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Cancer CoveredA History of Stem Cell TransplantationDr. Fred Appelbaum, Executive Vice President of Fred Hutch Cancer Center, joins Green Bay Oncology physicians Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Evan Wenig, along with Dr. Brian Merkel, Professor and Chair of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, to reflect on the bold and uncertain early days of stem cell transplantation and how that work reshaped the treatment of leukemia. From experimental procedures in the 1970s to today’s highly refined transplant and cellular therapies, this conversation traces how risk, collaboration, and perseverance laid the foundation for modern cancer care.
“Whoever saves...
2026-02-0838 min
CancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Fred AppelbaumIn this episode of Cancer Survivor MD, Josie van Londen and Brad Buchanan interview Dr. Fred Appelbaum of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center about his book Living Medicine and the history—and humanity—behind bone marrow transplantation, the breakthrough that paved the way for today’s cell and gene therapies. Appelbaum explains what transplantation is and how it works, reflects on his path into the field and mentorship under pioneer Don Thomas, and addresses the early ethical dilemmas, medical skepticism, and later legal scrutiny that shaped standards for transparency. Brad adds the patient perspective through his own tran...
2025-12-231h 13
Hematology PillsAcute Myeloid Leukemia: Progress, Plateau, and the Path Ahead – A Dialogue Between Robin Foà, Filippo Milano and Fred AppelbaumIn this episode, Prof. Robin Foà and Dr. Filippo Milano are joined by Dr. Fred Appelbaum from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to reflect on the persistent challenges and evolving landscape of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Unlike other hematologic malignancies that have seen major therapeutic revolutions, AML remains bound to the traditional 7+3 regimen, a reminder of how complex its biology truly is.The conversation delves into the biological roots of AML, emphasizing that the disease originates in the myeloid stem cell—an essential element of hematopoiesis that cannot be eradicated without profound consequences. This fundamental limitation has slo...
2025-10-2722 min
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2025-07-2015 min
The HematologistOne on One With Dr. Fred AppelbaumIn this episode, Contributing Editor Lori Muffly, MD, MS, an associate professor of medicine specializing in blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy at Stanford University in California, talks with Fred Appelbaum, MD, executive vice president and deputy director at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, and a professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology at the University of Washington. They talk about Dr. Appelbaum’s book, Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution.
2024-06-2626 min
The Long Run with Luke TimmermanEp142: Fred Appelbaum on how 'Living Medicine' Came to BeFred Appelbaum, a physician, scientist and leader at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, on 'Living Medicine,' his new book about the development of bone marrow transplantation and the rise of cell therapy.
2023-08-2455 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureLiving Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution by Fred AppelbaumPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/699087 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution Author: Fred Appelbaum Narrator: Nathan Agin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 50 minutes Release date: August 3, 2023 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: A sweeping biography of the visionary behind bone marrow transplantation and the story of the diseases cured by Don Thomas's discovery. In the last half of the twentieth century, Thomas himself discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease—like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia—forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earn...
2023-08-0303 min
Enjoy This Addictive Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Living Medicine by Dr. Fred AppelbaumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5819to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Living Medicine
Author: Dr. Fred Appelbaum
Narrator: Nathan Agin
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 08-03-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Professionals & Academics
Publisher's Summary:
In the last half of the twentieth century, Don Thomas discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease—like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia—forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earning him a Nobel Prize, and the cascade of treatments he inspired have reshaped and will continue to reshape the practice of clinical medicine. Yet...
2023-08-0311h 50Experience: This Best-Selling Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Living Medicine by Dr. Fred AppelbaumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23865to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Living Medicine
Author: Dr. Fred Appelbaum
Narrator: Nathan Agin
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 08-03-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Medicine & Health Care Industry
Publisher's Summary:
In the last half of the twentieth century, Don Thomas discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease—like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia—forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earning him a Nobel Prize, and the cascade of treatments he inspired have reshaped and will continue to reshape the practice of clin...
2023-08-0311h 50Step Back Into Audiobooks — A Fresh Bundle For Every Day.Living Medicine : Dr. Fred AppelbaumPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23865 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Living Medicine
Author: Dr. Fred Appelbaum
Narrator: Nathan Agin
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 08-03-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Medicine & Health Care Industry
Publisher's Summary:
In the last half of the twentieth century, Don Thomas discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease—like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia—forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earning him a Nobel Prize, and the cascade of treatments he inspired have...
2023-08-0311h 50
The Cancer History ProjectFred Appelbaum on the genesis of bone marrow transplantation and Don Thomas’s Nobel-prize-winning discoveriesIn this episode, Frederick Appelbaum, executive vice president, professor in the Clinical Research Division, and Metcalfe Family/Frederick Appelbaum Endowed Chair in Cancer Research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, speaks with Alexandria Carolan, associate editor with the Cancer History Project.
Delving deep into Thomas’s role in discovering bone marrow transplantation and its role in curing hematologic cancers, Appelbaum, who became Thomas’s mentee and collaborator, wrote “Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution.”
“If it hadn't been told, and if the story had been lost to history, I just thought that would...
2023-05-1939 min
SYNARCHY: Social Impact Business Growth, B Corps, and Immigrant Wealth Building126. Financing Immigration Fees & Building Credit With Sergio Torres of AlvvaSergio Torres is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alvva, a financial technology company whose mission is to help US immigrants achieve financial health. Prior to Alvva, he spent 15 years working to serve the financial needs of immigrant and underserved communities in innovative and tech-driven ways at Aura Financial, Oportun, and Fred Loya.
He grew up in Tijuana, México and hold a BS in International Trade from ITESM in Monterrey, México.
🎙 Listen to this episode and find out why is important to have credit, educate yourself to build financial wealth, and start...
2022-06-1445 min
Yes Music PodcastMark speaks to Yes mastering wizard, Maor Appelbaum – 496Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston FrazierThis week Mark speaks to one of the unsung heroes of Yes’ recent releases (going back to the Like It Is live series), Maor Appelbaum. If, like me, you haven’t a clue what a Timbre Farm is or what difference a Saturator/Clipper makes to the sound of a record, then you’re in for a treat.It’s a fascinating and in-depth conversation, so many thanks to Mark and Maor for making this happen.* What IS mastering?* Which Ye...
2021-08-2036 min
YMP Classic Feed – Yes Music PodcastMark speaks to Yes mastering wizard, Maor Appelbaum – 496Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier
This week Mark speaks to one of the unsung heroes of Yes’ recent releases (going back to the Like It Is live series), Maor Appelbaum. If, like me, you haven’t a clue what a Timbre Farm is or what difference a Saturator/Clipper makes to the sound of a record, then you’re in for a treat.
It’s a fascinating and in-depth conversation, so many thanks to Mark and Maor for making this happen.
What IS mastering?Which Yes records has Maor worked on?How do you make a recordin...
2021-08-2036 min
Treating Blood CancersInsights in to Transplantation with Dr. Fredrick AppelbaumFrederick R. Appelbaum, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
Recorded on February 4, 2020
In this special episode, Dr. Miller sits down with Dr. Frederick Appelbaum, Executive Vice President and Deputy Director, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Professor, Division of Medical Oncology, at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine in Seattle, WA to discuss the history, current treatment and future of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to treat blood cancers. Dr. Appelbaum shares insights on the importance of identifying a potential transplant candidate early on, roadblocks to receiving a transplant, improvements in survival rates, patient communication...
2020-04-1424 min