Treating Blood Cancers

Blood Cancer United

Podcast Series for Professionals by Blood Cancer United

  1. FEB 4

    Guiding Fertility Care for Adolescents and Young Adults

    Pam Simon, MSN, CPNP, CPON, Stanford Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program (SAYAC), Palo Alto, CA and H. Irene Su, MD MSCE, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA Recorded on January 20, 2026 Pam Simon, MSN, CPNP, CPON Nurse Practitioner & Program Manager Stanford Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program (SAYAC) Palo Alto, CA H. Irene Su, MD MSCE Professor Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Director Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Co-Director, Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Innovations Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Director, Moores Cancer Center Leadership Academy University of California San Diego San Diego, CA In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Irene Su, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego, and Pam Simon, Nurse Practitioner and Program Manager of the Stanford Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program at Stanford Medicine. They discuss fertility risk across treatment types, approaches to fertility preservation and reproductive survivorship planning, insurance and access considerations, and the cultural and sociodemographic factors that shape care. They also share strategies to support shared decision-making and promote psychosocial well being for AYA patients and survivors. Tune in for practical insights to strengthen your approach to fertility care for AYAs. Mentioned on this episode: OncofertilityRisk.com The Alliance for Fertility Preservation Additional Blood Cancer United Resources: Blood Cancer United Accredited and Non-Accredited Healthcare Professional Education Blood Cancer United Resources for Patients

    38 min
  2. 09/19/2025

    Pediatric Acute Leukemias: Focus on clinical trials for treatment

    Ann Collins, PA, Blood Cancer United, Washington, DC, Kelly Laschinger, MSN, RN, CPNP, CPHON, Blood Cancer United, Washington, DC, Sarah K. Tasian, MD, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Recorded on September 9, 2025 Ann Collins, PA Project Leader, Pediatric Acute Leukemia Master Clinical Trial (PedAL) Blood Cancer United Washington, DC Kelly Laschinger, MSN, RN, CPNP, CPHON Director, Clinical Trial Support Center Blood Cancer United Washington, DC Sarah K. Tasian, MD Blood Cancer United PedAL Master Clinical Trial Lead Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Chief of Hematologic Malignancies Program, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Join us for our first episode as Blood Cancer United! In this episode, Dr. Sarah Tasian, from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Ann Collins and Kelly Laschinger, from Blood Cancer United, join us for an in-depth discussion on pediatric acute leukemias. The conversation delves into the latest therapies, treatment challenges, and the complex realities of long-term survivorship. We also explore the groundbreaking Blood Cancer United Pediatric Acute Leukemia Master Clinical Trial (PedAL), its bold vision, global collaboration, and unified approach to data collection. Valuable clinical trial resources and strategies to support patients, families, and healthcare professionals are also shared. Tune in today!

    38 min

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