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| The Bloodline Live! Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Updates in Research | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:18:28 | |
Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS
Curious about what’s new in the world of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? We’re bringing you the latest insights straight from one of the field’s leading experts. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Miami Health. Recorded onsite at the 2025 ASH (American Society of Hematology) Annual Meeting and Exposition, this conversation explores what MDS is, how it’s treated today, and what researchers are learning about managing side effects. Dr. Sekeres also walks us through the most notable MDS updates presented at ASH, highlighting promising therapies and clinical trial data that may help shape future care. Whether you’re newly learning about MDS or following ongoing research, this episode offers an accessible look at where things stand and what’s on the horizon. *This is not an official program of the ASH annual meeting DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Episode supported by Geron Corporation and Taiho Oncology, Inc. The post The Bloodline Live! Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Updates in Research first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Hope Meets Healing: Simple Practices for Stress Relief | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:45:41 | |
Ann Grace MacMullan, C-IAYT
In this episode, we sit down with Ann Grace MacMullan, Director of Integrative Wellness at the International Waldenstrӧm’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF), to explore how wellness can become a powerful part of life after a cancer diagnosis. Ann Grace shares practical, calming techniques, including breathing exercises, “Bee’s Breath”, and guided meditation, that you can do anywhere to reduce stress and feel more grounded. We’ll also dive into what integrative wellness really means, why it matters for blood cancer patients, and how concepts like the “self-care sandwich” can help you start and end your day with intention. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| Cuidados paliativos: Más de lo que piensas | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:42:16 | |
Eduardo Bruera, MD
En este episodio damos la bienvenida al Dr. Eduardo Bruera, distinguido oncólogo médico y jefe del Departamento de Medicina Paliativa, Rehabilitación y Medicina Integrativa en la División de Medicina Oncológica del MD Anderson Cancer Center. Acompáñanos mientras el Dr. Bruera nos ayuda a comprender mejor los cuidados paliativos, definiéndolos y desmintiendo ideas erróneas comunes, al mismo tiempo que explica su verdadero propósito y cómo los pacientes y cuidadores pueden experimentar una mejor calidad de vida al combinar este cuidado de apoyo con sus terapias activas contra el cáncer. Esto es más que una conversación, es un paso hacia una mejor atención y días más brillantes. DESCARGAR TRANSCRIPCIÓN HAGA CLIC AQUI para participar en la encuesta del episodio.Mencionado en este episodio:
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| Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Part One: Treatment Advances | 16 May 2022 | 00:38:20 | |
Benjamin Lampson, MD, PhD
Join us as we speak to Dr. Benjamin Lampson of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. In Part One of this two-part series on mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), Dr. Lampson discusses the latest treatment advances for MCL. With more treatments available than just a few years ago, Dr. Lampson shares how his conversations with his patients have changed, providing more hope after a diagnosis of MCL. Be sure to tune into Part 2 launching on May 23, 2022, where Dr. Lampson will focus on the exciting possibilities of CAR T-cell therapy for MCL. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Eli Lilly & Company. The post Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Part One: Treatment Advances first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Mental Health and Myeloma: A Story of Resilience | 02 May 2022 | 00:41:28 | |
Damion Davis
Join us as we speak to Damion Davis, a myeloma patient and licensed professional counselor. In this episode, Damion talks about his myeloma diagnosis and how he reached remission after a stem cell transplant. Dealing with the difficulty of a cancer diagnosis as a husband and father of young daughters, Damion knew the benefits that therapy would provide for him and his family. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we share his story of resilience, highlighting the importance of mental health care for cancer patients and their families. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Genentech, Inc & Biogen; GlaxoSmithKline; and Janssen Oncology. The post Mental Health and Myeloma: A Story of Resilience first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hope in the Uncertainty of AML | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:40:20 | |
Join us as we speak with Charles Huang and Dr. Gabriel Mannis in honor of AML Awareness Day (April 21st). In this episode, Charles tells us about his treatment for AML, participation in clinical trials, and shares about his struggle to find a bone marrow donor as an Asian Pacific Islander. Charles then turned his struggle into legislation to make it easier to join a bone marrow donor registry to save lives. Dr. Mannis, of Stanford Medicine, shares about the latest advances in AML research, from clinical trials in Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) therapy to medications that reduce graft-vs-host disease (GVHD). With research advancing quickly in the field of AML treatment, patients and caregivers are given reasons to have hope after the uncertainty of a diagnosis. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Astellas and Genentech, Inc & Biogen. The post Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hope in the Uncertainty of AML first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Innovative Therapies for Acute Leukemias | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:48:10 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Hongtao Liu and Dr. Adam DuVall from University of Chicago Medicine, about current and emerging cellular therapies for acute leukemias. These innovative therapies include CAR T-cell therapy, modified Natural Killer (NK) cells and stem cell transplantations. In this episode, we discuss how these groundbreaking therapies have changed the landscape of treatment for acute leukemias. The doctors share what they are excited about in the future, citing how clinical trials are advancing therapies and how cancer centers can better serve the unique needs of adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with acute leukemias by utilizing a holistic and comprehensive approach. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| LLS Financial Assistance: How We Can Help | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:41:07 | |
Bonus Content! Go to the Subscriber Lounge to see what Gregory has been up to since this episode in our new After the Podcast segment. Join us as we speak to Gregory Proctor, a myeloma patient, and Erica Ali, the Senior Manager of Copay and Patient Financial Assistance Programs at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In this episode, Gregory shares his story of his diagnosis with myeloma in July 2021 and how he has benefited from the LLS Copay Program, which provided financial support for his treatment. Erica discusses all of the financial programs that LLS has to support patients, what the funds cover, and how to apply for these programs. LLS Financial assistance improves patients’ access to care and is accessible to patients of all blood cancer diagnoses when funding is available. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
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| Protecting Patients: COVID and Vaccine Updates | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:40:42 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Lee Greenberger, the Chief Scientific Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Dr. Larry Saltzman, the Executive Research Director of the LLS Patient Registry. In this episode, Dr. Greenberger and Dr. Saltzman provide important updates on the continued COVID-19 pandemic, the LLS Antibody Research Study, patients’ responses to the COVID vaccines, and additional methods of protection. Be sure to tune in to these important updates as LLS strives to protect patients. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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As part of LLS’s COVID-19 Response Program, this podcast episode is supported in part by BeiGene, Bristol Myers Squibb, Kite, A Gilead Company, Pfizer and Pharmacyclics, An AbbVie Company & Janssen Biotech. The post Protecting Patients: COVID and Vaccine Updates first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Shared Decision Making | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:41:25 | |
Join us as we speak with Donnie Hill, a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) / small cell lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) patient and his doctor, James Essell, MD, of Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. In this episode, Donnie and Dr. Essell discuss the importance of shared decision making (SDM) and how they worked together to determine the best treatment course for Donnie’s CLL/SLL. Shared decision making is a key component of patient-centered healthcare that balances risks and expected outcomes with patient preferences and values. Be sure to tune into this real-world example of how SDM works and how patients can have open communication with their healthcare team. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by AbbVie Inc. and Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group. The post Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Shared Decision Making first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Emerging Research in Lymphoma and Myeloma | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:47:18 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Peter Riedell and Dr. Benjamin Derman from University of Chicago Medicine, about the latest research coming out of the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In this episode, we discuss new treatments on the horizon for lymphoma and myeloma. The doctors share how innovative therapies such as CAR T-cell therapy and new combinations of medicines are showing significant promise, providing further hope to patients. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| Addressing Racial Health Disparities Through Community Outreach | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:40:44 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Lorna McNeill, a Professor and Associate Director for Health Disparities and Community Outreach at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, along with a special guest from our LLS Patient and Community Outreach team, Erika Pomares. In this episode, Dr. McNeill shares how people of color, particularly African Americans, have disproportionate rates of cancer incidence and death, but are also more likely to face racial bias in healthcare and clinical trials. She offers potential solutions to improve the healthcare outcomes for these underserved communities. Dr. McNeill and Erika also discuss the importance of community outreach, and how programs, like LLS’s Myeloma Link, have improved access to care and trust in the medical community. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Genentech, Inc. and Biogen; Pharmacyclics, An AbbVie Company & Janssen Biotech. The post Addressing Racial Health Disparities Through Community Outreach first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Making a Difference Through Nutrition | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:29:10 | |
Michelle Bratton
Join us as we speak to Michelle Bratton, a registered dietitian and certified oncology nutritionist with LLS’s PearlPoint Nutrition Services®. In this episode, Michelle shares the benefits of nutrition throughout treatment and survivorship. Rather than cutting out foods, she changes the narrative for cancer patients by encouraging them to nourish their bodies. She also shares how a patient – or caregiver – with any cancer diagnosis, can take advantage of a free nutrition consultation to further guide them through their cancer experience. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Bristol Myers Squibb; Genentech, Inc. & Biogen; Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company & Janssen Biotech, Inc. The post Making a Difference Through Nutrition first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Joy, Hope, and Healing Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:51:58 | |
Dianne Callahan
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. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Supported by Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group. The post Joy, Hope, and Healing Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Anxiety and Hope: Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
Donnie Hill
Join us as we speak to Donnie Hill, a patient living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small cell lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). In this episode, Donnie shares his experience and the stresses of living with a chronic disease like CLL/SLL, the various treatments he has had since he was diagnosed in 2008 and how he has worked with his doctor to determine the best treatment for him. Don’t miss this engaging story of how, throughout his cancer journey, Donnie continues to celebrate life and hope with volunteering, advocacy and the love of his family. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Eli Lilly. The post Anxiety and Hope: Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Under the MPN Umbrella: Exploring Myelofibrosis | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:27:41 | |
Brady Stein, MD
Join us as we speak to Dr. Brady Stein, a clinical hematologist and researcher at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. In this episode, Dr. Stein discusses the rare blood cancer, myelofibrosis (MF), which is a type of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Hear about the unique characteristics of MF, how it develops, and the current and emerging treatments that give MF patients hope. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by AbbVie. The post Under the MPN Umbrella: Exploring Myelofibrosis first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Survivorship | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:22:24 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a parent’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, the role reversal from child to parent caregiver, and post-treatment survivorship. In the fourth episode of this series, Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, will talk with caregiver, Rob Coles about the experience of caregiving for his stepfather through the survivorship stage of multiple myeloma. Register at the link below. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Survivorship first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Role Reversal | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:24:38 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a parent’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, the role reversal from child to parent caregiver, and post-treatment survivorship. In the third episode of this series, Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, will talk with caregiver, Rob Coles about the experience of caregiving for his stepfather through the role reversal stage of multiple myeloma. Register at the link below. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Role Reversal first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Transplant Support and Graft-Versus-Host-Disease (GVHD) | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:55:12 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Mariam Nawas and Dr. Satyajit Kosuri from University of Chicago Medicine, about graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) and the Transplant Optimization Program (TOP). In this episode, we discuss stem cell transplants, how GVHD occurs and what can be done to manage and treat symptoms. The doctors also share how the TOP program at the University of Chicago Medicine utilizes multiple specialties to improve post-transplant success for patients over 50. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Treatment | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:23:49 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a parent’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, the role reversal from child to parent caregiver, and post-treatment survivorship. In the second episode of this series, Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, will talk with caregiver, Rob Coles about the experience of caregiving for his stepfather through the treatment stage of multiple myeloma. Register at the link below. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Treatment first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Diagnosis | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:22:57 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on adult child caregivers of a parent with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a parent’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, the role reversal from child to parent caregiver, and post-treatment survivorship. In the first episode of this series, Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, will talk with caregiver, Rob Coles about the experience of caregiving for his stepfather through the diagnosis stage of multiple myeloma. Register at the link below. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Parent’s Cancer – Diagnosis first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hope for Myeloma Patients | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:35:36 | |
Join us in this next installment of our series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a patient and doctor. In this episode, we speak to Bryon Daily, a myeloma survivor and Dr. Scott Solomon from Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Diagnosed in 2018, Bryon shares his experience living with myeloma after an autologous stem cell transplant. Bryon has also started working at LLS in our Myeloma Link Program where he is helping to close the healthcare disparity gap in communities of color. Dr. Solomon then delves deeper into myeloma treatments, and what is new on the horizon for myeloma treatments. He also discusses how clinical trials and having greater treatment options are providing hope to those diagnosed with myeloma. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by GlaxoSmithKline and Janssen Oncology Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. The post Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hope for Myeloma Patients first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Survivorship | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:22:37 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a child’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the child going back to school. In the fourth episode of this series, Nancy Cincotta, LCSW, MPhil, CPA will talk with parent caregiver, Dave Garcia about the experience of caregiving for his young son, Andy, through the post-treatment stage of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Survivorship first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Schooling | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:24:11 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a child’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the child going back to school. In the third episode of this series, Nancy Cincotta, LCSW, MPhil, CPA will talk with parent caregiver, Maggie Tappana about the experience of caregiving for her young son, Benjamin, through the schooling stage of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Schooling first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Siblings, Stem Cells, and Second Chances | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:53:47 | |
What happens when a sibling match becomes the key to survival? In this heartfelt episode, we speak with Peter and Susan Feinberg, a brother-sister duo connected by both family and a lifesaving stem cell transplant. Peter, an acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor, shares his experience from diagnosis to remission, while Susan offers a rare and intimate view into what it means to be a stem cell donor. Together, they reflect on the emotional and logistical challenges of transplant, the determination to succeed when miles apart, and the hope it represents. Their story sheds light on the real impact of donation—and why joining the registry can mean everything to someone waiting. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| A New You: You Made It Through (NHL) | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:39:00 | |
Lyneshia Johnson-Woodland
Join us as we speak to Lyneshia Johnson-Woodland, an internet radio show host, actress and comedian who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in September 2020. In this episode, Lyneshia shared how she was diagnosed with lymphoma and the difficult treatments she endured during the COVID-19 global pandemic. She also discussed the emotional impact of cancer and how she is appreciating this second chance at life. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on the episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by Pharmacyclics, An AbbVie Company & Janssen Biotech. The post A New You: You Made It Through (NHL) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Treatment | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:24:04 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a child’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the child going back to school. In the second episode of this series, Nancy Cincotta, LCSW, MPhil, CPA will talk with parent caregiver, Maggie Tappana about the experience of caregiving for her young son, Benjamin, through the treatment stage of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Treatment first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Diagnosis | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:23:03 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of children with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of a child’s cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the child going back to school. In the first episode of this series, Nancy Cincotta, LCSW, MPhil, CPA will talk with parent caregiver, Dave Garcia about the experience of caregiving for his young son, Andy, through the diagnosis stage of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Child’s Cancer – Diagnosis first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| How to Become a Great Patient Advocate | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:45:47 | |
Erin Galyean
Join us as we speak to Erin Galyean, a pharmaceutical sales trainer, professional speaker, and published author. In this episode, Erin tells us how, after losing her father to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and then helping care for her sister, who was diagnosed with the same disease 20 years later, she learned that family and friends who are not the primary caregiver can still become great patient advocates. Erin shares strategies on how to effectively advocate for a patient, the different roles that friends and family can play on the support team and how, even if you live far away from a loved one facing a cancer diagnosis, you can still make a difference. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on the episode:
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| How to Address Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Challenges of Cancer with Palliative Care | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:34:12 | |
Areej El-Jawahri, MD
Join us as we speak to Dr. Areej El-Jawahri, a physician researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. In this episode, Dr. El-Jawahri shares the wonderful benefits of palliative care for both blood cancer patients and their families. Often erroneously associated with hospice or end of life care, palliative care can be started at any point after diagnosis and has shown many benefits with being started early in treatment. In palliative care, the physical, emotional and cognitive challenges after a cancer diagnosis are addressed by a specialized team of providers, leading to a more comfortable experience through treatment and beyond. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on the episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by Bristol Myers Squibb; Genentech, Inc. & Biogen; Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company & Janssen Biotech, Inc. The post How to Address Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Challenges of Cancer with Palliative Care first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Hope for Rare Cancers: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
Eunice Wang, MD
Join us as we speak to Dr. Eunice Wang, the Chief of Leukemia Service and Professor of Oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. In this episode, Dr. Wang delves into the rare blood cancer, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). Usually identified by characteristic deep purple lesions, oncologists continue to raise awareness of this rare diagnosis, as swift referral and treatment usually leads to better outcomes. After being universally identified as BPDCN by World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018, clinical trials and CAR T-cell therapies have brought new hope to BPDCN patients. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by ImmunoGen. The post Hope for Rare Cancers: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Groundbreaking Research in CML | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:50:20 | |
Join us in this next installment of our series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a patient and doctor. To celebrate the 100th episode of The Bloodline with LLS, we will be speaking with Mel Mann, a chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) survivor and Dr. Brian Druker, a physician researcher at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU). Mel shares how Dr. Druker’s research saved his life with the drug, Gleevec®, and we get to hear his inspirational message of how one person can make a difference. Dr. Druker discusses this revolutionary therapy, how it transformed the lives of CML patients like Mel, and how targeted treatments are continuing to transform how we treat cancer. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Pfizer. The post Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Groundbreaking Research in CML first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Survivorship | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:24:45 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of the young adult cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the young adult moving back home. In this fourth episode of this series, Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, will talk with parent caregiver, Lisa Dominisse about the experience of caregiving for her young adult son, Will, through the survivorship stage of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Survivorship first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Moving Home | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:24:08 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of the young adult cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the young adult moving back home. In this third episode of this series, Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, will talk with parent caregiver, Lisa Dominisse about the experience of caregiving for her young adult son, Will, through the moving home stage of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Treatment | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:24:34 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of the young adult cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the young adult moving back home. In this second episode of the series, Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, will talk with parent caregiver, Lisa Dominisse about the experience of caregiving for her young adult son, Will, through the treatment stage of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Treatment first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Sound the Alarm: Firefighter Health, Cancer Risk, and Moving Forward | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:44:34 | |
Sara Jahnke, PhD
Steve Fisher
Tommy Schroeder
Firefighters risk their lives every day—but what happens when some dangers aren’t in the flames, but in the long-term health risks they face on the job? In this episode, we take a closer look at cancer in the fire service, especially the increased risk of blood cancer. Joining us are Dr. Sara Jahnke, Director and Senior Scientist at the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research; Steve Fisher, a retired firefighter and cancer survivor; and Tommy Schroeder, a Portland Fire & Rescue Lieutenant and dedicated LLS volunteer. From occupational exposures to systemic change, this conversation dives deep into the science, personal experiences, and grassroots efforts to protect those who protect us. Whether you’re in the firehouse or supporting from the outside, this is a must-listen for anyone who advocates for firefighter health and safety. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Diagnosis | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:24:03 | |
Join us for our special series where we focus on parent caregivers of young adults with cancer. In this series we will be listening in on a conversation between a social worker and parent caregiver as they navigate the various stages of the young adult cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment survivorship, and the young adult moving back home. In the first episode of this series, Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, will talk with parent caregiver, Lisa Dominisse about the experience of caregiving for her young adult son, Will, through the diagnosis stage of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by the Carolan Research Institute. The post Cancer & Caregiving: Navigating My Young Adult’s Cancer – Diagnosis first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Patient-Doctor Perspectives: CLL and a Decade of Transformation | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:53:50 | |
Join us in this next installment of our series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a patient and doctor. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Larry Saltzman, a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) survivor and physician researcher and Dr. Steven Coutre from Stanford Medicine. Dr. Larry shares his experience living with CLL, participating in LLS Team In Training events, and his current work with LLS studying patient outcomes and COVID-19 vaccine antibody response. Dr. Coutre then delves deeper into CLL treatments, responses to vaccines and what is on the horizon for new treatments and clinical trials. *Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the rise of the COVID Delta variant and release of booster shots. We encourage patients to consult with your physician regarding COVID-19 safety and vaccines. Preliminary results have also been released for the antibody study and can be found in the show notes below. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Genentech, Inc. & Biogen and Pharmacyclics, An AbbVie Company & Janssen Biotech. The post Patient-Doctor Perspectives: CLL and a Decade of Transformation first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Cancer and a Pandemic – A Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Story | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:43:58 | |
Nikki Steltenkamp
Join us as we speak to Nikki Steltenkamp, a young adult, non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor. Nikki, an engineer, was 24 years old when she was diagnosed with primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma. In this episode, we hear about her intense treatments that finished up just as the world was entering a global pandemic. She also shares her experiences with mental health, fertility preservation and her podcast, That 6-Letter Word. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Karyopharm Therapeutics and Pharmacyclics. The post Cancer and a Pandemic – A Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Story first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Clinical Trials in Lymphoma: An Evolution, Not A Revolution | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:45:25 | |
Grzegorz (Greg) Nowakowski, MD
Join us as we speak to Dr. Grzegorz (Greg) Nowakowski, a physician researcher and Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who also leads the Mayo Clinic Aggressive Lymphoma program. In this episode, Dr. Nowakowski discusses clinical trials for lymphoma patients, including recent advancements and how clinical trials work. He also discusses the benefits and common misconceptions of clinical trials. This episode is a must listen for patients of all cancers who want to know how they can get access to the latest advancements in treatment. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| How CAR T-cell Therapy Gives Hope to Cancer Patients | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:38:18 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Caron Jacobson, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a lymphoma physician and researcher at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In this episode, Dr. Jacobson shares about the use and benefits of CAR T-cell therapy in B-cell cancers, such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). You will hear about how CAR T-cell therapy works, why it is used for B-cell cancers and the benefits of joining a clinical trial for this type of treatment. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Allogene; Bristol Myers Squibb; CRISPR Therapeutics; Kite, a Gilead Company; Janssen Oncology & Legend Biotech; and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The post How CAR T-cell Therapy Gives Hope to Cancer Patients first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Making Your Mark: A Transgender Cancer Patient Story | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:33:39 | |
Join us as we speak with Chelsea Brickham, a transgender model, actress, and professional cosplayer who was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013. In this episode, Chelsea shares with us what it was like to go through cancer as a transgender female, the reaction from her family and friends, and how she maintained her femininity during treatment. Since her treatment, she has been active in spreading awareness of LGBTQ+ issues at comic conventions and on social media. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by Seagen. The post Making Your Mark: A Transgender Cancer Patient Story first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Pushing for a Diagnosis: A Polycythemia Vera (PV) Story | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:42:20 | |
Join us as we speak with David Wallace, a polycythemia vera (PV) patient and advocate. In this episode, David shares how he struggled to get his diagnosis, advocated to get the treatment he needed, and finally how he found a specialist that was able to treat his PV. He used his struggles to create the website, PV Reporter and nonprofit, MPN Cancer Connection, to educate patients about their disease, help them find resources, and increase awareness of MPNs. David encourages all patients to become their own advocates and to actively participate in their cancer journey. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode: Additional LLS Support Resources:
Support for this episode provided by Incyte. The post Pushing for a Diagnosis: A Polycythemia Vera (PV) Story first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Tragedy to Legacy: NFL Player Continues The Fight | 17 May 2021 | 00:23:37 | |
Join us as we speak to Alex Okafor, a defensive end with the Kansas City Chiefs. Alex lost his mother to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2020. In this episode, Alex talks about his mother’s short battle with AML and the difficulties his family faced receiving this diagnosis during a global pandemic. Following his mother’s death, Alex found a new determination to make his mother proud and continue her legacy in fighting against racial injustice and creating a better society for the black community. *Since the taping of this podcast, Alex has launched the Alex Okafor Family Foundation, which is raising funds for the LLS Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors Program. In addition, in honor of Mother’s Day, Alex wrote a touching letter to his mother, titled A Letter to My Mother for The Players Tribune website. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Genentech, Inc. and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The post Tragedy to Legacy: NFL Player Continues The Fight first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Bring It On: From Lymphoma to Advocacy | 03 May 2021 | 00:41:37 | |
Join us as we speak with Jan White, a survivor and thriver of Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In this episode, Jan shares her story of how she went from facing immediate paralysis and death to using her experience to advocate for patients. She became a legislative advocate for LLS, started a website to share her experience, and has participated in numerous national conferences in support of cancer patients and healthcare access. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Epizyme, Karyopharm Therapeutics and Pharmacyclics & Janssen Biotech. The post Bring It On: From Lymphoma to Advocacy first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Navajo Nation: The First Cancer Center on a Reservation | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:36:18 | |
Frank Dalichow, MD and Johanna DiMento, MD
Join us as we speak to Dr. Johanna DiMento and Dr. Frank Dalichow, oncologists at the first cancer center on a reservation in the United States. In this episode, the doctors share about the realities of cancer care for Native American communities. They also discuss how they were able to bring cancer care to the Navajo and Hopi tribes, and the importance of inclusivity and culturally appropriate care for this population. [photo credit: Brandy Tomhave] DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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| Partnering in Care: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:48:59 | |
Marc Hoffman, MD
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Marc Hoffmann from The University of Kansas Cancer Center, to explore chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)—what it is, how it’s treated today, and where research is headed. Dr. Hoffmann shares insights on treatment goals, side effect management, and the importance of shared decision making. We also touch on emerging therapies—including CAR T-cell therapy and bispecifics—and end with a message of hope for those navigating life after a CLL diagnosis. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Supported by AbbVie Inc., BeOne Medicines and Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group. The post Partnering in Care: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| I Will Survive: A Viral TikTok Star’s Journey through Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:40:09 | |
William Yank
Join us as we speak to William Yank, a 23-year-old, three-time Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) survivor. In this episode, we hear about the variety of treatments William went through, his relapses and then subsequent stem cell transplant. Now one year out of transplant, he shares about his post-cancer journey – going viral on TikTok, becoming the face of the LLS Giving Tuesday campaign and then starting a podcast with another Young Adult Cancer survivor. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Amgen Inc. and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The post I Will Survive: A Viral TikTok Star’s Journey through Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Exploring Minimal/Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:45:43 | |
Join us as we speak to Dr. Lori Muffly and Dr. Matthew Frank from Stanford Medicine in Stanford, CA, about the recent advancements in testing for Minimal/Measurable Residual Disease (MRD). In this episode, we delve into what MRD is, which blood cancers testing is currently used on, and how we can utilize it to more accurately monitor patients and customize treatment. The doctors also share exciting possibilities on how MRD and other testing can benefit patients in the future. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Genentech, Inc. and Biogen. The post Exploring Minimal/Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||
| Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hereditary Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:36:20 | |
Join us as we start a brand new series, Patient-Doctor Perspectives, where we explore a diagnosis from the view of a patient and doctor. In this episode, we speak to Ashley Cámara, a Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) survivor and advocate and Dr. Lucy Godley from The University of Chicago Medicine. Ashley shares her story of having two MDS diagnoses in her family – first her brother and then herself. Dr. Godley then delves deeper into inherited myeloid malignancies and how genetic links may lead to preventative treatment options. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey.Mentioned on this episode:
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Support for this episode provided by Taiho Oncology. The post Patient-Doctor Perspectives: Hereditary Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast. | |||