Tessa Faye Flores, MD, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY Recorded on April 24, 2025 Tessa Faye Flores, MD Medical Director, Cancer Screening and Survivorship Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo, NY We are pleased to celebrate the 100th episode of Treating Blood Cancers with Dr. Tessa Flores from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, as she shares insights into survivorship care. In this episode, Dr. Flores explores the different phases of survivorship and the psychosocial challenges that accompany each stage. She highlights the vital role of a collaborative care team, including primary care practitioners, in supporting survivors of cancer to achieve and maintain a healthy post-treatment life. As the number of survivors continues to grow, the focus on long-term wellness becomes increasingly important. Dr. Flores emphasizes, “A tenet of survivorship care is preventive care”. Tune in for this special episode and join the conversation today! This episode is supported by Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group. Additional Episodes on Survivorship Care:
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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 Center University of Miami Miami, FL Join us with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres of the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as he explores the complexities of diagnosing and treating Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), including “watch and wait.” Through case-based discussion, he highlights advances in high-risk MDS management, from novel targeted therapies to stem cell transplantation and clinical trials. Dr. Sekeres also shares strategies for managing side effects and emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care in improving patient outcomes. Tune in to gain valuable insights on MDS today!
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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 Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Magee from the McDonald Pediatric Cancer Center at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis to discuss the evolving landscape of pediatric blood cancers. Reflecting on his work, Dr. Magee shares, “One of the things I really love about the job is that it operates right at the interface between the science and the professional practice of medicine.” He examines groundbreaking advances bringing new hope to children and their families, from novel therapies and CAR T-cell therapy to the crucial role of clinical trials. Dr. Magee also speaks candidly about the challenges of delivering difficult news and shares compassionate strategies for supporting families through their toughest moments. Join us for this insightful and informative conversation on the future of pediatric blood cancer care today! Additional LLS Resource: Stars Will Twinkle, The Sun Will Shine A three-book series and movie for kids with blood cancer. Follow Olivia and her family as she is diagnosed with leukemia, goes to the hospital for treatment, and returns to school.
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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 Clinic Rochester, MN Join us as we dive into in the complex care of amyloid and myeloma with Dr. Angela Dispenzieri from Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota. She explains the diagnosis and explores the differences between amyloid and myeloma. Discussion on treatment strategies for complex cases, side effects of therapies, and difficult conversations with patients, provide practical information on patient care. Tune in today to learn more about the complexities of myeloma. This episode is supported by GSK plc.
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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, NY In this episode, Dr. Guy Maytal, from Forge Health and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, explores burnout and wellness in healthcare professionals, highlighting the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue. He shares valuable insights on recognizing these issues, while emphasizing the importance of connection, resilience, and self-care in preventing and overcoming burnout. Dr. Maytal also offers practical strategies for institutions to better support healthcare professionals. Tune in for the latest insights on healthcare professional wellness today!
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