CAR T-cell Therapy: From “Dead Man Walking” to Living Proof
Join Dr. Kamal Abbi and Dr. Brad Heraly as they welcome patient Alan Frey to the studio for a raw and insightful look at his experience with CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia.
What to Expect During Breast Cancer Surgery & Recovery: Your Care Team Every Step of the Way
Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Judy Tjoe and nurse practitioner Mikayla Petzke continue their conversation about what patients can expect after surgery and how team-based care helps patients feel supported every step of the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
War, Cancer and a Century of Life: Vaughn Collicott’s Story (Part 1)
Cancer survivor Vaughn Collicott shares his incredible life story, from growing up in a covered wagon and surviving the London Blitz and D-Day invasion to battling multiple cancer diagnoses, highlighting his lifelong resilience, service, and courage.