Archives for April 2020

COVID-19 and stem cell transplants: What you should know

Posted on April 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

BY CYNTHIA DEMARCO By now, most cancer patients and their caregivers know the basic precautions they can take to minimize the risk of contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). They may ...
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Liyna Anwar, 30, Dies; Publicized Inequities in Stem Cell Registry

Posted on April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

She was a journalist of South Asian descent whose struggle to find a matching donor to treat her leukemia became a cri de coeur and encouraged more people of color to register. Liyna Anwar, a ...
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How to self-isolate: Tips from someone who has done it before

Posted on April 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

After two stem cell transplants, I’ve learnt to change my perspective on isolation. Just a month ago I was looking forward to the arrival of Spring and the end of the winter flu season. But ...
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Coronavirus: what cancer patients need to know

Posted on April 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Advice for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers on who’s most at risk for COVID-19 and what you can do to stay healthy The spread of COVID-19 across the U.S. is looking increasingly likely, ...
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[VR Human Documentary] Mother meets her deceased daughter through VR technology

Posted on April 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

A tearful reunion between a mother and her dead daughter via advanced virtual reality for a South Korean television has become an online hit, triggering a fierce debate about voyeurism and ...
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Jerry Won gave AADP a shout out! Enjoy!

Posted on April 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Give this podcast a listen, we think you will like it. Jerry Won gave AADP a shout out at the beginning of the interview. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Meet Stacey ...
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