HemeTalks: Conversations in Hematology Education

American Society of Hematology

HemeTalks: Conversations in Hematology Education is an American Society of Hematology (ASH) podcast for community hematologists, advanced practice providers, and trainees. Through engaging storytelling and case-based discussions with guests ranging from early-career professionals to leading experts, the podcast offers practical strategies that make complex hematology topics accessible and relevant at every career stage. Its mission is to support the educational needs of its audience through high-quality, clinically focused content.

  1. Atención del Mieloma Múltiple: Oportunidad, Trabajo en Equipo y Tratamiento

    May 21

    Atención del Mieloma Múltiple: Oportunidad, Trabajo en Equipo y Tratamiento

    La atención del mieloma múltiple está evolucionando más rápido que nunca, con la aparición de nuevas terapias, estrategias de tratamiento y posibilidades a un ritmo sin precedentes. En este episodio, el hematólogo Dr. Devarakonda y Kathy Giusti, fundadora de la Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (Fundación para la Investigación del Mieloma Múltiple), se reúnen en una conversación sincera y práctica sobre lo que este rápido avance significa para los pacientes, sus cuidadores y el personal de salud. Ambos analizan por qué el lugar donde recibes el tratamiento es crucial, cómo las decisiones sobre el momento oportuno, la secuencia y las dosis de los medicamentos definen los resultados, y qué se necesita para ser un paciente informado en el complejo entorno de salud actual. A través de historias reales y una visión clínica, la conversación resalta la importancia de la colaboración entre los oncólogos locales y los centros médicos de alta complejidad, el rol cada vez mayor de la voz del paciente en la toma de decisiones, y la necesidad de equilibrar los tratamientos de vanguardia con la calidad de vida. Ya sea que enfrentes un diagnóstico reciente o estés navegando por opciones para etapas más avanzadas de la enfermedad, este episodio ofrece una guía práctica para tomar decisiones seguras e informadas en la atención del mieloma múltiple. Puntos clave El mieloma múltiple es cada vez más tratable y los pacientes viven más tiempo que nunca. Los avances terapéuticos están logrando la remisión en muchos pacientes y mejorando significativamente las tasas de supervivencia.El lugar donde te tratas —y tu equipo médico— importa más que nunca. La atención más eficaz es la que se realiza en equipo, donde colaboran los especialistas académicos, los oncólogos de la comunidad, y el paciente junto a su cuidador trabajando de manera conjunta.Las decisiones de tratamiento son más complejas: el momento, la secuencia y las dosis son factores clave. Con un número creciente de opciones, los pacientes y los médicos deben evaluar cuándo y cómo utilizar las terapias mediante un diálogo continuo e informado.Estar informado es esencial para gestionar tu atención hoy en día. Los pacientes tienen más acceso a la información que nunca; utilizarla de manera eficaz facilita la toma de decisiones compartidas con su equipo médico.

    22 min
  2. Multiple Myeloma Care: Timing, Teamwork, Treatment

    May 21

    Multiple Myeloma Care: Timing, Teamwork, Treatment

    Multiple myeloma care is evolving faster than ever, with new therapies, treatment strategies, and possibilities emerging at an unprecedented pace. In this episode, hematologist Dr. Devarakonda and Kathy Giusti, founder of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, come together for a candid, practical conversation about what this rapid progress means for patients, caregivers, and providers. They explore why where you’re treated matters, how timing, sequencing, and dosing decisions shape outcomes, and what it takes to be an informed patient in today’s complex care environment. Through real-world stories and clinical insight, the conversation highlights the importance of collaboration between community and academic care teams, the growing role of the patient voice in decision-making, and the need to balance cutting-edge treatment with quality of life. Whether newly diagnosed or navigating later lines of therapy, this episode offers practical guidance for making confident, informed decisions in multiple myeloma care. Key Takeaways Multiple myeloma is increasingly treatable, with patients living longer than ever. Advances in therapy are leading to remission for many patients and significantly improving survival outcomes.Where you’re treated—and your care team—matters more than ever. The most effective care is team-based, involving academic specialists, community oncologists, and the patient along with their  caregiver working together.Treatment decisions are more complex: timing, sequencing, and dosing all matter. With a growing number of options, patients and providers must navigate when and how to use therapies through ongoing, informed discussions.Being informed is essential to navigating care today. Patients have more access to information than ever before, and using that information effectively supports shared decision-making with their care team.

    23 min
  3. Sticky Situations: The Role of Thrombophilia Testing in VTE Management

    Jan 15

    Sticky Situations: The Role of Thrombophilia Testing in VTE Management

    In this episode, Drs. Ronak Mistry and Jori May discuss the challenging decision of when to test for inherited thrombophilias and how results inform anticoagulation management. The use of thrombophilia testing has long been debated in the hematology community, due in large part to limited data and the complexity of estimating recurrent thrombotic risk. Through the case of a 36-year-old woman with a proximal deep vein thrombosis 4 weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, we explore the importance of defining provoking factors, evaluating bleeding risk, exploring previous thrombotic challenges and family history, and ultimately whether thrombophilia testing may be helpful to determine the need for long term anticoagulation. Learning Objectives: Accurately interpret the results of laboratory tests for inherited hypercoagulable disorders.Identify appropriate clinical situations where testing for inherited hypercoagulable disorders can be considered.Discuss how inherited thrombophilias influence decisions on the duration of anticoagulation in VTE without major transient risk factors.Clinical Pearls: Assay selection, appropriate timing of testing, and accurate interpretation of results are foundational to the use of thrombophilia testing in the care of patients with VTE.The use of thrombophilia testing to guide the duration of anticoagulation in patients with VTE without major transient risk factors is debated and therefore must be individualized to every patient.

    28 min
  4. Lost in Translation: The aHUS Experience

    12/18/2025

    Lost in Translation: The aHUS Experience

    In this episode of HemeTalks, Alyssa Deffenbaugh and Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene explore the challenges of diagnosing, managing, and living with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Listeners will gain insight from a patient advocate and individual living with aHUS, as well as a physician who supports patients through diagnosis and ongoing management. Together, they highlight the importance of advocacy, community, and building a shared understanding between patients and providers.  Learning Objectives:   By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:  Describe at least two challenges individuals with aHUS and providers face in achieving accurate diagnosis and effective management. Identify one practical action patients or their support networks can take to advocate for better understanding, diagnosis, or management of aHUS. Describe at least one way community support helps patients, and one way it helps providers navigate aHUS more effectively through shared knowledge or encouragement.  Clinical Pearls  The aHUS Foundation offers essential patient-support resources for individuals living with aHUS, including active Facebook communities and annual conferences that help patients and families stay informed and connected. The American Society of Hematology website also provides valuable educational resources for clinicians seeking information related to rare conditions such as aHUS.The annual conferences hosted by the aHUS Foundation create valuable opportunities for patients and caregivers to meet others navigating aHUS, share experiences, and build a shared understanding of life with the condition. The aHUS Alliance Action website provides globally sourced educational materials, patient stories, and practical tools that support understanding of aHUS.  This podcast is part of the Rare Diseases Educational Series, developed by the American Society of Hematology and supported by Alexion.

    20 min

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HemeTalks: Conversations in Hematology Education is an American Society of Hematology (ASH) podcast for community hematologists, advanced practice providers, and trainees. Through engaging storytelling and case-based discussions with guests ranging from early-career professionals to leading experts, the podcast offers practical strategies that make complex hematology topics accessible and relevant at every career stage. Its mission is to support the educational needs of its audience through high-quality, clinically focused content.

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