S3 Ep33: From Cancer to Crowns: One Patient’s Journey
Just six weeks after getting married, Whitney O’Connor was 30 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. After going through treatment that involved chemo, surgery, and more, Whitney found herself facing breast cancer a second time just a few years later, thanks to a rare genetic condition called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, which predisposes her to developing cancer. Thi...
19m Jul 08, 2020
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S3 Ep32: What’s on the Horizon in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast we spoke with two experts on the treatment landscape of metastatic urothelial carcinoma and what patients have to look forward to.
15m Jul 01, 2020
15m
S3 Ep31: What to Know About Skin Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Jonathon Leventhal about skin cancer and what individuals should know about the disease.
10m Jun 27, 2020
10m
S3 Ep30: Genetic Counseling for Cancer Shifts to a New Era
While it’s true that telemedicine has become more widely used as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all signs are pointing to it being a part of the new normal as we look to the future. With that, genetic counselors are now being trained to meet with patients virtually to ensure those with a genetic predisposition to cancer are still being taken care of despite the lack of face-to-face visits. ...
17m Jun 24, 2020
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S3 Ep29: Addressing Gynecologic Health During and After Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a breast surgical oncologist and gynecologic surgeon about why the topic of gynecologic health is a taboo subject when it comes to cancer treatment, and what patients can do to treat those changes.
16m Jun 18, 2020
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S3 Ep28: Ethan Zohn: A Survivor in More Ways Than One
After experiencing what he described as “debilitatingly itchy skin” in 2009, former professional soccer player and “Survivor: Africa” winner Ethan Zohn went from winning the ultimate prize on the popular reality show to taking on a rare form of Hodgkin lymphoma not once, but twice. But thanks to a regimen of intense treatments and two stem cell transplants from his brother, Zohn was declared ca...
16m Jun 10, 2020
16m
S3 Ep27: Survive to Thrive: Improving Sexual Health After Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon who discussed how patients can work to improve their sexual health while facing cancer and its treatments.
16m Jun 03, 2020
16m
S3 Ep26: Raising Awareness Around Skin Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Drs. Ali Hendi and Jeremy Brauer about skin cancer awareness month.
14m May 28, 2020
14m
S3 Ep25: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep After Cancer
Patients with cancer and survivors know firsthand how important sleep is to the recovery process in treatment and beyond. But as many people are currently learning, rest is sometimes hard to come by, particularly while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.   This week, we spoke with Dr. Kathryn Ruble, director of the Life Clinic and Leukemia Survivorship Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive C...
12m May 27, 2020
12m
S3 Ep24: Teal on Wheels: Riding to Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a cervical cancer survivor - who is currently living with ovarian cancer - about a cross-country journey she took last summer on a teal and white Harley Davidson motorcycle to raise ovarian cancer awareness.
19m May 20, 2020
19m
S3 Ep23: Nutrition Tips During a Pandemic
While much of the country remains on lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, nutrition has become an increasingly important area of focus, particularly for patients with cancer and survivors.    This week on the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, we spoke with Rachel Wong, an oncology dietician from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, who offered some tips on how to shop safe and sm...
17m May 13, 2020
17m
S3 Ep22: Dick Vitale: Working Toward Victory Over Pediatric Cancer
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale on his passion as a longtime champion to achieve victory over cancer.
25m May 07, 2020
25m
S3 Ep21: Looking Out for the LGBT Cancer Community
Research has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender – or LGBT – communities are disproportionately affected by cancer. And now that the COVID-19 pandemic is adding stress to an already vulnerable population, organizations like the National LGBT Cancer Network are here to help educate and advocate for this at-risk group.    This week, we’re speaking with Deputy Director Scout about w...
15m Apr 29, 2020
15m
S3 Ep20: The Basics of Skin Cancer: Types of the Disease
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, an expert discusses the different types of skin cancer and how individuals can be proactive about screening.
13m Apr 23, 2020
13m
S3 Ep19: Finding a Purpose Through Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer has allowed Susan G. Komen Central and Southern New Jersey board member Melissa Surdez to find purpose not just in inspiring others with cancer, but in helping them cope with the COVID-19 pandemic as well.  After being treated for aggressive triple positive stage 3 metastatic breast cancer in 2010 at the age of 40, Surdez thought her experience with cancer was complete,...
17m Apr 21, 2020
17m
S3 Ep18: A Powerful Voice in Head and Neck Cancer
This week, we spoke with voice actor Rob Paulsen, who was diagnosed with stage 3 metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in 2016 after discovering a lump on his neck. Known for his roles on animated series like Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paulsen has made a living with his voice for more than three decades. But he wasn’t about to let throat cancer stop him from ...
24m Apr 14, 2020
24m
S3 Ep17: Patient-Doctor Duo: The Basics of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
In this special edition of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we teamed up with our sister publication “OncLive on Air” to speak with a patient-doctor duo on myeloproliferative neoplasms.
27m Apr 13, 2020
27m
S3 Ep16: A Cancer Survivor’s Love of Flying Propels a Passion for Volunteering
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a testicular cancer survivor who is using his love of flying to give back to the community, including volunteering for Pilots N Paws, a nonprofit organization that assists in the transportation of rescue animals and animals in need of medical treatment.
16m Apr 09, 2020
16m
S3 Ep15: Screening for Colorectal Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Angela Nicholas about her journey as a caregiver to her husband, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 45, and why earlier screening is so vital.
15m Mar 18, 2020
15m
S3 Ep14: Cancer Pain Management: Expert Talks Barriers, Management Strategies
In the midst of the current opioid epidemic, pain management is taking center stage in many healthcare settings, and oncology is no different. It is crucial that patients have their pain – both acute and chronic – managed, while avoiding the potential of drug misuse. Add in barriers to care and other roadblocks, and things become even trickier.   The good news is that oncology nurses can help b...
13m Mar 16, 2020
13m
S3 Ep13: Creating a Community Around Hope for Stomach Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Aki Smith, founder of Hope for Stomach Cancer, about her journey as her father’s caregiver and what she hopes the organization offers for others affected by a stomach cancer diagnosis.
17m Mar 12, 2020
17m
S3 Ep12: Laugh for Life
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with the co-chair of the MMRF’s Laugh for Life event, as well as this year’s “Spirit of Hope” award recipient.
18m Mar 04, 2020
18m
S3 Ep11: Speaking Out on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Andrew Ciupek, from the Go2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, on the importance of biomarker testing and targeted therapy options for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
8m Feb 27, 2020
8m
S3 Ep10: Genetics: Discovering the Unknown in Breast Cancer
For this month’s episode, we spoke with Katherine Crew, MD, an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology at the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. Crew discusses her recent research on genetic testing in young women with breast cancer. While she was happy to see that the testing rates were not much different between ethnic groups, there were some differences ...
11m Feb 20, 2020
11m
S3 Ep9: Finding Purpose After Five Different Cancers
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Lainie Jones, who has found her purpose in helping others after being diagnosed with five separate primary cancers before the age of 35 because of a rare genetic condition that predisposes her to develop the disease. It all began when Jones was diagnosed with adrenal cancer as an infant. Since then, she has come face-to-fa...
17m Feb 19, 2020
17m
S3 Ep8: Breaking Barriers: An Egyptian Immigrant’s Journey with ALL
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Bishoy Tadros, who went on to break barriers after he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 3 and immigrated to the United States from Egypt to receive treatment.
18m Feb 13, 2020
18m
S3 Ep7: Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a survivor on two very rare types of cancer, called pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, and why more research behind these two diseases can help put together the pieces of the cancer puzzle.
19m Feb 05, 2020
19m
S3 Ep6: Speaking Out on Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Zsofia Stadler, on behalf of the Colon Cancer Foundation, about the rising incidence of early-age onset colorectal cancer.
9m Jan 29, 2020
9m
S3 Ep5: A Tale of Two Misdiagnoses
In this week’s episode, a pair who is forever connected by their genetic risk for cancer talked about the revelations that came from a study they participated in that changed both of their lives.
23m Jan 22, 2020
23m
S3 Ep4: Managing irAEs is a “Dynamic Discussion”
In recent years, immunotherapy agents have shown amazing success in treating patients with melanoma. For this special-edition podcast, we teamed up with our sister publication, Oncology Live, to bring the viewpoints of 2 melanoma experts on the importance of multidisciplinary care when managing immune-related adverse events (irAEs).   You’ll hear from Grace Cherry, NP, of UCLA’s Melanoma Progra...
14m Jan 15, 2020
14m
S3 Ep3: Information at Your Fingertips
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with the associate director of the Information Resource Center at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on support groups and other recourses available for those affected by blood cancer.
16m Jan 15, 2020
16m
S3 Ep2: Surviving Pink: A Mother-Daughter Duo on Believing in Hope
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with breast cancer survivor Felicia Robinson, who recently wrote a book with her daughter on their personal experiences with the various aspects of a life-changing diagnosis.
22m Jan 08, 2020
22m
S3 Ep1: Understanding Precision Medicine in Multiple Myeloma
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Cesar Rodriguez about precision medicine, and his recent trek to Patagonia with Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma.
12m Jan 01, 2020
12m
S2 Ep64: Understanding Genomics in Lung Cancer
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Ed Kim to better understand genomics in lung cancer.
11m Dec 26, 2019
11m
S2 Ep63: ‘Speaking Out’ on Legal Protection in Cancer
In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Lisa Schlager, from FORCE, about the types of legal protections in place for those with a genetic risk for cancer.
10m Dec 19, 2019
10m
S2 Ep62: Preparing Nurses for the 'Silver Tsunami'
About 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, bringing on what some call a "silver tsunami" of geriatric patients flooding the healthcare system. However, less than 1% of nurses are geriatric certified.  For this month's episode, we'll hear from  Carolina Uranga, MSN, BSN, RN, AGCN-BC, OCN, WCC, ONS, clinical nurse specialist at City of Hope, and Paola Bueno, RN, clinical nurse at City of Hope, abou...
27m Dec 16, 2019
27m
S2 Ep61: The Blueprint to Facing a Rare Disease
As a 20-something med student facing a rare disease, Dr. David C. Fajgenbaum took matters into his own hands to find his own treatment.
19m Dec 12, 2019
19m
S2 Ep60: Life, Death, Psychedelic Mushrooms and Cancer
In this week’s “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we speak with Tony Bossis, PhD, head of the Cancer Anxiety Project, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, and director of palliative care at NYU.  Bossis is one of a handful of scientists leading the so-called  "research renaissance" into psychedelics like psilocybin -- the psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms.  In clinical trials, p...
36m Dec 04, 2019
36m
S2 Ep59: Living With a Rare Cancer
In this week’s “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Michelle Velez, who developed a rare gynecological cancer following a molar pregnancy.
9m Nov 27, 2019
9m
S2 Ep58: Using Education to Understand the Realties of Palliative Care
As palliative care becomes a bigger part of a patient’s treatment journey, oncology nurses need to understand the realities and benefits of palliative care and help make their patients understand these as well.   Which is why in this month’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer Podcast: Nursing Edition,” we had the chance to talk with Betty Ferrell, FAAN, FPCN, MA, PhD (https://www.oncnursingnews....
23m Nov 21, 2019
23m
S2 Ep57: There’s Always Hope in Prostate Cancer
After putting off a trip to the doctor, Grammy-winning songwriter and vocal producer Kuk Harrell was devastated to learn that he had prostate cancer, like his father before him.  However, with his characteristic positive attitude and the help of his family, friends, and health care team, Harrell is now cancer-free, and spreading a message of hope to others who may find themselves in a similar s...
16m Nov 20, 2019
16m
S2 Ep56: The Basics of Lung Cancer
In this week’s podcast, sponsored by AstraZeneca, we spoke with Dr. Mark Socinski to help kick off Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Listen as we discuss some of the signs and symptoms associated with lung cancer, in particular stage 3 disease, what resources can help when someone receives their diagnosis and how patients can become better informed to be their own advocate during treatment decis...
20m Nov 14, 2019
20m
S2 Ep55: How Social Determinants of Health Affect Your Cancer Treatment
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Kassandra Alcaraz, PhD, MPH, about a new phenomenon that's gaining traction across the healthcare universe. It’s called the Social Determinants of Health. It may not be the catchiest phrase, but its implications on our health are absolutely enormous. According to research, the social determinants of health are responsible for 80%...
18m Nov 06, 2019
18m
S2 Ep54: What Is—and What Isn't—Palliative Care?
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Donald Sullivan, associate professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University and the VA Portland healthcare system, about his research into palliative care and prolonged survival in patients with cancer.    As Dr Sullivan points out, the topic of palliative care is complicated because it’s mired in misconceptions ...
15m Oct 30, 2019
15m
S2 Ep53: Live for Today: One Testicular Cancer Survivor’s Journey to Advocacy
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Scott Petinga, who was diagnosed with and overtreated for his stage 1 testicular cancer, about his journey and how he now advocates for other patients.
16m Oct 23, 2019
16m
S2 Ep52: Triumph Over Cancer: Riding ‘Coast 2 Coast’
Now a 10-year survivor of bone cancer, Dana Vaughns chose to triumph over his disease and joined the V Foundation on its Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.
13m Oct 16, 2019
13m
S2 Ep51: Championing Diversity in Nursing and Oncology
In this month’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer Podcast: Nursing Edition, we had the chance to follow up with Chasity M. Washington, MPH, CHES, director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, after sitting down with her at the 3rd Annual School of Nursing Oncology (https://www.oncnursingnews.com/conference-coverage/sono-2019/better-understa...
18m Oct 15, 2019
18m
S2 Ep50: One Survivor’s ‘Twist’ on Cancer
In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, Twist Out Cancer founder Jenna Benn Shersher shares on her journey with grey zone lymphoma and how her organization helps pair individuals to use art as an outlet to cope through cancer.
19m Oct 09, 2019
19m
S2 Ep49: Receiving a Lung Cancer Diagnosis in 48 Hours
In this episode, the keynote speaker for the CURE Patient-Focused Sessions at the New York Lung Cancers Symposium shares how a pain under her arm led to her diagnosis in less than 48 hours.
16m Oct 02, 2019
16m
S2 Ep48: Fighting Physician Bias Against Unmarried Patients With Cancer
In this week’s episode of the “Cure Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Joan DelFattore, Ph.D., about how she overcame the physician bias she encountered during her cancer treatment.  DelFattore may not have a spouse or children, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have the fighting spirit of a pack of wolves. Over a long career in academia, she’s built deep, meaningful connections with extended...
19m Sep 25, 2019
19m