Best Scribner Podcasts (2024)

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Calista Scribner, 9, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Winchester, with Jennifer (mom), Paul (dad), Caleb (brother, 13), Calen (brother, 11), Calex (brother, 7) 9:50

5d ago9:50

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Calista had aches and pains in her legs, lower back, and shoulder. In July 2023, she developed a fever which continued for a week, accompanied by fatigue, severe lower back and stomach pain and difficulty lifting her arms. She had lab work done to rule out viruses and infections. Her family took Calista to the emergency room where lab work confirme…

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Paying for Mass Transit with Marc Scribner 42:00

23d ago42:00

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This week we cover California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers, overturning the FCC’s universal service fee, and pushing back on rude customers in Japan. Our interview this week is with Marc Scribner, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst at the Reason Foundation. We talk about mass transit, organized labor, construction costs, and whether the U…

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ROJ-408: “The People vs. The Long Kiss Goodnight" with Daniel Scribner and The Cinemania Society 1:23:43

12d ago1:23:43

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It’s The 219th Episode Crossover Spectacular! Daniel Scribner stacks the jury with his comrades from the so-called "sexual core" of the Cinemania Society as he defends 1996’s “The Long Kiss Goodnight.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Daniel Scribner. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Andrea Palladino, Ethan Ireland, Andy Slack. A…

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AI and the Future of Work with Patrick Carroll 50:14

1h ago50:14

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This week we report from the State Policy Network’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona and some of the great reform proposals being put forward by groups like the Property and Environment Research Center, the Institute for Justice, the Mountain States Policy Center, and Opportunity Arkansas. Our interview this week is with Patrick Carroll, managing…

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ROJ-411: “The People vs. Godzilla Minus One" with Virginia Hagans 1:25:54

4h ago1:25:54

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This week, artist Virginia Hagans (“Off-Center Albatross”) gets drawn into the jury as the court goes completely nuclear over 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Virginia Hagans, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. …

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The Get Around — Season 8 Premiere 1:13:04

3h ago1:13:04

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The Get Around Podcast returns with the premiere episode of its eighth season!With the annual Playbook set to hit newsstands this coming Sunday, the Get Around Guys preview the 10 stories readers will enjoy — including an in-depth look at Kingsley's Hansen Camp, the Redman twins leading Mesick cross country, and St. Francis' Grace Slocum's state ti…

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Crypto Politics with Eric Peterson 45:40

4d ago45:40

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This week we cover corporations playing politics, Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat, and a tale of two high-speed rail projects. Our interview this week is with Eric Peterson, policy director at Satoshi Action Fund. We talk about Bitcoin, banking, civil liberties, due process, and the future of cryptocurrency. Free the Economy is produced and hosted …

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ROJ-410: “Moonlight vs. Aftersun" with Ryan Verrill 1:04:18

6h ago1:04:18

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The court has a coming of “rage” this week when Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected” Podcast/”The Physical Media Advocate” Magazine) advocates physically and verbally for 2022’s “Aftersun” over 2016’s “Moonlight.” *** “Moonlight”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Aftersun": Ryan Verrill. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schl…

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Jimmy Fund Director Lisa Scherber recaps the 2024 Jimmy Fund 19:24

5d ago19:24

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Lisa Scherber sits down with Joe Weil and Joe Castiglione to discuss the 2024 the Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. She also shares the different ways in which the Jimmy Fund is working to help children battling cancer.By Audacy

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New England Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter joins Jones and Mego with Arcand 12:41

9d ago12:41

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Porter discusses the Jimmy Fund and what it means to him, and the city of Boston being a selling point for free agents. Boston is a hungry soccer city, time to build the Revs a new stadium!By Audacy

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Emelie Brosnihan, 7, bilateral Wilms tumor, Natick, with Kate (mom), Dave (dad) 6:42

9d ago6:42

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· During the summer in 2022, Emelie was swimming with her siblings, Olivia and Liam. When they came inside for lunch, Emelie screamed and cried from pain. Her family took her to the local emergency room where it was confirmed she had masses on her kidneys. The family went to Boston where Emelie was diagnosed with Bilateral Wilms Tumors, a form of k…

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Leilani Hood, 1, neuroblastoma, Boston, with Liz (mom) and Chris (dad) 5:00

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· When Leilani was 4 months old, they noticed a lump in her neck. Her pediatrician ordered an x-ray, which revealed several tumors, including in her chest. · Her treatment has included chemotherapy as well as surgery to remove tumors. · Her family is enjoying a treatment-free summer ahead of her upcoming scans in September. They are hoping to be ca…

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Mason Marc-Aurele, 5, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Windham, NH, with Ariel (mom) and Michael (dad) 8:51

5d ago8:51

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Mason was experiencing back pain that continued for three months. Then one day, Mason couldn’t walk or get out of his bed. His family took him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March of this year. · Mason’s treatments have been tough, and they’re expected to last for two years as he continues to need many p…

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Max Gagnon, 12, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Laconia, NH with his father, Mike 6:56

5d ago6:56

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Max was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2014. His doctors thought he was having recurrent ear infections and then they noticed his stomach had become distended. His pediatrician suggested blood work, which revealed leukemia. · His treatment included chemotherapy, and he is slated to complete treatment in September. · Max enjoys lacro…

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Sarah Laffey of Charlestown shares her inspirational story 8:42

8d ago8:42

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Sarah Laffey, 27, neuroblastoma, Charlestown · In 2015, Sarah’s right eye swelled shut and she went to the hospital in Colorado, where she was living at the time. She was having lower back pain as well so the doctors did a CT scan, which revealed neuroblastoma. · Her treatment has included chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. She has had sev…

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Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta joins Jones and Mego 8:20

5d ago8:20

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Nick Pivetta speaks on how much the Jimmy Fund means to the Red Sox players and staff, and more!By Audacy

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Kristen van De Geer, 43, colorectal cancer, Hanscom Airforce Base, with Juliette Van de Geer (sister) and Veronika Buckley (sister) 10:39

5d ago10:39

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Kristen Van de Geer was living in Alaska, where her husband was stationed in the Coast Guard, and was experiencing stomach pains. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but with a family history of colon cancer and her mother’s passing in 2017 from gallbladder cancer, she wanted to be sure that nothing else was wrong…

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Find Mass Money.gov's Deb Goldberg pledges 108 thousand to the Jimmy Fund! 4:36

5d ago4:36

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Sponsor Find Mass Money.gov's representative Deb Goldberg states how much the Jimmy Fund means to her and her collogues.By Audacy

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Ryan Leavitt, 25, sarcoma: Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor (DSRCT), Rockland, with Vinayak Venkataraman, MD, Dana-Farber 8:01

5d ago8:01

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Following a typical, fun night out with friends Ryan woke up the next morning with severe stomach pains. He went to urgent care the same morning where scans revealed several masses in his stomach. Additional biopsies confirmed that Ryan had Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor or DSRCT, a type of sarcoma that forms in the body’s connective tissue. ·…

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Alex Cora pledges to donate to the Jimmy Fund with Gresh and Fauria 15:06

5d ago15:06

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He talks about his family and how important it is for him to keep everyone happy. Also, his goals and a season outlook for the Boston Red Sox.By Audacy

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Cecilia Mack, 3, optic pathway glioma, Hampton, NH, with April (mom) 6:10

5d ago6:10

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· Cecilia was diagnosed with optical pathways glioma in November 2023. Her mom had noticed that one of her eyes was moving differently than the other eye. Her pediatrician sent her to the hospital where doctors discovered a tumor in her eye. · Cecilia’s treatment has included chemotherapy and surgery. · Her mom, April, homeschools Cecilia and her t…

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Robb Bruce, 53, renal cell carcinoma and sarcoidosis, Raynham, and Brad McGregor, MD, Director of Clinical Research for the Lank Center of Genitourinary Oncology, Dana-Farber 12:56

5d ago12:56

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Before cancer touched Robb, it impacted his family when both his mother and father were diagnosed with the disease. In 2013, Robb’s mother was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma and treated at Dana-Farber, by Dr. Philippe Armand, before passing gracefully in 2017. Three months later, Robb’s father was diagnosed with bladder cancer and began treatment w…

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Sponsor interview - Applebee's Nicole Olivera 5:06

5d ago5:06

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Nicole Olivera: ? 7 Years worked for Flynn Applebee’s ? General Manager of Westfield, MA Applebee’s ? Store raised $3100 for Jimmy Fund ? In 2000, my grandmother was diagnosed with lymphoma. She was treated at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton and at some point the Hematology-Oncology Department at Dana Farber took over. She received chemotherap…

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Lia Paulina Cruz Rivera, 7, infantile myofibromatosis, Woonsocket, RI, with Julibeth, her mother 6:13

5d ago6:13

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In January 2018, at 8 months old while living in Puerto Rico, Lia suddenly lost movement and sensation from her hips down. She began treatment in Puerto Rico, but their experience wasn't the best, and one of the doctors told Lia’s mom that her tumor was very rare. Her mom conducted research and learned that Dana-Farber was one of the best places to…

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Phaedra Ferrini, 24, metastatic paraganglioma, Boston, with Kimberly Perez , MD, Co-Director of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Gastrointestinal Clinical Trials Program, Senior Physician, Dana-Farber, and ... 9:17

5d ago9:17

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Phaedra was 14 years old and sitting in her high school nurse’s office. The nurse noticed her pupils were dilated different sizes and called Phaedra’s mom, recommending she get checked out by a doctor. At the hospital, it was discovered that they had a benign tumor, which was promptly resected. Scans a few years later at 17 indicated that there wer…

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Jenn Perry, 57, breast cancer and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Chicopee and her daughter, Sam 8:30

6d ago8:30

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Jenn Perry discovered her breast cancer like many women do: finding a lump. She had a biopsy which confirmed a tumor. But Jenn is not like most breast cancer patients and survivors. Jenn has an inherited genetic syndrome known as Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS). When Jenn was treated for breast cancer, she didn’t know what LFS was. She just knew there w…

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Kevin Haigis, PhD, Cancer Biology, Chief Scientific Officer, Dana-Farber 7:04

5d ago7:04

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Kevin M. Haigis, PhD, joined Dana-Farber as Chief Scientific Officer in 2020. Prior to assuming this role, Dr. Haigis was Director of Cancer Genetics at Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center. Dr. Haigis received his PhD in genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and did post-doctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where …

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John Warner, 57, renal cell carcinoma, Boston and Vero Beach, FL, with Toni Choueiri, MD, Director Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, Dana-Farber 8:16

5d ago8:16

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Two miles there and two miles back. That’s the distance John Warner would walk from his Back Bay home to Dana-Farber to keep himself in shape while in treatment for renal cell carcinoma, or kidney cancer. John was diagnosed in the winter of 2021. John experienced blood in his urine which led to a scan at his physical. That scan revealed a tumor bet…

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Craig Bunnell, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Dana-Farber 10:36

5d ago10:36

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Craig Bunnell, MD, MPH, MBA, is the Morse Family Chief Medical Officer of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School-affiliated teaching hospital. In this role, Dr. Bunnell oversees adult and pediatric clinical services at Dana-Farber. Under his leadership, the Institute has become a l…

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Barbara Ackerman, 72, lung cancer, Plymouth, with Pasi Jänne, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President for Translational Medicine, Dana-Farber 10:36

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Dr. Jänne received his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996. He completed postgraduate training in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and in medical oncology at DFCI in 2001. He is the Senior Vice President for Translational Medicine and the Scientific Director of the Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science. His ma…

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Gloria Aronson, 78, acute lymphocytic leukemia, North Easton 6:37

5d ago6:37

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In June 2018, Gloria was playing golf when she realized something was wrong. Her primary care doctor was alarmed when Gloria asked to bump up her physical and arranged for an immediate appointment and blood tests, which revealed she had Acute lymphocytic leukemia. · Referred to Dana-Farber by her son, a physician, Gloria began a grueling chemothera…

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Evelyn Dubowik, 6, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Amherst, NH, with Heather (mom), Jake (dad), and Autumn (sister, 4) 6:44

5d ago6:44

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The Dubowik household came down with the flu. While everyone else recovered, Evelyn got worse and had “bizarre” bruising. Her mother took her to the emergency room for difficulty breathing. After some lab work, doctors discovered she had cancer. · Evelyn is in a two-year treatment plan and went from “standard risk” to “high risk” when she didn’t hi…

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Joel Davidson, 79, prostate cancer, Naples, FL, with Mark Pomerantz, MD, Clinical Director for the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, Dana-Farber 8:42

5d ago8:42

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Nine years ago, Joel was diagnosed with prostate cancer at his annual wellness exam while living in Connecticut; his best friend was his urologist at the time. He began making regular visits to Boston to get treated at Dana-Farber. Dr. Mark Pomerantz is a medical oncologist and Clinical Director for the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology at Dan…

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Paul Mossberg, 58, esophageal cancer, and Melissa Levin, MSW, LICSW, Senior Clinical Social Worker and Programmatic Specialist for the Neuro-Inclusive Oncology Care and Empowerment Program, Dana-Farber ... 6:26

5d ago6:26

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Paul Mossberg, 58, esophageal cancer, Brookline, with Melissa Levin, MSW, LICSW, Senior Clinical Social Worker and Programmatic Specialist for the Neuro-Inclusive Oncology Care and Empowerment Program, Dana-Farber.By Audacy

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Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, FASCO, Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Director of Colon & Rectal Cancer Center, Dana-Farber 6:57

5d ago6:57

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Dr. Meyerhardt is the Chief Clinical Officer for Dana-Farber and Co-Director of the Colon and Rectal Cancer Center as a medical oncologist specializing in cancers in the GI tract. He is also the Douglas Gray Woodruff Chair in Colorectal Cancer Research and a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Meyerhardt received his MD from Yale S…

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Anne Gross, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, SVP for Patient Care Services, and Chief Nursing Officer, Dana-Farber 8:59

5d ago8:59

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Anne Gross, PhD, RN, FAAN, is senior vice president for patient care services and chief nursing officer. Dr. Gross is responsible for adult and pediatric nursing practice across all sites of care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Center for Clinical and Professio…

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Jimmy Fund Director Lisa Scherber recaps Day One so far 5:23

6d ago5:23

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Lisa Scherber talks about what the first day of the Jimmy Fund Telethon has been like so far and the stories that have touched her the most.By Audacy

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Gayle O'Connell and Arbella make a HUGE donation 2:42

6d ago2:42

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Arbella Insurance Vice President Gayle O'Connell brings a BIG donation check for the Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon.By Audacy

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Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, Office of the President and CEO, Dana-Farber 4:55

6d ago4:55

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Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, was named President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2016. She is also Director of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center and the Richard and Susan Smith Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Previously, she was the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean and Professor of Medicine of Weill Cornell Medicine and Pro…

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Clinton Clark III, 33, esophageal cancer, Bellingham 6:39

6d ago6:39

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In early 2020, it became difficult for Clinton to eat. It was during the pandemic and much harder at the time to see a doctor, so it took a while before he was able to get checked out. In January 2021, Clinton was diagnosed with esophageal cancer that metastasized into his lungs. His treatment included six months on a feeding tube, chemotherapy and…

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Carlton Fisk is forever grateful for the Red Sox 10:12

6d ago10:12

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Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk talks about the long-time support he has given to the Jimmy Fund and how Fenway has changed since his playing days.By Audacy

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Monique Hartley-Brown, MD, MMSc, Multiple Myeloma Physician, Dana-Farber, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School 4:06

10d ago4:06

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Dr. Hartley-Brown's clinical area of focus is treating patients with Multiple Myeloma. This is an incurable blood cancer, that affects African Americans more prevalently than other ethnic populations. She also practices clinical research, mainly in the relapsed refractory myeloma disease setting. Dr. Hartley-Brown actively participates as a princip…

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Jaimey Buckley, 63, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Middleboro, with Matthew Davids, MD, Dana-Farber 8:25

6d ago8:25

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Jaimey was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. He was treated and received a clean bill of health and remained cancer-free. In May 2015, a routine blood donation led to a life-changing discovery when the Red Cross director urged him to seek immediate medical attention. Jaimey was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which, contrar…

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Erica Howes with Sophia and Alice 3:41

13d ago3:41

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Erica Howes is joined by patient Sophia and her daughter Alice to share that Howes will be making a big donation to the Jimmy Fund.By Audacy

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Brock Holt, former Boston Red Sox and former Jimmy Fund Captain, and Lakyn Holt (wife), Melany Duval, Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Dana-Farber 13:00

6d ago13:00

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Brock Holt nicknamed, “The Brock Star” is a former Major League Baseball utility player who played for the Boston Red Sox (2013–2019). He served as the Jimmy Fund Captain from 2015-2019 and has been a long-time supporter of Dana-Farber’s fundraising efforts. After serving as Jimmy Fund Captain, Holt and Lakyn have remained steadfast supporters of D…

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Matt Waning, 37, acute myeloid leukemia, Methuen, with Sharon (wife), Richard M. Stone, MD, Chief of Staff & Director of Translational Research in the Adult Leukemia Program, Dana-Farber, and Ilene Galinsky ... 8:05

6d ago8:05

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Matt Waning's cancer journey began in 2021, at the age of 34, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The aggressive nature of his illness led to surgery that removed a tumor the size of a watermelon, along with his left testicle and kidney, as the tumor had reached his aorta. Following surgery, he underwent two months of preventive chemother…

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Corey Cutler, MD, MPH, Director of Adult Cell Transplantation Program, Clinical Research for Stem Cell Transplantation and the Stem Cell Transplantation Survivorship Program, Myeloma Physician, Dana-Farber ... 6:58

6d ago6:58

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Dr. Cutler received his MD from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He subsequently received his MPH from the Harvard school of Public Health. He completed postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at DFCI. In 2002, he joined DFCI, where he currently is a member…

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Eva Berk, 6, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Haverhill, with Laurie (mom), Jeff (dad), and Joey (twin brother, 6) 8:01

6d ago8:01

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Eva had unexplained fevers for about a week. She was pale and sleeping a lot. Her parents took her to the pediatrician, who advised them to take Eva immediately to the emergency room. Her bloodwork revealed she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). After two years of treatment including chemotherapy, she was finally in remission, but cancer retur…

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Adam Reczkowski, 41, testicular cancer, Dedham, and Atish Choudhury, MD, PhD, Clinical Investigator in the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, and Chair of the Gelb Center for Translational Research ... 4:20

9d ago4:20

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“It was nothing to worry about,” Andrew was repeatedly told, when he visited urgent care twice for pain in his pelvis area. But the discomfort wouldn’t go away, so he met with his primary care physician who referred him to a urologist for an ultrasound. The scans led to a testicular cancer diagnosis in early 2023. It was caught early enough, and he…

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Liam Hendriks shares his personal story about battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 8:44

6d ago8:44

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Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks joins to share his personal battle with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, getting involved with the Jimmy Fund, and working back from injury to hopefully help the team as they push for the playoffs.By Audacy

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