Ep. 73: What to Know About Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis
When does systemic mastocytosis become advances? We disucss the progression and treatment options fro advanced systemic mastocytosis. Our guest, Dr. Kremyanskaya shares insights into warning signs and treatment approaches such as stem cell transplants.
Ep. 72: Mast Cell Disease, the Hematologist & New Treatments on the Horizon
Dr. Douglas Tremblay joins to discuss the role hematologists play in diagnosing and treating mastocytosis, including the significance of bone marrow biopsies. We also discuss the advancements in systemic mastocytosis treatment, including insights into KIT inhibitors like Avapritinib and Bezulastinib.
Ep. 71 Living with systemic mastocytosis
What are the challenges of living with mast cell disease? Tammie joins the podcast to share her battle with mastocytosis, offering invaluable insights into diagnosis challenges, coping strategies, and the importance of community support in managing chronic illness.
Ep. 70 How do stress and low histamine diets impact mast cell disease?
Does the low histamine diet work for mast cell disease? In this podcast we discuss the pros and cons of a low histamine diet and tackle how stress impacts so many chronic diseases, especially those related to mast cells.
Ep. 69 How are Mast Cell Diseases Treated?
Mast cell disease treatment is no one-size-fits-all solution. Dr. Milner joins us to explore the various approaches, medications, and multidisciplinary strategies available to navigate MCAS and mastocytosis treatment. While a single "best" treatment doesn't exist, understanding options like histamine blockers, mast cell stabilizers, and TKIs empowers you and your doctor to find the optimal path to managing your symptoms and improving your quality of life.
Ep. 67: How to Diagnose Mast Cell Disease
We dive into the complexities of diagnosing mast cell disorders with Dr. Josh Milner, one of the top experts in the field of mast cell disease. Using unexplained anaphylaxis as our guide to understanding all of the tests that doctors do to determine what is happening with your mast cells.
Ep. 65: The Symptoms and Triggers of Mast Cell Disease
What are the symptoms of mast cell disease? What are the triggers? Dr. Anne Maitland joins us as we unpack the complex world of mast cell disease. She explains how what can seem like random symptoms or triggers all point to misbehaving mast cells.
Ep. 63: Mast Cell Diseases & Systemic Mastocytosis: The Basic Science
We cover the basic science of mast cells and the complexities of mast cell diseases in this comprehensive first episode of our 6-part series. Uncover the essential role of mast cells in our immune system, explore the various types of mast cell diseases, and gain insights into the underlying causes of these conditions.