Best Cpop Podcasts (2024)

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BJ's Wholesale ups Jimmy Fund donation 10x to $250K on air!!! Bob Eddy, CEO & Chairman of BJ's, was in the Sox booth 0:51

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TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS. Bob Eddy, CEO & Chairman of BJ's, joined Joe & Will in the booth to announce an incredibly generous $250,000 donation to the Jimmy Fund during night two of our telethon!By Audacy

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Keith Salome joins Joe & Will from the booth to share his story about his battle with kidney cancer 14:34

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Keith Salome joins Joe & Will from the WEEI Sox booth to share his story about his battle with kidney cancer.By Audacy

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Tom McManus, President of Cape Cod Lumber, joins Joe & Will from the booth to announce a generous $5,000 donation by the company! 10:39

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Tom McManus, President of Cape Cod Lumber, joins Joe & Will from the booth to announce a generous $5,000 donation by the company!By Audacy

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1-year old Ava Morawski enjoys a game of peekaboo with Will Flemming from the WEEI Sox Booth 8:23

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1-year old Ava Morawski and mom Katie join Joe & Will in the booth! Ava was diagnosed with a brain tumor (typical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor) She had started vomiting and exhibiting developmental delays as well as a rapidly enlarging head circumference. They got a CT scan which revealed the tumor. Ava was transported to Boston Children's for surgery a…

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Find Mass Money's Treasurer and Receiver General Deb Goldberg 7:19

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Deborah B. Goldberg is the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General. In that role she is responsible for the state’s cash and debt management, unclaimed property, and chairs state boards and commissions, including the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, the State Board of Retirement, …

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Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman on a new era for the Bruins 7:17

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Bruins' Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman joins the Jimmy Fund to preview the upcoming season and how the team will adapt to life without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci.By Audacy

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Laurie Lambert-Blanc, 50, colorectal cancer, Malden, with Laurent (son) and Marios Gianakis, MD, PhD, Physician of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Dana-Farber 9:49

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July of 2017, Laurie noticed a lump on the right side of her stomach but didn’t think much of it until her husband noticed it too. He advised her to see her primary care physician and she ended up going the next day. After the initial visit, she was then sent in for CT scan because her blood work results raised concern. The scan revealed a tumor on…

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Deidre Rubcich, 57, multiple myeloma, Walnut Creek CA, with Irene Ghobrial, MD, Co-Director, Center for the Prevention of Progression of Blood Cancers (CPOP), Dana-Farber 7:52

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After blood work results revealed a low white blood cell count, Deidre was referred to a hematologist/oncologist. They ruled out an autoimmune disorder as the potential cause, but discovered SMM, a pre-blood cancer. From there, she met with Dr. Ghobrial at the Center for Prevention of Progression at Dana-Farber in July of 2022 and learned about an …

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Chaim Bloom: We have plenty of tools at our disposal 7:06

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Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom looks at the final push towards the playoffs and what he's looking for in terms of improvements for the final month of the regular season.By Audacy

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Red Sox pitchers Chris Martin and Kenley Jansen have embraced Boston 8:33

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Red Sox relievers Chris Martin and Kenley Jansen talk about their experience being a part of the Jimmy Fund in their first season in Boston and how technology will start to take over baseball.By Audacy

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Grace Markos, 8, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Topsfield, with Stephanie (mom), Mike (dad), George (brother, 11), and Scotty (brother, 6) 7:03

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Grace was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in October 2022. She had always been full of spunk and energy, ready to perform a song and dance at the drop of a hat. Her parents noticed that she had been particularly tired and lethargic, which wasn't her usual self. They thought she might have mono or Lyme disease, so they took her to …

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Meghan Hesketh, 28, breast cancer, Boston, with Ann Partridge, MD, MPH, Founder and Director, Program for Young Adults with Breast Cancer 7:50

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After difficulty breathing, Megan subsequently tested positive for COVID, which doctors initially thought was the cause of her symptoms. But her oxygen saturation, or the balance of oxygen in her blood, remained low, so she underwent additional testing. Then, a chest x-ray revealed two liters of fluid in her lungs. After a fusion biopsy, she was of…

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Cranston, RI Applebee's General Manager Pat Harrington 8:11

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Pat is the general manager of Applebee’s in Cranston, RI and has worked for the brand for 11 years. Applebee’s raised over $60,000 for the Jimmy Fund during our in-store campaign in May and golf tournament. He has personally lost his mother, father, and brother to cancer.By Audacy

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Marline Arana, 53, breast cancer, Roxbury 4:53

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Marline was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer. Marline always had regular mammographs. But after the birth of son, she continued to lactate, she shared with the doctors, and they continued to monitor and noted that she had dense breasts. After Marline's nephew jumped on her and landed on her right breast, she said sh…

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Barry Nelson, 70, lung cancer, Boston, with Chris Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, Chief Clinical Access and Equity Officer, Faculty Director for Cancer Care Equity, Dana-Farber 10:01

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In 2012, Barry noticed some swelling on his neck, so he made an appointment to see his primary care physician. An x-ray and CT scan lead to follow-up appointments with various specialists until he was diagnosed with Stage 3B non-small cell lung cancer. Barry was initially going to get treatment at another institution but stopped at Dana-Farber to g…

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Mary Lee Parker, 73, ovarian cancer, Bedford, with Ursula Matulonis, MD, Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber 8:14

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Mary Lee went to her PCP following leg and back pain she was experiencing in June 2017. It was initially chalked up as possibly sciatica, but when the pain persisted, she went to an orthopedic surgeon, and a subsequent MRI revealed cancer. Her doctors said her cancer was stage 4 and recommended she come to Dana-Farber. Types and length of treatment…

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Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley is very optimistic for the upcoming season 9:38

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Head coach of the BC Eagles Jeff Hafley discusses his connection to the Jimmy Fund regarding his family and the upcoming football season and what he likes the most about his group.By Audacy

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Nick Pivetta says this Red Sox clubhouse will never point fingers amidst struggles 9:05

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Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta joins to talk about how he ingrained himself to the Jimmy Fund when he came to Boston and gives his insights from the clubhouse as the team's chase for the playoffs gets a little tougher.By Audacy

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Natalia Markova, 38, colon cancer, Seattle WA, with Matthew B. Yurgelun, MD, Director, Lynch Syndrome Center 5:03

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Following some discomfort, Natalia underwent a colonoscopy in February of 2022. She was officially diagnosed with colon cancer after the procedure. Her doctors also believed that the cancer may be hereditary in nature because Natalia’s mother had uterine cancer. Additional genetic testing also confirmed that she had Lynch Syndrome, a genetic condit…

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Alex Cora continues to take the season day by day 14:34

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora joins to talk about what the Jimmy Fund means to him and how he is approaching the last month of the regular season as the playoff chase gets more and more tighter.By Audacy

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Former Patriots' lineman Joe Andruzzi looks back on his battle 8:56

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Joe Andruzzi reflects on his fight that forced him to retire from football and the continued work from his foundation "The Joe Andruzzi Foundation."By Audacy

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Magnolia Contreras, Vice President of Community Health, Dana-Farber 6:09

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Magnolia joined Dana-Farber in 2007 and currently serves as the Vice President of Community Health. In this role, she is charged with helping the Institute carry out its community benefits mission through the delivery of evidence-based cancer prevention, screening, and early detection programs. Magnolia and her team work with city and state health …

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Henry Cornelius, 56, prostate cancer, Birmingham AL, with Staci (wife) and Mark Pomerantz, MD, Clinical Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology and genitourinary medical oncologist 10:59

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Elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen levels) lead to Henry undergoing a biopsy, which revealed stage IV prostate cancer. He was officially diagnosed on August 13, 2021. He went to the doctor after getting a hemorrhoid while offshore fishing. His primary care doctor was the one who suggested also checking his PSA levels as a routine matter of car…

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Roger Miller, 64, melanoma, Foreside ME with Beth Buchbinder, MD, Medical Oncology, Melanoma, Dana-Farber 9:37

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In early March of 2018, at age 58, Roger Miller went to a local doctor’s office in Maine for outpatient surgery. He’d been putting off getting what he’d thought was a cyst removed from the back of his head. Miller, who at the time was working as a maritime consultant, wasn’t all that worried. He and his wife, Lisa, had just returned from backcountr…

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The legendary Ray Bourque joins, donates $10,000 to the Jimmy Fund! 6:48

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The legendary Ray Bourque joins, donates $10,000 to the Jimmy Fund!By Audacy

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ESPN's Sean McDonough joins, doubles down on his Mookie Betts comments 11:35

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ESPN's Sean McDonough joins, doubles down on his Mookie Betts commentsBy Audacy

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Robert Haddad, Chief, Division of Head and Neck Oncology, Dana-Farber 12:36

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Robert Haddad, Chief, Division of Head and Neck Oncology, Dana-Farber Dr. Haddad received his MD Degree from St. Joseph University French School of Medicine in Beirut. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center in New York City, and completed a fellowship in hematology oncology at the University of Marylan…

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Jigar Raythatha (Ray-tha-tha), 46, glioma, Lexington, with Kinnary (wife) and Patrick Wen, MD, Director, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber 5:58

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Jigar Raythatha (Ray-tha-tha), 46, glioma, Lexington, with Kinnary (wife) and Patrick Wen, MD, Director, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber After two weeks of an unresolved headache, Jigar’s doctor ordered an urgent brain MRI, which revealed some abnormal findings. To get a definitive diagnosis, doctors would need to access his brain, so Jigar …

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Sean Flaherty from Keches Law joins, talks about "Keches Cares" campaign 5:07

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Sean Flaherty from Keches Law joins, talks about "Keches Cares" campaignBy Audacy

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Governor Healy joins, talks about trying to bring down the cost of living in Massachusetts 10:43

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Governor Healy joins, talks about trying to bring down the cost of living in MassachusettsBy Audacy

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Michael Casey, APRN-BC, FN, Nurse Practitioner, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Dana-Farber 7:34

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Michael Casey, APRN-BC, FN, Nurse Practitioner, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Dana-Farber Michael Casey, APRN-BC, FNP is a nurse practitioner in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He is also the director of the Advanced Practice Nursing department and co-chair of Dana-Farber’s Ethics Committee, as well as a member of the Americ…

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Christine Duncan, MD, Medical Director of Clinical Research and Clinical Development, Gene Therapy Program, Boston Children's Hospital 11:35

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Christine Duncan, MD, Medical Director of Clinical Research and Clinical Development, Gene Therapy Program, Boston Children's Hospital Med school in Chicago; Internship and Residency at Boston Children's Hospital; Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at DFCI; just celebrated being at the Farber for 20 years. · Director of Clinical Research and …

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Dana Mohrlein, 35, astrocytoma, Niantic CT, with David Reardon, MD Clinical Director, Center of Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber 10:09

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Dana Mohrlein, 35, astrocytoma, Niantic CT, with David Reardon, MD Clinical Director, Center of Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber In college, Dana thought she may have vertigo because of all her headaches, but after a seizure at her first security job, she learned she needed emergency brain surgery. After surgery at her local hospital, she pursued a seco…

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Martha Young, Program Manager, Pediatric Patient and Family Education, Dana-Farber 8:03

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Martha Young, Program Manager, Pediatric Patient and Family Education, Dana-Farber Martha Young is the Program Manager for Patient and Family Education in the Jimmy Fund Clinic. As part of this role, she often works with the nursing team to create educational materials for newly diagnosed families. She also oversees the Blum Pediatric Resource Room…

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Shelby Young, 49, breast cancer, Orrington ME, with Kristina Worcester, RN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator 8:59

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Shelby Young, 49, breast cancer, Orrington ME, with Kristina Worcester, RN, Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator Shelby has been having mammograms every 6 months for the past 2 years because of dense breast tissue. In March 2022, the mammogram looked suspicious, so she had an ultrasound later that day. A biopsy two weeks later confirmed that she had tri…

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Prostate Cancer Survivor & MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi joins Joe Castiglione & Will Fleming 19:32

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Joe Castiglione and Will Fleming were joined by MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi to discuss his journey to becoming an umpire, the pitch clock, being diagnosed with prostate cancer and quickly returning to baseball.By Audacy

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Jon Goff joins Joe & Will from the booth! 6:41

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Jon Goff, Sales Operation Manager for Volkswagen joins the guys from the booth to discuss his company's work with the Jimmy Fund.By Audacy

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Jason Hayes joins Joe & Will from the booth! 6:16

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Jason Hayes, District Manager of the Sherwin Williams Company, announces the company is donating $10,000 to this year's Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon live from the WEEI Sox booth!By Audacy

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Sarah Shields joins Joe & Will from the booth! 2:58

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Sarah Shields, Marketing Manager of the Prudential Center, joins Joe and Will to explain what you can expect to find at the Pru live from the WEEI Sox booth!By Audacy

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Elle Simone Scott joins Joe & Will from the booth! 5:08

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As a cast member/chef on the television series “America’s Test Kitchen,” and host of its companion podcast “The Walk-In,” Elle Simone Scott delights in sharing her expertise and recipes. The Boston-based celebrity chef and food stylist is also a role model, as founder and president of SheChef, Inc., a professional networking organization for fellow…

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Dodgers' Manager Dave Roberts discusses his battle with cancer with Joe Castiglione 2:13

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Dodgers' Manager Dave Roberts discusses his battle with cancer with Joe Castiglione.By Audacy

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Astros' Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Joe Castiglione to discuss his battle with cancer 5:56

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Astros' Manager Dusty Baker sits down with Joe Castiglione to discuss his battle with cancer.By Audacy

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An emotional Alex Cora joins Joe Castiglione to discuss the importance of the Jimmy Fund 1:52

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An emotional Alex Cora joins Joe Castiglione to discuss the importance of the Jimmy FundBy Audacy

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Arbella Insurance CEO John Donohue 6:12

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John F. Donohue is Chief Executive Officer of the Arbella Insurance Group and Chairman of the Arbella Insurance Foundation. He is one of the founders of Arbella and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors since the company’s creation in 1988 and chairs the boards of each of the subsidiary companies. He is responsible for the strategic planning …

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Hall of Famer David Ortiz will always be honest about the Red Sox 12:48

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Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer David Ortiz talks about the impact being part of the Jimmy Fund has meant to him, being a mentor to any current Red Sox players, and the recent return of Mookie Betts.By Audacy

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Celtics' Owner Steve Pagluica is ready for a future with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown 7:08

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Part-owner of the Celtics Steve Pagluica joins via the Harbor One Hotline to talk about the Shamrock Foundation's contributions to the Jimmy Fund and the looming extension for Jayson Tatum on top of Jaylen Brown's.By Audacy

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Bryan Cruz, 14, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Lynn, with Marta (mom), Jose (dad), Catelyn (sister, 11) and Catherine Glennon, Program Coordinator, Patient and Family Resources, Dana-Farber 6:51

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Bryan was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in April 2022. He was complaining about back pain and his skin was pale. He also suffered from chronic nose bleeds. His parents took him to the emergency room when he was having bad pain. Blood work and x-rays came back clean, but he was sent to Children's Hospital for further evaluation. …

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Yesenia Joseph, 36, breast cancer, Boston, with Harold 'Hal' Burstein, MD, PhD, Institute Physician, Breast Oncology, Dana-Farber 6:42

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After feeling a lump in her breast, Yesenia made an appointment to get checked by her primary care physician. She was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in January of this year. This type of breast cancer accounts for 10-15% of all breast cancer diagnoses and can be somewhat more difficult to treat. Her treatment plan has consisted…

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Larry Lucchino, Chairman of the Jimmy Fund, Trustee of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Chairman/Principal Owner of the Worcester Red Sox, and President/CEO Emeritus of the Boston Red Sox with Melany Duval ... 7:49

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Larry Lucchino is Chairman/Principal Owner of the Worcester Red Sox and Boston Red Sox President/CEO Emeritus, and Chairman of the Jimmy Fund. Just before his 40th birthday, Larry was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Dana-Farber has helped save his life 3 times; first from non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1985, second from prostate cancer in 2000, and t…

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Austin Martin, 46, prostate cancer, Needham, with Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Survivorship Program, Dana-Farber 6:52

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When Austin switched to a new primary care doctor, his wife, Lindsay, told him to ask for everything at his first appointment, including a PSA levels check. Even though nurse practitioners don’t typically check for this at age 45, Austin requested and got it done anyway. That night, the doctor’s office called back and informed him that his PSA was …

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