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03. Patient Care, Support, and Outcomes During IVIG Treatment

In this episode, Noorali Hirani, RN, BSN, IgCN discusses care and support for IVIG patients, outcomes of IVIG, and stories of patients who have received IVIG treatment. Noorali may be reached via e-mail at: NHirani@umanitynursingservices.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in this podcast. Unless specifically stated otherwise, River's Edge Pharmacy does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The content of this Podcast does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of River's Edge Pharmacy. River's Edge Pharmacy assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in this Podcast.

02. Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Explained

The term “immune globulin” refers to the fraction of blood plasma that contains immunoglobulins, or antibodies. Individuals who are unable to produce adequate amounts of Ig or antibodies, such as patients with CVID, Hyper-IgM Syndromes, Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome or other forms of antibody deficiency or autoimmune state may benefit from replacement therapy with Ig.  In this episode, Noorali Hirani, RN, BSN, IgCN discusses IVIG, how it works, and what patients can expect from IVIG therapy. Noorali Hirani is a Certified Registered Nurse and owner of Umanity Nursing Services Inc. Noorali started his nursing career in the Emergency Department, and began immunoglobulin infusion therapy in 2017. Since then, he has held numerous roles in the field of nursing, including emergency services, nurse manager, nursing consultant, recruiter, and business administrator. Noorali completed his nursing degree from Saddleback College in Orange County, California, and went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Ohio State University. After realizing he wanted to specialize in Immunoglobulin Therapy, he went on to obtain his specialized certification as an Immunoglobulin Certified Nurse. Noorali may be reached via e-mail at: NHirani@umanitynursingservices.com [NHirani@umanitynursingservices.com] There is always a need for plasma donors. If you are interested in being a donor, please visit the DonatingPlasma.org website here [https://www.donatingplasma.org/donation/find-a-donor-center] to find a donation center near you. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in this podcast. Unless specifically stated otherwise, River's Edge Pharmacy does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The content of this Podcast does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of River's Edge Pharmacy. River's Edge Pharmacy assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in this Podcast.

01. Cancer Survivorship and the Importance of Community

There are many perceptions regarding the topic of cancer. There are stories of patients going through cancer treatment, overcoming, and moving forward victoriously. Conversely, the image of a sick and frail person losing hair while facing imminent death comes to mind for many. In this episode, Natalie Zacharczyk gives an authentic and honest account of her cancer story. She reveals a new world of cancer which is unknown to most people – especially those who are not personally affected by the disease. She discusses survivorship and the nuances of what its role in her personal journey meant. Cancer survivorship initiatives are created to bring cancer patients together to share their experiences. Natalie brings us into her personal endeavor of going from an attitude of survivorship to thriving with cancer. By sharing her experience with others with Stage-4 breast cancer, she found connection and community where she felt “normal”. Knowing that being understood in a group setting was the most important component of her cancer survivorship, she went on to open her own cancer community. To learn more about Natalie Zacharczyk and the cancer community she founded with her sister, please visit: www.cancercommunityclubhouse.org [http://www.cancercommunityclubhouse.org] DISCLAIMER: This Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider regarding any medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in this podcast. Unless specifically stated otherwise, River's Edge Pharmacy does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The content of this Podcast does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of River's Edge Pharmacy. River's Edge Pharmacy assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in this Podcast.