Leukemia and Lymphoma; New Treatment for a Growing Diagnosis

September 30, 2008
Hosted by Cancer Support Community

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Episode Description

Over the past 25 years, diagnoses of Leukemia and Lymphoma have increased by 88% and 87% respectively. Learn more about the current options available to treat these types of cancers, and hear a first-hand account of a patient’s incredible story of survival following an experimental form of treatment. Guests will include Lee M. Nadler, MD, Senior Vice President of Experimental Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and Director, DFCI Center for Clinical and Translational Research; Charles R. Scheper, non-Hogdkin’s Lymphoma survivor, COO, Great American Financial Resources, Inc., and Chair, The Wellness Community National Board; and Julie Geisen Scheper, retired counselor, caregiver, community volunteer, and coach/advocate for cancer patients and their families.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

Tuesdays at 1 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel

Frankly Speaking about Cancer is a program that inspires, educates, and empowers patients, survivors, and caregivers living with cancer. Hosted by the Cancer Support Community, this award-winning show features health professionals, elected leaders, advocates, and celebrities who share their insights and experiences. Timely and relevant, each episode helps us live well with cancer. Join the Cancer Support Community Tuesday afternoons at 1 P.M. PT and 4 P.M. ET on the Voice America Health and Wellness network.

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