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Lymphoma VoicesA series of conversations around topics of interest for people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer and the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Author: Lymphoma Action
A series of conversations around topics of interest for people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer and the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Produced by Lymphoma Action, the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by the condition. Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care. Our services include a Freephone helpline, support group network, buddy service, medical information, conferences for those affected by lymphoma, and education and training for healthcare professionals. We would like to thank all of our incredible supporters whose generous donations enable us to offer all our essential support services free of charge. As an organisation we do not receive any government or NHS funding and so every penny received is truly valued. From everyone at Lymphoma Action and on behalf of those affected by lymphoma, thank you. For further information visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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It takes a village
Episode 40
Friday, 3 July, 2026
In our latest podcast, Professor Andy Davies, Professor of Haematological Oncology at the University of Southampton and Dr Cathy Burton, Consultant Haematologist at Leeds Teaching Hospital talk to Lymphoma Action’s Anne Hook. They talk about how lymphoma management has changed over the past 40 years and discuss how lymphoma treatment and care may look in the future. Forty years ago, the diagnosis of lymphoma was much simpler, with high-grade, low-grade and Hodgkin lymphoma being the main entities. Since the 1980s, techniques have developed to enable more accurate diagnoses and a greater understanding of lymphoma biology. Today, instead of three main types of lymphoma, there are over 100 different subtypes. This means that instead of the blunt approach to treatment 40 years ago where ‘one size fits all’, clinicians today are able to deliver more individualised treatment. Andy Davies and Cathy Burton talk about the introduction of the monoclonal antibody rituximab in the 1990s, which has had a major impact. In the podcast they also talk about improvements in cellular therapies, resulting in improvements in transplantation and the introduction of CAR-T cell therapy for some types of lymphoma. Looking to the future, bispecific antibodies and targeted therapies will help improve effectiveness while minimising toxicity and provide the opportunity for different approaches to treatment delivery.Lymphoma Voices is a series of podcasts for people living with lymphoma, and their family and friends. In each podcast, we are in conversation with an expert in their field, or someone who has been personally affected by lymphoma, who shares their thoughts and experiences. Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care. Our services include a Freephone helpline, support group network, Buddy Service, medical information, conferences for those affected by lymphoma, and education and training for healthcare professionals. We would like to thank all of our incredible supporters whose generous donations enable us to offer all our essential support services free of charge. As an organisation we do not receive any government or NHS funding and so every penny received is truly valued. From everyone at Lymphoma Action and on behalf of those affected by lymphoma, thank you. For further information visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk
