Treating Blood Cancers

Treating Blood Cancers


Optimizing Care for Pediatric Blood Cancer

April 18, 2025

Jeffrey Magee, MD, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO





Recorded on April 3, 2025



Angela Dispenzieri, MD
Jeffrey Magee, MD, PhD

Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III Professor of Pediatrics

Director, McDonnell Pediatric Cancer Center

Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Magee from the McDonald Pediatric Cancer Center at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis to discuss the evolving landscape of pediatric blood cancers. Reflecting on his work, Dr. Magee shares, “One of the things I really love about the job is that it operates right at the interface between the science and the professional practice of medicine.” He examines groundbreaking advances bringing new hope to children and their families, from novel therapies and CAR T-cell therapy to the crucial role of clinical trials. Dr. Magee also speaks candidly about the challenges of delivering difficult news and shares compassionate strategies for supporting families through their toughest moments. Join us for this insightful and informative conversation on the future of pediatric blood cancer care today!

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Additional LLS Resource:



Stars Will Twinkle, The Sun Will Shine



A three-book series and movie for kids with blood cancer. Follow Olivia and her family as she is diagnosed with leukemia, goes to the hospital for treatment, and returns to school.