Is Chemo Worse than Cancer?
Dr. Edgard Badine, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Matthew Ryan address the common fear that chemotherapy might be more damaging than the cancer it treats.
The discussion centers on dismantling outdated stigmas and highlighting how modern medicine has shifted the patient experience from one of endurance to one of managed care.
Is Cancer a Death Sentence?
Dr. Edgard Badine, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Matthew Ryan discuss why the fear of cancer as a “death sentence” still persists, how modern advances in screening, treatment, and care have reshaped outcomes, and how shifting the conversation toward understanding a patient’s plan can replace fear with clarity and control.
Oncology Nutrition and Social Work Services for Cancer Patients
Learn how oncology dietitians and oncology social workers support cancer patients with nutrition guidance, emotional support and access to essential resources.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention, Symptoms and Screening Guidelines
Colorectal cancer is often preventable with screening. Learn symptoms, risk factors and when to start screening during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
From Patient to Professor: Dr. Brian Merkel and the Transplant Ripple Effect
Dr. Fred Appelbaum, Executive Vice President of Fred Hutch Cancer Center, joins Green Bay Oncology physicians Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Evan Wenig, along with Dr. Brian Merkel, Professor and Chair of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, to reflect on one of the earliest eras of bone marrow transplantation through the eyes of both patient and physician.
The Leukemia Patient Experience
Dr. Fred Appelbaum joins Green Bay Oncology physicians Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Kamal Abbi, Dr. Evan Wenig, and UW–Green Bay professor Dr. Brian Merkel to explore how leukemia treatment has evolved—highlighting rising survival rates, the emotional realities of care, and the innovations reshaping hope for patients and families.
A History of Stem Cell Transplantation
Listen as Dr. Fred Appelbaum reflects on the bold and uncertain early days of stem cell transplantation as he and his team at The Hutch helped reshape the treatment of leukemia. From experimental procedures in the 1970s to today’s highly refined transplant and cellular therapies, this conversation traces how risk, collaboration, and perseverance laid the foundation for modern cancer care.
Protect Your Health This February: National Cancer Prevention Month
Discover cancer prevention tips, lifestyle changes and screening guidance to help reduce your cancer risk during National Cancer Prevention Month.
A Partner in Care: Meet Dr Harsha Poola
Inspired by his upbringing as the son of physicians in India, Dr. Harsha Poola discusses his transition to Green Bay Oncology and his commitment to a partnership-based, holistic approach to cancer care that prioritizes the patient’s personal values over traditional paternalistic medicine.
Radon and Lung Cancer Risk: National Radon Awareness Month Guide
Learn how radon exposure increases lung cancer risk, how to test your home and why prevention matters during National Radon Awareness Month.