Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources - Topic: Hodgkin Lymphoma http://www.patientpower.info en-us 2005 - 2013 Patient Power, LLC Patient Power, radio interviews with Medical Experts hosted by Andrew Schorr, America's most empowering patient Patientpower.info, Andrew Schorr Patient Power, founded by Andrew Schorr, is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones connect with leading medical experts. Gain the knowledge needed to make smart choices about your health through our extensive library of programs Patient Power is a service of Patient Power, LLC, based in Seattle and founded by two health communications pioneers, Andrew and Esther Schorr. They previously founded HealthTalk, a leader in support for people with chronic illnesses and cancer. Patient Power is devoted to helping you and your family through knowledge, to get the best medicine and return to good health. Andrew lived that. In 1996 through a routine blood test he was diagnosed with a leukemia. By reaching out to other patients and connecting with doctors who specialize in his illness he participated in a clinical trial, received "tomorrow's medicine today" and now, 9 years after diagnosis, remains in deep remission and takes no medicines. While Andrew's success won't be everyone's story, he is committed to helping each person he touches approach their illness in a way that gives them the best chance of good health: getting smart about their diagnosis, seeking out the best healthcare providers, getting second and even third opinions on what approach to take, and drawing on others for support. Patient Power is built on Andrew's two weekly radio programs, one nationally syndicated and one in Seattle. They can be heard live on the Web and past programs can be found on the Program Replay Library page. Be sure to listen and check out Andrew's Blog to comment or ask questions. He is not a doctor but can help you follow the Patient Power principles to be in better control of your own health and healthcare. Financial support for this effort comes from Andrew and Esther's own funds and sponsors who we appreciate but have no editorial control. Patient Power is not selling anything and has no agenda other than to help you feel better and be as healthy as you can be. The opinions expressed on this site and in the radio programs are Andrew's, his guests, or from callers like you. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of our sponsors nor any outside organization. Please consult your own doctor for medical advice that is most appropriate for you. Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources questions@patientpower.info no Hodgkin Lymphoma News: What Does It Mean for You? Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Hodgkin Lymphoma News: What Does It Mean for You? Hodgkin Lymphoma News: What Does It Mean for You? In this podcast, Hodgkin lymphoma experts Dr. Joseph Connors and Dr. Michelle Finale share the latest treatment and research news. Plus, a patient will share her inspiring story and valuable insights. 
 
Our guests explore:

  • What is the changing landscape of treatment?
  • What does recent treatment news mean for people with Hodgkin lymphoma?
  • Where is research headed?
  • Is there a specific discussion patients should have with their doctor?  
]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SEAGEN022812b1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SEAGEN022812b1.mp3 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture The Lifesaving Benefits of Collaborative Care Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info The Lifesaving Benefits of Collaborative Care The Lifesaving Benefits of Collaborative Care Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2006, Michelle DeKok underwent chemotherapy, radiation and two stem cell transplants. The collaboration and partnership between Skagit Valley Hospital in her hometown of Mount Vernon and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in nearby Seattle, led her to enroll in a clinical trial, putting her disease in remission. In this podcast, Michelle is joined by her oncologist, Dr. Kiarash Kojouri, as they explain how coordinated care saved her life.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCANM1115111.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCANM1115111.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 5:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Keeping Hope Alive: Alternative Options for Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Keeping Hope Alive: Alternative Options for Bone Marrow Transplant Keeping Hope Alive: Alternative Options for Bone Marrow Transplant When someone needs a stem cell transplant, finding a match is your first, and sometimes, most difficult challenge.  Some people have little hope of ever finding a match. Fortunately, researchers like Dr. Paul O’Donnell from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) are making it possible to receive a transplant without an exact match. In this program Dr. O'Donnell discusses alternative donor programs available at SCCA, including haploidentical and double cord transplant.  You'll also hear from two patients, Jessie and Ronni, who are doing well post-transplant.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCA020911.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCA020911.mp3 Wed, 9 Feb 2011 5:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Advances in Hodgkin?s Lymphoma Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Advances in Hodgkin?s Lymphoma Advances in Hodgkin?s Lymphoma Hodgkin's lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin's disease, develops mainly in young adults and is considered a very treatable cancer. In this Patient Power program, sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center you’ll hear from two inspiring patients and their doctors,as they discuss the latest in the treatment and research of Hodgkin’s disease and, in particular, new hope for people whose Hodgkin's disease has relapsed.

The program opens with 19-year-old Alexandra. She talks about her initial diagnosis several years ago, how it affected her life and her treatment at M. D. Anderson. When her cancer recurred, she returned to M. D. Anderson and is currently participating in a clinical trial. Next we hear from Brandy, a 36-year-old whose Hodgkin’s disease recurred in 2007. That’s when she sought treatment at M. D. Anderson. Both Brandy and Alexandra discuss their specific treatments, and speak highly of not only the care they have received but of the relationships they have formed with their respective physicians.

Dr. Ana Younes, director of the clinical and translational research program in the department of lymphoma/myeloma at M. D. Anderson, joins the program to help listeners understand Hodgkin’s disease. Dr. Michelle Fanale, assistant professor in the department of lymphoma/myeloma, discusses treatment approaches, clinical trials and varying responses to therapy. She also shares specific details of the therapies that Alexandra and Brandy have received. Both experts share their perspective on research and the outlook for the future of Hodgkin’s disease treatment. If you’ve been looking for information about Hodgkin’s disease, this program is a great educational resource.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA063009.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA063009.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Updates on Lymphoma Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Updates on Lymphoma Updates on Lymphoma Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system and can be classified as either Hodgkin's disease or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). In this episode of Patient Power sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Felipe Samaniego returns to provide listeners with an update on the latest lymphoma treatment research following the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). Dr. Samaniego is an associate professor of medicine at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Samaniego begins by talking about the dynamic research taking place in lymphoma each year. He contends that there are many more options for treatment than ever before: “There's many medications that are coming on the pipeline to make combination chemotherapy a new way of treating lymphomas and shifting from old-fashioned chemotherapy to monoclonal antibodies and other biological agents.”

Dr. Samaniego explains the various categories of lymphoma, and talks about the progress being made in Mantle Cell lymphoma. Dr. Samaniego details specific studies and trials that were presented at the latest ASH meeting. There are currently over 30 different clinical trials for lymphoma at M. D. Anderson – providing options for the many different subtypes of lymphoma, and hopefully, advances in research for the future. If you are in search of new and exciting information on lymphoma, this program may be a useful resource for you.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA121608.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA121608.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma There are 71,000 new cases of lymphoma diagnosed annually in the United States. In this Patient Power program, featuring Dr. Felipe Samaniego fromThe University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, you’ll learn about new drug developments and innovative treatments such as monoclonal antibodies and vaccines. Dr. Samaniego explains the different types of lymphoma, including Hodgkin’s Disease, and discusses signs and symptoms of lymphoma.

Mindy, a 28-year old survivor, participates in the discussion and shares the story of her lymphoma diagnosis. Mindy speaks candidly about her chemotherapy treatment, what led her to M. D. Anderson and why she is so appreciative of Dr. Samaniego and his team. You’ll hear why Mindy is excited about the future for herself and the Hope For All Foundation that she and her husband created to raise money for cancer research.

This program focuses on the treatments currently available for lymphoma as well as the new therapies on the horizon. Dr. Samaniego talks about Rituxan and the benefits that this therapy, sometimes used as maintenance therapy, provides to patients living with lymphoma. Combination therapy and the use of biological agents are changing the face of lymphoma treatment. As oncologists around the world learn more about the different types of lymphoma, personalized treatment is becoming more prevalent. Learn this, and more, in this very informative Patient Power program from M. D. Anderson.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA091807.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA091807.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Three Cancers: One Woman?s Experience Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Three Cancers: One Woman?s Experience Three Cancers: One Woman?s Experience In this Patient Power program, Kathlyn Conway, a clinical social worker and practicing psychoanalyst, joins Andrew Schorr to talk about her book Ordinary Life: A Memoir of Illness, a book detailing her experience of overcoming multiple cancer diagnoses. The book describes experiences and feelings throughout her journey from diagnosis to recovery.

At just 25-years-old, Kathlyn was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. While this was not good news, doctors were happy to have caught the cancer in its early stages. Treatments were very successful, so her worries began to cease, until several years later when she received another devastating blow. A diagnosis of breast cancer. It was believed that Kathlyn’s breast cancer was related or caused by her previous treatment for Hodgkin’s disease, as other cases had similar outcomes. After a mastectomy and year-long treatments, Kathlyn shares how she began to feel drained. Her unfortunate experience with cancer did not end there, she was once again diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Hear more about Kathlyn’s experience with three cancers and her inspiration behind the book.

As a mother, wife, social worker, and Harvard graduate, Kathlyn is the true definition of an empowering patient, persevering through a devastating time in one’s life. Hear her inspiring story on this episode of Patient Power. If you have experienced a cancer diagnosis or know of someone dealing with more than one illness, this program is sure to offer inspiration through one women's experience.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/dailydose/HR051007.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/dailydose/HR051007.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture