Podcasts about Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Alexandra Wilson passed away just 10 months after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in March of 2002, from this Blood Cancer that normally has a very high cure rate. Her twin sister Arianna will talk about her sister and about her role as the now official Executive Director of the Alex's Team Foundation which was named in Alexandra's honor, and helps in many ways the cause of Pediatric Cancer, with an emphasis on the Pediatric Cancer Nursing Community. 

The normal protocol for a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is around 2 years of treatment but Lorie Chartiers daughter Gracie, who was diagnosed with this form of Pediatric Blood cancer when she was turning 10 years old in 2016, did not have the luxury of a normal maintenance program during her recovery. For the past 6 years leading up to 2025, she has struggled with many post treatment side effects which have hampered her, especially from a psychosocial point of view. Now 18 years old, Gracie is doing what she can to lead her best life possible. 

Erin Booth's son Landon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 5 1/2 years old in March of 2021. From that time until he was in remission beginning in 2023, Landon had gone through his treatment well enough, but then after his remission started , so did his side effects . As Landon is now nearing his 10th birthday, these myriad of side effects remain an issue for him and the hope is that they will become easier as Landon moves on and approaches his Survivorship Stage.

Laura DeKraker Lang- Ree knew nothing about Pediatric Cancer when her then 3 year old daughter Cecilia was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 1999. Since that time, Cecilia has recovered and gone on to lead a very successful and productive life, and Laura was able to learn so much about all facets of Pediatric Cancer that she was able to write a book called THE PARENTS CANCER HANDBOOK - What Your Oncologist Does Not Have Time To Tell You which she just published several weeks ago.   

கடந்த வருட இறுதியில், இலங்கைத் தமிழ் பின்னணி கொண்ட 28 வயதான நிமலன் சுந்தரம் என்பவருக்கு T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia எனும் அரிய வகை இரத்தப் புற்றுநோய் இருப்பது கண்டு பிடிக்கப்பட்டது. திடகாத்திரத்துடன் வாழ்ந்து வந்த அவருக்கு இந்தப் புற்று நோய் வந்திருந்தது கண்டு பிடிக்கப்பட்டது அவரையும் அவரது குடும்பத்தவரையும் உலுக்கியிருந்தது. இருந்தாலும், அவரது நோயைக் குணப்படுத்த குருத்தணு என்று அறியப்படும் stem cell சிகிச்சை தேவைப்படலாம் என்றும், அதற்கு ஒத்த மரபணு உள்ள ஒருவர் அதனைத் தானம் செய்ய வேண்டும் என்றும் கேள்விப்பட்டதும் அவர்களுக்கு ஒரு புத்துணர்ச்சி பிறந்திருக்கிறது. ஆனால், இலங்கை, இந்திய பின்னணி கொண்டவர்கள், அதிலும் குறிப்பாக தமிழ் பின்னணி கொண்டவர்கள் குருத்தணு தானம் செய்யும் பதிவேட்டில் அதிகளவில் இல்லை என்று கேள்விப்பட்டதும் நிமலனுக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, இனிமேல் அது தேவைப்படும் தமிழ் பின்னணி கொண்டவர்களுக்கும் பயன்பட வேண்டும் என்ற சிந்தனையில் அதற்கான விழிப்புணர்வு பிரச்சாரத்தில் இறங்கியுள்ளார்கள் நிமலன் சுந்தரம் அவர்களின் குடும்பத்தினர். இது குறித்து, நிமலன் சுந்தரம் அவர்களின் பெற்றோர் விதுரன் சுந்தரம் மற்றும் செந்தி சுந்தரம் ஆகியோரோடு உரையாடுகிறார் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன்.

Terrie Magro will talk about her son Mark who was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, just before turning 11 years old in mid March of  2004, and then on June 8th of that year, her 13 year old son Michael was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with a rare T Cell variation . Mark is now nearing 32 years of age and is doing well both health and career wise but unfortunately, Michael passed away on July 30th of 2004, only 52 days after his diagnosis.  

In this week's episode we'll learn more about azacitidine-venetoclax combination therapy for first-line treatment of high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes; a new risk-scoring system for post-CAR T-cell hematotoxicity in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, also known as B-ALL; and a novel mechanism for inotuzumab ozogamicin resistance in B-ALL.Featured Articles:Efficacy and safety of venetoclax plus azacitidine for patients with treatment-naive high-risk myelodysplastic syndromesDevelopment of ALL-Hematotox: predicting post-CAR T-cell hematotoxicity in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaDNTT-mediated DNA damage response drives inotuzumab ozogamicin resistance in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

After 4 year old Jace Serwalt was having trouble breathing early on Christmas morning in 2023, his parents Ashley and Kyle took him to his local hospital where he would be diagnosed with Croup, and then Pneumonia. Shortly after that diagnosis, as Jace was getting ready to go home, another doctor saw Jace, thought that he was looking very pale , and ordered a blood test. Not long after that, Jace was given his correct diagnosis which was B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Ashely will talk about the road that Jace has taken since then and how he is doing, a little more than halfway through his treatment regiment.

After falling off a swing when he was 5 years old, Sheri May and her husband Pat noticed that their 5 year old son Braiden's stomach seemed to be expanding. Shortly after that, Braiden was diagnosed with High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Braiden went through 3 1/2 years of treatment and is now 13 years old, and is living his best life possible. 

Kennedy, a 7-year-old child who lives in Alpine, was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This obviously comes to a huge shock to her family and will create a giant financial burden. Cromwell Home Group is having a silent and live auction on November 16th where 100% of the proceeds will go to the family. The goal is to raise $100,000. Alpine resident Tyler dropped by our Food Fund this morning to talk about the event.

Not only do Becca Ingersoll's twin boys Lincoln and Logan have special needs, Lincoln was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 3 years old in January of 2020. Lincoln also has Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, and Autism. Becca will talk about the very difficult and tricky road that she and her husband Josh have been navigating for the past 7 years, and will also discuss  her work as an activist and advocate in the cause of Pediatric Cancer. 

In this week's episode, we'll learn about the role of a platelet-specific glycoprotein receptor in abdominal aortic aneurysm formation, the influence of TP53 mutations on outcomes for patients with 5q-deleted myelodysplastic syndrome, and a rational combination treatment intended to produce more durable responses in patients with refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are treated with CAR T-cell therapy.Featured Articles:Soluble glycoprotein VI predicts abdominal aortic aneurysm growth rate and is a novel therapeutic targetInfluence of TP53 gene mutations and their allelic status in myelodysplastic syndromes with isolated 5q deletionA phase 1 clinical trial of NKTR-255 with CD19-22 CAR T-cell therapy for refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

In this episode, Steve talks with his new friend Greg who runs an annual Halloween event and fundraiser, called Scare ALL, with his family and neighborhood in Cudahy. The "ALL" stands for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Here are a few highlights: With the idea coming from his wife, Greg transformed his family's Halloween tradition into a community fundraiser for leukemia research after his 18 month old son's battle with leukemia. The event, Scare ALL, combines a haunted walk with family-friendly activities, aiming to raise awareness about childhood leukemia while having some fun. Greg's positive outlook, despite facing his child's life-threatening illness, stems from realizing that everyone's difficulties are different and choosing to focus on hope and giving back to the community. And like all great stories, the scariest part comes near the end of this episode. Jump in to learn more about your city and the people that make it great. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee's own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our random Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

After 2 year old Max Gagnon was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2014 and went into remission , the hope and expectation for his dad Michael and mother Amber was that the worst was behind them. Max however, relapsed in 2022 and just completed his treatment in August of this year. Michael will talk about the past 10 years which hopefully will now lead to a path of good health for Max.

Michelle Zenie's son Cole, now 26 years old , married, and a High School Biology Teacher was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May of 2001. Michelle was also a teacher but decided after Cole's recovery to get involved as an activist and advocate in the cause of Pediatric Cancer. This led to her becoming the Executive Director of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of Lehigh Valley in 2014, a position that Michelle has held for the past 10 years. This foundation focuses on whatever it can do to help individual families get through their pediatric cancer struggles  during treatment , after treatment, and if there is an unfortunate bereavement situation

When Jessica Robertson's 7 year old son Kai developed severe leg pain on February 10th of 2024, Jessica and her husband thought that it might be a case of growing pains, as he had been totally healthy up until that point. Unfortunately after testing at Cook's Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, the shocking diagnosis 2 days later that was given to Kai and his family  was B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It has now been nearly 7 months since this diagnosis and Kai is doing well in his maintenance treatment program. 

At age two, Jon Brent was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia.  He underwent an aggressive chemotherapy regimen, including vincristine, dexamethasone, methotrexate and prednisone, but after that still needed a bone marrow transplant.  He has achieved survivorship but is still in pain and expects to some extent he will be for the rest of his life.  Jon can no longer compete in contact sports but is an active participant in ultimate Frisbee.

After being diagnosed with Pre B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in September of 2005, Alisha Wagoner was able to completely recover from her battle with this form of Pediatric Blood Cancer and now, nearly 19 years later, she has put together quite a resume. This resume includes an outstanding college softball career, prestigious awards from both her athletic and humanitarian accomplishments, and the hope that her professional career will take her to becoming a personal trainer and owning her own gym. 

Kelley Bernard was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 14 years old and has now been cancer free for the past 16 years. Because of the treatment that she received from the nurses at Boston Children's Hospital , Kelley decided that she wanted to become a Pediatric Oncology Nurse which became her career path after graduating from St.Anselm's College with a Nursing Degree. Kelley has also participated 3 times in both the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and the Pan Mass Challenge and is currently training for her upcoming boxing match hosted by the Non-Profit Haymakers For Hope. 

Eva had unexplained fevers for about a week. She was pale and sleeping a lot. Herparents took her to the pediatrician, who advised them to take Eva immediately to theemergency room. Her bloodwork revealed she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). After two years of treatment including chemotherapy, she was finally in remission,but cancer returned just two weeks later. Eva needed a stem cell transplant and her twin brother, Joey, was a perfect match for the procedure. She received a stem cell transplant from Joey in 2022. She also has received CAR-Tcell therapy, a type of immunotherapy. She received her cells in May and continues to be seen twice weekly to track her progress with therapy and platelet infusions. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is aggressive and progresses quickly. It affects thelymphoid-cell-producing stem cells, in particular a type of white blood cell called Tlymphocytes as opposed to acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) which commonly affects B lymphocytes. ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer. It most often occurs in children ages 3 to 5 and affects slightly more boys than girls.

Michael Madsen is a Judge Advocate in the US Army. His current full-time job is an Attorney for the Air Force and he's a JAG in the Army Reserves. After graduating law school and completing a JD/MBA program, Michael worked in the private sector before joining the Army at the age of 33. He wanted […]

Ashley Guthrie's eldest son Davis was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 6 years old and now at 16, is well into his survivorship years after his pediatric blood cancer battle. Ashley volunteered at the Children's Hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee while Davis was in treatment and is now the Clinical Liasion and Board Member of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. This Foundation was started by Amy Jo and Dr. James Osborn after the passing of their son Austin in 2006 from Brain and Spinal Cancer. 

The discomfort that 5 year old Anthony Terrell was suffering from in late 2022 was originally thought to be simple growing pains, but by March of 2023  he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma which was quickly changed to a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Anthony is now roughly 40 percent into his Continuation Therapy protocol and he is doing so well that his doctors have put his survival rate chances at 96 percent.

Today's Episode Charlee reviews chapter 1 from the Pediatric Morning Report book. A 20-month-old child presents with 8 weeks of right leg pain and limping. She otherwise has had no fever, bleeding, or other joint pain. Today's Host Charlee Quarless is a 3rd year medical student at Ross University. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring an interview with Dr Elias Jabbour, including the following topics: Evolution of research and therapeutic options for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (0:00) Clinical and biological characteristics of ALL and implications for prognosis and disease management (6:36) Case: A 48-year-old woman with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph-positive) ALL attains complete remission with ponatinib/blinatumomab (14:03) Tolerability and improved quality of life with the chemotherapy-free combination of ponatinib and blinatumomab (24:17) Case: A 38-year-old man with newly diagnosed Ph-positive ALL experiences a complete molecular response with induction hyper-CVAD and ponatinib (27:10) CME information and select publications

Featuring a slide presentation and related discussion from Dr Elias Jabbour, including the following topics: Clinical management of Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph-positive) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); factors in the selection of initial induction  treatment (0:00) Primary and secondary endpoint outcomes from the Phase III PhALLCON trial comparing ponatinib to imatinib, each with reduced-intensity chemotherapy, as front-line treatment for Ph-positive ALL (5:22) Efficacy and tolerability of ponatinib in combination with blinatumomab for patients with newly diagnosed Ph-positive ALL (17:04) Ongoing research with novel agents and strategies for Ph-positive ALL (24:47) CME information and select publications

Dr Elias Jabbour from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston discusses recent advances in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Dr Elias Jabbour from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston discusses recent advances in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/OncologyTodayPHPosALL24).

In this week's episode we'll discuss the effects of voxelotor on cerebral blood flow in pediatric sickle cell disease, learn more about venous and arterial thrombosis in patients with Vexas syndrome, and discuss differential sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in ABL-class acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Featured Articles:The influence of voxelotor on cerebral blood flow and oxygen extraction in pediatric sickle cell disease Venous and arterial thrombosis in patients with VEXAS syndrome Tyrosine kinase inhibitor response of ABL-class acute lymphoblastic leukemia: The role of kinase type and SH3 domain 

In this episode of "Cancer Actually F**king Sucks," Abigail dives into a candid conversation with Casey Head, a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), sharing her experience navigating life after a cancer diagnosis. Casey opens up about her challenges with PTSD and anxiety post-diagnosis, offering profound insights into the impact of trauma on survivors. Embracing holistic approaches like meditation, yoga, and somatic therapy, Casey found solace and empowerment in addressing her mental health struggles. Her story underscores the transformative power of resilience and self-discovery, leading her to become a trauma-informed cancer coach and develop "The Happier Hustle." Today, through this 13-week program, she helps fighters and survivors reclaim their lives from cancer so they are mentally, physically, and emotionally stronger and live life without fear. Join Abigail and Casey as they explore the complexities of healing, the significance of community, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life beyond cancer. Don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Your support means so much! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @canceractuallysuckspod, and follow Casey at @thehappierhustle on Facebook & Instagram, too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cancer-actually-sucks/message

Today we chat with Casey Kang Head, a 3x survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia & stroke survivor. Now a trauma-informed cancer coach who teaches survivors how to reclaim their lives and learn how to live healthier to ensure they are stronger physically, mentally & emotionally so they don't live life in fear. Casey is the Author of “Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center: Cancer treatment is over, now what?Casey is also a Personal trainer, Yoga instructor, Yoga for oncology certified, Yoga for Trauma, Cancer Exercise Specialist, PN Level 1 Nutritionist, Somatics Therapist, Restorative Yoga, NICABM Trauma Certified, Happiness Certified, Level 1 Reiki Healer, and lifelong learner. she is a dog mom to Lily. Links:IG & FB @thehappierhustlewww.thehappierhustle.com Are you ready to gain a deeper understanding of menopause, breast health, and nutrition? Let's embark on a journey to embrace our new life with renewed energy, vitality, and clarity. I'm Dana, and I am here to guide your transformation from feeling frustrated to being fueled by faith, helping you become the Wise Divine Woman that God has destined you to be! Welcome to the Wise Divine Women Sisterhood! My mission is to provide you with valuable education about your health, strengthen your faith, and help you forge new connections for your Spirit, Mind, Body, and Nutrition. Together, we will delve into captivating interviews and explore a wide range of topics that will empower and inspire you. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wisedivinewomen.newzenler.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for joining me here today! If you liked my podcast today, leave a review and share it with your friends, that would mean the world to me! Did you know I coach menopausal women? You can visit my website to learn more. It is simple and I do offer coaching appointments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danairvine.com/work-with-me/ola/services/soul-session-a-time-of-discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In your FREE Soul Session 30-minute consultation with me, we will discuss your challenges and goals concerning your health. This will create a unique signature program to meet your needs.  Dana Irvine  Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist Breast Health Educator  Holistic Health Coach Certified Clinical Thermographer Thermography Advisor. ⁠www.danairvine.com⁠ #MenopauseMatters #BreastHealthAwareness #ChristianWomenPodcast #PodcastLife #BrainHealthTips #LibidoBoost #WomenEmpowerment #HealthyLiving #FaithandWellness #MindBodyBalance --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisedivinewomen/message

Tabitha Odom thought that her 2 year old daughter Sailor might have the flu when she brought her to a Walk In Clinic in November of 2022 as she had not been feeling well. Later that night Tabitha became worried when she received a phone call at 9:00 PM and said that Sailor needed  to go to a hospital emergency room. After that she was sent to  UTMB Hospital in Galveston Texas where Tabitha was told that Sailor had B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Tabitha will talk about Sailor's successful treatment protocol in which she is expected to complete her maintenance program in January of 2025. 

Brian Burkhardt and his family left their home in Miami and went to the Florida Keys during Spring break in early in 2020 where they had to isolate because of Covid. Two days after they returned home his son Oliver was having trouble breathing which sounded like a Covid issue,  but turned out to be the Pediatric Blood Cancer Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Brian will talk about this diagnosis, Oliver's successful treatment , and the more than creative Non-Profit called the Oliver Patch Project. which Brian and his wife Trish started in Oliver's honor. 

Parker Watson was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 4 1/2 years old and is now a Pediatric Cancer survivor. His parents Michelle and Mike found out about Team Impact and Parker was connected with the Harvard Men's Hockey Team, has been their Team Impact Representative since January 31st of 2023. Noah Janfaza in his 3rd year of being the Student Manager for the Harvard Hockey team and is also the Liason between Team Impact and Harvard. Parker and Noah will both talk about the great experiences they have had since Parker became a full member of the Harvard team. 

Michelle Watson's 10 year old son Parker was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 4 1/2 years old in 2017. Now 10 years old, Parker was connected through Team Impact with the Harvard Men's Hockey team and he has been an official Team Member of the Crimson since January 31st of 2023. Michelle talks about how much Team Impact has meant to her family and how much joy that Parker has felt being with a group of college athletes that take their role of accepting Parker very seriously. 

WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR:Anyone who has just received a shocking diagnosisAnyone who knows someone who just got a diagnosisAnyone looking to hear what it's like to have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Anyone who wants real life, practical tips on how to find joy through a diagnosis of any kindOUR GUEST: ANNA TOWER-KOVESDIAnna is a 35-year-old, active, outdoorsy, health-conscious, and positive Hungarian woman who got diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 5 months after leaving her family behind,  moving to the U.S., and marrying the love of her life. She is a communication specialist, a former university lecturer, and a certified coach. Anna is currently working as a PR manager and an advocate for people who have cancer and want to respect it.  DONATE TO ANNA'S GO FUND MEhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/support-anna-tower-on-her-cancer-journeyCONNECT WITH ANNAInstagram WHAT ANNA & JUNE TALKED ABOUTWhat symptoms Anna was experiencing before she got diagnosed with blood cancerThe shock of receiving the newsHow urgent care saved her lifeThe importance of listening to your body and your intuition Reframing diagnosis statistics The way her relationship with Joe gave her strengthInner and mental healing as surprise preparation for the diagnosisSetting intentions to get through the diagnosisAcceptance: feel the feelings but don't feed them Respecting cancer and integrating it into lifeThe reality of anger and diagnosisWhat her thoughts are on mortality and death Enjoying the human experience when it has a different meaning with a diagnosisWhat joy is now post diagnosis3 ways to find joy after a shocking diagnosis--------------------------------CONNECT WITH JOY GUIDE JUNE! Website Instagram TikTokYouTube LinkedIn If you'd like to work with June one-on-one, join her Joy Guidance Program! Learn more HERE.

After an original diagnosis of A Typical Pneumonia after a persistent cough sent Dominique Epthorp's son Ashton to see his doctor in the late summer of 2022, a recheck of his symptoms after Ashton had a shortage of breath after running, showed that his real diagnosis was T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Ashton has been in his Maintenance program for 8 months and is looking forward to ringing the bell at his hospital, signifying No Evidence of Disease on September  9th. 

Kurt Myers and his wife PJ's daughter Ailani was originally diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 2 years old in 2019. Because of a genetic mutation, her diagnosis was changed several weeks into her treatment to ALL which was determined to be high risk with a poor prognosis. Kurt and PJ will talk about what Ailani has had to go through including many relapses, 2 Bone Marrow Transplants, and treatment at some of the leading Pediatric Cancer hospitals in the United States. As 2024 begins, Ailani has suffered another relapse but is living the best life that she possibly can. 

You may wonder why Caitlin so confidently makes fun of her kids, bemoans the trials and tribulations of nonstop parenting, dances her ass off in the kitchen like a lunatic, and rattles off pep talks to all the weary moms.  Today, we're re-releasing Caitlin's first podcast episode from 2021 when no one really knew she had a podcast. You will giggle and shed tears as Caitlin describes the life-changing event that inspired her to start blogging, posting on Instagram, and podcasting.  In December 2016, her 3-year-old son was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia which set her family on a horrific journey of survival. Caitlin walks us through the heart-wrenching moments that led up to the diagnosis and how it forever shaped and strengthened their family. She also talks about why this experience has given her a license to say whatever the f*** she wants. It's a story that resonates with moms because it reminds us to trust our gut and advocate for our kids. And its a reminder that humor is essential when going through hard times.  Fast-forward to today, her son is now 10-years-old and thriving alongside his little sister and brother.  Follow Caitlin Murray @bigtimeadulting Peruse Caitlin's magazine Soul Snacks  To submit your "big time adulting moment" and potentially be a guest on the podcast, write to us at bigtimeadultingpodcast@gmail.com The Big Time Adulting podcast is brought to you in part by a few of Caitlin's favorite brands & affiliate partners: Knockaround Sunglasses (use code BIGTIMEADULTING for 15% OFF)  Perfect Bar  The best store in the world  The second best store 

In this profoundly moving episode, we explore the incredible journey of Sadie Keller, who, at the tender age of seven, faced a life-altering diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Through her 2 1/2-year battle, Sadie emerged not just as a survivor but as a powerful voice for childhood cancer awareness. From creating candid videos to demystify cancer for other children to lobbying for pivotal Childhood Cancer Acts in Washington D.C., Sadie's resilience and advocacy are awe-inspiring. We delve into how she's used her experience to fuel her foundation, helping thousands of children across the U.S., and her remarkable efforts in raising awareness about the need for more funding in childhood cancer research. Sadie's story is one of courage, hope, and the extraordinary impact one young individual can have in adversity.

Sage is enjoying Kindergarten whole heartedly despite being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January of 2023. Sage's mom, Betsy, called in to give us an update on his status and to tell us some more of his story!

Grainne Owen and her husband Clay started their Curing Kids Cancer Non-Profit after their son Killian passed away from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2003. Grainne will talk about her beloved son and his fight against this most common form of Pediatric Cancer, and her Non-Profit which has raised $27 million dollars to help these kids and their families, with many more dollars to be raised in the coming years.

When Colleen Tanaka's then 8 year old son Tenzin was not feeling well and had been showing troubling symptoms in the spring of 2022, Colleen took him to his Pediatrician , an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist, an Allergist , and to an Emergency room Doctor with no blood work being taken. Finally, Tenzin went to Stony Brook Hospital in New York, blood work was taken, and he was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in June of 2022.  Colleen will talk about Tenzin's 17 month treatment which has shown that he is now cancer free, and will talk about her advocacy work that began at a School Board meeting in February of 2023, and has now expanded to  the point that Collen has her own blog and support group which goes under the heading of leukemiamom.com.

Adam de Smith is an assistant professor of population and public health sciences in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at Keck School of Medicine of USC. He is a member of the USC Center for Genetic Epidemiology and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. de Smith is a genetic epidemiologist with a research focus on identifying the causes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer. He leads studies investigating the role of common and rare genetic variants in ALL etiology, with a particular interest in elucidating the increased ALL risk in Latinos. He also leads a study of leukemia in children with Down syndrome, the International Study of Down Syndrome Acute Leukemia (IS-DSAL), investigating genetic and epigenetic variation associated with risk of DS-ALL. In addition, de Smith utilizes whole genome sequencing of tumors to examine potential causative agents such as DNA mutational signatures as molecular footprints of environmental exposures.Learn more about this episode and others at pphs.usc.edu/podcastStay in the loop - subscribe to the Preventive Dose newsletter for monthly news straight to your inbox.Follow us on social - find us at @uscpphs Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn X YouTube

Joanne Whall's son Kieran was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 4 years old this past February. On today's podcast Joanne will talk about what Kieran has been through over the past 8 months, including such difficulties as having a severe allergic reaction to a drug he was taking, and still needing blood thinner shots because of a clot that he developed in his jugular vein. Kieran is 2 months away from approaching the maintenance part of his recovery program, which will take until March of 2025 to complete. 

Hannah Gilbert was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 2 years old in January of 2003. On today's podcast, Hannah and her mother Priscilla will talk about what Hannah went through in the early stages of her cancer battle, and how she has been able to lead a healthy and productive life as she graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Communications in 2022. It is always great to see a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis be defeated by a patient who is moving on with what will be a successful career and a healthy life, as Hannah is doing. 

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Casey Kang Head is a three-time survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia & stroke survivor. She now is a cancer coach teaching survivors how to reclaim their life and learn how to live differently to ensure they are stronger physically, mentally & emotionally so they don't live life in fear. Casey is the Author of “Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center; Cancer Treatment Ended Now What?, personal trainer, Yoga instructor, Yoga for oncology certified, Yoga for Trauma, Cancer Exercise Specialist, PN Level 1 Nutritionist, Restorative Yoga, NICABM Trauma Certified, Happiness Certified, Level 1 Reiki Healer and lifelong learner.     Surviving cancer and finding resilience are two interconnected themes that are explored in this episode with Matt and Casey. Despite her young age and the rarity of her cancer, Casey has managed to overcome the challenges and write a book titled "Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center." Her story serves as an inspiration for others facing similar battles.     Learn more from Casey Head and her book, “Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center,” please visit https://www.thehappierhustle.com/     00:03:20 Surviving cancer and finding resilience.  00:15:30 Navigating life after cancer.  00:24:49 Trust yourself and take action.  00:27:33 Shifted priorities, finding true meaning.  00:33:05 Live an authentic, purposeful life.  

"It's time to get your affairs in order," was not what 31 year old Casey Head wanted or expected to hear from her doctor.  She had just been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, known as a children's cancer.  Four months into treatment Casey suffered a stroke and went into a short coma.  Temporarily paralyzed on her left side, Casey would have to dedicate hours of rehab work while she went through chemo.  Incredibly, she would beat cancer but it would return not once but two more times!  Follow Casey on Instagram or you can learn more about her at her website.