Scott morfitt – Green Bay Oncology

Survivorship and Living with Cancer

Medical oncologists Dr. Brian Burnette and Dr. Kamal Abbi explore the “survivorship cliff,” addressing the emotional and physical challenges patients face when transitioning from active treatment to a new normal.

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.

Supporting Patients with Food Insecurity

Oncologist Dr. David Groteluschen and Clinical Dietician Maddi Mleziva discuss the alarming rate of food insecurity among cancer patients, which significantly increases calorie needs and the risk of complications like cachexia during treatment, and the collaborative strategies used by the care team to ensure access to vital nutrition and maximize caloric intake over nutritional perfection.

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.

Veterans and Burn Pit Cancers

Dr. Tony Jaslowski and Outagamie County Veterans Service Officer Kell Bales discuss the health crisis of burn pit exposure, the associated cancers affecting veterans, and the landmark PACT Act legislation that expands VA healthcare and benefits.

Dr. Brian Merkel’s Story: From Surviving Cancer to Inspiring Future Doctors (Part 2)

In the second half of our discussion, Dr. Brian Merkel moves beyond his 1984 battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to focus on his life as a survivor. Following a successful bone marrow transplant, Dr. Merkel is now dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of doctors and scientists.

Dr. Brian Merkel’s Story: From Surviving Cancer to Inspiring Future Doctors

Dr. Brian Merkel, Associate Professor and Chair of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, joins Green Bay Oncology’s Dr. Brian Burnette and his former student Dr. Evan Wenig to share his remarkable journey of surviving acute myeloid leukemia through one of the earliest bone marrow transplants and how that experience continues to shape his life’s work teaching and mentoring future doctors and scientists.

Medicare for Cancer Care 101

Financial counselors Jordan Karwedsky and Anne Baumgart join this episode of Cancer Covered to break down how Medicare covers cancer treatments, offering practical advice on navigating the system and accessing financial assistance.

BiTE Therapy

Dr. Kamal Abbi and Dr. Brian Burnette discuss BiTE therapy, a cutting-edge immunotherapy that brings the body’s own T-cells into direct contact with cancer cells to destroy them. They highlight its rapid advancements and the potential to transform certain incurable cancers into curable diseases with time-limited treatment.

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.