Dr. Darian Parker

Dr. Adeel Khan is a Hematologist/Oncologist and Epidemiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) where he serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Public Health. He is the Director of Myeloma Epidemiology Research and the Clinical Director of Monoclonal Gammopathy Precursor Clinic. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic & Lerner College of Medicine and a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Harvard Medical School.Dr. Khan's Links:Twitter/X @khancologywww.khancology.comLearn More about Dr. Darian:Website: https://doctordarianparker.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/Dr. Darian's Partnerships:Stick MobilityGet your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. Go to this Link or copy to your browser https://stickmobility.com/darian-parker and use the discount code: 1CEC828F154 to get 10% off of your purchase.Health LoftNutrition is an important piece in reaching your health and well being goals. That is why I have partnered with Health Loft. Health Loft connects you with a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition. Sessions are remote, covered by insurance for many people, and your first session is free. Health Loft will check your insurance benefits for you to determine if you would have to pay anything for future sessions. Click here to book your first free session: https://healthloftco.com/partners/parkerpt/CONNEQT HEALTHCONNEQT Health is transforming health monitoring by making advanced arterial health insights accessible to everyone through the CONNEQT Pulse. This device empowers individuals to measure and understand key indicators of their vascular health through the first and only FDA-cleared at-home device that goes far beyond the traditional blood pressure cuff. Please use the link below to purchase a CONNEQT Pulse. You can receive 10 percent off the purchase of the unit by using the code: Parker10. CONNEQT Pulse SiteBlumakaRun better. Move smarter. Save 20%.Blumaka insoles are built for performance and sustainability, offering elite-level cushioning, grip, and durability with up to 85% recycled foam. Use code FSF20 for 20% off: https://blumakastore.myshopify.com/discount/FSF20Time Stamps:00:00 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro01:52 Blood as a Liquid Organ04:31 Hemoglobin and Oxygen Basics05:28 Why Blood Comes in Colors07:23 Blood Volume and Cell Turnover09:15 A Brief History of Hematology12:31 Benign vs Malignant Hematology13:41 Exercise Effects on Blood Volume16:09 Limits and Viscosity in Disease19:53 Bone Marrow Mystery Explained25:00 Why Hematology Links to Cancer26:00 Leukemia Defined and Classified28:49 Blood Cancer Basics29:16 Myeloid vs Lymphoid30:29 Acute Myeloid Leukemia31:50 CML and Targeted Therapy33:45 Symptoms and CBC Clues35:14 Genetics and Risk Factors37:51 Age and Exposure Effects41:52 Nutrition and Modern Toxins45:14 Progress in Myeloma Care47:05 Blood as a Superpower49:17 Closing and Where to Connect