A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional distress to a patient.  A diagnosis of a rare leukemia can leave patients and caregivers feeling unsure and nervous about the future.  In this episode, we speak to Dr. Caner Saygin of University of Chicago Medicine about hairy cell leukemia, a rare, but treatable cancer.  Dr. Saygin delves into this disease, highlighting the need for an accurate diagnosis, as well as current and emerging treatments.  Patients will be given hope for a good quality of life while managing this disease.

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) is a group of diseases that have a variety of different treatments and outcomes. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Colin Vale of Emory University in Atlanta, GA, about the treatments for MDS, the potential for transforming into acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and new strategies to give patients the quality of care that they deserve.

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

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Testing for minimal or measurable residual disease (MRD) in blood cancer has transformed the way we look at remission and treatment planning.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Adriana Rossi of Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York about how MRD testing is being utilized for blood cancer patients. Join us as we explore minimal/measurable residual disease (MRD) testing for blood cancer and its role in guiding treatment decisions and predicting relapse and prognosis.   

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Cliff Davis was only sixteen weeks away from graduating medical school when he received the shocking news that he had Hodgkin Lymphoma.  His path has been unique and his story will inspire you.

Cliff has a story that is familiar to many patients –a cancer diagnosis that resulted in pausing his schooling and career aspirations. In this case, going back to finish medical school proved much more difficult than expected when he took a leave of absence. Be sure to tune into this incredible story of resilience, as Cliff never gave up on the one thing he felt like he was meant to do – while learning so much about the world of patient care along the way. 

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Have you ever wondered how doctors determine the treatment for a blood cancer patient? In this episode, we’re speaking with Dr. Eric Severson of Labcorp Oncology and Dr. John DiPersio of Washington University in St. Louis, MO, about genomics testing, what it is, and how it benefits blood cancer patients. You will learn about the crucial collaboration between pathologists and oncologists to make sure patients are getting the most accurate diagnosis and best possible treatments for their particular blood cancers.

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Caregivers can come from many places in a patient’s life. They may be a spouse, family member, neighbor or “chosen family”. When caring for a cancer patient takes a village, caregivers come together to do what’s best for the patient.

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Iris Cohen Fineberg, an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, who specializes in oncology social work and palliative care. In this episode, we discuss planned family meetings, communicating with the treatment team, and how the community can provide supportive care to the patient. We invite caregivers, patients and their treatment teams to listen in on this important discussion.

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Please join us for this second live episode from CancerCon® 2023, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In this episode, we’ll be speaking with experts who discussed “chemo brain”, palliative care, and healing through writing.

Cancer patients and survivors of all ages, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment or post-treatment, can benefit from hearing from these experts.

Be sure to tune into the previous episode from CancerCon, where we heard from young adult cancer patients and survivors on the milestones and challenges that they have experienced along the road of survivorship.

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Please join us for this special episode live from CancerCon®, a young adult cancer conference presented by Stupid Cancer®. In this episode, we’ll be speaking with patients and survivors about where they are along the road of survivorship.

In the exhibit hall, we displayed a roadmap of survivorship, which had many detours and pit stops along the way towards long-term survivorship. The responses from young adult patients and survivors varied and each person had different milestones or points along the road that that they found significant.

We encourage our listeners to view the roadmap on the episode page. To our patients and survivors, where do YOU fit along the road? Be sure to share in the comments or discuss in the PodClub in our Subscriber Lounge.

Be sure to stay tuned for the next episode from CancerCon, where we will be hearing from experts who presented on various ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Tune in to the latest episode of the Patient-Doctor Perspectives series, featuring an enlightening conversation with Dr. Judith Shizuru of Stanford Medicine and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor, Peter Feinberg. Delve into the world of cutting-edge ALL treatments and gain insight from a patient who shares his personal story of treatments, bone marrow transplantation and re-vaccination challenges.

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Join us as we sit down with Dr. Deborah Stephens from the University of Utah, as we discover the latest breakthroughs in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).  We also gain valuable insights into enhancing patient’s quality of life.

In this episode, Dr. Stephens emphasizes the importance of effective communication with your healthcare team, unveiling strategies that not only optimize disease management, but also minimize the impact of side effects. Your path to empowered long-term care with CLL begins here.

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