Beyond the Diagnosis

Histiocytosis Association

The Beyond the Diagnosis podcast was created by the Histiocytosis Association to give patients, families, caregivers and other members of the Histio Community the opportunity to have access to another educational resource to help them on their histio journey. The podcast provides an additional platform by which listeners can consume information while on the go or if unable to remain in front of a computer for an extended period of time.

  1. JAN 28

    Episode 087 - Cyclin D1 Overexpression in Erdheim-Chester Disease

    Welcome to Episode 087 of the Beyond the Diagnosis Podcast. In this episode Kathy welcomes Dr. Karen Rech from the Mayo Clinic to discuss her groundbreaking research on Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD). The conversation delves into the challenges of diagnosing ECD, highlighting the significance of cyclin D1 overexpression as a potential marker. Dr. Rech explains how this discovery aids in distinguishing ECD from other histiocytic neoplasms and reactive infiltrates, offering hope for quicker and more accurate diagnoses and emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and the advancements in understanding ECD, providing valuable insights for both clinicians and patients.  Let us know what you think! Leave us a review, drop us a comment or share an idea for a future podcast with us at podcast@histio.org.    Take a screenshot and tag us @histiocytosis_association on Instagram. We’d love to hear your feedback!    Be sure to subscribe so you can be notified the moment a new episode of Beyond the Diagnosis is released.     Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Read the abstract Cyclin D1 Overexpression With Cytoplasmic Localization Distinguishes Erdheim-Chester Disease From Reactive Histiocytic Infiltrates here: The American Journal of Surgical Pathology  Follow the Histiocytosis Association on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/histio  Twitter: @histiocytosis  Instagram: histiocytosis_association  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Histiocytosis    Music: “Heroes” by Noah Smith

    22 min
  2. 12/31/2025

    Episode 086 - The 2025 Hopecast!

    Welcome to Episode 086 of the Beyond the Diagnosis Podcast.  Come along with us in this episode as we share a replay of the HopeCast, originally broadcast on Giving Tuesday 2025.  Filled with stories, accomplishments and a look ahead, this is an episode that is sure to provide much hope for the future.  Let us know what you think! Leave us a review, drop us a comment or share an idea for a future podcast with us at podcast@histio.org.    Take a screenshot and tag us @histiocytosis_association on Instagram. We’d love to hear your feedback!    Be sure to subscribe so you can be notified the moment a new episode of Beyond the Diagnosis is released.    Resources mentioned in the podcast:    Watch the full Hopecast 2023 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YBAGz22cujE?si=OSc8Aq_r3aaEQlh2  Learn more about the Histio Ambassador Program here: https://histio.org/histio-ambassadors/  Podcast episodes 27 and 48 that talk about our research grant program:  Episode 27 – Seeds of Funding: The Foundation of the Research Grants Program  Episode 48 – Cultivating the Seeds of Research: Understanding the Scoring Process  Learn all about the Histiocyte Society here: https://histiocytesociety.org   To make a year end gift to help the Association keep doing the important work that we’re doing, go to www.histio.org and click on the big green “Donate” button in the upper right.  Follow the Histiocytosis Association on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/histio  Twitter: @histiocytosis  Instagram: histiocytosis_association  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/histiocytosisassoc    Music: “Heroes” by Noah Smith  Sound effects from Pixabay

    1h 5m
  3. 07/23/2025

    Episode 081 - Meet the Team: Behind the Scenes with Kathy, the Histiocyte Society Secretariat and More!

    Welcome to Episode 081 of the Beyond the Diagnosis Podcast. In this conversation, we turn the spotlight on the voice behind Beyond the Diagnosis. With nearly 17 years at the Histiocytosis Association, Kathy Wisniewski discusses her multifaceted role, including managing the research grant program, planning the Histiocyte Society annual meeting, and her passion for podcasting. Fueled by her own experience with rare disease, Kathy emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and the impact of her work on patients and families affected by histiocytosis.    Additional Show Notes:  Let us know what you think! Leave us a review, drop us a comment or share an idea for a future podcast with us at podcast@histio.org.    Take a screenshot and tag us @histiocytosis_association on Instagram. We’d love to hear your feedback!    Be sure to subscribe so you can be notified the moment a new episode of Beyond the Diagnosis is released.    We would love it if you would consider supporting this podcast financially so we can continue to bring you relevant and timely information while on your histio journey.  To learn more visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/histio/support    Don’t miss out on the Histiocytosis Association’s Patient & Family Summit coming up in September.  For more information and to register, visit 2025 Histiocytosis Summit | Histiocytosis Association    Interested in learning more about the North American Consortium for HistiOcytosis (NACHO)?  Take a listen to this early episode of Beyond the Diagnosis.    Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Follow the Histiocytosis Association on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/histio  Twitter: @histiocytosis  Instagram: histiocytosis_association  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Histiocytosis    Music: “Heroes” by Noah Smith

    1h 6m
  4. 06/25/2025

    Episode 080 - Histio Patient and Family Summit - Your Guide to this Exciting Event

    Welcome to Episode 080 of the Beyond the Diagnosis Podcast. In this conversation, Kathy Wisniewski and Kristin Nesensohn discuss the upcoming Histio Patient and Family Summit, highlighting its significance in fostering education, connection, and support within the histiocytosis community. Join them as they explore the inspiration behind the summit, the importance of partnerships between patients and clinicians, and the various activities planned for the event, including interactive learning opportunities and a youth lounge. Let us know what you think! Leave us a review, drop us a comment or share an idea for a future podcast with us at podcast@histio.org.    Take a screenshot and tag us @histiocytosis_association on Instagram. We’d love to hear your feedback!    Be sure to subscribe so you can be notified the moment a new episode of Beyond the Diagnosis is released.    We would love it if you would consider supporting this podcast financially so we can continue to bring you relevant and timely information while on your histio journey.  To learn more visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/histio/support      Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Register for the Patient and Family Summit!  Early bird registration ends June 30, 2025!  Questions about the summit?  Reach out to outreach@histio.org  Follow the Histiocytosis Association on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/histio  Twitter: @histiocytosis  Instagram: histiocytosis_association  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Histiocytosis    Music: “Heroes” by Noah Smith

    40 min

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The Beyond the Diagnosis podcast was created by the Histiocytosis Association to give patients, families, caregivers and other members of the Histio Community the opportunity to have access to another educational resource to help them on their histio journey. The podcast provides an additional platform by which listeners can consume information while on the go or if unable to remain in front of a computer for an extended period of time.