Michael Guiou, MD

Emotional Well-Being Behind the Scenes of Cancer Care

Social worker Tom Bekkers joins oncologists Dr. David Groteluschen and Dr. Michael Guiou to peel back the curtain on the emotional weight of cancer care. They explore how the care team supports not only the patients and their families, but also one another, through the most difficult moments of the journey.

Social Work Services in Cancer Care

In this vital episode of Cancer Covered, social worker Tom Bekkers joins oncologists Dr. David Groteluschen and Dr. Michael Guiou to discuss the indispensable role of social work in providing comprehensive support for patients and families navigating the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer care.

Pluvicto Offers a New Treatment Option for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Learn how Pluvicto treats advanced prostate cancer with targeted radiation, who it’s for, how it works and where to access it in Northeast Wisconsin.

Pluvicto for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Dr. Michael Guiou, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Matthew Ryan discuss Pluvicto, an innovative radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer that delivers targeted radiation throughout the body with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy.

Breast Radiation and Heart Disease

Drs. Michael Guiou and Alex Coffman, radiation oncologists, explain that patients with left-sided breast cancer have a higher risk of heart disease because of the heart’s proximity to the radiation field. They detail how modern techniques like deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) and prone positioning are now used to reduce this risk, a significant improvement over earlier methods that unintentionally increased heart exposure.

The Unique Challenges of Facing Cancer as a Young Adult

Dr. Michael Guiou, a radiation oncologist, and Emma Lehman, a pediatric hematology/oncology social worker, explore the unique challenges young adults face when diagnosed with cancer. From treatment adaptations and long-term health concerns to emotional struggles and gaps in support, they shed light on why this age group often feels caught between the pediatric and adult cancer worlds.

Cancer Treatment Safety: Smarter, Not Stronger

Dr. Michael Guiou, Dr. Matthew Ryan, and Dr. Kamal Abbi discuss the key factors that impact the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatments, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy, understanding treatment options, and working with a multidisciplinary care team.

When Will I Know the Treatment is Working?

Join Dr. Tony Jaslowski and Dr. Michael Guiou as they share their insights on understanding when and how cancer treatment effectiveness is evaluated.

Growing up as an Air Force brat, Dr. Michael Guiou’s childhood was a mosaic of experiences, from the structured life on military bases to the freedom of a small farm

Hope vs Honesty

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Brian Burnette and Dr. Michael Guiou about the importance of having transparent and honest discussions with cancer patients about their prognosis and treatment options. We discussed how many doctors struggle to answer the question of how long a patient with Stage IV cancer will live and the negative impact this can have on patients.