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.
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The decision and planning about when and how to return to work or study after an allogeneic BMT can be really stressful. Sometimes you really want to get back into it but you wonder what to tell your employer and colleagues. Then there's the decision about how many hours a day you can manage and how to juggle work, study, medical appointments and h…
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Be Alert- Not Alarmed. In this episode, Yvonne and Alex talk you through a head to toe chronic Graft vs Host Disease Self Assessment. From prayer pose to fingernails to the digestive system we walk you through possible signs of GvHD and when to escalate to your transplant team. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/How-I-conduct-a-comprehensive-chr…
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Meet Josh and Hazel : How a mother and son navigated their way through a bone marrow transplant
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Josh and his mum Hazel talk with the Straight and Marrow team about Josh’s bone marrow transplant for lymphoma. They discuss tips, hope, count recovery and post transplant complications to help other people no matter what their role is. From the tricky and rewarding patient and carer relationship to the differences between a CAR T transplant and an…
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Navigating Diet, Nutrition, and Bone Marrow Transplants
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We go straight to the expert on what to eat and why post transplant. Danika Carty, an experienced haematology dietician, dispels the myths of a neutropenic diet and shares strategies on how to manage taste changes, high protein diets and food supplementation.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Our most popular guest returns to discuss the nuts and bolts of the post transplant course after discharge from hospital. Dr Ashvind Prabahran talks about CMV/EBV, GVHD –every acronym in BMT including the risk of infections and medication management.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Our most popular guest returns to discuss the nuts and bolts of the post transplant course after discharge from hospital. Dr Ashvind Prabahran talks about CMV/EBV, GVHD –every acronym in BMT including the risk of infections and medication management.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Dr Shaza Abo talks to the Straight and Marrow team to discuss the benefits of exercise pre, during and post AlloBMT. From ensuring safety to recommended guidelines, Shaza has a wealth of knowledge, resources and experience as a clinical and research physiotherapist.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Arrow - The Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation
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Richelle and Chris from Arrow the Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation join the Straight and Marrow team to discuss what the charity offers, from financial support, information booklets to scholarships for healthcare professionals – they are here to support all people affected by bone marrow transplants https://arrow.org.au/…
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Tricky Concepts; HLA Matching, Chimerisms and DLI
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Why aren’t all siblings a match for transplant? What do we mean by double organ transplant? How does the unrelated donor search work? What does this have to do with online dating? What happens if my chimerism is mixed? What is a donor lymphocyte infusion…. We take these questions to the head of transplant at Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCa…
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From Cannabis to Supplements – A Guide to Complementary Therapies
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Ever been asked or wanted to ask a question about alternative medicine? Gail Rowan is a senior pharmacist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, she talks to the Straight and Marrow team about complementary therapies and their place in cancer treatment, provides tips on how to evaluate the evidence and where to go if you have questions. The language is …
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It’s All In Your Head: “Brain Fog”, “Chemo Brain” and Cognitive Dysfunction post cancer diagnosis
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Dr Priscilla Gates (Post Doctoral researcher) talks to the Straight and Marrow team about a challenging symptom that most people will tackle throughout their diagnosis and journey. We discuss potential causes, the impacts and what to do about it. Recommended Links: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/cancer-side-effects/changes-in-thinking…
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Turning It On – A frank discussion about sex and intimacy post treatment
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Simone Sheridan, a sexual health nurse consultant at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne talks to the Straight and Marrow team about a wide spectrum of ideas, questions, concerns and strategies in regards to sex and intimacy post or during treatment. Recommended Links: Call 1800 RESPECT or visit the website https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://play…
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Dr Michelle Yong, an infectious diseases expert, answers all of our questions about infectious diseases in bone marrow transplant patients. We discuss neutrophils, cytomegalovirus, preventative measures and discuss what is the real 'f' word in transplantation.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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How I survived acute leukaemia and a bone marrow transplant - Kate's Story
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In this episode, Alex and Ming talk with one of their patients Kate. Kate was diagnosed with AML in 2020 and she shares with us candidly what her experience was like; from ICU admissions to struggling with graft versus host disease and balancing her recovery with family life - Kate's frank and open insight into her illness and recovery is inspiring…
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Dr Ray Koo, a haematologist specialising in allogeneic bone marrow transplants, joins Alex & Yvonne to discuss Graft vs Host Disease. From understanding the paradox of graft versus host disease and graft versus tumour effect,through to general treatment guidelines and take home messages.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Bianca Cirone is a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Bianca talks with Yvonne and Alex about survivorship and management of the late effects of transplantation - from hormones to sexual health to secondary cancers.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a young person having a bone marrow transplant or dealing with a cancer diagnosis? Kate Thompson is the program manager of ONTrac at Peter Mac Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service. In this episode she talks about the broader aspects of care for young people with cancer from changing family d…
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Mind Games - Mental Well being Post Transplant
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Dr Brindha Pillay is a clinical psychologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital. She is particularly interested in providing therapeutic interventions to patients and their families as they navigate the cancer experience, from diagnosis through to treatment and rehabilitation. In this episode she talks with Alex and Yvonn…
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Mr Shevon Fernando works as a senior haematology pharmacist at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. In this episode Shevon talks with Alex about all things medication management and allograft – from the purposes behind the medications that we use, nausea management and how to manage the sheer volume of tablets.…
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Aaron Hill is an apheresis clinical nurse specialist at the VCCC service with a 20 year background in Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Apheresis. Aaron talks with the team about the process of donating stem cells and the incredible role of the donor.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists
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Professor David Ritchie and Ming discuss a frequently asked question from patients “what are my chances”. In this episode we look at factors that impact decision making in transplantation and what patients can expect throughout different stages of their transplant – from a pre-transplant work up to mucositis and engraftment.…
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Bone Marrow Transplant
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The Nuts and Bolts of Bone Marrow transplantation Dr Ashvind Prabahran & Alex discuss the why, the what and the how of an allogeneic bone marrow transplant as well as some of the nursing and patient experiences related to the BMT inpatient stay.By Yvonne, Alex and Ming
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Searching for the Fountain of Energy - Cancer related Fatigue
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Cancer fatigue is a commonly described symptom after Allogeneic BMT and can be very distressing. Dr Elizabeth Pearson answers questions about managing cancer & treatment related fatigueBy Yvonne, Alex and Ming
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Other Perspectives – Through the Carers Lens
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Social worker Lori Hobbs and carer Jan Hamilton discuss the wonderful and complex role of being a carer for someone having a bone marrow transplantBy Yvonne, Alex and Ming
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Stories from the Bench to the Patient- a History of Bone Marrow Transplants
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Professor Jeffrey Szer shares his incredible insights into the evolution and development of Allogeneic bone marrow transplant in Australia using his personal history as a transplanter - it’s not fiction!By Yvonne, Alex and Ming
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