The Straight and Marrow

Yvonne and Alex - Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Nurses
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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.

  1. OCT 2

    Fertility Post Transplant and Cellular Therapy

    The topic of fertility and reproduction before and after BMT can be emotional and complex. In this episode of the straight and marrow podcast, Alex and Yvonne have a conversation with A/Prof Antoinette Anazodo, a Paediatric and Adolescent Oncologist. Antoinette discusses the impact of treatment on fertility, options for fertility preservation and planned parenting. Reproductive options for people after BMT have grown and Antoinette presents these in a way that are understandable and will help you ask your healthcare team all the questions you need to know.

    20 min

  2. JUN 25

    My CAR T Journey: A Patient’s Story of Hope, Risk, and Recovery

    In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Chantelle, a patient who underwent CAR T-cell therapy after exhausting other treatment options. They share the highs and lows of the experience — from the decision to proceed, through the infusion and side effects, to the long and uncertain road of recovery. With honesty and clarity, this story sheds light on what it’s really like to live through one of the most cutting-edge cancer treatments available today.

    24 min

  3. MAY 22

    Low Counts, High Stakes: Infections After CAR T Therapy

    Dr Katherine Cummins (Haematologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital with a focus on clinical translation of CAR T-cells and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation)  joins Alex and Hannah to discuss the long term complications post CAR T, focusing on infections. Katherine discusses the impact of lymphodepleting chemotherapy and what that means for low blood counts, infection risks and how we can tell when the immune system "works" and patients are "safe" - and what we can do to help this.

    17 min

  4. MAY 7

    Critical Support: The Essential Role of Carers in CAR T

    Nicole O'Leary - an experienced CAR-T nurse practitioner - discusses the importance of the role of the carer. CAR T therapy is not a solo journey and in this episode, we shine a light on the unsung heroes: the carers. From managing medications and monitoring for side effects to providing emotional support through the highs and lows, carers play a critical role in the success and safety of CAR T treatment.

    28 min

  5. APR 30

    CAR T and the Brain: Navigating Neurotoxicity

    Dr Valeriya Kuznetsova, a neuropsychologist, joins the Straight and Marrow team to discuss the neurological side effects of CAR T cell therapy, including ICANS (immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome). From confusion and seizures to subtle cognitive changes, we explore how these toxicities manifest, why they occur, and what can be done to monitor and manage them. Tune in as we navigate the intersection of cutting-edge cancer treatment and brain health — and what it means for patients, families, and clinicians alike

    25 min

  6. APR 17

    CRS, Neurotoxicity & More: Understanding CAR T Side effects

    CAR T-cell therapy is revolutionising cancer treatment, but it comes with unique side effects that every patient and caregiver should understand. In this episode, Dr Hamish Scott joins Alex and Hannah to  break down the most common side effects, including cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurological toxicities, explaining how they present, how they’re monitored, and what can be done to manage them.  Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers crucial insights into the challenges—and hope—of life after CAR T.  Episode Notes CARTOX - Apps on Google Play CARTOX on the App Store

    25 min

  7. APR 7

    Bioengineering CAR T: From Bench to Bedside

    Have you ever wondered how CAR T Cells are made? Join us for a look behind the curtain of CAR T manufacturing with esteemed scientist Associate Professor Dominic Wall, an acknowledged expert in the field and Chief Scientific Officer of Cell Therapies Pty Ltd.

    28 min

  8. FEB 20

    CarT Cell Collections: From the Centrifuge, across the Ocean and Back

    Shae Disney - an expert Apheresis nurse - talks to Hannah and Alex about what to expect when your cells are being collected, from vein assessments to buffy coat and citrate toxicity as she maps out the journey of the cells from collection to infusion.

    21 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Yvonne and Alex - Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Nurses
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Straight and Marrow
  • Show Website
    The Straight and Marrow

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