Matt Waning's cancer journey began in 2021, at the age of 34, when he was
diagnosed with testicular cancer. The aggressive nature of his illness led to surgery that removed a tumor the size of a watermelon, along with his left testicle and kidney, as the tumor had reached his aorta. Following surgery, he underwent two months of preventive chemotherapy known as VIP treatment and celebrated being in remission by August 2021. However, the VIP treatment came with a rare side effect—a potential risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Unfortunately, in January 2023, Matt was diagnosed with AML as a result of the chemotherapy he had previously received.

Matt is an avid Boston sports fan, with a particular passion for the Bruins. Music
is another love of his, offering solace and joy throughout his journey. As the oldest of three siblings, he shares a special bond with his family, including his dog Mogley, named after the main character from "The Jungle Book."

Dr. Stone is currently the Director of the Adult Acute Leukemia Program at
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, serves on the Medical Oncology Board of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is vice chair of the Leukemia Core Committee for the national cooperative trials group Cancer and Leukemia Group B.

As the Senior Leukemia Protocol Research Nurse Practitioner at Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute, Ilene Galinsky practices autonomously and in collaboration with
physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), myelofibrosis, and other bone marrow failure diseases.

Matt Waning's cancer journey began in 2021, at the age of 34, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The aggressive nature of his illness led to surgery that removed a tumor the size of a watermelon, along with his left testicle and kidney, as the tumor had reached his aorta. Following surgery, he underwent two months of preventive chemotherapy known as VIP treatment and celebrated being in remission by August 2021. However, the VIP treatment came with a rare side effect—a potential risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Unfortunately, in January 2023, Matt was diagnosed with AML as a result of the chemotherapy he had previously received.
Matt is an avid Boston sports fan, with a particular passion for the Bruins. Music is another love of his, offering solace and joy throughout his journey. As the oldest of three siblings, he shares a special bond with his family, including his dog Mogley, named after the main character from "The Jungle Book."
Dr. Stone is currently the Director of the Adult Acute Leukemia Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, serves on the Medical Oncology Board of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is vice chair of the Leukemia Core Committee for the national cooperative trials group Cancer and Leukemia Group B.
As the Senior Leukemia Protocol Research Nurse Practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Ilene Galinsky practices autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), myelofibrosis, and other bone marrow failure diseases.

Adam Jones, Meghan Ottolini (Mego), and producer/brand personality Christian Arcand host ‘Jones and Mego’ weekdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on WEEI. Jones joined WEEI in January of 2023 from 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, where he hosted the station’s night show since 2013 and co-hosted “The Dan Shaughnessy Show” from 2009-10. Ottolini joined WEEI as a part-time host in 2021 before becoming a full-time addition to afternoon drive in 2022. She previously spent five years as a reporter with the Boston Herald and as a co-host of ‘Quick Slants’ on NBC Sports Boston. Arcand, born and raised in Boston’s North End, is in his second stint at WEEI, rejoining the station in November of 2022 after a five-year run with The Sports Hub. 

Adam Jones, Meghan Ottolini (Mego), and producer/brand personality Christian Arcand host ‘Jones and Mego’ weekdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on WEEI. Jones joined WEEI in January of 2023 from 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, where he hosted the station’s night show since 2013 and co-hosted “The Dan Shaughnessy Show” from 2009-10. Ottolini joined WEEI as a part-time host in 2021 before becoming a full-time addition to afternoon drive in 2022. She previously spent five years as a reporter with the Boston Herald and as a co-host of ‘Quick Slants’ on NBC Sports Boston. Arcand, born and raised in Boston’s North End, is in his second stint at WEEI, rejoining the station in November of 2022 after a five-year run with The Sports Hub.

Jones & Mego

Matt Waning, 37, acute myeloid leukemia, Methuen, with Sharon (wife), Richard M. Stone, MD, Chief of Staff & Director of Translational Research in the Adult Leukemia Program, Dana-Farber, and Ilene Galinsky, BSN, RN, NP, Dana-Farber

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