MRD (minimal/measurable residual disease) testing is changing the way doctors understand and monitor blood cancers.  In this episode, we talk with Dr. John Burke of the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center about how MRD testing works, what the results mean to patients and their care teams, and how ongoing clinical research is helping shape more personalized and hopeful approaches to treatment. 

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In this episode, we speak with Dianne Callahan, four-time cancer survivor, best-selling author, speaker, and patient advocate. Dianne shares her experiences with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and breast cancer, stem cell transplant, and survivorship while highlighting the importance of advocacy, joy, and intention in life after diagnosis. From her work with fundraising campaigns to legislative advocacy on Capitol Hill, Dianne offers inspiring insights on resilience, hope, and the power of living intentionally.

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In this episode, we speak with Dianne Callahan, four-time cancer survivor, best-selling author, speaker, and patient advocate. Dianne shares her experiences with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and breast cancer, stem cell transplant, and survivorship while highlighting the importance of advocacy, joy, and intention in life after diagnosis. From her work with fundraising campaigns to legislative advocacy on Capitol Hill, Dianne offers inspiring insights on resilience, hope, and the power of living intentionally.

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Supported by Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group.

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Join us as we speak with Ashlee and Michael Cramer, the mother-son duo behind the Michael and Mom Talk Cancer podcast. Diagnosed at 19 with a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma, Michael endured intense treatments while Ashlee became his full-time caregiver. Together, they turned their pain into purpose—creating a platform to support other young adults and caregivers navigating cancer. In this episode, they open up about diagnosis, survivorship, and the unbreakable bond that grew from their shared experience. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about finding strength, hope, and beauty in life’s hardest moments.

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A Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) diagnosis can raise many questions, from understanding symptoms to exploring treatment options.  In this episode, we talk to Dr. Francine Foss of Yale University to break down what CTCL is, how to manage side effects, and the latest advancements in treatment—including promising immunotherapies like CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.  We also discuss the critical role of clinical trials in shaping the future of CTCL care.  

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Tune in as we chat with Dr. Yasmin Karimi from the University of Michigan about the latest breakthroughs in treatment, including combination therapies, CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies. Discover how these innovations are offering new hope and pathways to cures for patients.

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Join us for a powerful message of hope and perseverance after a cancer diagnosis. In this episode, Rashad Hayes shares his experience of being diagnosed with follicular lymphoma at 22 years old and how it motivated him to reevaluate his mindset and push forward. Now a social worker and motivational speaker, Rashad introduces his C.A.K.E. methodology, a unique approach to embracing life’s challenges.

Don’t miss out on this uplifting episode of resilience and adaptation in the face of cancer.

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The treatment landscape for non-Hodgkin lymphoma has significantly evolved over the past few decades. With groundbreaking advancements in CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies, researchers are making strides toward curative treatments and enhancing patients’ quality of life.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. David Bond from The Ohio State University about the latest developments in treating both aggressive and slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphomas. He discusses innovative, newly approved therapies for patients, as well as how improvements in supportive care better manage the physical and emotional side effects of treatment.

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For patients with chronic blood cancers, such as Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM), quality of life is a main priority. Physical and emotional side effects of the disease or treatment may present several challenges for patients and caregivers.  

In this episode, we were onsite at the International Waldenström‘s Macroglobulinemia Foundation’s 2024 IWMF Educational Forum in Renton, WA.  Elissa met with experts who discussed how integrative oncology, wellness, mental health, and peripheral neuropathy affects WM patients and their caregivers.

While this episode focuses on WM, the topics discussed are relevant to all types of cancer. We encourage you to listen and learn! 

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Matasar of Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Elizabeth Stone, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2012. 

Dr. Matasar discusses the current and emerging treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma. Elizabeth shares her story of resilience as a refractory patient throughout multiple treatments, and how she has navigated a life of hardships, joy, love and friendship while in a highly immunocompromised state.

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