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Episodes
- Clinical Strategies for Supporting Couples, Care Partners, and Families in Oncology Care
This episode features Mayra Allen, PhD, discussing strategies for supporting couples, care partners, and families coping with cancer. The conversation covers communication, the role of care partners, intimacy changes, cultural influences,…
- Driving Progress in AML
Dr. David Sallman from Moffitt Cancer Center discusses recent advances in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The conversation covers newly approved therapies, such as menin inhibitors, and investigational approaches in clinical trials, and thei…
- Redefining Normal: Clinical Insights for Healthcare Professionals Supporting Survivors After Treatment
Licensed clinical social worker Matthew Loscalzo explores the differing perspectives on 'normal' between cancer survivors and healthcare professionals after treatment. He details how emotional changes affect survivors' lives and offers gui…
- Optimizing Outcomes in Myeloma
Dr. Peter Voorhees and Amy Pierre discuss the evolving landscape of myeloma, covering early signs, diagnostics, frontline therapy, transplant decisions, and T-cell redirecting therapies. They also address survivorship challenges, treatment…
- Strategies to Navigate Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) in Treating Pediatric Oncology
Matthew Kutny, MD, Kelly Laschinger, and Julie Guillot discuss Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) for pediatric oncology patients. They explain key terms, when to consider EA, the practical process, and common barriers, emphasizing collab…
- What’s New and What’s Next in CLL
Dr. Brad Kahl provides an overview of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), discussing diagnostic considerations, the role of cytogenetic testing, current and emerging treatments, and patient support strategies.
- Guiding Fertility Care for Adolescents and Young Adults
Dr. Irene Su and Pam Simon discuss fertility risk, preservation, and reproductive survivorship for adolescent and young adult cancer patients, covering treatment types, insurance, cultural factors, and psychosocial well-being strategies.
- Building Resilience: Burnout & Compassion Fatigue Tools for HCPs
Chelsey Winegar explains the differences between burnout and compassion fatigue for healthcare professionals. The episode provides practical strategies for recognizing warning signs, monitoring wellness, and building supportive environment…
- Key Insights from Attending ASH 2025
Dr. Lore Gruenbaum shares key insights from the 67th ASH Annual Meeting, covering advancements in multiple myeloma, AML, CLL, and cell therapy. The discussion also touches on the application of artificial intelligence in accelerating preci…
- Delivering Equitable Cancer Care: What Every Healthcare Professional Should Know
Dr. Raymond Mailhot explores how social determinants of health impact cancer patient experiences and treatment outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of cultural competence and shares communication strategies for equitable, patient-centere…
- Hairy Cell Leukemia: Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes
Dr. Paul Hampel reviews the diagnosis and treatment of Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), covering current therapies, supportive care, and novel approaches for managing the disease.
- Managing CML: What HCPs Need to Know
Dr. Michael Mauro discusses the evolving management of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with a focus on tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and newly approved FDA therapies. The discussion covers initial therapy selection, managing side effect…
- Understanding MRD: Insights for clinical practice and patient care
Dr. Rahul Banerjee discusses the evolving role of measurable residual disease (MRD) in hematologic malignancies, explaining its definition, assay interpretation, and impact. The episode covers MRD's role in clinical trials, patient communi…
- Pediatric Acute Leukemias: Focus on clinical trials for treatment
This episode discusses pediatric acute leukemias, covering treatment challenges, survivorship, and the Blood Cancer United Pediatric Acute Leukemia Master Clinical Trial (PedAL). Guests Ann Collins, Kelly Laschinger, and Dr. Sarah Tasian s…
- Charting the Course of ALL: From Diagnosis to Advances
Catherine Lai, MD, MPH, University of Pennsylvania Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Recorded on June 27, 2025 Catherine Lai, MD, MPH Associate Professor Physician Leader, Leukemia Clinical Research Unit University of…
- Strategies and Advances in AML
Uma Borate, MBBS, MS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Recorded on May 27, 2025 Uma Borate, MBBS, MS Associate Professor, Division of Hematology Acute Leukemia Clinical Research Disease Group Leader The Ohio State University Columbu…
- Advancing Care in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Recorded on May 13, 2025 Aaron Gerds, MD, MS Associate Professor of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Medical Direct…
- A Collaborative Approach to Survivorship Care
A Collaborative Approach to Survivorship Care Tessa Faye Flores, MD, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY … A Collaborative Approach to Survivorship Care Read More »
- MDS: Patient-Centered Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment
Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL Recorded on April 17, 2025 Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS Chief, Division of Hematology Professor of Medicine Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Cente…
- Optimizing Care for Pediatric Blood Cancer
Jeffrey Magee, MD, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Recorded on April 3, 2025 Jeffrey Magee, MD, PhD Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III Professor of Pediatrics Director, McDonnell Pediatric Cancer Center Di…
- Navigating Complex and Challenging Cases in Myeloma
Angela Dispenzieri, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Recorded on March 18, 2025 Angela Dispenzieri, MD Consultant, Division of Hematology Serene M. and Frances C. Durling Professor of Medicine and of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Mayo Cl…
- Beyond Burnout: Strategies for Empowering Healthcare Professionals
Guy Maytal, MD, Forge Health and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Recorded on February 20, 2025 Guy Maytal, MD Chief Medical Officer, Forge Health White Plains, NY Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine New York…
- Key Strategies for HCPs: Supporting Caregivers and Care Partners
Timothy Pearman, PhD, ABPP, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Recorded on February 6, 2025 Timothy Pearman, PhD, ABPP Director, Supportive Oncology Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor, Depar…
- CAR-T in 2025: Advancements and the Road Ahead
Jason Westin, M.D., MS, FACP, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Recorded on January 21, 2025 Jason Westin, M.D., MS, FACP Professor, Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma Lead, Lymphoma & Myeloma Service Line Director, Lymphoma Clinical Re…
- Exploring Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Jaehyuk (Jae) Choi, MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Recorded on January 7, 2025 Jaehyuk (Jae) Choi, MD Jack W. Graffin Associate Professor of Dermatology and of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics North…
- Highlights from Attending ASH 2024
Lee Greenberger, PhD, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rye Brook, NY Recorded on December 19, 2024 Lee Greenberger, PhD Chief Scientific Officer and SVP The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY In this episode, Lee Greenberger, PhD, C…
- Advancing Treatment Strategies: The Role of Bispecific Antibodies in Lymphoma
Celeste Bello, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL Recorded on November 21, 2024 Celeste Bello, MD Senior Member, Department of Malignant Hematology Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL Join us as we dive into bispecific antibodies with Dr. Ce…
- Understanding Mental Health in Cancer Survivorship
Understanding Mental Health in Cancer Survivorship Lynn Gooden, BSN, RN, ONN-CG, Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN and Cassie Osborne, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Cen…
- What’s New in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)?
Kerry A. Rogers, MD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Recorded on October 29, 2024 Kerry A. Rogers, MD Associate Professor Division of Hematology The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Tune in for this comprehensive overview of Chro…
- The Role of the Healthcare Team in Biomarker Testing
Jennifer R. Rushton, MD, Clinical Pathology Associates and the Baptist Health System, San Antonio, TX and Eric Severson, MD, PhD, Labcorp Oncology, Shelton, CT Recorded on July 2, 2024 Join us, as we dive into the crucial topic of biomarke…
- Decoding Medicare for Healthcare Professionals
Stacie B. Dusetzina, PhD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN and Bethany Lilly, JD, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rye Brook, NY Recorded on September 20, 2024 Tune in to this informative episode as Dr. Stacie Dusetzina…
- Treating Hodgkin Lymphoma: What HCPs Need to Know
Alex F. Herrera, MD, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA Recorded on June 27, 2024 Alex F. Herrera, MD Associate Professor Chief, Division of Lymphoma, Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Associate Medical D…
- Highlights from Attending the 2024 Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) Annual Meeting
Shira Dinner, MD, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL and Tom Martin, MD, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Recorded on September 9, 2024 Join us for this special episode, recorded at the Twelfth Annual Meeting of…
- Unpacking Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Krish Patel, MD, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA Recorded on June 6, 2024 Krish Patel, MD Director, Lymphoma Program Director, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy Swedish Cancer Institute Seattle, WA Join us as Dr. Krish Pa…
- Clinical Perspectives on Hereditary Myeloid and Hematologic Disorders
Ximena Jordan-Bruno, MD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Recorded on June 4, 2024 Ximena Jordan-Bruno, MD Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Join us for this fascin…
- Navigating Adult Survivorship Care
Susan Hong, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Recorded on May 21, 2024 Susan Hong, MD Director, Cancer Survivorship Program, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Associate Professor, School of Medicine Internal Medicine Virg…
- Managing Oral and Dental Complications in Cancer Treatment
David Dean, DDS, MSD, DABOM, FDS RCSEd, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA Recorded on April 25, 2024 David Dean, DDS, MSD, DABOM, FDS RCSEd Director, Oral Medicine Fred Hutchinson C…
- Exploring Survivorship Needs of Older Adults
Cesar Rodriguez, MD, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY Recorded on April 16, 2024 Cesar Rodriguez, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Tisch Cancer Institute Clinical Director, Multiple Myeloma Center of Excellence Mount Sinai Hospital Ne…
- Strategic Approaches to Pediatric and AYA Survivorship Care
Karen E. Effinger, MD, MS, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Recorded on April 4, 2024 Karen E. Effinger, MD, MS Associate Professor of Pediatrics Emory University School of Medicine Co-Director, Survivor Program Aflac Cancer &…
- Insights and Updates on Navigating the AML Landscape
Hagop M. Kantarjian, M.D., MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Recorded on March 28, 2024 Hagop M. Kantarjian, M.D. Professor and Chairman, Department of Leukemia Samsung Distinguished University Chair in Cancer Medicine MD Anderson Can…
- CAR T-cell Therapy in 2024
Michael Tees, MD, MPH, Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, Denver, CO Recorded on March 12, 2024 Michael Tees, MD, MPH Director, Lymphoma Program Lymphoma Executive Committee Member, Sarah Cannon Research Institute Associate Member, Colorado…
- Supporting Healthcare Professionals to Reduce Burnout
Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, Yale University, New Haven, CT Recorded on February 22, 2024 Alfred Lee, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine Program Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Chief, Division of Classical…
- Creating a Roadmap for Adult Survivorship Care
Meghna Ailawadhi, M.B.B.S., M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Recorded on December 7, 2023 Meghna Ailawadhi, M.B.B.S., M.D. Cancer Survivorship Consultant, Assistant Professor of Medicine Department of Hematology/Oncology Mayo Clinic Jac…
- Highlights from attending the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting
Lee Greenberger, PhD, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rye Brook, NY Recorded on December 19, 2023 Lee Greenberger, PhD Chief Scientific Officer and SVP The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY Lee Greenberger, PhD, Chief Scientific O…
- A Conversation on Transplantation
Jeffery Auletta, MD, National Marrow Donor Program ® (NMDP)/Be the Match ® Recorded on November 30, 2023 Jeffery Auletta, MD Senior Vice President, Patient Outcomes and Experience National Marrow Donor Program ® (NMDP)/Be The Match ® Chief…
- Addressing Barriers & Disparities for Hispanic/Latinx Blood Cancer Survivors Throughout the Care Journey
Jacqueline Barrientos, MD, MS, Laura Ortiz-Ravick, MA, Kristina Lopez, LCSW Recorded on November 3, 2023 Jacqueline Barrientos, MD, MS Chief of Hematologic Malignancies Director of Oncology Research Mount Sinai Medical Center Adjunct Profe…
- Survivorship Care of Older Adults: Addressing the Unique Needs
Frank Penedo, Ph.D, University of Miami, Miami, FL Recorded on August 10, 2023 Frank Penedo, Ph.D Professor, Departments of Psychology and Medicine Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Sciences University…
- Measuring Quality of Life in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Care
John Salsman, Ph.D, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Recorded on June 22, 2023 John Salsman, Ph.D Director, Clinical Research in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control…
- Supporting Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Survivors
Tung Wynn, MD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL and Braulio Hernandez Recorded on June 10, 2023 Join Dr. Tung Wynn from the University of Florida, and Braulio Hernandez, a childhood cancer advocate and AYA survivor of Hodgkin Lymphom…
- Understanding and Treating LGBTQI+ Patients with Cancer
Chasity Burrows Walters, PhD, RN, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY Recorded on April 13, 2023 Chasity Burrows Walters, PhD, RN Vice President, Educational, Clinical, & Patient Communication Memorial Sloan Kettering Canc…