WM and Basic Terminology

Jeffrey V. Matous MD is presently the Medical Director at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado. After graduating from Medical School in 1985 from the University of Washington, he completed an Internal Medicine residency and chief residency at the University of Colorado. Fellowship training in Hematology and BMT followed at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, where he worked in the lab of Dr. Ken Kaushansky. Since 1994 he has worked in private practice in Denver focusing exclusively on the care of patients with blood cancers, focusing on WM, myeloma and amyloidosis. He is an enthusiastic educator and a member of committees of both ASH & ASCO. Most prominently he has been married for many years to Marie, and three children: Ben, Joe & Catherine. He enjoys cycling, languages and is a passionate fan of our nation’s pastime.

Lisa has a Bachelor of Education from McGill University and a Master’s in Education from Harvard University and lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband of 32 years. The proud mom of 24-year-old fraternal twin sons, one of whom has Crouzon Syndrome and Hydrocephalous, their family has learned how to manage life with multiple complex chronic conditions. Born into a cancer-cluster family, Lisa navigated the palliative care journey with three of her immediate family members which helps inform, shape, and guide her work of 22 years as a family and patient-centered healthcare specialist. She spent 16 years working at Packard Children’s Hospital in the Department of Family-Centered Care in Stanford, California. Lisa has lived with WM for the past eleven years and has benefited deeply from the inspiring wisdom, perspective and strength of fellow blood cancer patients. In her role as Vice Chair of Information and Support for the IWMF, she coordinates cancer support groups nationwide. Since 2013, Lisa has been a dedicated student at the Penn Program for Mindfulness. In an attempt to catch her breath, Lisa delights in visiting the ocean, listening to blues guitar and finding healing humor in everyday life. Regular doses of high-quality dark chocolate help as well.