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Bone Marrow Transplant
Graft Versus Host Disease
Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Mental Health
Cancer
Caregivers
Survivorship
Adolescents and Young Adults
Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Caregiving
Stem Cell Transplant
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
GVHD
Self-Care
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Skin Care

This podcast series educates patients, caregivers, and health care professionals regarding important topics as they relate to bone marrow/stem cell transplant and CAR-T Cellular Therapy. Season 20 highlights survivorship issues, including GVHD, isolation and more. Season 19 focuses on thriving despite Chronic Graft vs Host Disease, or cGVHD. Season 18 focuses on the incredible know how needed for ... more

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Today, Peggy Burkhard talks with Dr. Amar Kelkar of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about the medical side of survivorship after bone marrow, stem cell, or CAR-T transplant. The conversation begins with the important shift from the urgent “save my l... more

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In this episode of Marrow Masters, Peggy Burkhard talks with caregiver Ashlee Cramer about what caregiving really looks like during cancer, bone marrow transplant, and survivorship. Ashlee shares the story of her son Michael, who was diagnosed in 202... more

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In this episode of Marrow Masters, we talk with Adam Claxton, a British acute myeloid leukemia (AML) survivor who was diagnosed in 2024 and received a transplant in December 2024. He shares what early survivorship really feels like, especially the pa... more

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In this episode of Marrow Masters, we speak with Stephanie Chuang, founder and chief storyteller of The Patient Story. Stephanie shares how her life changed at 31, just two months before her wedding, when she was diagnosed with lymphoma. At the time,... more

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Today, Peggy talks with Daniel Gaylor, LCSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW, and a social work supervisor at Moffitt Cancer Center, about what happens after patients and caregivers get through the intense treatment period and begin asking, “Now what?” Daniel explain... more

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In this episode, we talk with Christy Donovan, DNP, RN, a Blood Cancer Coordinator at the the Blood and Marrow Transplant/ Leukemia Program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, about what survivorship really looks like after a stem cell transplant... more

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Season 20 of the Marrow Masters Podcast, produced by the National Bone Marrow Transplant LINK, focuses on thriving in survivorship post-transplant. You'll hear from patients, caregivers, doctors and social workers as they share their best tips and pr... more

Recently, Peggy attended the Tandem 2026 meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. While there, she sat down as a guest on the Eurofins Viracor Transplant Radio podcast.  We wanted to share that interview with you. If you'd like to follow their podcast, you c... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Amar Kelkar
Physician in the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Harvard Medical School
Episode: The Medical Side of Transplant Survivorship - Dr. Amar Kelkar
Ashlee Cramer
Caregiver extraordinare; caregiver to Michael
Caregiver advocating for transplant survivorship
Episode: Caregivers Need Care Too - With Ashlee Cramer
Michael (son)
Patient who underwent transplant and GVHD journey
Episode: Caregivers Need Care Too - With Ashlee Cramer
Adam Claxton
Survivor of AML, author of Daddy's Magic Blood
Survivor, author
Episode: Who Are You After Transplant? Meet Survivor Adam Claxton
Stephanie Chuang
Founder and chief storyteller of The Patient Story
The Patient Story
Episode: The Patient Story: Stephanie Chuang's Journey from Patient to Storyteller
Daniel Gaylor
Social Work Supervisor at the Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center
Episode: The Strain of Worry: Mental Health in Transplant Survivorship
Peggy Burkhard
Executive Director, National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (NBMT Link)
Episode: Peggy Guesting on Transplant Radio Podcast
Dr. Joseph Pidala
Expert in chronic graft versus host disease
Moffitt Cancer Center
Episode: Chronic GVHD: New Hope, New Treatments with Dr. Joesph Pidala
Sue Stewart
Founder and Executive Director of BMT InfoNet, 36-year cancer survivor
BMT InfoNet
Episode: Surviving, Thriving, and Leading: Sue Stewart on GVHD and BMT InfoNet

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Peggy Burkhardt
Executive Director of the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link; hosts various episodes and serves as a central liaison for survivorship resources.

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The Patient Story: Stephanie Chuang's Journey from Patient to Storyteller
Q: What advice do you have for someone newly diagnosed who feels alone?
Acknowledging that you are not alone, seeking communities and mentors, self-advocacy in medical visits, and bringing a trusted person to appointments to help tell your story are crucial steps.
The Patient Story: Stephanie Chuang's Journey from Patient to Storyteller
Q: Stephanie, let's fast forward a little. How did survivorship change your view of your career and identity?
Stephanie describes a shift from a journalist identity to a healer of stories, embracing The Patient Story as a platform to connect with others and help them navigate survivorship, while recognizing that life after treatment requires new pathways and meaning.
The Medical Side of Transplant Survivorship - Dr. Amar Kelkar
Q: What are the main survivorship challenges after transplant that patients should expect?
Patients commonly face persistent fatigue, dental and oral health issues, metabolic changes, bone thinning, skin and eye health concerns, and the need to re-establish vaccinations and preventive care, all while pacing activity and rebuilding stamina.
Male Sexual Health After Transplant with Dr. Christian Nelson
Q: Is testosterone recommended, like, supplements in those cases?
For most cancers, testosterone replacement is an option but needs to be discussed with an oncologist.
Male Sexual Health After Transplant with Dr. Christian Nelson
Q: Does testosterone play a role in all of this too?
Yes, testosterone levels can affect sexual interest and engagement, particularly after cancer treatments.

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What is Marrow Masters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcast focused on bone marrow/stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy, with a strong emphasis on survivorship, GVHD, caregiver support, and returning to daily life after treatment. Across episodes, guests include physicians, psychologists, social workers, survivor-advocates, caregivers, and patient storytellers who share practical medical insights, coping strategies, and resources for families navigating transplant journeys. The show frequently covers long-term health management (fatigue, infections, vaccines, bone/metabolic health), psychosocial well-being, and the realities of life after transplant, infused with personal narratives that illuminate patient and caregiver experiences. A notable strength is the consistent integration of NBM... more

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2. Ashlee Cramer
3. Michael (son)
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5. Stephanie Chuang
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7. Peggy Burkhard
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