81 episodes
Understanding Childhood Cancer With Dr Geoff Dr Geoffey McCowage, Senior Paediatric Oncologist, Sydney, Australia
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Understanding Childhood Cancer with Dr Geoff.
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CAR T-cells, Interview with Dr Caroline Bateman
CAR T-cell therapy is an exciting new treatment for acute leukaemia. In this episode, Dr Geoff interviews his colleague Dr Caroline Bateman about CAR T-cells and introducing the treatment option to her unit. Link to Patreon
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"S" is for "Special" : Stage MS Neuroblastoma (also called Stage IVS, 4S)
There is a special subtype of neuroblastoma seen in very young children, with spread of disease throughout the body, but which needs a very different approach to treatment compared to older children with metastatic disease. This episode explains the features of this stage MS neuroblastoma, the early problems, and the treatment used.
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Where did my child's immune system go?
Childhood cancer treatment leads to severe impairment of the ability to fight infections. This episode explains what immune suppression means, what causes it, and the problems that result.
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Update re the future of rock and roll.... CAR T-cells
A few years ago I described CAR T-cells, but they weren't available for routine use. I now update things, with the very important news about CAR T-cell therapy now becoming available. There is also an interview with Dr Caroline Bateman re this subject in another episode.
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Blood Cultures
We take a lot of blood samples looking for infection in the bloodstream. This episode explains what blood cultures are all about. Link to Patreon
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PRISM, Molecular Profiling, and Informed Consent
A number of countries have research studies where childhood cancers are analysed in great detail, testing all the DNA in something called 'molecular profiling'. The national Australian study of this is called PRISM, and it is a very exciting project. This episode explains a molecular profiling project and covers issues of obtaining informed consent from parents and patients as well. Link to Patreon
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My son was diagnosed with ALL in January 2021 and this podcast has made the journey of questions I have so much easier! We were only a few weeks in with being diagnosed when Dr Karman recommended this podcast! Im constantly listening to his podcast and have shared this with my family so we are all learning together! Thanks Dr Geoff
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My daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020. I initially felt overwhelmed, yet I knew caring for her and working with the medical team would be the most important challenge of my life. Dr Geoff’s podcasts have helped immeasurably - they’ve covered what I needed to know in a kind, understanding tone.
Thank you so much Dr Geoff! You’ve helped me to care for my daughter through understanding and for us to (gradually) heal as a family