S04 E22 -.Bispecific T Cell Engagers- A US Experience

S05 E24 - Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (Part 2)

Part 2: Narelle Smith and Professor Gordon Cook continue their discussion on the use of Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (AuSCT) in treating myeloma. This episode covers the key differences between AuSCT, allogeneic stem cell transplant, and CAR-T cell therapy, and concludes with a look at the role of maintenance therapy following an AuSCT.

S05 E23 - Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (Part 1)

Part 1: Narelle Smith is joined by internationally renowned UK haematologist, Professor Gordon Cook, to discuss the use of Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (AuSCT) in treating myeloma. In this episode, they explore what an AuSCT is, how the treatment process works, why it’s used, when it may not be suitable, and how best to prepare for transplant and recovery afterward.

S04 E22 -.Bispecific T Cell Engagers- A US Experience

We are joined by special international guest, Dr Adam Cohen. In this episode Dr Cohen talks about the new kids on the block, Bispecific T Cell Engagers.

S04 E21 - A memoir with a difference- recovery, rediscovery and rebuilding

EJ Furphy sits down with Sandra Russell, author of The Feeling of Cancer. This memoir gives a deeply personal and honest account of her diagnosis of myeloma and the coping mechanisms she has adopted over the years. Sandra has drawn on her professional role as a psychotherapist to explore the different feelings she had and how to make sense of her experiences. Disclosure: In this episode Sandra guides us through her emotional response to treatment including some complications she experienced during her stem cell transplant which might be difficult to listen to depending on your current situation. It is important to note that everyone's experience of treatment is different. We would like our listeners to please assess how they are feeling before they listen to this show.  Our aim is to portray a variety of experiences however please be mindful of your own well-being while listening and feel free to skip, pause or even take a break during this episode.

S04 E20 - How myeloma impacts different body systems and strategies to keep people well on and off therapy

In this episode Hayley Beer sits down with Donna Catamero, Nurse Practioner and Director of Myeloma Translational Research at The Mount Sinai in New York and member of the International Myeloma Foiundation Nurse Leadership Board. Hayley and Donna discuss how myeloma impacts different body systems and strategies keep people people well on and off therapy. Topics discussed include, bone, pain, kidneys, blood clots, peripheral neuropathy, GI, exercise, steriods, infections and travelling.