Cancer Horizons
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA weekly podcast powered by CURE (https://www.curetoday.com/) , on what we do best: provide Cancer Updates Research and Education.
Each week, you'll hear from patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates or health care professionals regarding the entire cancer continuum - ranging from specific cancer types to side effects to the psychological strains a cancer diagnosis can have on an individual and their loved ones.
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S3 Ep44: The ABC’s Pediatric Cancer
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this week’s episode of the CURE® Talks Cancer podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Tanja Gruber, the Chief of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Stanford Children’s Health, about how pediatric cancer treatment is evolving thanks to advances in treatments like immunotherapy, and what parents should do after their child receives a diagnosis.
43: Pulling Back the Layers of Penile Cancer
September 16, 2020 13:46 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Guru Sonpavde about the current landscape of penile cancer. An extremely rare disease, penile cancer, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society, will affect approximately 2,200 men in 2020 in the United States. Sonpavde, director of the Bladder Cancer Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, provides insight into this rare cancer and discusses why it’s difficult to treat patients with metastatic d...
S3 Ep43: Pulling Back the Layers of Penile Cancer
September 16, 2020 13:46 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Guru Sonpavde about the current landscape of penile cancer. An extremely rare disease, penile cancer, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society, will affect approximately 2,200 men in 2020 in the United States. Sonpavde, director of the Bladder Cancer Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, provides insight into this rare cancer and discusses why it’s difficult to treat patients with metastatic d...
42: ‘Trust, But Verify’: How a Cancer Survivor Became His Own Best Advocate
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAfter he received a diagnosis of advanced lung cancer, Larry Whipple knew his chances were not good. But after his initial consultation near home left him with few options, Whipple became his best own advocate by asking the right questions and seeking the best experts – which meant finding a second opinion nearly 1,500 miles from his hometown. This week on the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, we spoke with Whipple – who’s been cancer free for two years – about how his insistence on the best care...
S3 Ep42: ‘Trust, But Verify’: How a Cancer Survivor Became His Own Best Advocate
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAfter he received a diagnosis of advanced lung cancer, Larry Whipple knew his chances were not good. But after his initial consultation near home left him with few options, Whipple became his best own advocate by asking the right questions and seeking the best experts – which meant finding a second opinion nearly 1,500 miles from his hometown. This week on the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, we spoke with Whipple – who’s been cancer free for two years – about how his insistence on the best care...
41: Speaking Out About the Future of Skin Cancer Treatment
September 02, 2020 20:32 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe treatment landscape looks bright for patients with skin cancer, especially with the medicine, technology and innovation going on in the space, according to Dr. Jeremy Brauer. In this week’s episode, CURE spoke to Brauer, a spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation, about the current treatment strategies in skin cancer, and how immunotherapy and targeted agents have been a “game changer” for those with advanced disease. “Immunotherapy and targeted therapies, more of these are g...
S3 Ep41: Speaking Out About the Future of Skin Cancer Treatment
September 02, 2020 20:32 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe treatment landscape looks bright for patients with skin cancer, especially with the medicine, technology and innovation going on in the space, according to Dr. Jeremy Brauer. In this week’s episode, CURE spoke to Brauer, a spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation, about the current treatment strategies in skin cancer, and how immunotherapy and targeted agents have been a “game changer” for those with advanced disease. “Immunotherapy and targeted therapies, more of these are g...
40: The Basics of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
August 26, 2020 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this week’s episode of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, surgical oncologist Dr. Margo Shoup sheds some light on retroperitoneal sarcoma and shares her thoughts on what patients need to know about its diagnosis and treatment.
S3 Ep40: The Basics of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
August 26, 2020 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this week’s episode of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, surgical oncologist Dr. Margo Shoup sheds some light on retroperitoneal sarcoma and shares her thoughts on what patients need to know about its diagnosis and treatment.
39: Playing with a ‘Crappy’ Set of Cards Lung Cancer Dealt
August 19, 2020 18:17 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Dan Tran, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at VCU, about his journey with cancer and how his experience influenced his career in medicine. Tran, who was in residency and about to begin a five-month rotation in anesthesia in the fall of 2017, developed back pain that was so excruciating it started to affect his ability to walk. Within months, Tran started experiencing numbness in his legs when he decided to go to the em...
S3 Ep39: Playing with a ‘Crappy’ Set of Cards Lung Cancer Dealt
August 19, 2020 18:17 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Dan Tran, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at VCU, about his journey with cancer and how his experience influenced his career in medicine. Tran, who was in residency and about to begin a five-month rotation in anesthesia in the fall of 2017, developed back pain that was so excruciating it started to affect his ability to walk. Within months, Tran started experiencing numbness in his legs when he decided to go to the em...
38: Speaking Out About MPNs
August 12, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBMyeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs, are not a common type of blood cancer, occurring in approximately 300,00 individuals in the US, according to Dr. Ruben Mesa. In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Mesa about an MPN diagnosis, what patients need to know and why it is important to become informed in order to improve patient-physician conversations. “My biggest piece of advice is to learn a lot about your disease and also to make notes for yourself both ...
S3 Ep38: Speaking Out About MPNs
August 12, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBMyeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs, are not a common type of blood cancer, occurring in approximately 300,00 individuals in the US, according to Dr. Ruben Mesa. In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Mesa about an MPN diagnosis, what patients need to know and why it is important to become informed in order to improve patient-physician conversations. “My biggest piece of advice is to learn a lot about your disease and also to make notes for yourself both ...
S3 Ep37: Eating to Stay Healthy Through Cancer Treatment
August 05, 2020 12:14 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBGood nutrition is important for patients with cancer, as it can help them proactively manage treatment related side effects, prevent weight loss, and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. However, treatment and its side effects can often cause a range of issues that affect a person’s ability to maintain a healthy diet. On this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we’re chatting with Rachel Wong, an oncology dietitian from the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center about what di...
37: Eating to Stay Healthy Through Cancer Treatment
August 05, 2020 12:14 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBGood nutrition is important for patients with cancer, as it can help them proactively manage treatment related side effects, prevent weight loss, and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. However, treatment and its side effects can often cause a range of issues that affect a person’s ability to maintain a healthy diet. On this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we’re chatting with Rachel Wong, an oncology dietitian from the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center about what di...
S3 Ep36: Governor Larry Hogan: ‘Still Standing’ After Cancer
July 30, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn 2015, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan had only been in office for five months when he was diagnosed with an advanced, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Then, after achieving remission, he was diagnosed with a common form of skin cancer in 2018. But thanks to an attentive health care team, and the help of his friends, family, and fellow patients, today he’s cancer-free and sharing his story. In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, Hogan spoke with us about what it was like to...
36: Governor Larry Hogan: ‘Still Standing’ After Cancer
July 30, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn 2015, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan had only been in office for five months when he was diagnosed with an advanced, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Then, after achieving remission, he was diagnosed with a common form of skin cancer in 2018. But thanks to an attentive health care team, and the help of his friends, family, and fellow patients, today he’s cancer-free and sharing his story. In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, Hogan spoke with us about what it was like to...
35: Knowing Your Rights When It Comes to Cancer and Your Career
July 22, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCancer can throw a person’s life into turmoil and take the focus off a patient’s career for a time. But what rights does a patient have when it comes to the workplace? In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, Monica Bryant, chief operating officer of Triage Cancer, joins us to discuss the various legal rights patients and their caregivers have when seeking reasonable accommodations to maintain their employment. Additionally, Bryant, a cancer rights attorney, highlights...
S3 Ep35: Knowing Your Rights When It Comes to Cancer and Your Career
July 22, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCancer can throw a person’s life into turmoil and take the focus off a patient’s career for a time. But what rights does a patient have when it comes to the workplace? In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, Monica Bryant, chief operating officer of Triage Cancer, joins us to discuss the various legal rights patients and their caregivers have when seeking reasonable accommodations to maintain their employment. Additionally, Bryant, a cancer rights attorney, highlights...
34: Staying Cool: Cold Caps and Hair Preservation in Cancer
July 16, 2020 12:11 - 22 minutes - 21 MBChemotherapy-associated hair loss is an unfortunate side effect of cancer treatment that many patients receiving treatment sadly face. However, devices known as cold caps, which have been shown to safely help patients receiving treatment for solid tumors keep a significant percentage of their hair, have grown in popularity as of late. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Julie Nangia, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, about how co...
S3 Ep34: Staying Cool: Cold Caps and Hair Preservation in Cancer
July 16, 2020 12:11 - 22 minutes - 21 MBChemotherapy-associated hair loss is an unfortunate side effect of cancer treatment that many patients receiving treatment sadly face. However, devices known as cold caps, which have been shown to safely help patients receiving treatment for solid tumors keep a significant percentage of their hair, have grown in popularity as of late. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Julie Nangia, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, about how co...
S3 Ep33: From Cancer to Crowns: One Patient’s Journey
July 08, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBJust 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. This week, Whitney took a break between proton beam therapy sessions to talk with CURE about what it w...
33: From Cancer to Crowns: One Patient’s Journey
July 08, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBJust 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. This week, Whitney took a break between proton beam therapy sessions to talk with CURE about what it w...
S3 Ep32: What’s on the Horizon in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
July 01, 2020 12:24 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe treatment paradigm for metastatic urothelial carcinoma has shifted significantly over the last decade with immunotherapy and precision medicine. In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Plimack, chief of the Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health, and Dr. Sumanta (Monty) Pal, from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, about metastatic urothelial. The experts discussed the treatment landscape...
32: What’s on the Horizon in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
July 01, 2020 12:24 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe treatment paradigm for metastatic urothelial carcinoma has shifted significantly over the last decade with immunotherapy and precision medicine. In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Plimack, chief of the Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health, and Dr. Sumanta (Monty) Pal, from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, about metastatic urothelial. The experts discussed the treatment landscape...
S3 Ep31: What to Know About Skin Cancer
June 27, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi Genzyme, we spoke with Dr. Jonathon Leventhal about skin cancer and what individuals should know about the disease. The Yale School of Medicine expert discussed the different types of skin cancer, signs and symptoms of the disease, and certain causes to be aware of.
31: What to Know About Skin Cancer
June 27, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi Genzyme, we spoke with Dr. Jonathon Leventhal about skin cancer and what individuals should know about the disease. The Yale School of Medicine expert discussed the different types of skin cancer, signs and symptoms of the disease, and certain causes to be aware of.
S3 Ep30: Genetic Counseling for Cancer Shifts to a New Era
June 24, 2020 19:59 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWhile 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. In this week’s episode of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, we spoke with Dana Farengo Clark, a gene...
30: Genetic Counseling for Cancer Shifts to a New Era
June 24, 2020 19:59 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWhile 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. In this week’s episode of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, we spoke with Dana Farengo Clark, a gene...
S3 Ep29: Addressing Gynecologic Health During and After Cancer
June 18, 2020 13:59 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBMany patients who are currently receiving treatment for cancer, or are in remission, are aware of some of the crippling side effects associated with treatment. However, as one breast surgical oncologist notes, many patients are unaware of the gynecologic health side effects that are associated with not just breast cancer treatment, but for other cancer treatments as well. In this week’s episode, we spoke with Dr. Kristin Rojas, a breast surgical oncologist and gynecologic surgeon, who rece...
29: Addressing Gynecologic Health During and After Cancer
June 18, 2020 13:59 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBMany patients who are currently receiving treatment for cancer, or are in remission, are aware of some of the crippling side effects associated with treatment. However, as one breast surgical oncologist notes, many patients are unaware of the gynecologic health side effects that are associated with not just breast cancer treatment, but for other cancer treatments as well. In this week’s episode, we spoke with Dr. Kristin Rojas, a breast surgical oncologist and gynecologic surgeon, who rece...
S3 Ep28: Ethan Zohn: A Survivor in More Ways Than One
June 10, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter 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 cancer-free in 2013 and went on to return to the 40th season of “Survivor” earlier this year in the W...
28: Ethan Zohn: A Survivor in More Ways Than One
June 10, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter 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 cancer-free in 2013 and went on to return to the 40th season of “Survivor” earlier this year in the W...
27: Survive to Thrive: Improving Sexual Health After Cancer
June 03, 2020 20:27 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMany patients who are diagnosed with cancer and receive subsequent treatments experience life-altering side effects including fatigue, sleep disturbances and changes in appetite and taste. However, one such change patients can experience, decreases in libido and sexual desire, doesn’t always receive as much attention as the others. In this week’s episode, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, a gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, who recently led a discussion during Susan G....
S3 Ep27: Survive to Thrive: Improving Sexual Health After Cancer
June 03, 2020 20:27 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMany patients who are diagnosed with cancer and receive subsequent treatments experience life-altering side effects including fatigue, sleep disturbances and changes in appetite and taste. However, one such change patients can experience, decreases in libido and sexual desire, doesn’t always receive as much attention as the others. In this week’s episode, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, a gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, who recently led a discussion during Susan G....
26: Raising Awareness Around Skin Cancer
May 28, 2020 17:49 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with two doctors on the basics of the disease. Dr. Ali Hendi, a Maryland based dermatologist and spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation, helped to educate individuals about the common causes, myths, and signs associated with the disease, as well as how to conduct self-exams. Moreover, Dr. Jeremy Brauer, a spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation, was a part of a survey that found a lack of awareness specifically around cut...
S3 Ep26: Raising Awareness Around Skin Cancer
May 28, 2020 17:49 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with two doctors on the basics of the disease. Dr. Ali Hendi, a Maryland based dermatologist and spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation, helped to educate individuals about the common causes, myths, and signs associated with the disease, as well as how to conduct self-exams. Moreover, Dr. Jeremy Brauer, a spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation, was a part of a survey that found a lack of awareness specifically around cut...
25: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep After Cancer
May 27, 2020 20:20 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBPatients 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 Cancer Center, about the role that sleep plays in recovery from cancer, and how to practice good s...
S3 Ep25: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep After Cancer
May 27, 2020 20:20 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBPatients 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 Cancer Center, about the role that sleep plays in recovery from cancer, and how to practice good s...
S3 Ep24: Teal on Wheels: Riding to Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness
May 20, 2020 21:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBFor some, a cross-country trip consists of many stops to marvel at the breathtaking views found at any of the many national monuments found along the way. For one patient with ovarian cancer, however, a cross-country trip that began in Oregon and ended in Maine meant so much more than just taking in the sights. In this week’s episode, we spoke with Donna Wiegle, a cervical cancer survivor who is currently living with ovarian cancer, who, last summer, trekked across the country on a teal and...
24: Teal on Wheels: Riding to Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness
May 20, 2020 21:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBFor some, a cross-country trip consists of many stops to marvel at the breathtaking views found at any of the many national monuments found along the way. For one patient with ovarian cancer, however, a cross-country trip that began in Oregon and ended in Maine meant so much more than just taking in the sights. In this week’s episode, we spoke with Donna Wiegle, a cervical cancer survivor who is currently living with ovarian cancer, who, last summer, trekked across the country on a teal and...
S3 Ep23: Nutrition Tips During a Pandemic
May 13, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhile 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 smart, and shared some of her go-to recipes with us.
23: Nutrition Tips During a Pandemic
May 13, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhile 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 smart, and shared some of her go-to recipes with us.
S3 Ep22: Dick Vitale: Working Toward Victory Over Pediatric Cancer
May 07, 2020 01:25 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn sports, there is a particular passion for winning. ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale shares that same passion for winning, but off the court. As a longtime champion to achieve victory over cancer, Dick has been helping the V Foundation in its mission for a cure since the beginning, focusing his efforts specifically on pediatric cancer research. After helping the late Jim Valvano on to the stage at the 1993 ESPYS to make his iconic speech to never give up, Dick has si...
22: Dick Vitale: Working Toward Victory Over Pediatric Cancer
May 07, 2020 01:25 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn sports, there is a particular passion for winning. ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale shares that same passion for winning, but off the court. As a longtime champion to achieve victory over cancer, Dick has been helping the V Foundation in its mission for a cure since the beginning, focusing his efforts specifically on pediatric cancer research. After helping the late Jim Valvano on to the stage at the 1993 ESPYS to make his iconic speech to never give up, Dick has si...
S3 Ep21: Looking Out for the LGBT Cancer Community
April 29, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBResearch 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 what he and his team are doing, not just to help shed light on the unique issues faced by LGBT pat...
21: Looking Out for the LGBT Cancer Community
April 29, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBResearch 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 what he and his team are doing, not just to help shed light on the unique issues faced by LGBT pat...
20: The Basics of Skin Cancer: Types of the Disease
April 23, 2020 21:31 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi Genzyme, we spoke with Dr. Anthony Rossi, a Moh’s surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, about the different types of skin cancer and how individuals can be proactive about screening. The type of skin cancer a person gets is determined by where the cancer begins. The three major types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma – which are grouped toget...
S3 Ep20: The Basics of Skin Cancer: Types of the Disease
April 23, 2020 21:31 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi Genzyme, we spoke with Dr. Anthony Rossi, a Moh’s surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, about the different types of skin cancer and how individuals can be proactive about screening. The type of skin cancer a person gets is determined by where the cancer begins. The three major types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma – which are grouped toget...
S3 Ep19: Finding a Purpose Through Metastatic Breast Cancer
April 21, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMetastatic 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, until two years later, when pain that she attributed to her gall bladder turned out to be the ret...