Latest Cancer community Podcast Episodes
AML Care Coordination in the Community Setting
CANCER BUZZ - October 10, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCoordination of care for patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, particularly those who are ineligible for transplant, can impact access to specialist care, clinical trials, and cancer programs with advanced capabilities to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia. In this episode, CAN...
Live from NOC: AI in Precision Oncology
CANCER BUZZ - October 06, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference, CANCER BUZZ interviews Doug Flora, MD about AI in Precision Oncology, the first- ever peer-reviewed journal on the topic. The journal shares meaningful information on the evolution of these tools, especially for clinicians and dec...
Live from NOC: Technology Support for Health Care Workforce
CANCER BUZZ - October 06, 2023 19:41 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe oncology community is facing staffing shortages across disciplines and specialties, as well as pressure from organizations and individuals for clinicians to practice at the top of their license and nonclinical staff to work at their highest skill set; that’s where technology can help. Live t...
Live from NOC: ACCC Priorities for the President’s Cancer Panel
CANCER BUZZ - October 06, 2023 01:52 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe science of oncology is rapidly evolving, as cancer programs and practices around the US continue to make cutting-edge discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In addition, there is an increased spotlight on the effects social drivers of health have on cancer care delivery, as he...
Live from NOC: Recruiting Strategies
CANCER BUZZ - October 05, 2023 18:15 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference (NOC), CANCER BUZZ interviews Debbie Rimmele, Nurse Retention Specialist at the Loyola University Medical Center, about recruiting strategies and her session at the NOC: Looking Under the Hood of the Employment Process. Once c...
Live from NOC: Leadership for Challenging Times
CANCER BUZZ - October 04, 2023 22:23 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference (NOC), CANCER BUZZ interviews Steve Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Tennessee Oncology, about his session: Leadership Engagement and Sustainment During Challenging Times. The Tennessee Oncology Leadership ...
Live from NOC: Rural Appalachian Lung Screening Initiative
CANCER BUZZ - October 04, 2023 21:27 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLive this week from the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference, CANCER BUZZ interviews Dr. Michael Gieske about best practices to increase lung cancer screenings and ACCC’s Rural Appalachian Lung Screening Initiative. ACCC launched the Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance (the Alliance) ...
NOC Preview: Biomarker Testing for Medicaid Beneficiaries
CANCER BUZZ - October 03, 2023 20:15 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCANCER BUZZ previews the sessions, people and topics of this week’s ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference. We interview Kathy Oubre, MS, CEO of the Pontchartrain Canter Center, about helping patients overcome access barriers to biomarker testing. Guest: Kathy W. Oubre, MS Chief Executive...
NOC Preview: Financial Advocacy Guidelines to Mitigate Financial Toxicity
CANCER BUZZ - October 03, 2023 18:42 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCANCER BUZZ previews the sessions, people and topics of this week’s ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference. We interview Dr. Margaret Liang, about ACCC’s Financial Advocacy Network (FAN), and the Financial Advocacy Services guidelines. Guest: Margaret Liang, MD, MSHPM Associate Direct...
Examining Shared Decision-Making in Bladder Cancer Care
CANCER BUZZ - September 28, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBladder cancer cases continue to rise regardless of treatment advances. In addition, disparities in bladder cancer persist, especially with respect to race. There is a documented connection between patient demographics and the impact on health outcomes. ACCC launched the Addressing Disparit...
Importance of Clinical Team to Recognize SCLC
CANCER BUZZ - September 12, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIt is important for the cancer team to be able to recognize what a small cell might look like— such as central location of the tumor, bulky adenopathy generally. Sometimes patients present with unexplained weight loss and/or hemoptysis because of the central location of the tumor. It is import...
Leveraging Technology to Develop an Express Symptom Management Program & Prevent Oncology ED Visits
CANCER BUZZ - September 07, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThis cancer program used a business intelligence-enabled dashboard to collect and analyze data on emergency department (ED) visits, admits, and discharges. These data were then used to improve patient triage and evaluation through development of an Express Symptom Management program. After targ...
Strategies to Address Regional Barriers to Care in CLL
CANCER BUZZ - August 31, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAs geography and regional differences can play a major role in disparities in cancer care, learn how cancer programs can collaborate with local community outreach organizations to improve access to care and support underserved populations. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Farrukh T. Awan...
Combatting Caregiver Isolation Through Awareness and Education
CANCER BUZZ - August 29, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIsolation is a common concern among caregivers. Studies show that 40% to 70% of family caregivers experience clinical symptoms of depression. The lack of social interaction and stimulation from individuals other than their care recipient, especially when cognitive impairment is present, can be...
The Role of the Clinical Trials Navigator
CANCER BUZZ - August 28, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAdding a clinical trials navigator to this practice team required a business case that demonstrated return on investment. After a successful onboarding, this navigator is now the point person to help identify patients appropriate for clinical trials and to help busy clinicians with enrollment c...
Collaborative Care: A Model for Embedding Counseling in Oncology and Palliative Care
CANCER BUZZ - August 24, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLipson Cancer Institute adapted the University of Washington’s Collaborative Care model to embed counseling services into oncology and palliative care across 6 clinic locations. This model allows patients with cancer to receive counseling for depression, anxiety, and other psycho-social concern...
Practical Tips for Providers to Empower Caregivers
CANCER BUZZ - August 22, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsEvery day caregivers face emotional, physical, and logistical challenges caring for their loved ones. But what about the toll on the caregivers themselves? Ensuring empowered caregivers involves educating and informing them, engaging them in planning and decision-making, and reassuring them th...
Standardizing Comprehensive Biomarker Testing in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - August 17, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhile next-generation sequencing is recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for biomarker testing for all patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), uptake among community oncology programs and practices is suboptimal. To standardize comprehensive biomarker test...
There is No One-Size-Fits-All Care Plan for Caregivers
CANCER BUZZ - August 15, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe rapid evolution of cancer care delivery toward multi-agent regimens, oral and/or combination therapies, and at-home treatment administration has made cancer caregiving extremely complex. The Caregiver Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering provides support to people who are having difficulty c...
e-Consults for Immune-Related Toxicities Improve Patient Access and Reduce Costs
CANCER BUZZ - August 10, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBetween 4% to 15% of patients with cancer who are treated with a class of medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors experience immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and insulin-deficient diabetes. Delayed access, diagnosis, and management of irAE...
The Role of Nursing in Post-Pandemic Care of SCLC
CANCER BUZZ - August 08, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMany patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) have a high symptom burden, poor prognosis, and adherence challenges due to treatment-related adverse events, stigmatization, and emotional distress. Multidisciplinary care coordination and timely diagnosis are critical to achieve positive health...
A Model for Demonstrating Sustainable Outreach for Cancer Screening
CANCER BUZZ - August 03, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsFor several years, this healthcare system struggled to find a sustainable program to perform outreach to patients with outstanding orders for lung, breast, and colon cancer screenings. A financial analysis of associated expenses, reimbursement, payer mixture, and downstream revenue of these scre...
Caregiving: Examining Psychosocial Care for Those Who Experience Distress Due to Their Caregiving Role
CANCER BUZZ - August 01, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCaregivers experience higher levels of financial, emotional, and physical health difficulties than non-caregivers and are more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms and mental health problems. The Caregivers Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the first of its kind and prov...
Developing an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist Role
CANCER BUZZ - July 27, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLearn how the creation of the first advanced practice radiation therapist (APRT) role in the United States established a new model of inpatient care, elevating the radiation therapy skill set and allowing for intervention at key points along the radiation oncology care pathway. Outcomes include ...
Leveraging Technology to Streamline Biomarker Testing
CANCER BUZZ - July 25, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAs care teams seek new ways to engage and support patients with rare cancers, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Jim Palma, executive director of TargetCancer Foundation, a patient-founded nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting patients living with, and researchers focused on, rare cancers. In this...
Building Support for Patients with NTRK Gene Fusion-Positive Cancer
CANCER BUZZ - July 13, 2023 15:50 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBuilding awareness of rare cancers, such as NTRK gene fusion-positive cancers, is critical to improving access to biomarker testing and new treatment options for patients. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Susan Spinosa, president and patient founder of NTRKers, an organization created to...
Critical Conversation Strategies for Patients with AML
CANCER BUZZ - July 06, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsPersonalizing care goals to account for a patient’s values, preferences, or circumstances can make a significant difference in share decision-making and treatment planning. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Melissa Kah Poh Loh, MBBCh, BAO, assistant professor of Geriatric Hematology and ...
Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer Through Multidisciplinary Enhanced Supportive Care
CANCER BUZZ - June 29, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSignificant declines in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with small cell lung cancer have increased challenges that impact patient care. Many patients with small cell lung cancer have a high symptom burden, poor prognosis, adherence challenges due to treatment-related adverse ...
Medical Hypnosis: A Complimentary Therapy for Patients in Active Treatment
CANCER BUZZ - June 22, 2023 15:05 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMary B. Battaglia has been practicing clinical hypnosis for 10 years, working with clients to address many different issues like anxiety and stress. She’s supported people with different medical issues, including brain, breast, lung, prostate, and skin cancers. Additionally, Battaglia was diagno...
Strategies to Addressing Disparities in Patients with AML
CANCER BUZZ - June 20, 2023 14:49 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhile there are many factors why patients with acute myeloid leukemia are ineligible for allogeneic stem cell transplant, such as age, financial hurdles, or other comorbidities, these factors are often compounded by social determinants of health, which can act as a significant barrier to consoli...
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