Living with Lymphoma

There are many oral anticancer drugs approved or under investigation to treat lymphoma that can be taken by mouth, either in liquid or tablet/capsule form. Oral agents are just as effective and can have similar side effects as anticancer drugs that are given intravenously. It is critical that patients take all medications as prescribed to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment and minimize toxicity and adverse therapeutic outcomes. Keeping track of medications and side effects can be complicated, particularly when a combination of medications is prescribed, each with different dosing schedules. Getting into a routine early is important when starting…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare professionals have increased their virtual offerings — like video conferences — to continue to care for patients while following guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to mitigate the spread of the virus. This is just one example of telemedicine (also known as telehealth), which is distributing health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunications, and the need is on the rise. With telemedicine trending to be a mainstay in how healthcare professionals treat patients, Brian Link, MD, University of Iowa, provides an overview of telehealth and how it affects…

Oral Therapy and Adherence in Lymphoma An increasing number of lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients receive their chemotherapy not from intravenous (IV) treatments administered in a hospital or clinic, but via a pill, taken at home on a regular basis. These oral therapies have become a more standard part of patient care, and for a growing number of patients, oral therapies are their only option. Living with Lymphoma hosts, Victor Gonzalez and Izumi Nakano, sat down with LRF Lymphoma Scientific Research Mentoring Program grantee, Craig Portell, MD (University of Virginia) who explained oral therapies and its use for the…

In 2015, Stacy-Humphrie's diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma (DLBCL) relapsed and she was faced with a tough decision - to follow the standard of care and receive a stem cell transplant, or opt for a new treatment called CAR-T cell therapy which at the time, was still in the clinical trial phase.

In the blink of an eye, COVID-19 swept the world and disrupted the way we interact, communicate, conduct business and live. The world has experienced an enormous economic impact, forcing several companies to make difficult decisions regarding staff reductions and salaries, and in some cases closing businesses entirely.

Clinical Trials are important to helping advance research and provide access to the most cutting-edge treatment options. Rich Zavadowski felt a clinical trial was his best chance of survival when he was diagnosed with Stage IV peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) - a rare subtype of lymphoma with no standard of care.

Studies have shown that practicing meditation can promote healing, both physically and emotionally/psychologically for cancer patients. Mindfulness Leadership and Coach, Amy Jin, joined hosts Victor Gonzalez and Izumi Nakano to discuss the importance of mindfulness and how meditation can help lymphoma patients and their loved ones slow down during an incredibly stressful time in their lives.

Lymphoma survivor, Dexter Neal shares how he dealt with a cancer diagnosis right before the holidays.