alicia and Lizette speak with Chuck Colletti, a two-time survivor of Stage 4 follicular lymphoma. Chuck was diagnosed in early 2016 when he underwent 7 months of chemotherapy which put his cancer into temporary remission. Unfortunately, 7 months later, it returned in a more aggressive form. With options dwindling, he was accepted into a CAR T-cell therapy clinical trial. Listen in as he describes how this therapy impacted his life both emotionally and physically, the side effects he experienced and the hope he has in this therapy’s ability to save many more lives. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapywww.collettisurvivorsquad.orgwww.healthcentral.com Additional LLS Support Resources: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy FactsCAR T-Cell Therapy ProcessVideos about CAR T-cell therapyInformation SpecialistsFree telephone/web patient programsFree bookletsFinancial supportOnline chatsCaregiver supportLLS CommunitySupport groups Support for this episode provided by Celgene; Kite, A Gilead Company; and Novartis Oncology.The post How CAR T-cell Therapy Saved My Life: Chuck’s Story first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.