Cancer Myths
This week on Cancer Covered: Differentiating between evidence-based research and myths Debunking common myths around cancer and cancer care Where we believe these myths began How oncologists decide when it’s appropriate to remove cancerous tumors surgically Addressing ‘accurate adjacent’ myths around cancer The dangers of changing the human body’s pH levels to try to cure […]
Just Cut it Out!
This week on Cancer Covered: Why surgery isn’t always the answer for treating or curing cancer Why our ancient ancestors did not perform radical surgeries to treat cancer The discovery of anesthesia and its impact on treating cancer What inspired Dr. Halsted to explore using surgery as a treatment option for breast cancer Realizing that […]
Healthcare Burnout
Karianne and Tom join us today to discuss healthcare worker burnout and its impact on cancer care delivery. We discuss the importance of taking breaks and time off to manage the challenges of working in oncology and its unique stressors. We examine the shortage of healthcare professionals in 2020 that was caused by pandemic working […]
Cancer Through Time
“Cancer is as ancient as we are.”– Dr. Matthew Ryan Dr. Ryan joins us today to discuss cancer in the ancient world and why it often seems more familiar than many people realize. We discuss the origins of cancer, how Darius the Great’s wife, Atossa, was diagnosed with cancer, and how her feelings and emotions […]
Research: What’s on the Horizon?
“With more sophisticated testing we can move away fromgeneral estimates to more precise ones, guiding treatment.”– Dr. Brian Burnette Dr. Ryan and Dr. Burnette join us today to discuss what’s on the horizon for cancer research. We discuss the exciting progress that has been made in cancer research, particularly immunotherapy treatments, and how it has […]
Death is Part of Our Job
David and Caitlin join us today to discuss how cancer invades our lives, moving from our professional life into our personal space. Caitlin shares how her father was diagnosed with three different types of cancer and how she felt about the overnight transition from visiting her husband at work for lunch to regularly visiting the […]
How to have Difficult Conversations
This week, we discuss what makes some conversations more difficult than others and why they’re so important to have with our patients. We discuss why oncologists should acknowledge and embrace the ‘uncomfortableness’ of having difficult conversations with their patients and share tips for delivering serious or difficult news. We discuss what ‘Red Level Concerns’ are […]
Anatomy of Difficult Conversations
This week, we discuss the anatomy of a difficult conversation. We discuss the impact of delaying or avoiding a difficult conversation and explore what makes some conversations more difficult than others. We discuss how our emotions play a role in our interactions with patients and how we can cope with these emotions to improve patient […]
Care Close to Home: Our Commitment
This week, Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Ruth Warren, and Dr. Matthew Ryan join us to discuss our oncologists’ sacrifices to bring cancer care closer to home for our patients. We discuss the average costs and time investments associated with traveling to outreach clinics to provide cancer care to patients and what they do to plan […]
Care Close to Home: Why it’s Important
Dr. Tony Jaslowski joins us today to discuss why providing cancer care close to home is important. We discuss the travel expenses often associated with receiving cancer treatments and why they often cause patients to delay their treatment. We discuss how often many cancer patients need to visit the oncologist for cancer treatments and how […]
