Cancer Covered

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Latest Episodes

Encore: Care Close to Home – Why it’s Important
November 27, 2023

Tony joins us today to discuss why providing cancer care close to home is essential. We discuss the travel expenses often associated with receiving cancer treatments and why they often cause patients

Having Your Say: Advanced Directives
November 20, 2023

In todays episode, we discuss advanced directives and how they support patients at the end stages of life. We describe the historical context of advanced directives and explain how doctors solely mad

Denial
November 13, 2023

Tom joins us today to discuss denial and why it is a fundamental part of the human experience. He describes how denial, while unhealthy in some situations, can be a healthy coping strategy when facing

Is Immunotherapy for You?
November 06, 2023

Bradley joins us today to discuss the historical use of immunotherapy treatment to treat cancer. We discuss how immunotherapy works and the positive and negative impact it can have on a patients imm

How Hospice Began
October 30, 2023

The 20th century saw the fast development of medicine and medical intervention. Alongside this incredible advancement came the assumption that medicine could cure anythingand the refusal to believe t

Why All the Blood Tests?
October 23, 2023

Dr. Bradley Heraly joins us today to delve into the world of blood tests in cancer clinics. We demystify the reasons for frequent testing, clarify the misconceptions about the information they provide

Demanding Proof
October 16, 2023

Matthew and Brian join us today for an insightful discussion discussing the pivotal role of evidence-based medicine, a cornerstone in optimizing patient outcomes and healthcare strategies. This conver

Becoming a Parent after Cancer
October 09, 2023

Alisa, Mary Jo, and Tony join me today to discuss Alisas breast cancer diagnosis and how it impacted her fertility. Tony explains the rarity of breast cancer in young adult women and the unique chall

Chemo through College
October 02, 2023

Alisa and Mary Jo join us today to share their story of resilience, familial support, and the power of hope and love in the face of adversity. They describe Alisas journey through breast cancer and h

Cancer During COVID
September 25, 2023

Chris joins us today to share her cancer treatment journey while facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide quarantines. We discussed why she chose to attend her care appointments in