The Straight and Marrow
A show that discusses all things Allogeneic bone marrow transplant. From pre transplant considerations to survivorship using experiences of health care professionals patients & carers with current evidence to keep it straight. The Straight and Marrow podcast is sponsored by ARROW, the Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation.
Podcasting since 2021 • 37 episodes
The Straight and Marrow
Latest Episodes
My CAR T Journey: A Patient’s Story of Hope, Risk, and Recovery
In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Chantelle, a patient who underwent CAR T-cell therapy after exhausting other treatment options. They share the highs and lows of the experience — from the decision to proceed, through the ...
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24:03
Low Counts, High Stakes: Infections After CAR T Therapy
Dr Katherine Cummins (Haematologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital with a focus on clinical translation of CAR T-cells and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation) joins Alex and Hannah to discuss the l...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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17:00
Critical Support: The Essential Role of Carers in CAR T
Nicole O'Leary - an experienced CAR-T nurse practitioner - discusses the importance of the role of the carer. CAR T therapy is not a solo journey and in this episode, we shine a light on the unsung heroes: the carers. From managing medications ...
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27:46
CAR T and the Brain: Navigating Neurotoxicity
Dr Valeriya Kuznetsova, a neuropsychologist, joins the Straight and Marrow team to discuss the neurological side effects of CAR T cell therapy, including ICANS (immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome). From confus...
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24:54
CRS, Neurotoxicity & More: Understanding CAR T Side effects
CAR T-cell therapy is revolutionising cancer treatment, but it comes with unique side effects that every patient and caregiver should understand. In this episode, Dr Hamish Scott joins Alex and Hannah to break down the most common side ef...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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