Reflecting on 50 Years of Green Bay Oncology

Drs. Paul Koch, Jules Blank, and David Groteluschen reflect on Green Bay Oncology’s 50-year evolution from a solo hallway practice to a 12-location team, highlighting advances in cancer care, collaborative leadership and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered, independent care.

Cannabis and Cancer Symptoms

Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Tony Jaslowski, and Dr. Edgard Badine examine the potential benefits, risks, and real-world evidence surrounding cannabis use in cancer care while emphasizing the vital need for open communication between patients and their care teams.

Meet Dr. Stephanie Fries

Dr. Stephanie Fries believes every patient is unique, and every treatment plan should reflect that. In this episode of Cancer Covered, she shares her patient-centered approach to oncology, explains how she coordinates care as the “quarterback” of the cancer team, and discusses why honesty, hope, and asking questions are key to navigating a cancer diagnosis.

A Conversation with the Kids of Cancer Doctors

What is it like growing up with a cancer doctor as a parent? The children of several Green Bay Oncology physicians share heartfelt stories about family, empathy and the people behind the white coats, revealing why caring for others doesn’t end when the workday does.

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The discussion centers on dismantling outdated stigmas and highlighting how modern medicine has shifted the patient experience from one of endurance to one of managed care.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.