Colorado Blood Cancer Institute

07/24/2025

We’re so proud to see our patient, Tom Grabiak of Erie, CO, featured as a BMT Infonet Spotlight Survivor!

Just before the new year in 2022, Tom was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). After intensive chemotherapy and a successful stem cell transplant here at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in 2023, he’s back to living life fully—returning to work, rebuilding his strength, and even welcoming a beautiful baby boy with his husband this spring.

Tom’s story is a powerful reminder that with the right care team, determination, and hope, brighter days are ahead.

Read Tom’s inspiring journey on BMT Infonet:

I intentionally didn’t do a whole lot of reading about my prognosis or survival rates. I just trusted my health care team. I resolved to be a good patient and follow instructions and not introduce any information that might derail the process.

07/16/2025

The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute’s physician team includes some of the nation’s leading experts in blood cancer care. Dr. Jeffrey Matous was recently highlighted in "Targeted Oncology," where he shares how bispecific antibody therapy is transforming treatment for multiple myeloma. Learn more 👇
https://www.targetedonc.com/view/expanding-bispecific-antibody-use-in-community-oncology-practice

07/08/2025

The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute is proud to be FACT-accredited—an international gold standard in cellular therapy and stem cell transplant care. This accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) means we’ve voluntarily undergone rigorous on-site inspections, peer reviews, and a thorough evaluation of our procedures, providers, and patient care.

Why does this matter? It’s one more way we ensure that our patients receive the safest, highest-quality care possible.

Learn more about what FACT accreditation means for patients:
https://www.factglobal.org/accreditation-process/what-fact-accreditation-means-to-patients/

06/23/2025

In the News: Our clinical trials are important not only to our patients, but also to advancing the field of blood cancer treatment. Our team of talented providers and support staff work diligently to first care for patients while also compiling data and information that can be used to advance the treatment. One of our clinical trials involving CAR T-cell therapy was highlighted in a report, published online: https://www.openpr.com/news/3922510/marginal-zone-lymphoma-pipeline-2025-moa-and-roa-insights

06/18/2025

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is offering an in-person regional community workshop on June 21 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel and Convention Center that will feature our own Dr. Peter Forsberg! Designed for patients and caregivers, the regional community workshop is a full day of education about new treatment options and clinical trials. The program also provides access to local myeloma experts and offers support through camaraderie with others in the myeloma community. The workshop is free, but registration is required, and space is limited. Register online now: https://www.myeloma.org/events/imf-person-regional-community-workshop-rcw-2025-denver

06/11/2025

June is a special month around here as it is National Cancer Survivor Month! It's a great time to celebrate those at all stages of the cancer journey, honoring their strength, resilience and courage. Earlier this month, CBCI patient Steve Howard talked to CBS News about his experience and offered advice for other patients and families facing a similar diagnosis. Watch the story here: https://www.healthonecares.com/about-us/newsroom/blood-cancer-survivor-shares-story-in-advance-of-national-cancer-survivors-day

06/02/2025

⭐⭐Don't miss it! ⭐⭐This Wednesday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m., we will host a Facebook Live featuring CBCI Dietitian Courtney Long and Chef Lauren Zidovsky. This incredible duo will share tips, tricks and information about cooking 🍳and meal prep 🍴during and after cancer treatment. See you then!

05/22/2025

The CBCI Psychosocial Team, in conjunction with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will be hosting its online support group on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month to provide mutual support and offers the opportunity to discuss questions and concerns with others who share similar experiences. This sharing strengthens family bonds, creates new connections, and enhances everyone's ability to cope with cancer.

There will also be opportunities to hear from expert guest speakers on topics such as financial support, nutrition, palliative care, stress, and hear from local survivors!
Login information is provided after registering. Register here: https://www.lls.org/article/family-support-groups-mountain-region?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2_2bB6SMn7iYfnzvW5NrjDi3nMrGYrFkYcbU24Bw1dAs_3SsYUv1B3AJg_aem_1L0tTZCGqjFzdKrvDsQ04w

05/16/2025

We hope you had a chance to check out our Mother's Day Bake Sale last Friday. Did you know that even busy provider (and mom, wife, friend, CBCI president, baker extraordinaire...), Tara Gregory, MD, joined in the effort and provided baked goods to support the fundraiser for LLS? Many thanks to Dr. Gregory and all who donated to and shopped the sale!