Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) has been a challenging disease to tackle, historically treated with therapies meant for other conditions. But there’s a new wave of hope!

Join us as Dr. Eric Padron of Moffitt Cancer Center and Dr. Lee Greenberger of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society unveil the groundbreaking new CMML Initiative, fueled by recent funding aimed at revolutionizing treatment. Discover how this initiative is paving the way for individualized therapies that promise to enhance the quality of life for CMML patients and bring us closer to a cure.

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Support for this episode is provided by Taiho Oncology, Inc.

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While chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is a rare disease, it is not rare to the patients and loved ones who are affected by it.

In this episode, Dr. Mrinal Patnaik of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses the unique aspects of CMML and how it is classified and treated.  Dr. Patnaik shares the latest treatment advances and discusses the importance of patients’ quality of life.

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Support for this episode provided by: Taiho Oncology, Inc.

The post Treating Rare Disease with Compassion: Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.

Please join us as we speak to Howard Willens, a chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) patient. In this episode, Howard shares how he was diagnosed with this rare blood cancer. He shares how patient support groups have assisted him, and how he no longer feels alone. His story encourages CMML patients to focus on stability and the present, while living their lives to the fullest.

Mentioned on this episode: 

• Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
• CMML Fact Sheet
• Stem Cell Transplant
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
• Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
• Mental Health Resources
• LLS Community 
• CMML Friends on Facebook

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

• Information Specialists
• Financial support
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program
• Free booklets 
• LLS Public Policy & Advocacy
• Clinical Trial Support Center
• Online chats 
• Caregiver support 
• Support groups 
• Free Nutrition Consultations 
• LLS Advocacy
• Survivorship Workbook

Support for this episode provided by Taiho Oncology.

The post Support and Stability: Living with CMML first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.