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The Straight and Marrow

by Yvonne and Alex - Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Nurses
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Latest episodes

  • 100 years of Transplantation

    November 20, 2025 · 35 min

    Forget Day 100......In this episode of the straight and marrow, Lisa, Kerrin and Jon take over the microphone and discuss their transplant experience over 30 years ago and their lives since BMT. Together they make up over 100 years of BMT…

  • Fertility Post Transplant and Cellular Therapy

    October 2, 2025 · 20 min

    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…

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

    June 25, 2025 · 24 min

    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…

  • Low Counts, High Stakes: Infections After CAR T Therapy

    May 22, 2025 · 17 min

    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…

  • Critical Support: The Essential Role of Carers in CAR T

    May 7, 2025 · 28 min

    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…

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  • CAR T and the Brain: Navigating Neurotoxicity

    April 30, 2025 · 25 min

    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…

  • CRS, Neurotoxicity & More: Understanding CAR T Side effects

    April 17, 2025 · 25 min

    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…

  • Bioengineering CAR T: From Bench to Bedside

    April 7, 2025 · 28 min

    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…

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

    February 20, 2025 · 21 min

    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…

  • Harnessing Immunity: The CAR T Story

    January 29, 2025 · 27 min

    Harnessing Immunity: The CAR T Story is your guide to one of the most ground breaking cancer treatments of our time. This podcast season unpacks how CAR-T therapy is revolutionizing immunotherapy, giving T-cells the power to seek and…

  • More than Skin Deep: Discussing Cutaneous Graft vs Host Disease

    January 21, 2025 · 29 min

    When it comes to skin/cutaneous GVHD, it takes more than thick skin to face the challenges. In this episode, we uncover the layers of this condition—its causes, treatments, and the impact on daily life. With insights from medical experts…

  • Catch Your Breath: Pulmonary Graft Versus Host Disease Explained

    January 1, 2025 · 27 min

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into pulmonary graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complex and potentially life-altering complication of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation. Discover how GVHD impacts the lungs, leading to symptoms…

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About the show

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.