Frankly Speaking About Cancer

Making Treatment Decisions for an Advanced Cancer Diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This episode focuses on making treatment decisions when you or your loved one has been diagnosed with an advanced cancer. There are a lot of issues that a person has to navigate - financial concerns, legal documents, communicating with the care team, and the emotions that come with caring for a loved one with an advanced cancer diagnosis. With us today is hospice and palliative medicine physician Dr. BJ Miller.

Making Treatment Decisions for an Advanced Cancer Diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Making Treatment Decisions for an Advanced Cancer Diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

What You Need to Know About Advanced or Metastatic Bladder Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Over the last decade, the number of treatment options for patients with advanced cancers has greatly expanded. In this episode, we look at treatments currently available to patients diagnosed with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer and discuss ways to cope with this difficult diagnosis. Our guests are Dr. Daniel Geynisman and Monica Scanlan, BSN, RN, both of Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple Health, and Rachel Saks, MSS, LSW, OSW-C, Senior Director, Education at the Cancer Support Community.

What You Need to Know About Advanced or Metastatic Bladder Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

What You Need to Know About Advanced or Metastatic Bladder Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Look at Grief, Even When We Want to Run Away

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Grief can be complicated and confusing. Coping with the feelings that follow a loss can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be something from which we run away. In this episode, we sit down with Susan Ash Lee, Vice President, Clinical Services at CSC. Susan offers a compassionate exploration of this subject and insight into how we can help ourselves and our loved ones in the face of grief.

Look at Grief, Even When We Want to Run Away

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Look at Grief, Even When We Want to Run Away

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Young and Diagnosed: Recalculating When Life Takes a Detour

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

This episode is part of our special series “Young and Diagnosed” which focuses on the unique challenges and experiences of young adults facing a cancer diagnosis. Jacqueline Smith and Evan Ruggiero are living proof of just how quickly and randomly life can change. As they’ll tell you, their new paths are in many ways more rewarding than anything they could have imagined--or might have chosen--before their lives took an unthinkable detour. “Young and Diagnosed” is brought to you by Genentech.

Young and Diagnosed: Recalculating When Life Takes a Detour

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Young and Diagnosed: Recalculating When Life Takes a Detour

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Liza and John Marshall on Getting Things “Off Our Chests”

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

“Cancer always catches people by surprise and will always be someone else’s problem...we are all terrified that one day, the someone else will be us.” Those are the words of oncologist and caregiver John Marshall in the new book Off Our Chests, a memoir he has co-authored with his wife Liza who was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer in 2006. Now 16 years past this life changing experience, Liza and John call their story “a candid tour through the world of cancer.” Honest and unafraid to be vulnerable, the Marshalls share in this episode what it’s like for a doctor to learn humility as a caregiver and a woman to face many levels of loss with courage and grace.

Liza and John Marshall on Getting Things “Off Our Chests”

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Liza and John Marshall on Getting Things “Off Our Chests”

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Skin Cancer: Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we take a close look at advanced non-melanoma skin cancer. With advances in detection, diagnosis and treatments for both melanoma and non-melanoma, these cancers are being discovered at earlier stages and treated with a much more personalized approach. With us today to talk specifically about advanced non-melanoma skin care are two experts in the field: Dr. Gregory Biedermann and Dr. Christos Papageorgiou.

Spotlight on Skin Cancer: Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Skin Cancer: Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

How Utilization Management Can Increase Health Disparities

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why you may have had to wait for your insurance to authorize your medicine or procedure or why you may have not be able to get the medication first recommended by your doctor? Chances are that you may never have heard the term utilization management practices (UM) before, but it can impact the recommendations made by your health care team and what your insurance plan will cover. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at how UM plays out in everyday life, how these practices can increase health disparities and how you can advocate for yourself and your loved ones. Our guest is Phylicia L. Woods, Executive Director of the Cancer Support Community’s Cancer Policy Institute.

How Utilization Management Can Increase Health Disparities

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

How Utilization Management Can Increase Health Disparities

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Coping with Multiple Myeloma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Thanks to advances in research and several new treatments, people diagnosed with multiple myeloma are living better and longer than ever before. The disease is treatable and can be managed like any other chronic condition. Today, we’re going to talk about the knowledge and tools that can help manage the physical, emotional and practical impact of living with multiple myeloma. Our guests are Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi and Jan Miller, a licensed professional counselor.

Coping with Multiple Myeloma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Coping with Multiple Myeloma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Running on Empty: Taking on Doctor Burnout

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors and other healthcare providers were being tested by a number of stressors that impacted their emotional well-being and, by extension, patient care. Thankfully, with the help of our guests, Joseph Stern, MD and Dan Shapiro, PhD, the situation is changing. This episode focuses on the challenges faced by the doctors who care for us and new approaches and programs helping address the burnout that they experience.

Running on Empty: Taking on Doctor Burnout

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Running on Empty: Taking on Doctor Burnout

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Young and Diagnosed: Encountering the Unexpected

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Our special series “Young and Diagnosed” focuses on the unique challenges and experiences of young adults facing a cancer diagnosis. In this episode, we meet Suleika Jaouad and Jonathan Sommers. Suleika is the author of the NY Times bestseller Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted and Jonathan is a filmmaker who serves on SWOG Cancer Research Network’s Digital Engagement Committee. “Young and Diagnosed” is brought to you by Genentech.

Young and Diagnosed: Encountering the Unexpected

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Young and Diagnosed: Encountering the Unexpected

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Talking Health at the Barbershop

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

For many Black men, barbershops are a safe place to engage with their community and have meaningful conversations about issues that affect their lives. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Joseph Ravenell and David Brown about their work to improve health outcomes for Black men by connecting with them at barbershops.

Talking Health at the Barbershop

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Talking Health at the Barbershop

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The events of 2020 and their aftermath will likely be studied for decades to come. The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the national outcry that followed, the Covid-related attacks and hate crimes directed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people of color… these overlapping and intersecting events have shed a blazing light on the inequities in our society, including those in our health care system, and caused us to look at health equity in a new way.

This episode focuses on disparities in our health care system in general and cancer care in particular. Our guests are Dr. Carol L. Brown of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Dr. Christopher King of Georgetown University.

Encore: Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Skin Cancer: Advanced SCC and BSSC Skin Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

There are many forms of skin cancer, some better known than others. In this episode of our special series Spotlight on Skin Cancer, we are going to take a look at two forms of advanced skin cancer: advanced basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Joining us for this conversation are Dr. Robert Ferris and Dr. Emily Smith.

Spotlight on Skin Cancer: Advanced SCC and BSSC Skin Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Skin Cancer: Advanced SCC and BSSC Skin Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Health Equity and Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Vaccines

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This episode of our special series Spotlight on Coronavirus takes a close look at the vaccines that will help combat the COVID-19 pandemic- how they work, the approval process with the FDA, and importantly, what it all means for cancer patients and their caregivers. Our guests are: Dr. Kathleen Dooling, a Chief Medical Officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Dr. Elizabeth Robilotti, the Associate Medical Epidemiologist at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases and an Attending Physician with the Infectious Disease Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and Dr. Michael Ybarra, a board-certified emergency physician and vice president of medical affairs and strategic alliances at PhRMA.

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Vaccines

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Vaccines

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

A Frank Conversation about Laryngeal Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This episode takes a close look at the different aspects of treating and living with laryngeal cancer, or cancer of the larynx, which impacts the voice box. While it’s true that much will change, there is also a lot to be hopeful about. Our guests are Dr. Michael Moore, speech pathologist Kristen Beadle and cancer survivor Terry O’Brien.

A Frank Conversation about Laryngeal Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

A Frank Conversation about Laryngeal Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Utilization Management and What It Means for You

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Chances are that you may never had heard of Utilization Management unless you’re in the industry, but you have probably heard of or experienced “prior authorization” and maybe even “Fail First.” Guest Elizabeth Franklin helps us understand what Utilization Management is, what are some of its common practices and techniques, and how it’s been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We also look at the upcoming open enrollment period and the items that patients should look for when searching for a plan that is best for them.

Utilization Management and What It Means for You

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Utilization Management and What It Means for You

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

A Frank Conversation about Mesothelioma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

While the word mesothelioma may be familiar from various advertisements, most people will likely have never met someone diagnosed with this rare cancer. In this episode, we will discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, including new approaches. Our guest to help us better understand this cancer is Dr. Rupesh Kotecha from Miami Cancer Institute.

A Frank Conversation about Mesothelioma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

A Frank Conversation about Mesothelioma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

What’s New in Ovarian Cancer?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Remarkable progress has been made in the last few years improving treatment options and survival for women living with ovarian cancer. Joining us to get us up to speed on the most up to date information is Dr. Nita Lee.

What’s New in Ovarian Cancer?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

What’s New in Ovarian Cancer?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Looking at Leukemias- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000

This episode is part of our special series, Looking at Leukemias, and we will be taking a close look at Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). Improved treatment options for CML led to what is now one of the most controllable long-term cancers. While it requires daily medication and monitoring, with proper treatment, it can be managed. Join us as we take a close look at this leukemia and discuss how to live your best life with a chronic cancer. Our guests are Dr. Kendra Sweet from the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida and Diane Krupnick, who has been living with CML for over 5 years.

Looking at Leukemias- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Looking at Leukemias- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Coping with the Emotions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

In this instalment of our special series Spotlight on Coronavirus, we focus on the emotions and feelings that cancer patients and caregivers might experience as they cope with the impact of the spread of coronavirus. Many cancer patients and caregivers are reporting feeling alone, anxious, and fearful of the future. Our guests help put context to our feelings and share strategies to help us cope. We are joined by Jamie Aten, a disaster expert who was faced with his own personal disaster when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 35 and Susan Ash-Lee, Vice President of Clinical Services for the Cancer Support Community.

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Coping with the Emotions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Coping with the Emotions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Looking at Leukemias- Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Up until recently, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) had essentially been treated the same way for decades but in the last few years new therapies and treatment approaches have been approved for use by the FDA and many promising therapies are being tested in clinical trials. In this episode, we take a look at this cancer and these recent developments with one of the nation’s foremost experts on blood cancers, and a returning guest to the show, Dr. Thomas LeBlanc.

Looking at Leukemias- Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Looking at Leukemias- Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Thanks to better and more targeted treatment options, women are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer. This episode features a wide-ranging conversation covering diagnosis, treatment options and shared decision making. Our guest is Dr. Lidia Schapira of the Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute.

Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

In this installment of our special series Spotlight on Coronavirus, we’ll be addressing questions and concerns raised in the Cancer Support Community’s Research and Training Institute’s recently launched survey asking cancer patients and their caregivers to identify their concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Returning to the show is Dr. Merry Jennifer Markham and joining us for the first time is Dr. William Dahut.

The Cancer Support Community provides the content in this program for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a licensed medical professional. Please follow the guidance and of state and federal health officials.

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000

There is no doubt that we are traveling through unchartered territory. Calls for social distancing, travel restrictions and lockdowns, may separate us physically, but we can still connect and support each other. No one should feel alone. This episode features questions we received from cancer patients and caregivers about the spread of the virus in general and its impact on the lives of people living with cancer specifically. THIS SPECIAL EPISODE WILL RUN WITHOUT COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTIONS. TO HEAR THE PROGRAM IN ITS ENTIRETY, TUNE IN TO THE ON-DEMAND VERSION.

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Looking at Leukemias- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Over the past few years, a number of exciting scientific advances have been made in treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). This episode takes a close look at the new treatments and testing being used so that you have the most up to date information for making informed decisions. Our guest is Dr. Danielle Brander.

Looking at Leukemias- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Looking at Leukemias- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Over the past few years, a number of exciting scientific advances have been made in treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

Meet Survivor-preneurs Liz Fisher and Ali O'Grady

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This episode in our special series Survivor-preneurs features two incredible women. Liz Fisher went through the experience of receiving a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment, and joining the community of survivors. Ali O’Grady was a caregiver to her father while he lived with a cancer diagnosis. Both combined their entrepreneurial spirit with insights and knowledge gleaned from their experience living with cancer to launch businesses.

Meet Survivor-preneurs Liz Fisher and Ali O'Grady

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Meet Survivor-preneurs Liz Fisher and Ali O'Grady

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Glioblastoma- A Frank Conversation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This episode takes a frank look at Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Chances are you have heard of it because of media coverage of Beau Biden (the son of Vice President Joe Biden) and Senator John McCain’s experiences facing this diagnosis. Our two guests will help us understand the many challenges and also shed light on new treatments and approaches that are being used to treat this complex disease. This episode features Dr. Patrick Wen of Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Jennifer Serventi of the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute.

Glioblastoma- A Frank Conversation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Glioblastoma- A Frank Conversation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Utilization Management- What is it and why it matters

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Chances are that you’ve never heard Utilization Management unless you’re in the industry, but you have probably heard of or experienced “prior authorization” and maybe even “Fail First.” These are just two tools of Utilization Management. There are many more. In this episode, we take a close look at Utilization Management, some of its common practices and techniques, and how you can have a productive conversation with your doctor and other healthcare professionals so that the care you receive takes into consideration your needs and priorities. Our guest is Elizabeth Franklin, Executive Director of the Cancer Support Community’s Cancer Policy Institute.

Utilization Management- What is it and why it matters

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Utilization Management- What is it and why it matters

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Precision Medicine: Targeted Therapies

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000

In this installment of our special series “Spotlight on Precision Medicine,” we focus on targeted therapies, an exciting new approach to cancer treatment. Tune in as we make sense of difficult medical terms and complex concepts so that you can make the best, most informed decisions for you and your loved ones. Our guest Dr. Gerry Messerschmidt.

Spotlight on Precision Medicine: Targeted Therapies

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000

A conversation with inventor and cancer survivor Efrat Roman

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Efrat Roman's experience living with the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis lead her to business ideas that she has developed to make the world a better place for women facing the same diagnosis. Fueled by her own experience and inspired by the women she has met along her journey, Efrat is an unapologetic entrepreneur—survivorpreneur if you will. Her latest project is EZbra® , the first and only post-op disposable compression bra designed to improve the recovery experience from any breast surgery.

A conversation with inventor and cancer survivor Efrat Roman

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000

A conversation with inventor and cancer survivor Efrat Roman

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000

When Cancer Hits a Disaster Expert-A Conversation with Jamie Aten

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Jamie is a disaster expert who was faced with his own personal disaster when he was diagnosed with stage 4 Colorectal cancer at the age of 35. On today's episode, Jamie shares his cancer story incorporating insights from his personal survivor experience and what he has learned from studying disaster survivors from around the globe.

When Cancer Hits a Disaster Expert-A Conversation with Jamie Aten

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

When Cancer Hits a Disaster Expert-A Conversation with Jamie Aten

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Precision Medicine- Biomarker Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Precision Medicine is believed to have the potential to transform health care in the United States. In this edition of our special series Spotlight on Precision Medicine we take a close look at the biomarker tests that are being used to identify which people may benefit from these treatments. Our guests are oncologist Dr. Steven Isakoff and pathologist Dr. Lawrence Weiss.

Spotlight on Precision Medicine- Biomarker Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Precision Medicine- Biomarker Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

The Other Side- Preparing for Life after Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

For many patients, cancer treatment does not truly end when treatment is done because cancer survivors have special needs and concerns that should be incorporated into their post-treatment care. It is vitally important for a patient to work with their oncology team to develop a survivorship plan. This episode focuses on the long-term needs of cancer survivors, and planning for transitioning from active treatment to survivorship. Our guests are oncologist Dr. David Andorsky and oncology social worker Dr. Jill Mitchell, both from Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers- Boulder, Colorado.

The Other Side- Preparing for Life after Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

The Other Side- Preparing for Life after Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

For many patients, cancer treatment does not truly end when treatment is done because cancer survivors have special needs and concerns that should be incorporated into their post-treatment care.

Talking to Kids about Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Many families struggle with what to tell children when a parent or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, and instinctively try to protect them from the uncertainty, fear and feelings of powerlessness that often come with this life changing diagnosis. But the reality is that children, even very young children, can feel the impact of an illness on a family. In this episode, we talk about breaking the news of a cancer diagnosis to children, talking to them about the impact on their lives and helping them cope with all the changes through which they are living. Our guests are author, cancer survivor and mother Donia Youssef and Carissa Hodgson, Program Manager at Gilda’s Club Madison, Wisconsin.

Talking to Kids about Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Talking to Kids about Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Grief as His Guide: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph D. Stern

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we meet Dr. Joseph D. Stern and learn about his remarkable journey from neurosurgeon to caregiver and back to neurosurgeon. He is the author of the powerfully raw, incredibly insightful, and tremendously moving New York Times essay “Grief as My Guide: How My Sister Made Me a Better Doctor” in which talks about his sister Victoria’s diagnosis of acute leukemia, her unsuccessful bone marrow transplant, and her death. Dr. Stern has since become an outspoken advocate for greater compassion and empathy in healthcare.

Grief as His Guide: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph D. Stern

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Grief as His Guide: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph D. Stern

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we meet Dr. Joseph D. Stern and learn about his remarkable journey from neurosurgeon to caregiver and back to neurosurgeon.

Encore: Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re in treatment or out, it’s important to make sure you eat foods rich in beneficial nutrients. Yet, it’s not always easy to figure out what to eat and what to avoid, especially during challenging times. Our guest is oncology nutritionist Rachel Beller, who answers questions about cancer-related nutrition and gives tips on managing food and meals to help us eat well and feel well.

Encore: Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:50:11 +0000

Whether you’re in treatment or out, it’s important to make sure you eat foods rich in beneficial nutrients.

Phenomenal Women: Mama Cax and Elona Karafin

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life changing experience. For a child who is told they have cancer, the impact is even greater. Today's episode features two amazing and inspiring women who were both diagnosed with cancer as children. Both are now in their twenties, and they are using that experience to fuel their passion and purpose. Our guests are Mama Cax and Elona Karafin.

Phenomenal Women: Mama Cax and Elona Karafin

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Phenomenal Women: Mama Cax and Elona Karafin

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life changing experience. For a child who is told they have cancer, the impact is even greater.

Shedding Light on Lymphedema

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Lymphedema affects millions of people living with cancer and according to The National Cancer Institute, it’s “one of the most poorly understood, relatively underestimated, and least researched complications of cancer or its treatment.” Our guests shed light on this condition, helping us understand what it is, how it can impact your life, and what treatments can help. We are joined by Amy Eversman who is living with lymphedema, and Vanessa Gorelkin, a Certified Lymphedema Therapist working at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Shedding Light on Lymphedema

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Shedding Light on Lymphedema

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

All medications that are now standard treatment options went through a series of clinical trials before becoming available to patients. In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” we have an in-depth talk about clinical trials, their role in advancing the development of new treatments, and patient concerns about participating in them. Our guest is clinician and researcher Dr. Vered Stearns.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

All medications that are now standard treatment options went through a series of clinical trials before becoming available to patients.

Encore: CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

CAR-T cell therapy is a revolutionary treatment approach that is bringing new hope to multiple myeloma patients. Results of an early phase study were described by Reuters as “unheard of” and an industry paper called them “jaw-dropping.” On the show to help us find out all about this exciting new approach are Cherie Rineker who has been living with multiple myeloma for over 5 years and is participating in a clinical trial exploring this new treatment, and Dr. Jesus Berdeja, lead investigator of that study.

Encore: CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:08:04 +0000

CAR-T cell therapy is a revolutionary treatment approach that is bringing new hope to multiple myeloma patients.

Phils Camino- A Story of Inspiration and Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we take a look at the award winning documentary film Phil’s Camino. This highly acclaimed film tells us the powerful and inspiring story of Phil Volker who is living with stage 4 cancer and dreams of walking the Camino de Santiago-- a 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain. On the show are Phil Volker and the film’s director and producer Annie O’Neil.

Phils Camino- A Story of Inspiration and Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Phils Camino- A Story of Inspiration and Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Advances in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Acute Myeloid Leukemia is an extremely difficult cancer to treat but recently a better understanding of this stubborn disease and advancements in treating it have brought more hope and a renewed feeling of optimism to the Acute Myeloid Leukemia community. Guest Dr. Jessica Altman brings us up to speed on the new treatments and new approaches to treating AML.

Advances in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Advances in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- The Benefits of Palliative Care Patients are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer. Integrating palliative care early as a proactive part of a patient’s metastatic breast cancer treatment plan can make a difference in improving the quality of life of both the patient and the caregiver but those services typically don’t start soon enough. Our guest for this important conversation is Lori Bishop, Vice President of Palliative & Advanced Care at the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization.

Encore: Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” you meet Lara MacGregor who is not just living well with metastatic breast cancer, but thriving. Lara generously shares her hope-filled approach to life with everyone she meets and provides joy and hope to those living with cancer through her non-profit organization, Hope Scarves. Nancy Lomibao, Program Director and Chief Clinical Officer at the Cancer Support Community in Redondo Beach also joins with advice and insights about living well with metastatic breast cancer.

Encore: Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

CAR-T cell therapy is a revolutionary treatment approach that is bringing new hope to multiple myeloma patients.

CAR T Cell Therapy- A Spark of Hope

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

CAR-T cell therapy is a revolutionary treatment approach that is bringing new hope to multiple myeloma patients.

Encore: Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:28:42 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- The Benefits of Palliative Care Patients are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer.

Encore: Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:08:41 +0000

In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” you meet Lara MacGregor who is not just living well with metastatic breast cancer, but thriving.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” you meet Lara MacGregor who is not just living well with metastatic breast cancer, but thriving.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Living Well and Thriving

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” you meet Lara MacGregor who is not just living well with metastatic breast cancer, but thriving.

Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Without a doubt, the past few years have been an exciting time for lung cancer research with new drugs bringing hope to patients and their families. In today’s episode, we’re going to take a close look at how immunotherapy is being used to treat lung cancer and why the medical community is so optimistic about its potential. Our guest is Dr. David Carbone.

Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Immunotherapy and Lung Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Without a doubt, the past few years have been an exciting time for lung cancer research with new drugs bringing hope to patients and their families.

Love, Loss and Bold Living - A Conversation with Nancy Sharp

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This episode features award winning author Nancy Sharp and her book BOTH SIDES NOW: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living. On the day that Nancy delivered premature twins, she learned that her husband's brain cancer had returned after eighteen months in remission. Less than three years later, at the age of 37, she became a widow. Seeking a fresh start, Nancy packed up her five year-old twins and left Manhattan for Denver, never imagining that she would find love in the pages of a magazine. The story of her unforgettable journey is a gift to those looking to lift themselves from the embers of loss and adversity through bold living.

Love, Loss and Bold Living - A Conversation with Nancy Sharp

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Love, Loss and Bold Living - A Conversation with Nancy Sharp

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This episode features award winning author Nancy Sharp and her book BOTH SIDES NOW: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Advanced Care Planning

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This episode is part of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer” and tackles a subject that can be uncomfortable for a lot of people and often causes anxiety: advanced care planning and the hard conversations that it involves. When you’re diagnosed with a life threatening disease like metastatic breast cancer, it can feel like these issues are forced on you. But planning ahead and being prepared does a very important thing-- it allows you to focus on what’s really important: as emergency room doctor Dr. Jessica Zitter says, “living the way you want to be living all the way to the end.” That positive statement will be our north star throughout the episode. We are joined by Amy Berman who has been living with metastatic breast cancer for over 5 years, Lori Bishop, Vice President of Palliative & Advanced Care at the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, and attorney Paul Pittman who specializes in estate planning and administration.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Advanced Care Planning

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Advanced Care Planning

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

From Cancer Fear to Cancer Fierce: the Biden Cancer Summit

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s very special episode, we’re going to take you with us to the Biden Cancer Summit in Washington, DC, hosted by Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden. The goal of the Summit is to gather as many people as possible to work together to identify issues and solutions that can improve the cancer journey for patients, their families, and caregivers. And, perhaps more importantly, it’s to maintain the level urgency needed to accomplish this by reminding everyone of what’s at stake by telling stories throughout the day-- stories of hope, resilience, and wonder. I’m thrilled to share some of these stories with you. Recorded live at the Summit, our guests are: Bryce Olson, Cherie Rineker, Evan Ruggiero, and Jacqueline Smith.

From Cancer Fear to Cancer Fierce: the Biden Cancer Summit

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

From Cancer Fear to Cancer Fierce: the Biden Cancer Summit

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Two time Super Bowl winning NFL Coach Tom Coughlin and author, beauty expert and cancer survivor Caitlin Kiernan discuss the lessons they learned from cancer and how they share them with others in the hope of making people’s lives better as they face the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Coach Tom Coughlin talks about the foundation he established, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation. Caitlin Kiernan tells us about her book Pretty Sick- The Beauty Guide For Women with Cancer, How to look your best when you feel your worst.

Encore: Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Making Treatment Decisions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This episode in our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer” focuses on deciding on a course of treatment when you are first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer or when it is time for a new or different treatment. Thanks to better and more targeted treatment options, women are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer. How do you decide which treatment plan is the best match for your priorities and your preferences? And how do you communicate your goals for treatment with your medical team? Our guests this week are Gaby Kusko, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer for over four years, and Lillie Shockney, the Administrative Director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Making Treatment Decisions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Making Treatment Decisions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Nutrition with Head and Neck Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Many people undergoing treatment for cancer face challenges with eating and nutrition, but people facing head and neck cancer and its related treatments face some of the most daunting ones because of the location of their cancer. According to a recent study, up to 80% of patients with head and neck cancers are malnourished, some prior to even starting treatment because their tumors cause eating problems. Our guests share their experiences, insights and knowledge so that you can make the best, most informed decisions for you and your loved ones. We are joined by Jean Johnson who was diagnosed with Stage 4 laryngeal cancer, Dr. Everett Vokes, an international authority on the treatment of head and neck cancer, and Jill Bice, a Registered Dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine with specialty certifications in both Oncology Nutrition and Nutrition Support.

Nutrition with Head and Neck Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Nutrition with Head and Neck Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Answering The Call- Coach Tom Coughlin and Caitlin Kiernan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

A Daughter's Portrait of Love and Loss

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are right around the corner and children of all ages are joyously making plans to show their parents their love, admiration and appreciation. But if your parent is living with cancer or has died from the disease, these holidays can be challenging, bringing with them feelings of sadness and loss. In this episode meet photographer Nancy Borowick whose parents were both diagnosed with stage 4 cancers and died of their diseases. Nancy documented their cancer journey in her book The Family Imprint- A Daughter’s Portrait of Love and Loss. Also joining is Sean Hebbel, Program Director for the Cancer Support Community Delaware.

A Daughter's Portrait of Love and Loss

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

A Daughter's Portrait of Love and Loss

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are right around the corner and children of all ages are joyously making plans to show their parents their love, admiration and appreciation.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Precision Medicine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Precision medicine is an exciting new approach to metastatic breast cancer using targeted therapies guided by specific biomarkers. Dr. James Ford of Stanford University Medical Center helps us understand how targeted therapies are used in metastatic breast cancer so that you can make the best, most informed decisions for you and your loved ones.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Precision Medicine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Precision Medicine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Kim Thiboldeaux interviews Dr. James Ford in this episode of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” focusing on precision medicine.

Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re in treatment or out, it’s important to make sure you eat foods rich in beneficial nutrients.

Nutrition and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re in treatment or out, it’s important to make sure you eat foods rich in beneficial nutrients.

Camp Kesem- Making Magical Moments

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

In many households, parents are deciding which camp to send their kids to over the summer. But what if you’re a household dealing with the upheaval of a parent’s cancer diagnosis? In this latest installment of our series “Taking a Break from Cancer,” we’re going to find out about Camp Kesem, a special camp designed especially for children who are dealing with a parent who has been diagnosed with cancer, is in remission or has died from the disease. With us today are Jane Saccaro, the CEO of Camp Kesem, and Theo Christopulos, a former camper and now Camp Kesem student volunteer and counselor.

Camp Kesem- Making Magical Moments

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Camp Kesem- Making Magical Moments

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

In many households, parents are deciding which camp to send their kids to over the summer. But what if you’re a household dealing with the upheaval of a parent’s cancer diagnosis?

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- The Benefits of Palliative Care Patients are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer.

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- Palliative Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- The Benefits of Palliative Care Patients are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer.

The Financial Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

When a person is diagnosed with a devastating disease like cancer, their first thoughts almost always focus on saving their life or extending it for as long as possible. It doesn’t take long though for the realities of paying for treatment, care and other related costs to come into play. Cancer survivors are nearly three times more likely to file for bankruptcy than people who have not been diagnosed with cancer. Our guests for this important conversation are cancer survivor Len Rodgers and Clorinda Walley, the Executive Director, and Randie Odebralski, the Chief Operating Officer, of Good Days, an organization that specializes in providing financial help to seriously ill people.

The Financial Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The Financial Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Thomas LeBlanc joins us for a comprehensive conversation about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia- a cancer that poses unique challenges. Dr. LeBlanc is a medical oncologist, palliative care physician, and patient experience researcher at Duke University School of Medicine’s Duke Cancer Institute.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Thomas LeBlanc joins us for a comprehensive conversation about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia- a cancer that poses unique challenges.

A Cure Within - A conversation with Neil Canavan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Neil Canavan joins guest host Linda House to talk about his new book “A Cure Within: Scientists Unleashing the Immune System to Kill Cancer” and shed some light on the history of immunotherapy and the scientists who have persisted in order to turn what was once a scientific hypothesis into reality. Based entirely on interviews with the investigators, this book is the story of the immuno-oncology pioneers. It's a story of failure, resurrection, and success. It's a story about science, it's a story about discovery, and intuition, and cunning. It's a peek into the lives and thoughts of some of the most gifted medical scientists on the planet.

A Cure Within - A conversation with Neil Canavan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

A Cure Within - A conversation with Neil Canavan

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

New Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting areas of new discoveries and treatments for different kinds of cancer. Understanding how the immune system works is opening the doors to developing new treatments that are changing the way we think about and treat cancer. On this episode, guest host Linda House is joined by Dr. Gerald Messerschmidt to talk about immunotherapy and its new advancements in recent years. Elizabeth Franklin also joins the program to discuss barriers and access to quality care for patients with cancer.

New Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

New Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Moving Beyond Treatment Cancer Transitions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Your doctor tells you that your cancer treatment was successful and you are now cancer free. But, now what? As you complete your treatment, you may experience a range of emotions. You may be relieved that treatment is over but are worried about the future. In some ways, this transition is one of the least understood aspects of the cancer experience.

On this episode, guest host Linda House is joined by Carolyn Lammersfeld of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Claire Saxton to talked about the Cancer Transitions program and its components of moving beyond treatment, managing physical and emotional health, and empowering survivors to live their best life after cancer.
Moving Beyond Treatment Cancer Transitions

Moving Beyond Treatment Cancer Transitions

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Frankly Speaking About Cancer Novemeber 14th 2017

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

To Go Flat or To Reconstruct - That is the Question

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

70% of women feel they were not fully informed about their breast reconstruction options prior to their mastectomy. Two experts join us today for a substantive discussion about the incredibly personal choice between breast reconstruction surgery and going flat: Sara Bartosiewicz-Hamilton, cancer survivor and the co-founder of Flat and Fabulous and Dr. Cynara Coomer, the Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of the Florina Rusi-Marke Comprehensive Breast Center at Northwell Health-Staten Island University Hospital.

To Go Flat or To Reconstruct - That is the Question

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

To Go Flat or To Reconstruct - That is the Question

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

70% of women feel they were not fully informed about their breast reconstruction options prior to their mastectomy.

The Importance of Genetic and Genomic Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The National Cancer Institute finds that inherited genetic mutations play a major role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers. The advancement of genetic and genomic testing can predict whether a person is at risk for certain cancers or not and help doctors understand the molecular makeup of tumors so they can find better ways to treat the patient. Genetic testing has led to an uptick in early detection and expanded cancer prevention measures for people. On this episode, guest host Linda House talks to Dr. Holly Pederson, the Director of the Medical Breast Program at the Cleveland Clinic, and Christine Croissant, a patient of Dr. Pederson, about genetic and genomic testing and the importance of knowing your family history.

The Importance of Genetic and Genomic Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Frankly Speaking About Cancer October 10, 2017

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hype or Hope? CIMAvax A Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of our special series “Innovation Happens,” we take a look at CIMAvax, a promising lung cancer vaccine developed in Cuba that is getting a lot of attention here in the United States. It is being studied in an FDA approved clinical trial at Roswell Park Cancer Institute-- the first Cuban therapy to be tested in the US. Our guest is Dr. Mary Reid, the Director of Cancer Screening and Survivorship at Roswell Park and a key member of the team that is collaborating with Cuban scientists on CIMAvax. Dr. Reid shares with us the history of the vaccine and how it could spur a new age of American-Cuban medical collaboration.

Hype or Hope? CIMAvax A Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hype or Hope? CIMAvax A Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hype or Hope? CIMAvax A Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

This year, only about 14,500 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, MPN, a rare group of blood cancers. Living with a rare cancer, like an MPN, comes with a unique set of challenges. The diagnosis can be hard to understand, and treatment is often “watch-and-wait” or symptom management only. In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September and MPN Awareness Day on September 11, join us to shine a light on these rare cancers. Guest host Linda House welcomes back to the show Melissa Wright, LMSW, OSW-C, Program Director at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities to talk more about how to live well with a rare cancer.

Encore: Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Treatment Decision-Making Part 2: Knowing Your Options

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

As you or a loved one face complicated decisions about treatment and care, a proven strategy that helps is to be as prepared as possible. Doing your research and having a written list of questions can help you feel more organized and confident when you are working together with your health care team to find the treatment plan that is right for you. On this episode, host Kim Thiboldeaux talks to Margaret Stauffer, LMFT, Chief Mission Officer of the Cancer Support Community of San Francisco about the topic of treatment decision making and CSC's free treatment decision counseling program Open To Options.

Treatment Decision-Making Part 2: Knowing Your Options

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Treatment Decision-Making Part 2: Knowing Your Options

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

As you or a loved one face complicated decisions about treatment and care, a proven strategy that helps is to be as prepared as possible.

Treatment Decision-Making Part 2: Knowing Your Options

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

As you or a loved one face complicated decisions about treatment and care, a proven strategy that helps is to be as prepared as possible.

The Promise of Biosimilars

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

In 2010, the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act signed into law by President Barack Obama as part of the Affordable Care Act, aimed to promote the development of biological products and create competition, with the goals of increasing treatment options and reducing health care costs. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Leah Christl who is the Associate Director for Therapeutic Biologics in the Office of New Drugs in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Today, we are starting to see the fruits of that labor, there are several biosimilars on the market and more are under review for approval. In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first biosimilar product which happens to be a supportive treatment for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia.

The Promise of Biosimilars

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The Promise of Biosimilars

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The Promise of Biosimilars

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

When cancer strikes, it can impact every area of your life—your personal life, your family life and even your work life. Balancing your career with your cancer diagnosis can be one of the most complex challenges of the cancer journey, from deciding how to tell your coworkers, to taking time off and balancing the financial impact of cancer. Joining us to help us navigate these challenges are Rebecca Nellis, Vice President of Programs and Strategy for Cancer and Careers, and Monica Bryant, Chief Operating Officer of Triage Cancer.

Encore: Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:19:08 +0000

When cancer strikes, it can impact every area of your life—your personal life, your family life and even your work life.

Sexual Wellness and Fertility After Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Studies have shown that 60% of cancer survivors report sexual dysfunction after treatment and 50% did not bring up this issue to their health care team. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, host Kim Thiboldeaux and guest Dr. Leslie Schover, a clinical psychologist who Kim calls the Dr. Ruth of cancer, discuss specific ways to empower and educate patients about sexual wellness after cancer. Dr. Shover shares with us her new projects, Will2Love.com and the campaign “Bring It Up”, to frankly talk about fertility and parenthood after cancer, including new developments and overcoming financial barriers.

Sexual Wellness and Fertility After Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Sexual Wellness and Fertility After Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Sexual Wellness and Fertility After Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Holly Rowe's Siren Song: A Conversation about Sports, Work, and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Beloved and highly admired ESPN reporter and cancer survivor, of a rare form of melanoma, Holly Rowe says sports saved her life. In this episode, Rowe shares why she decided to go public with her cancer experience and provides an update on how she is doing today. Catch Rowe in action reporting from the sidelines of your favorite games on ESPN!

Holly Rowe's Siren Song: A Conversation about Sports, Work, and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Holly Rowe's Siren Song: A Conversation about Sports, Work, and Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Beloved and highly admired ESPN reporter and cancer survivor, of a rare form of melanoma, Holly Rowe says sports saved her life.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000

On Your Terms: A Conversation About End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

People will delay talking about end-of-life care as long as possible even while acknowledging its importance. For the most part, none of us wants to deal with our mortality. Yet, this is a crucial topic for us to think through as individuals and to discuss with our families and medical team. Our guest and guide for this topic is Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter, an expert on the medical experience of death and dying, and author of Extreme Measures- Finding a Better Path to End of Life.

On Your Terms: A Conversation About End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

On Your Terms: A Conversation About End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

People will delay talking about end-of-life care as long as possible even while acknowledging its importance. For the most part, none of us wants to deal with our mortality.

On Your Terms: A Conversation About End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

People will delay talking about end-of-life care as long as possible even while acknowledging its importance. For the most part, none of us wants to deal with our mortality.

Encore: When Men Get Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Each year in the U.S., about 2,240 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in men, compared to about 232,000 cases in women. Because men only represent 1% of the breast cancer diagnosis, we don’t often hear about their cancer journey. With us today to inform and shed on light on male breast cancer are Dr. Oliver Bogler and Dr. Sharon Giordano. Dr. Bogler is Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Neurosurgery Research at MD Anderson. He also serves as its Vice President of the Global Academic Programs. Dr. Bogler was diagnosed with breast cancer in Sept. 2012. Dr. Sharon Giordano is a Board Certified Medical Oncologist. She is also a professor with tenure at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology and Chair of the Department of Health Services Research.

Encore: When Men Get Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: When Men Get Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Each year in the U.S., about 2,240 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in men, compared to about 232,000 cases in women.

Encore: A Conversation with Ken Griffey Sr about Prostate Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States, but men often don’t talk about it. Baseball legend Ken Griffey Sr. breaks the silence surrounding this “below the belt” cancer by talking about his own cancer journey. Along with Dr. William Oh, Ken will help us understand what is prostate cancer, how it is diagnosed and treated.

Encore: A Conversation with Ken Griffey Sr about Prostate Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: A Conversation with Ken Griffey Sr about Prostate Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Celebrating National Men's Health Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of health issues specific to men and encourage early detection and treatment of disease. In America, men’s health issues can often be overlooked or ignored. Men are statistically far less likely to go to a doctor than women, feel less comfortable reporting health problems and are more likely to face social stigma for reaching out for emotional support. On today's episode, guest host Linda House is joined by Brandon Leonard of the Men's Health Network to take a deeper look at health issues facing men today.

Encore: Celebrating National Men's Health Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Celebrating National Men's Health Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000

June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of health issues specific to men and encourage early detection

Don't Let Cancer Steal Your Joy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The impact of a cancer diagnosis is felt on every level—a physical level, financial level, and an emotional level. While the treatment we receive from our oncologist helps us to heal and treat our cancer at a physical level, there is also great importance in healing emotionally throughout the cancer journey. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, host Kim Thiboldeaux and guest Julia Wick are discussing how to create joy for yourself through meditation and mindfulness, and find joy despite facing the harsh realities of cancer.

Don't Let Cancer Steal Your Joy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Don't Let Cancer Steal Your Joy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The impact of a cancer diagnosis is felt on every level—a physical level, financial level, and an emotional level.

Don't Let Cancer Steal Your Joy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The impact of a cancer diagnosis is felt on every level—a physical level, financial level, and an emotional level.

Treatment Decision-Making Part 1: Discussing End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

For people facing a cancer diagnosis, the path to completing cancer treatment can be long and difficult. The goal—to eliminate the cancer and go back to “normal.” However, for patients with advanced or stage 4 cancer, this goal may no longer be feasible. Patients face many tough decisions throughout the course of treatment, but one of the toughest decisions is deciding when it’s time to stop treatment. In part one of this two part series on patient decision-making, host Kim Thiboldeaux and return guest Charli Prather are discussing making decisions about end-of-life care and the importance of patient-provider communication.

Treatment Decision-Making Part 1: Discussing End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Treatment Decision-Making Part 1: Discussing End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

For people facing a cancer diagnosis, the path to completing cancer treatment can be long and difficult. The goal—to eliminate the cancer and go back to “normal.”

Treatment Decision-Making Part 1: Discussing End-of-Life Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

For people facing a cancer diagnosis, the path to completing cancer treatment can be long and difficult. The goal—to eliminate the cancer and go back to “normal.”

What You Need to Know about the Cost of Your Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hearing that you or someone you love has cancer can be overwhelming. Questions abound: Will I (or my loved one) survive? How will my family be affected? Will my insurance cover my care? Will I be able to work through treatment or will I need to take time off from work? Will my family be burdened with huge expenses? For some, the questions come all at once. For others, they arrive one by one. Having a plan to deal with these questions is vital. It can be hard to ask for and accept financial help—much less know where to find this much-needed support during this time. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, Kim Thiboldeaux and her guest, Amanda Holt take a deep dive into this topic to find answers to these questions and many more.

What You Need to Know about the Cost of Your Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

What You Need to Know about the Cost of Your Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hearing that you or someone you love has cancer can be overwhelming. Questions abound: Will I (or my loved one) survive? How will my family be affected?

What You Need to Know about the Cost of Your Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Hearing that you or someone you love has cancer can be overwhelming. Questions abound: Will I (or my loved one) survive? How will my family be affected?

Encore: Going Gray in May

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. In the United States, there are nearly 700,000 people living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor, and there will about 78,000 new primary brain tumor diagnoses made this year. To help us learn more about brain tumors and living well with this diagnosis, guest host Linda House is joined by Dr. Nicholas Blondin.

Encore: Going Gray in May

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Going Gray in May

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Understanding Professional Grief

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Although social service professionals are trained to help their clients cope with the grief that accompanies a loss, there is often little formal training on how these professionals should process their own grief when a client passes away. Social workers, nurses, physicians, clergy members, professional caregivers and others in similar occupations that experience death on a regular and continuous basis can experience “bereavement overload” that can lead to burnout and even post-traumatic stress reactions. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, Cancer Support Helpline counselor Justin Short, MPH, MSW, LCSW, explores the topic of professional grief and how professionals in high-loss environments can better understand it and develop skills to manage it.

Encore: Understanding Professional Grief

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Understanding Professional Grief

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:23:56 +0000

Advancing Research for Pancreatic Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

In 2016, an estimated 53,000 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer—making it the 12th most common cancer in the United States. Unfortunately though, only about 7.7% of patients with pancreatic cancer survive with the disease beyond five years. This difficult-to-treat disease relies on new and innovative therapies to provide hope and support to patients and families impacted by this diagnosis. In this third installment of our series on cancer clinical trials, host Kim Thiboldeaux and guest Dr. Allyson Ocean will be talking about pancreatic cancer and the need for clinical trials to discover new treatments and hope.

Advancing Research for Pancreatic Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Advancing Research for Pancreatic Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

In 2016, an estimated 53,000 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer—making it the 12th most common cancer in the United States.

Advancing Research for Pancreatic Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

In 2016, an estimated 53,000 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer—making it the 12th most common cancer in the United States.

What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Every day, patients meet with doctors to discuss their health and wellness. Yet, these meetings can be frustrating and unsatisfactory for both patient and doctor alike. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, Dr. Danielle Ofri brings special insight on this topic, having recently written the book “What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear.”

What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Every day, patients meet with doctors to discuss their health and wellness.

What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Every day, patients meet with doctors to discuss their health and wellness.

Encore: Patient Perspectives: Cancer Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Clinical trials are an extremely important in finding new ways to treat cancer and help patients live well with their diagnosis. On this episode of Frankly Speaking Cancer, host Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by four guests with four different clinical trial experiences who will each share their stories of how participating in a clinical trial gave them each hope.

Encore: Patient Perspectives: Cancer Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: Patient Perspectives: Cancer Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:08:38 +0000

Clinical trials are an extremely important in finding new ways to treat cancer and help patients live well with their diagnosis.

Encore: The Importance of Clinical Trial Participation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Cancer clinical trials provide patients with access to new therapies. When a patient participates in a clinical trial they are helping to move cancer treatment forward and provide hope for the future of cancer care. However, less than 1/3 of all cancer clinical trials meet their recruitment goals, and only 2-3% of adults participate in a clinical trial. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, host Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by two guests to discuss barriers to clinical trial enrollment and how we can overcome these barriers to create new cancer treatments.

Encore: The Importance of Clinical Trial Participation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: The Importance of Clinical Trial Participation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: What you need to know about colorectal cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

This year, an estimated 136,830 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and on average, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20. In February 2000, President Bill Clinton officially declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then it has become a rallying point for all impacted by this diagnosis to join together to spread awareness, community and hope. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer we are going to take an in-depth look at this diagnosis in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this month.

Encore: What you need to know about colorectal cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: What you need to know about colorectal cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000

This year, an estimated 136,830 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and on average, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20.

An Inside Look at the Pharmacist's Role in Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Over the years on Frankly Speaking About Cancer, we’ve interviewed countless physicians, social workers, nurses, oncologists, surgeons, mental health professionals and scientists—to name a few. But, there is one person you encounter during the cancer experience who plays a vital role who we have not yet heard from. That’s the oncology pharmacist. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer we’re going to learn more about the role the pharmacist plays in the cancer experience.

An Inside Look at the Pharmacist's Role in Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000

An Inside Look at the Pharmacist's Role in Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Over the years on Frankly Speaking About Cancer, we’ve interviewed countless physicians, social workers, nurses, oncologists, surgeons, mental health professionals and scientists—to name a few.

An Inside Look at the Pharmacist's Role in Cancer Care

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Over the years on Frankly Speaking About Cancer, we’ve interviewed countless physicians, social workers, nurses, oncologists, surgeons, mental health professionals and scientists—to name a few.

Encore: Cancer Survivor's Guilt

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Survivor’s guilt is accepted as a common reaction to surviving tragic and traumatic events like war, accidents and disasters. But what we are starting to learn is that survivor's guilt is also common in people with cancer during and after treatment and lung cancer patients in particular. Our guests are cancer survivor Michael Levin, Tara Perloff of the Lung Cancer Alliance and Dr. Megan Shen of Weill Cornell Medicine.

Encore: Cancer Survivor's Guilt

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Cancer Survivor's Guilt

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:07:39 +0000

Survivor’s guilt is accepted as a common reaction to surviving tragic and traumatic events like war, accidents and disasters.

A Chef with No Stomach- A conversation with Hans Rueffert

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000

With his career on the rise, chef Hans Rueffert was a contestant on the 2005 Next Food Network Star, reaching the final three. Just 2 weeks after taping the finale for the show, the culinary sensation was diagnosed with stage-three stomach cancer and given a 2% chance of survival. His cancer journey has included eleven surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, a series of brain infections, the removal of his stomach and 95% of his esophagus. Known as the chef without a stomach, Hans is the author of the cookbook Eat Like There’s No Tomorrow, and the producer of several television cooking shows.

A Chef with No Stomach- A conversation with Hans Rueffert

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000

A Chef with No Stomach- A conversation with Hans Rueffert

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000

With his career on the rise, chef Hans Rueffert was a contestant on the 2005 Next Food Network Star, reaching the final three.

A Chef with No Stomach- A conversation with Hans Rueffert

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000

With his career on the rise, chef Hans Rueffert was a contestant on the 2005 Next Food Network Star, reaching the final three.

Focusing the Lens on Rare Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

There are several cancer types that we hear about quite often, whether it’s on the news, through daily conversation or because of a devoted awareness month. But, there are many other cancer types affecting people all over the world that many of us have never even heard of. A lack of awareness is just one of the problems facing people who are living with a rare type of cancer. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer we will learn more about life with a rare type of cancer from two guests who are working tirelessly to raise awareness and provide resources to people with rare cancer types.

Focusing the Lens on Rare Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Focusing the Lens on Rare Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Understanding the Global Impact of Cancer, One Image at a Time

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Cancer does not discriminate. It impacts all of us, in every corner of the world. In fact, more than 14 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year with more than 8.2 million cancer-related deaths—more than AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria combined. About 70% of cancer deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Because of this, there is a significant need to raise awareness of the global fight against cancer, increase education about cancer and prevention and increase the amount of support networks in place. Joining host Kim Thiboldeaux is Carolyn Taylor, worldwide photographer and Founder and President of Global Focus on Cancer.

Understanding the Global Impact of Cancer, One Image at a Time

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Understanding the Global Impact of Cancer, One Image at a Time

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Understanding the Global Impact of Cancer, One Image at a Time

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

A Guide to Navigating the 2017 Open Enrollment Period When You Have Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The 2017 open enrollment period for health insurance through your state’s Health Insurance Marketplace began on Tuesday, November 1 and will be coming to a close in just 2 weeks. For anyone who is at risk for cancer, living with cancer or is a cancer survivor, there are many health care needs that must be considered when looking for a new or different health insurance plan. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer we will discuss what you need to know to navigate your state’s Marketplace as well as tips and resources to help you select a health insurance plan that best meets your unique health needs.

A Guide to Navigating the 2017 Open Enrollment Period When You Have Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

A Guide to Navigating the 2017 Open Enrollment Period When You Have Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The 2017 open enrollment period for health insurance through your state’s Health Insurance Marketplace began on Tuesday, November 1 and will be coming to a close in just 2 weeks.

A Guide to Navigating the 2017 Open Enrollment Period When You Have Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The 2017 open enrollment period for health insurance through your state’s Health Insurance Marketplace began on Tuesday, November 1 and will be coming to a close in just 2 weeks.

The Importance of Clinical Trial Participation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The Importance of Clinical Trial Participation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The Importance of Clinical Trial Participation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Being a Long Distance Caregiver

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

In the United States, families are often spread all over—sometimes on opposite coasts or in opposite climates. This can present challenges when someone in the family is diagnosed with cancer and everyone can’t be where they want to be at once. It’s important for these far-away loved ones to remember that they are not alone—In fact, it is estimated that 7 million people in the U.S. are long-distance caregivers. Many of these people are family members of someone with cancer—daughters and sons, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. On this show, guest host Linda House and Sara Goldberger, Senior Director of Programs at the Cancer Support Community, will talk about common challenges of being a long-distance caregiver, unique ways that a long-distance caregiver can be helpful and how to handle the emotional impacts of caregiving on families.

Encore: Being a Long Distance Caregiver

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Being a Long Distance Caregiver

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:52:38 +0000

In the United States, families are often spread all over—sometimes on opposite coasts or in opposite climates.

Encore: Take a Break from Cancer: Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Summertime is a time when people take time off from work and children and young adults take time off from school to experience new challenges, embark on adventures and just have fun. But for people impacted by cancer taking time off from cancer may seem impossible and improbable. It could be that taking time off from cancer is just what is called for though. Perhaps it brings benefits you might not find otherwise. In Part 2 of our special series, Take a break from cancer, we talk about taking a break from cancer with Brad Ludden, Founder of First Descents.

Encore: Take a Break from Cancer: Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Take a Break from Cancer: Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:47:50 +0000

Summertime is a time when people take time off from work and children and young adults take time off from school to experience

A Conversation with Ken Griffey Sr about Prostate Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

A Conversation with Ken Griffey Sr about Prostate Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

A Conversation with Ken Griffey Sr about Prostate Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

HPV Vaccine- An Underutilized Cancer Prevention Method?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Although the HPV vaccine is extremely effective in preventing cervical and other cancers caused by various strains of the HPV virus, it is incredibly underutilized. Here on this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer to shed light on this topic that is unsettling for many people, particularly parents, are oncologist Dr. Lois Ramondetta and pediatrician Dr. Stan Spinner.

HPV Vaccine- An Underutilized Cancer Prevention Method?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

HPV Vaccine- An Underutilized Cancer Prevention Method?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Although the HPV vaccine is extremely effective in preventing cervical and other cancers caused by various strains of the HPV virus, it is incredibly underutilized.

HPV Vaccine-The Underutilized Cure

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Although the HPV vaccine is extremely effective in preventing cervical and other cancers caused by various strains of the HPV virus, it is incredibly underutilized.

Breast Cancer: Myths, Facts and Innovations

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Breast cancer impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States. Despite high levels of awareness thanks to Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October, there are still many myths surrounding this diagnosis, and treatment is always evolving. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, host Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Dr. John West and his son Dr. Justin West to discuss myths, facts and innovations surrounding breast cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, reconstruction and life after cancer.

Breast Cancer: Myths, Facts and Innovations

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Breast Cancer: Myths, Facts and Innovations

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Breast Cancer: Myths, Facts and Innovations

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Understanding the full impact of stomach cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:44:49 +0000

Gastric cancers, meaning those that originate in the stomach, esophagus or the junctions of these two organs, account for 37,600 cancer diagnoses in the United States each year.

Encore: What you should know about National Family Caregivers Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

In honor of National Family Caregivers Awareness Month, this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer is all the vital role caregivers play in the cancer experience.

Breast Reconstruction: What You Should Know

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on this show, guest host Linda House will be highlighting an important breast cancer topic that is often overlooked—breast reconstruction.

Breast Reconstruction: What You Should Know

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Encore: When Men Get Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Each year in the U.S., about 2,240 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in men, compared to about 232,000 cases in women.

Encore: Raising Awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:16:00 +0000

October, as most people know, is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People everywhere become extremely active in raising awareness

Patient Perspectives: Cancer Clinical Trials

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Clinical trials are an extremely important in finding new ways to treat cancer and help patients live well with their diagnosis.

Cancer Survivor's Guilt

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Survivor’s guilt is accepted as a common reaction to surviving tragic and traumatic events like war, accidents and disasters.

Tips for Living Well with an MPN

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Myeloproliferative neoplasms, -MPNs- are a group of blood cancers that cause the body to overproduce blood cells in the bone marrow due to genetic mutations originating in stem cells.

Tips for Living Well with an MPN

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Myeloproliferative neoplasms, -MPNs- are a group of blood cancers that cause the body to overproduce blood cells in the bone marrow due to genetic mutations originating in stem cells.

Encore: After You Hear It's Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:55:21 +0000

Cancer: It’s just one simple word with 6 letters and 2 syllables. But hearing this short, simple word from your doctor can change everything in an instant. Time can feel like it’s suddenly standing still and swirling by all at once.

The Fight to Eliminate Cancer: An Inside Look at the Cancer Moonshot

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

In 2015, Vice President Joe Biden lost his son Beau to brain cancer. Like many of us who are impacted by cancer or who have lost someone so dear to us, Vice President Biden wanted to use his tragedy to create change, and help the lives of the millions of Americans who are impacted by cancer.

The Fight to Eliminate Cancer: An Inside Look at the Cancer Moonshot

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Understanding Cancer and Genetics: Multi-Gene Panel Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

How do you know if you're genetically predisposed to developing cancer? Oftentimes, cancer occurs sporadically—from gene mutations occurring over the course of a lifetime.

Understanding Cancer and Genetics: Multi-Gene Panel Testing

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

How do you know if you're genetically predisposed to developing cancer? Oftentimes, cancer occurs sporadically—from gene mutations occurring over the course of a lifetime.

The Healing Power of Words

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

We are constantly surrounded by words. Words bombard us through our screens and surround us from billboards, signs, and posters.

The Healing Power of Words

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

We are constantly surrounded by words. Words bombard us through our screens and surround us from billboards, signs, and posters.

Encore: A Search for Answers in Unlikely Places- A conversation with Dr. James Welsh

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Where do scientists get the ideas that lead them down a path of inquiry and discovery? Like an old fashioned private eye, today’s guest Dr. James Welsh is following clues and chasing leads that he hopes hold the answers to mysterious events he has witnessed as a doctor

Encore: The Art and Science of Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:38:31 +0000

Hippocrates, the Greek physician who is revered as the father of medicine, said, “The art has three factors: the disease, the patient, the physician.”

Encore: What You Need to Know About Melanoma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Melanoma cases are on the rise, but innovative new treatments are increasing survival rates and giving patients new hope.

Paying for 'real life' when you have cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

A 2011 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined that the cost of all cancer care in the United States totaled 124.5 billion dollars in 2010.

Paying for 'real life' when you have cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

A 2011 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined that the cost of all cancer care in the United States totaled 124.5 billion dollars in 2010.

Fact plus Fiction = Truth

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

The book 'Alice and Oliver' is raw, jarring, intense, emotional, exhausting—everything that people experience when they receive a cancer diagnosis.

Fact plus Fiction = Truth

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

The book 'Alice and Oliver' is raw, jarring, intense, emotional, exhausting—everything that people experience when they receive a cancer diagnosis.

Encore: Lifting the Fog of Chemo Brain

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:41:27 +0000

In spite of the fact that up to 60% of patients undergoing treatment for cancer develop chemo brain to some degree, many patients and their loved ones

Encore: Celebrating National Men's Health Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:59:16 +0000

June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of health issues specific to men and encourage early detection

A Search for Answers in Unlikely Places- A conversation with Dr. James Welsh

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Broadway's Golden Couple: Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Broadway stars Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley talk about their family’s journey facing cancer, sharing with us their perspectives as patient and caregiver, husband and wife—in other words, as a family.

Broadway's Golden Couple: Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

The Art and Science of Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hippocrates, the Greek physician who is revered as the father of medicine, said, “The art has three factors: the disease, the patient, the physician.”

Encore: Take a Break from Cancer: Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Summertime is a time when people take time off from work and children and young adults take time off from school to experience

Encore: Be Here Now

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Be Here Now is a raw and intimate documentary film currently in production which chronicles the cancer journey of actor Andy Whitfield and his wife Vashti and inspires all of us to live life fearlessly.

Understanding Professional Grief

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

What you need to know about colorectal cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000

This year, an estimated 136,830 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and on average, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20.

Encore: Lifting the Fog of Chemo Brain

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:34:15 +0000

In spite of the fact that up to 60% of patients undergoing treatment for cancer develop chemo brain to some degree, many patients and their loved ones

Encore: Cancer for People with Disabilities

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:34:09 +0000

Living with cancer can be a challenge for anyone—but what if you also have an intellectual or developmental disability?

Encore: Eating Well and Staying Active

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 06:52:14 +0000

Are organic foods really better than non-organic foods in preventing cancer? Can exercising during cancer actually help you feel less fatigued?

Understanding the full impact of stomach cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Gastric cancers, meaning those that originate in the stomach, esophagus or the junctions of these two organs, account for 37,600 cancer diagnoses in the United States each year.

Encore: Inside the Cancer Support Helpline

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

A cancer diagnosis—whether it’s your own or a loved one’s—always brings on questions, questions and more questions. From trying to find out more about a diagnosis, treatment options

Encore: Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:29:52 +0000

Tune in Tuesday, July 17th to hear how a person’s race could affect their chance of surviving breast cancer.

Encore: When your loved one has cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

This Saturday is Valentine’s Day—and if your Valentine is living with cancer this day can often have a deeper meaning.

What you need to know about genomics

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Genetics vs. Genomics. While these two terms are certainly related to one another, they are also very different, especially when it comes to a cancer diagnosis.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Encore: Sex and Intimacy after Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000

According to the National Cancer Institute, anywhere between 40% and 100% of patients with cancer experience some kind of sexual problem

Encore: Rockin' docs make some noise

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:51:17 +0000

The alternative rock band N.E.D. - No Evidence of Disease was formed to break the silence about gynecological cancers by making some noise. But this is no ordinary rock band. N.E.D. is composed of 6 gynecologic oncology surgeons based in 5 different states across multiple time zones.

Encore: Calling it quits

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000

According to the Center for Disease Control, tobacco remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.

Encore: Cancer and The Blame Game

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Cancer awareness and support for patients has grown exponentially over the years, but there are still some cancers that people seem to avoid talking about

Encore: Patients Raise Their Voices: Joan Lunden and Amy Berman

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:34:43 +0000

It is critically important for all patients to raise their voices in order to ensure that the care and treatments they receive addresses their individual values, preferences and priorities.

Understanding polycythemia vera

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Only about 14,500 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an MPN this year, and the number for polycythemia vera, a type of MPN, is even less-about 22 cases per 100,000 people.

Understanding polycythemia vera

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Only about 14,500 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an MPN this year, and the number for polycythemia vera, a type of MPN, is even less-about 22 cases per 100,000 people.

Encore: Financial Planning 101

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Estate planning, preparing a will, selecting a power of attorney and finalizing health care directives can be a daunting task for anyone.

Innovation Happens: The Electronic Nose

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Over the years there have been numerous studies on dogs' ability to detect cancer and how that ability might be applied in a clinical setting.

Innovation Happens: The Electronic Nose

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Over the years there have been numerous studies on dogs' ability to detect cancer and how that ability might be applied in a clinical setting.

Patients Raise Their Voices: Joan Lunden and Amy Berman

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

It is critically important for all patients to raise their voices in order to ensure that the care and treatments they receive addresses their individual values, preferences and priorities.

What you should know about National Family Caregivers Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

In honor of National Family Caregivers Awareness Month, this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer is all the vital role caregivers play in the cancer experience.

Encore: Facing a lung cancer diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Being empowered is choosing to adopt actions, behaviors, and attitudes that can help you regain a sense of control over your treatment

After You Hear It's Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: What You Need to Know about Breast Reconstruction

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

More than 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In addition to navigating the maze of treatment options, women with breast cancer are also often faced with making a choice about breast reconstruction.

Special Encore Presentation: When Men Get Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Each year in the U.S., about 2,240 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in men, compared to about 232,000 cases in women.

Special Encore Presentation: When Men Get Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:15:56 +0000

Each year in the U.S., about 2,240 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in men, compared to about 232,000 cases in women.

Special Encore Presentation: What You Need to Know about Breast Reconstruction

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:15:51 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: Raising Awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

October, as most people know, is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People everywhere become extremely active in raising awareness of this disease, which affects about 1 in 8 U.S women and about 1 in 1000 U.S. men every year.

Special Encore Presentation: Raising Awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: Is it in the family? The link between genetics and cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

We’ve all said it—“oh you must have bad luck,” or “don’t worry this could have happened to anyone.” And for some people diagnosed with cancer, this is the case.

Special Encore Presentation: Is it in the family? The link between genetics and cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

We’ve all said it—“oh you must have bad luck,” or “don’t worry this could have happened to anyone.” And for some people diagnosed with cancer, this is the case.

My Healthcare is Killing Me - A lesson in patient empowerment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Making decisions that are best for you, advocating for timely treatment, finding affordable and high-quality care, sharing your story to help others—all of these are ways to be an empowered patient.

My Healthcare is Killing Me - A lesson in patient empowerment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Making decisions that are best for you, advocating for timely treatment, finding affordable and high-quality care, sharing your story to help others—all of these are ways to be an empowered patient.

Special Encore Presentation: Financial Planning 101

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Estate planning, preparing a will, selecting a power of attorney and finalizing health care directives can be a daunting task for anyone. But for someone facing a cancer diagnosis these preparations can take on a totally new meaning and feel much more like a reality for all involved.

Special Encore Presentation: Financial Planning 101

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: Us TOO: A Look into the Prostate Cancer Support Network

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. With one in seven men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, it is the second most common cancer affecting men in the U.S.

Special Encore Presentation: Us TOO: A Look into the Prostate Cancer Support Network

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. With one in seven men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, it is the second most common cancer affecting men in the U.S.

Special Encore Presentation: Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: Living with a High Risk of Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

About 10 percent of all incidences of cancer are caused by inherited gene mutations which increase the risk for developing certain types of cancer. People living with these inherited gene changes also have a 50 percent chance

Special Encore Presentation: Living with a High Risk of Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Rockin' docs make some noise

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Rockin' docs make some noise

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Special Encore Presentation: Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

When cancer strikes, it can impact every area of your life, your personal life, your family life and even your work life. Balancing your career with your cancer diagnosis can be one of the most complex challenges of the cancer journey, from deciding how to tell your coworkers, to taking time off and balancing the financial impact of cancer.

Special Encore Presentation: Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:23:08 +0000

Financial Planning 101

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Estate planning, preparing a will, selecting a power of attorney and finalizing health care directives can be a daunting task for anyone.

Financial Planning 101

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Estate planning, preparing a will, selecting a power of attorney and finalizing health care directives can be a daunting task for anyone.

Special Encore Presentation: Taking Time Off From Cancer- Part 1

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000

With summer quickly approaching, a question you hear time and time again is “What are your summer vacation plans?”

Special Encore Presentation: Taking Time Off From Cancer- Part 1

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000

With summer quickly approaching, a question you hear time and time again is “What are your summer vacation plans?”

Special Encore Presentation: My Parent Has Cancer And It Really Sucks

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Being a teen is hard. Being a teen when your parent has cancer is harder. Today's show features Marc and Maya Silver

Special Encore Presentation: My Parent Has Cancer And It Really Sucks

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:18:49 +0000

Being a teen is hard. Being a teen when your parent has cancer is harder. Today's show features Marc and Maya Silver

Celebrating National Men's Health Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of health issues specific to men and encourage early detection

Celebrating National Men's Health Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness of health issues specific to men and encourage early detection

Special Encore Presentation: Innovation Happens Part 3- A Conversation with Jack Andraka

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

In this third installment of the Innovation Happens series, host Kim Thiboldeaux takes a look at an unexpected route to innovation

Special Encore Presentation: Innovation Happens Part 3- A Conversation with Jack Andraka

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

In this third installment of the Innovation Happens series, host Kim Thiboldeaux takes a look at an unexpected route to innovation

Lifting the Fog of Chemo Brain

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

In spite of the fact that up to 60% of patients undergoing treatment for cancer develop chemo brain to some degree, many patients and their loved ones

Lifting the Fog of Chemo Brain

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

In spite of the fact that up to 60% of patients undergoing treatment for cancer develop chemo brain to some degree, many patients and their loved ones

Victorious: My Story as a Cancer Survivor

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Just five months after her son Víctor was born in 2009, Leslie Rivera Quiroz was diagnosed with stage 4 of Burkitt’s lymphoma

Victorious: My Story as a Cancer Survivor

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Just five months after her son Víctor was born in 2009, Leslie Rivera Quiroz was diagnosed with stage 4 of Burkitt’s lymphoma

Special Encore Presentation: Your Immune System and Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting emerging areas of cancer treatment. Many experts now believe that it is well on its way to becoming

Special Encore Presentation: Your Immune System and Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:50:25 +0000

Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting emerging areas of cancer treatment. Many experts now believe that it is well on its way to becoming

Take a Break from Cancer: Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Summertime is a time when people take time off from work and children and young adults take time off from school to experience

Take a Break from Cancer: Part 2

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Summertime is a time when people take time off from work and children and young adults take time off from school to experience

Taking Time Off From Cancer- Part 1

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

With summer quickly approaching, a question you hear time and time again is “What are your summer vacation plans?”

Taking Time Off From Cancer- Part 1

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

With summer quickly approaching, a question you hear time and time again is “What are your summer vacation plans?”

Breakaway from Cancer Turns 10!

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative, which aims to spread awareness of the free resources

Breakaway from Cancer Turns 10!

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 12 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative, which aims to spread awareness of the free resources

Dog Detectives- Part 2: can man's best friend sniff out thyroid cancer?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

We know dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but can they really detect cancer? And if in fact they can, how can we exploit that ability?

Dog Detectives- Part 2: can man's best friend sniff out thyroid cancer?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

We know dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but can they really detect cancer? And if in fact they can, how can we exploit that ability?

Special Encore Presentation: What You Need to Know About Melanoma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Melanoma cases are on the rise, but innovative new treatments are increasing survival rates and giving patients new hope.

Special Encore Presentation: What You Need to Know About Melanoma

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Melanoma cases are on the rise, but innovative new treatments are increasing survival rates and giving patients new hope.

Special Encore Presentation: Danny Jacobs- The Miracle Man

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Who can forget the image of boxer Danny Jacobs standing in the ring, hands raised in victory, cheered on by thousands at the Barclays Center

Special Encore Presentation: Danny Jacobs- The Miracle Man

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Who can forget the image of boxer Danny Jacobs standing in the ring, hands raised in victory, cheered on by thousands at the Barclays Center

Calling it quits

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

According to the Center for Disease Control, tobacco remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.

Calling it quits

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

According to the Center for Disease Control, tobacco remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.

Innovation Happens (Part 3)- A Conversation with Jack Andraka

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

In this third installment of the Innovation Happens series, host Kim Thiboldeaux takes a look at an unexpected route to innovation

Innovation Happens (Part 3)- A Conversation with Jack Andraka

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

In this third installment of the Innovation Happens series, host Kim Thiboldeaux takes a look at an unexpected route to innovation

Special Encore Presentation of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

PBS's new documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies may be the most anticipated film ever about cancer.

Special Encore Presentation of Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:18:33 +0000

PBS's new documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies may be the most anticipated film ever about cancer.

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

PBS's new documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies may be the most anticipated film ever about cancer.

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

PBS's new documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies may be the most anticipated film ever about cancer.

Special Encore Presentation: Eating Well and Staying Active

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Are organic foods really better than non-organic foods in preventing cancer? Can exercising during cancer actually help you feel less fatigued? This episode explores these questions and more,

Special Encore Presentation: Eating Well and Staying Active

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:45:49 +0000

Are organic foods really better than non-organic foods in preventing cancer? Can exercising during cancer actually help you feel less fatigued? This episode explores these questions and more,

Cancer and "The Blame Game"

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Cancer awareness and support for patients has grown exponentially over the years, but there are still some cancers that people seem to avoid talking about

Cancer and "The Blame Game"

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Cancer awareness and support for patients has grown exponentially over the years, but there are still some cancers that people seem to avoid talking about

Love your Butt!

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third leading cause of cancer-related death.

Love your Butt!

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third leading cause of cancer-related death.

Finding cancer support online

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that most of us spend a lot of our time online, whether we’re using social media, shopping, or watching viral videos.

Finding cancer support online

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that most of us spend a lot of our time online, whether we’re using social media, shopping, or watching viral videos.

Inside the Cancer Support Helpline

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

A cancer diagnosis—whether it’s your own or a loved one’s—always brings on questions, questions and more questions. From trying to find out more about a diagnosis, treatment options

Inside the Cancer Support Helpline

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

A cancer diagnosis—whether it’s your own or a loved one’s—always brings on questions, questions and more questions. From trying to find out more about a diagnosis, treatment options

When your loved one has cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

This Saturday is Valentine’s Day—and if your Valentine is living with cancer this day can often have a deeper meaning.

When your loved one has cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

This Saturday is Valentine’s Day—and if your Valentine is living with cancer this day can often have a deeper meaning.

Ensuring Access to Oral Chemotherapy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, guest host Emily Martin, Communications Director for the Cancer Support Community

Ensuring Access to Oral Chemotherapy

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, guest host Emily Martin, Communications Director for the Cancer Support Community

Understanding Clinical Pathways

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

There are an estimated 14.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. By the year 2024, that number is expected

Understanding Clinical Pathways

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

There are an estimated 14.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. By the year 2024, that number is expected

What Do I Tell the Kids?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Parenting with cancer can often be an overwhelming and challenging experience. Often, one of the most difficult parts is figuring

What Do I Tell the Kids?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Parenting with cancer can often be an overwhelming and challenging experience. Often, one of the most difficult parts is figuring

Sex and Intimacy after Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

According to the National Cancer Institute, anywhere between 40% and 100% of patients with cancer experience some kind of sexual problem

Sex and Intimacy after Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

According to the National Cancer Institute, anywhere between 40% and 100% of patients with cancer experience some kind of sexual problem

Navigating the Open Enrollment Period for Health Insurance

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Saturday, November 15 marked the first day of the 2015 open enrollment period for health insurance in your state’s

Navigating the Open Enrollment Period for Health Insurance

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Saturday, November 15 marked the first day of the 2015 open enrollment period for health insurance in your state’s

Your Immune System and Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting emerging areas of cancer treatment. Many experts now believe that it is well on its way to becoming a pillar

Your Immune System and Cancer Treatment

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting emerging areas of cancer treatment. Many experts now believe that it is well on its way to becoming a pillar

Facing a lung cancer diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Being empowered is choosing to adopt actions, behaviors, and attitudes that can help you regain a sense of control over your treatment

Facing a lung cancer diagnosis

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Being empowered is choosing to adopt actions, behaviors, and attitudes that can help you regain a sense of control over your treatment

Innovation Happens (Part 2)

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

There is perhaps no subject more important to someone facing cancer than innovations in medicine. Digging even deeper than our first episode

Innovation Happens (Part 2)

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

There is perhaps no subject more important to someone facing cancer than innovations in medicine. Digging even deeper than our first episode

What You Need to Know about Breast Reconstruction

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

More than 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In addition to navigating the maze of treatment options

What You Need to Know about Breast Reconstruction

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

More than 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In addition to navigating the maze of treatment options

Special Encore Presentation: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

With the holiday season in full swing, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the impact of the holidays on cancer

Special Encore Presentation: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000

With the holiday season in full swing, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the impact of the holidays on cancer

What you need to know about Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

This year, an estimated 224,210 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States. 116,000 of these cases are estimated to be diagnosed in men

What you need to know about Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

This year, an estimated 224,210 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States. 116,000 of these cases are estimated to be diagnosed in men

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month---a time for survivors, patients and organizations to speak out, raise awareness—and of course research funds—for this disease.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month---a time for survivors, patients and organizations to speak out, raise awareness—and of course research funds—for this disease.

Is it in the family? The link between genetics and cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

We’ve all said it—“oh you must have bad luck,” or “don’t worry this could have happened to anyone.” And for some people diagnosed with cancer, this is the case.

Is it in the family? The link between genetics and cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

We’ve all said it—“oh you must have bad luck,” or “don’t worry this could have happened to anyone.” And for some people diagnosed with cancer, this is the case.

Special Encore Presentation: Confronting Research Funding for Hard-to-Beat Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest 5-year survival rates of all cancers.

Special Encore Presentation: Confronting Research Funding for Hard-to-Beat Cancers

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest 5-year survival rates of all cancers.

Special Encore Presentation: Finding Silver Linings in Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Finding the silver linings while living with cancer can be difficult, but having a positive attitude can make all the difference.

Special Encore Presentation: Finding Silver Linings in Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Finding the silver linings while living with cancer can be difficult, but having a positive attitude can make all the difference.

Special Encore Presentation: Single Fathers Due to Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Even with all its rewards and wonderful moments, parenting is a tough job. Raising a family after losing a spouse can make things even more challenging.

Special Encore Presentation: Single Fathers Due to Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Even with all its rewards and wonderful moments, parenting is a tough job. Raising a family after losing a spouse can make things even more challenging.

Danny Jacobs- The Miracle Man

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Who can forget the image of boxer Danny Jacobs standing in the ring, hands raised in victory, cheered on by thousands at the Barclays Center having just become the WBA middleweight champion?

Danny Jacobs- The Miracle Man

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Who can forget the image of boxer Danny Jacobs standing in the ring, hands raised in victory, cheered on by thousands at the Barclays Center having just become the WBA middleweight champion?

Raising Awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

October, as most people know, is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People everywhere become extremely active in raising awareness

Raising Awareness of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

October, as most people know, is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People everywhere become extremely active in raising awareness

Innovation Happens

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

There are many reasons to be hopeful about future medical treatments for cancer. Joining us for a fascinating and inspiring talk about innovation in medicine are Harvard Freshman, cancer researcher and cancer survivor Elana Simon and former senior FDA official Dr. Jonathan Sackner- Bernstein. They are going to help us understand what it takes to go from an idea to reality.

Innovation Happens

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Us TOO: A Look into the Prostate Cancer Support Network

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. With one in seven men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, it is the second most common cancer affecting men in the U.S. This week’s radio show focuses on the unique emotional and social needs of men with prostate cancer, as well as challenges facing men who are seeking this support. Guest host Linda House welcomes Tom Kirk, CEO of Us TOO, a nonprofit focused on support for people impacted by prostate cancer.

Us TOO: A Look into the Prostate Cancer Support Network

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

When cancer strikes, it can impact every area of your life—your personal life, your family life and even your work life.

Balancing a Career with Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

When cancer strikes, it can impact every area of your life—your personal life, your family life and even your work life.

Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Shining The Light on MPNs

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Living with a High Risk of Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

About 10 percent of all incidences of cancer are caused by inherited gene mutations which increase the risk for developing

Living with a High Risk of Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

About 10 percent of all incidences of cancer are caused by inherited gene mutations which increase the risk for developing

Life Before Treatment: What is Cancer Prehab?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Can you prepare yourself for cancer treatment? Julie Silver, MD, joins guest host Linda House on this episode

Life Before Treatment: What is Cancer Prehab?

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Can you prepare yourself for cancer treatment? Julie Silver, MD, joins guest host Linda House on this episode

Special Encore Presentation: Life After Cancer: Cancer Rehabilitation

Frankly Speaking About Cancer — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000

There is life after cancer. Learn about cancer rehab and how to live a healthy life after treatment is complete.