Episode 118: Ted Wagstaff's "Toughest Mudder": Inside the race to treat a rare form of lymphoma
About this episode
Ted Wagstaff shares his journey through treatment for a rare form of lymphoma at The Ottawa Hospital.
When sudden, severe abdominal pain led to a diagnosis of an aggressive and rare "double‑hit" lymphoma, Ted Wagstaff found himself facing the unthinkable. Pulse follows Ted's journey through intensive, highly personalized treatment at The Ottawa Hospital, guided by hematologist Dr. Kevin Imrie and a collaborative team determined to outpace a fast‑moving disease.
People in this episode
Host: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Guest: Ted Wagstaff
Topics covered
- lymphoma
- cancer treatment
- patient journey
- healthcare
- personalized medicine
Keywords
- lymphoma
- cancer
- treatment
- healthcare
- patient experience
- Ottawa Hospital
- Dr. Kevin Imrie
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Ottawa Hospital, Pulse
Places: Ottawa
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- Episode 120: It's not 'if' — it's 'when'
- Episode 119: "We can't stand for this anymore."
- Episode 117: A conversation with Shelley McLean
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