Cancer Horizons
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 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 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...
S3 Ep18: A Powerful Voice in Head and Neck Cancer
April 14, 2020 15:15 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis 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 bringing happiness to people of all ages with his portrayal of characters like Yakko, Pinky, and Do...
18: A Powerful Voice in Head and Neck Cancer
April 14, 2020 15:15 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis 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 bringing happiness to people of all ages with his portrayal of characters like Yakko, Pinky, and Do...
17: Patient-Doctor Duo: The Basics of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
April 13, 2020 18:43 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBMyeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs, are a type of blood cancer that is often not heard about, which is why it is important for patients to speak with their doctors to learn more. MPNS – essential thrombocythemia, myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera – begin with an abnormal change, or mutation, in a stem cell in the bone marrow, which leads to an overproduction of any combination of white cells, red cells and platelets. In this special edition of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we...
S3 Ep17: Patient-Doctor Duo: The Basics of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
April 13, 2020 18:43 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBMyeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs, are a type of blood cancer that is often not heard about, which is why it is important for patients to speak with their doctors to learn more. MPNS – essential thrombocythemia, myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera – begin with an abnormal change, or mutation, in a stem cell in the bone marrow, which leads to an overproduction of any combination of white cells, red cells and platelets. In this special edition of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we...
16: A Cancer Survivor’s Love of Flying Propels a Passion for Volunteering
April 09, 2020 13:56 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBA strong support system can make a world of difference when someone is battling cancer. Just having the right people and volunteers in someone’s corner cheering them on can elevate their spirits and help them push through their grueling treatments. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Brandon Stevens, a testicular cancer survivor who chronicles his experience and how those around him helped him get through his grueling chemotherapy treatments. Stevens, w...
S3 Ep16: A Cancer Survivor’s Love of Flying Propels a Passion for Volunteering
April 09, 2020 13:56 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBA strong support system can make a world of difference when someone is battling cancer. Just having the right people and volunteers in someone’s corner cheering them on can elevate their spirits and help them push through their grueling treatments. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Brandon Stevens, a testicular cancer survivor who chronicles his experience and how those around him helped him get through his grueling chemotherapy treatments. Stevens, w...
S3 Ep15: Screening for Colorectal Cancer
March 18, 2020 21:12 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAt the age of 45, Dr. Angela Nicholas’s husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Just five years later, he passed from the disease. As an advocate, Nicholas works to raise awareness around earlier screening for the disease, as well as alternative options for screening. For example, findings from a new colorectal cancer screening study found consistently high adherence (71%) with an at-home, stool-based, multi-target DNA test among Medicare beneficiaries, an above-average...
15: Screening for Colorectal Cancer
March 18, 2020 21:12 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAt the age of 45, Dr. Angela Nicholas’s husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Just five years later, he passed from the disease. As an advocate, Nicholas works to raise awareness around earlier screening for the disease, as well as alternative options for screening. For example, findings from a new colorectal cancer screening study found consistently high adherence (71%) with an at-home, stool-based, multi-target DNA test among Medicare beneficiaries, an above-average...
S3 Ep14: Cancer Pain Management: Expert Talks Barriers, Management Strategies
March 16, 2020 21:03 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn 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 by educating patients on proper opioid use, and advocating that they seek physical and occupationa...
14: Cancer Pain Management: Expert Talks Barriers, Management Strategies
March 16, 2020 21:03 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn 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 by educating patients on proper opioid use, and advocating that they seek physical and occupationa...
13: Creating a Community Around Hope for Stomach Cancer
March 12, 2020 01:47 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAfter Aki Smith’s father was diagnosed with advanced stage stomach cancer in December of 2013, limitations were being placed by her father's health insurance company and lack of research left the family questioning what to do. At the time, Aki had decided to become her father’s full-time caregiver. Her father is now in remission and Aki and her husband have started the non-profit Hope for Stomach Cancer. The organization aims to “…find hope for all Stomach Cancers. Take a stand toge...
S3 Ep13: Creating a Community Around Hope for Stomach Cancer
March 12, 2020 01:47 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAfter Aki Smith’s father was diagnosed with advanced stage stomach cancer in December of 2013, limitations were being placed by her father's health insurance company and lack of research left the family questioning what to do. At the time, Aki had decided to become her father’s full-time caregiver. Her father is now in remission and Aki and her husband have started the non-profit Hope for Stomach Cancer. The organization aims to “…find hope for all Stomach Cancers. Take a stand toge...
S3 Ep12: Laugh for Life
March 04, 2020 22:53 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBEach year, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) hosts its Laugh for Life event, which aims to educate, empower and inspire individuals to raise awareness and funds for multiple myeloma research. Ahead of its even, CURE spoke with Tina Rettig, a caregiver for her husband,d who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2010. Tina serves as a co-chair for the event, which will be held on May 6, help to fund groundbreaking research initiatives like the MMRF’s most recent Direct to Pa...
12: Laugh for Life
March 04, 2020 22:53 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBEach year, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) hosts its Laugh for Life event, which aims to educate, empower and inspire individuals to raise awareness and funds for multiple myeloma research. Ahead of its even, CURE spoke with Tina Rettig, a caregiver for her husband,d who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2010. Tina serves as a co-chair for the event, which will be held on May 6, help to fund groundbreaking research initiatives like the MMRF’s most recent Direct to Pa...
11: Speaking Out on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
February 27, 2020 14:01 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBWhile the treatment landscape for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) continues to evolve, there is a heavy emphasis on discovering new targeted therapies for patients. Because of this, it is key for patients to have their tumors tested for biomarkers to determine if they have a mutation, like EGFR, ROS1, ALK, BRAF, that could determine what treatment they should undergo. For example, Tagrisso (osimertinib) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat patients with NSCLC with ...
S3 Ep11: Speaking Out on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
February 27, 2020 14:01 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBWhile the treatment landscape for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) continues to evolve, there is a heavy emphasis on discovering new targeted therapies for patients. Because of this, it is key for patients to have their tumors tested for biomarkers to determine if they have a mutation, like EGFR, ROS1, ALK, BRAF, that could determine what treatment they should undergo. For example, Tagrisso (osimertinib) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat patients with NSCLC with ...
S3 Ep10: Genetics: Discovering the Unknown in Breast Cancer
February 20, 2020 18:14 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBFor 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 when it came to the results. Crew also offers advice for nurses in discussing genetics with the...
10: Genetics: Discovering the Unknown in Breast Cancer
February 20, 2020 18:14 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBFor 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 when it came to the results. Crew also offers advice for nurses in discussing genetics with the...
9: Finding Purpose After Five Different Cancers
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn 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-face with five separate cancers before the age of 35: breast cancer at 24, melanoma at 25, thyroid c...
S3 Ep9: Finding Purpose After Five Different Cancers
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn 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-face with five separate cancers before the age of 35: breast cancer at 24, melanoma at 25, thyroid c...
8: Breaking Barriers: An Egyptian Immigrant’s Journey with ALL
February 13, 2020 01:23 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAt the age of 3, Bishoy Tadros received a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and immigrated to the United States with him family to receive treatment. After moving to Los Angeles and then to Long Island, New York, Tadros underwent varios aggressive surgeries and entered remission on his 13th birthday. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that he was inspired to share his story. He pushed away from his comfort zone, entering to run the New York City Marathon and raising money for the ...
S3 Ep8: Breaking Barriers: An Egyptian Immigrant’s Journey with ALL
February 13, 2020 01:23 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAt the age of 3, Bishoy Tadros received a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and immigrated to the United States with him family to receive treatment. After moving to Los Angeles and then to Long Island, New York, Tadros underwent varios aggressive surgeries and entered remission on his 13th birthday. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that he was inspired to share his story. He pushed away from his comfort zone, entering to run the New York City Marathon and raising money for the ...
S3 Ep7: Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up
February 05, 2020 22:02 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAlthough many have never heard of them, pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are two types of rare cancers that are not news to Matthew Capogreco and his family. With a long list of relatives – nine to be exact – who were diagnosed with these two tumor types, Capogreco himself was 25 when he demanded his physician test him for the disease after feeling symptoms his father had already experienced before his own diagnosis. He was first diagnosed with bi-lateral carotid paragangliomas asympto...
7: Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up
February 05, 2020 22:02 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAlthough many have never heard of them, pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are two types of rare cancers that are not news to Matthew Capogreco and his family. With a long list of relatives – nine to be exact – who were diagnosed with these two tumor types, Capogreco himself was 25 when he demanded his physician test him for the disease after feeling symptoms his father had already experienced before his own diagnosis. He was first diagnosed with bi-lateral carotid paragangliomas asympto...
6: Speaking Out on Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer
January 29, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBWhile most think colorectal cancer is a disease that occurs in older adults, it is in fact increasingly being diagnosed in young adults. In fact, 11% and 18% of colon and rectal cancer diagnoses, respectively, occur in those under 50. While research has not yet identified why this increase is occurring, there is still a clear need to raise more awareness around the topic. In particular, educating young adults, as well as primary care physicians, on the rise in early-age onset colorectal ...
S3 Ep6: Speaking Out on Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer
January 29, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBWhile most think colorectal cancer is a disease that occurs in older adults, it is in fact increasingly being diagnosed in young adults. In fact, 11% and 18% of colon and rectal cancer diagnoses, respectively, occur in those under 50. While research has not yet identified why this increase is occurring, there is still a clear need to raise more awareness around the topic. In particular, educating young adults, as well as primary care physicians, on the rise in early-age onset colorectal ...
5: A Tale of Two Misdiagnoses
January 22, 2020 21:46 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBLearning of one’s increased risk for cancer can be an overwhelming experience, but imagine also being told of the wrong results from your genetic testing. Maureen Boesen and Connie Busch are forever connected to one another. After they participated in a genetics study at Creighton University led by Dr. Henry Lynch in the mid-1990s, both of their test results actually came back wrong. Maureen, who tested BRCA-positive and underwent preventive surgeries, was in fact negative for the geneti...
S3 Ep5: A Tale of Two Misdiagnoses
January 22, 2020 21:46 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBLearning of one’s increased risk for cancer can be an overwhelming experience, but imagine also being told of the wrong results from your genetic testing. Maureen Boesen and Connie Busch are forever connected to one another. After they participated in a genetics study at Creighton University led by Dr. Henry Lynch in the mid-1990s, both of their test results actually came back wrong. Maureen, who tested BRCA-positive and underwent preventive surgeries, was in fact negative for the geneti...
4: Managing irAEs is a “Dynamic Discussion”
January 15, 2020 23:09 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn 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 Program, and Omid Hamid, MD, chief of research, immune-oncology and co-director of the cutaneous malign...
S3 Ep4: Managing irAEs is a “Dynamic Discussion”
January 15, 2020 23:09 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn 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 Program, and Omid Hamid, MD, chief of research, immune-oncology and co-director of the cutaneous malign...
S3 Ep3: Information at Your Fingertips
January 15, 2020 21:55 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBA blood cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming – whether you are a patient, caregiver, family member or friend. However, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a variety of resources available for those affected by blood cancer. In this week’s episode, we spoke with, the associate director of the Information Resource Center at LLS – an organization that pioneers groundbreaking research in blood cancer, as well as resources like financial support, support groups for patients and caregi...
3: Information at Your Fingertips
January 15, 2020 21:55 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBA blood cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming – whether you are a patient, caregiver, family member or friend. However, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a variety of resources available for those affected by blood cancer. In this week’s episode, we spoke with, the associate director of the Information Resource Center at LLS – an organization that pioneers groundbreaking research in blood cancer, as well as resources like financial support, support groups for patients and caregi...
S3 Ep2: Surviving Pink: A Mother-Daughter Duo on Believing in Hope
January 08, 2020 18:25 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWith an already close bond, Felicia Robinson and her daughter’s relationship became even closer following Felicia’s breast cancer diagnosis. While her daughter was a 22-year-old college senior, she served as Felicia’s caregiver – an experience the duo chronicled in their book, titled “Surviving Pink.” “Surviving pink offers information, inspiration, and encouragement for a life altering diagnosis,” Robinson said. “Mine was breast cancer, but it could cancer, heart conditions, diabet...
2: Surviving Pink: A Mother-Daughter Duo on Believing in Hope
January 08, 2020 18:25 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWith an already close bond, Felicia Robinson and her daughter’s relationship became even closer following Felicia’s breast cancer diagnosis. While her daughter was a 22-year-old college senior, she served as Felicia’s caregiver – an experience the duo chronicled in their book, titled “Surviving Pink.” “Surviving pink offers information, inspiration, and encouragement for a life altering diagnosis,” Robinson said. “Mine was breast cancer, but it could cancer, heart conditions, diabet...
S3 Ep1: Understanding Precision Medicine in Multiple Myeloma
January 01, 2020 20:56 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBDr. Cesar Rodriguez has spent the last seven years dedicated to advancing the field of multiple myeloma – which he discussed in this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast. Rodriguez highlighted advances with precision medicine in the multiple myeloma treatment landscapes, and common questions patients have for their physicians. Moreover, he also highlighted his recent trek to Patagonia with Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma, an effort partnered by CURE and the Multip...
1: Understanding Precision Medicine in Multiple Myeloma
January 01, 2020 20:56 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBDr. Cesar Rodriguez has spent the last seven years dedicated to advancing the field of multiple myeloma – which he discussed in this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast. Rodriguez highlighted advances with precision medicine in the multiple myeloma treatment landscapes, and common questions patients have for their physicians. Moreover, he also highlighted his recent trek to Patagonia with Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma, an effort partnered by CURE and the Multip...
64: Understanding Genomics in Lung Cancer
December 26, 2019 15:18 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWhile a lung cancer diagnosis can be a lot to understand, genomics is a new aspect of the disease that patients should better understand, as it can affect treatment decisions as well. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Ed Kim to better understand genomics in lung cancer. To start, he explained a common misunderstanding in the lung cancer space – what exactly is the difference between genetic and genomic testing in cancer. In this episode, Kim al...
S2 Ep64: Understanding Genomics in Lung Cancer
December 26, 2019 15:18 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWhile a lung cancer diagnosis can be a lot to understand, genomics is a new aspect of the disease that patients should better understand, as it can affect treatment decisions as well. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Ed Kim to better understand genomics in lung cancer. To start, he explained a common misunderstanding in the lung cancer space – what exactly is the difference between genetic and genomic testing in cancer. In this episode, Kim al...
63: ‘Speaking Out’ on Legal Protection in Cancer
December 19, 2019 03:45 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBIn the United States, there are specific laws in place to protect those who have received a cancer diagnosis as well as for those who are at an increased risk for hereditary cancer. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Lisa Schlager, from Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), to help break down the types of legal protections in place for these individuals.
S2 Ep63: ‘Speaking Out’ on Legal Protection in Cancer
December 19, 2019 03:45 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBIn the United States, there are specific laws in place to protect those who have received a cancer diagnosis as well as for those who are at an increased risk for hereditary cancer. In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Lisa Schlager, from Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), to help break down the types of legal protections in place for these individuals.
S2 Ep62: Preparing Nurses for the 'Silver Tsunami'
December 16, 2019 02:54 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAbout 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, about a program they used -- as well as other resources -- to improve their care of geriatric patients...
62: Preparing Nurses for the 'Silver Tsunami'
December 16, 2019 02:54 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAbout 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, about a program they used -- as well as other resources -- to improve their care of geriatric patients...
S2 Ep61: The Blueprint to Facing a Rare Disease
December 12, 2019 03:23 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen a 20-something med student started to experience overwhelming fatigue and organ failure out of nowhere, he eventually took matters into his own hands. Dr. David C. Fajgenbaum, who is now an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in the Center for Study & Treatment of Castleman & inflammatory Lymphadenopathies, was diagnosed with Castleman disease — a deadly illness that presents like a mix of cancer and an autoimmune disorder. After relapsing four time...
61: The Blueprint to Facing a Rare Disease
December 12, 2019 03:23 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen a 20-something med student started to experience overwhelming fatigue and organ failure out of nowhere, he eventually took matters into his own hands. Dr. David C. Fajgenbaum, who is now an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in the Center for Study & Treatment of Castleman & inflammatory Lymphadenopathies, was diagnosed with Castleman disease — a deadly illness that presents like a mix of cancer and an autoimmune disorder. After relapsing four time...
S2 Ep60: Life, Death, Psychedelic Mushrooms and Cancer
December 04, 2019 21:18 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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, psilocybin is getting remarkable results with patients who take it in guided sessions alongside a ...
60: Life, Death, Psychedelic Mushrooms and Cancer
December 04, 2019 21:18 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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, psilocybin is getting remarkable results with patients who take it in guided sessions alongside a ...
S2 Ep59: Living With a Rare Cancer
November 27, 2019 14:23 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBIn this week’s “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Michelle Velez, a married mother of two and news anchor in Las Vegas, who developed a rare gynecological cancer following a molar pregnancy. “When we went back for another ultrasound to check and see how things have progressed, that’s when my doctor took one look at the screen, turned around and asked me, ‘How do you feel?’ And I said, ‘I feel awful and sick all the time.’ And he said, ‘Well, that's because you didn’t have a misca...
59: Living With a Rare Cancer
November 27, 2019 14:23 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBIn this week’s “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Michelle Velez, a married mother of two and news anchor in Las Vegas, who developed a rare gynecological cancer following a molar pregnancy. “When we went back for another ultrasound to check and see how things have progressed, that’s when my doctor took one look at the screen, turned around and asked me, ‘How do you feel?’ And I said, ‘I feel awful and sick all the time.’ And he said, ‘Well, that's because you didn’t have a misca...
S2 Ep58: Using Education to Understand the Realties of Palliative Care
November 21, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBAs 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, director of the Division of Nursing Research and Education at City of Hope, and discuss the important differences between pa...