Marilyn Zagha-Keeshan's Shares Extraordinary Treatment During Clinical Trials

Survivor Marilyn Zagha-Keeshan joins us today.  An immunoblastic T-cell lymphoma survivor, Marilyn volunteered for not one, but two clinical trials.  She talks about the helpless feeling that came with her cancer diagnosis, but the empowering feeling that came with volunteering for clinical trials.First, she participated in a trial for Azacitidine, which was given to her in between chemotherapy treatments.  Marilyn talks about the resources available to her - from the staff to a detailed calendar.   She really felt like she was given exceptional care.She also volunteered for a clinical trial centered around acupuncture.  While she was part of the "control arm," meaning she didn't receive the actual treatment, she talks about the benefits of being involved with that as well.As it turns out, both treatments are now being used at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where Marilyn was treated.  And it's thanks to volunteers like her.More:US Clinical Trials Website: https://clinicaltrials.gov/National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKnbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.Thank you to this season's sponsors:Omeros Corporation: https://www.omeros.com/Incyte: https://www.incyte.com/ National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.