Whitley Penn Talks: Facing Leukemia Together - Resilience, Support & the Power of Community

About this episode

In this episode, host Emily Landry discusses leukemia treatment and family experiences with guests Dr. Paul Bowman and Ashley Oviedo.

Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry is joined by Dr. Paul Bowman, longtime pediatric oncologist and co-chair of Leukemia Texas, who shares clear and hopeful insights on what leukemia is and how far treatment for the disease has come. Alongside him, Ashley Oviedo opens up about her daughter, Perry's, diagnosis, offering an honest and emotional look at the fear, uncertainty, and strength that define a family’s journey through cancer. Together, they highlight the...

People in this episode

Host: Emily Landry

Guests: Dr. Paul Bowman, Ashley Oviedo

Topics covered

• leukemia
• pediatric oncology
• family support
• community resilience
• cancer treatment

Keywords

• leukemia
• pediatric oncologist
• cancer journey
• family support
• treatment advancements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leukemia Texas

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