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You Can't Get Boners In Space

Sickboy - December 15, 2023 05:10 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
As the old saying goes "In space no one can hear you scream". Well, the new saying is "In space, no one can get a boner". According to a recent study, it turns out that due to micro-gravity and cosmic radiation viagra might be a necessary part of any spacefaring payload. The guys give some insigh...

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"Why Didn't You Tell Me?” - Family Trauma with Carmen Rita Wong

Sickboy - December 13, 2023 05:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Family trauma can trickle down from generation to generation. Unless someone has the wherewithal to break the cycle. Join the Sickboy crew as they sit down with Carmen Rita Wong, author of 'Why Didn't You Tell Me?: A Memoir,' for a powerful exploration of family trauma, epigenetics, and cultural ...

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How To Glitter A Turd: 14 Years of Breast Cancer with Kristin Hallenga

Sickboy - December 11, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Sometimes life is nothing but a turd. Best way to deal with a turd? Cover the thing in glitter. Join the Sickboy crew as they sit down with Kristen Hallenga, author of 'Glittering a Turd' and the inspiring founder of CoppaFeel!, a London-based breast cancer awareness charity. Kristen shares her i...

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Holes, Hysteria, and 19th Century Horniness LIVE From Vancouver

Sickboy - December 08, 2023 05:10 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Nothing makes a crowd more uncomfortable than forcing them to face their phobia and watch grown men premature ejaculate! This week the fellas are coming at you LIVE from Vancouver, Canada! They prep the audience before a mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Gabor Mate (that episode will be released...

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My Transplant Cured My Addiction with Meghan Lewis & Sister Sarah

Pre to Post Transplant - December 07, 2023 22:47 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Meghan shares with us her experience with receiving her liver transplant.  She talks about her journey with alcohol addiction and overcoming that through transplant.  Meghan's sister, Sarah, joins the conversation to fill in the blanks and share her own experiences with Megan's ...

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Blood Buddy: Hematopathology and The Cellfie Project

Sickboy - December 06, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Remember the opening scene to Blade where all the vampires dance in a Blood Rave? Well that's basically the scene at Dr. David Conrads lab. Minus the rave music. And minus the dancing in the blood. And minus the vampires. Actually it's really, nothing like that scene. But there's definitely blood...

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Expert Insight on Seminal New Clinical Trial Data Presented at the 2023 IGCS Conference Informing Treatment for Endometrial, Ovarian, and Cervical Cancers

CCO Oncology Podcast - December 04, 2023 13:56 - 30 minutes
In this episode, Brian Slomovitz, MD, MS, FACOG, and Keiichi Fujiwara, MD, PhD, share their thoughts and opinions on seminal data presented at the 2023 IGCS annual meeting for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers, including: Phase III NRG GY018 trial of carboplatin and paclitaxel with or ...

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Ass-tounding Strength: Rectal Cancer and Double Baggers!

Sickboy - December 04, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In this heartwarming episode, Graham takes the guys on an incredible journey. A true salt-of-the-earth Maritimer and former hockey coach to Taylor, Graham shares the unexpected twists of his battle with rectal cancer. Imagine waking up on July 9, 2021, with a downward pressure in your ass, settin...

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Guts, Glory and Poopie - IBD

Sickboy - December 01, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
A bidet a day keeps the costs on toilet paper down. This week the hosts are sick, so no Feel Good Friday! Instead the dudes chat with Seb Tucknott, CEO & Co-founder of IBDrelief, who has been living with ulcerative colitis since 2008. Delve into the complexities of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD...

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Novel Emerging Investigational Treatment Strategies for Patients With Myelofibrosis

CCO Oncology Podcast - November 30, 2023 14:09 - 19 minutes
In this episode, Jacqueline S. Garcia, MD, discusses novel agents and strategies in clinical trial development for treating patients with myelofibrosis, including: Navitoclax (BCL-XL/BCL-2 inhibitor) Pelabresib (BET inhibitor) Imetelstat (telomerase inhibitor) Luspatercept (erythroid maturat...

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Financial Health, Mental Wealth - Money and Mental Health with Jessica Moorhouse

Sickboy - November 29, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Biggie said it best: Mo Money, Mo Problems. And no money? Well… more problems. Prepare for an enlightening episode of Routine Checkup as the fellas welcome Jessica Moorhouse, a renowned financial educator, Accredited Financial Counsellor, and the brilliant mind behind the More Money Podcast. Jess...

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Has He Found Love On The Spectrum? w/ James Jones

Sickboy - November 27, 2023 05:10 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This week Jer absolutely goes full fan-boy mode! The fellas have a captivating conversation with the one, the only, James B Jones, a tech aficionado, book and music lover, and self-proclaimed proud nerd and everyones favourite character from Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum! The gang dive deep into...

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Dr. John Schuen, life at the Grand Rapids CF clinic

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - November 27, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Please consider subscribing, rating and commenting on our podcast (Spotify). But you can hear our podcasts anywhere. Dr. John Schuen is the division Chief of Pediatric Aerodigestive Specialties at Helen DeVos Children’s hospital in Grand Rapids.  He is also the director of the CF care center.  ...

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You Hate Your Voice And We Know Why!

Sickboy - November 24, 2023 09:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
The inner voice — the mysterious realms of your mind's untold symphony, where bone conduction, neurological marvels, and relentless melodies converge. This week the fellas unravel the enigma of the inner voice, that elusive dialogue echoing within our minds. There is a science behind why hearing ...

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A Liver Lovefest - A Conversation with Jennifer Nebesky, CEO of the Canadian Liver Foundation

Sickboy - November 22, 2023 09:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
When it comes to the organs, liver truly is king. In this illuminating episode of Routine Checkup, the boys have the pleasure of chatting with their old friend Jennifer Nebesky, the President & CEO of the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF). Tune in and explore Jen's journey to the helm of the CLF, h...

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Kinky Arteries & Relentless Cravings - Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)

Sickboy - November 20, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
There is an incredible mental/emotional toll in not being able to eat food. This week Bri and Jer have a powerful conversation with Maggie, a dedicated nurse battling Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) and relying on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for over four years. What the f*** is S...

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Bernie Martin - CF Mum in Ireland

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - November 20, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Bernie Martin is a Writer, Creative Consultant and, most importantly, Mother of a CF Fighter. After 15 years working as a Copywriter and Creative Director in some of Ireland’s top advertising agencies, she started her own consultancy called The Salty Pen in 2018. This move was born out of a desi...

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A Year in Review and a Look to the Future: BTKi in CLL and MCL

CCO Oncology Podcast - November 20, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes
In this episode, Ana Marin-Niebla, MD, PhD, and Stephan Stilgenbauer, MD, discuss key trial data on the use of BTK inhibitors in CLL and MCL throughout the past year, how these studies have impacted their practice, and what data they are looking forward to in the near future. The discussion incl...

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Expert Insight on Key Updates and New Clinical Trial Data From the ESMO 2023 Congress Informing Treatment for Endometrial, Ovarian, and Cervical Cancers

CCO Oncology Podcast - November 17, 2023 19:36 - 33 minutes
In this episode, Isabelle Ray-Coquard, MD, PhD, and Ana Oaknin, MD, PhD, provide expert insights on new clinical trial data presented at the 2023 ESMO annual congress for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers, including: Results from the double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase I...

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The Physics Of Poopin'

Sickboy - November 17, 2023 05:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Unlock the secrets of ancient copromancy and the mind-bending physics of poop on this weeks edition of Feel Good Friday! Get ready for 30 minutes straight of crap. Literally and figurativly. Fluid dynamics engineers and a colorectal surgeon uncover surprising truths about animal feces. From ranki...

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Let's Talk Nutrition with Katie Baughman

Pre to Post Transplant - November 16, 2023 21:34 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Dietician Katie Baughman explores the subject of nutrition in transplant recipients. She provides valuable insights into effectively managing your diet before and after a transplant, while also sharing intriguing facts that many recipients may not be aware of. Visit the websit...

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Nurturing Little Minds: Emotional Intelligence In Our Children

Sickboy - November 15, 2023 09:10 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Ron Grady is an early educator/researcher/children's book author/illustrator who basically does anything and everything kid-related. He speaks to groups of teachers and works in the field with kids to support practices and help create spaces where kids feel good. He helps educators and others wor...

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I Have Asperger's! Deal With It! w/ Daniel Jones

Sickboy - November 13, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
There is power to the name of a diagnosis and some fight to keep that power amid an ever-shifting societal landscape! This week the boys dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Daniel Jones, the creator of the Aspie World YouTube channel and author of "Autism For Adults." Daniel, a passiona...

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Newborn Screening, will you be diagnosed with CF?

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Newborn Screening, do you know what it is, do you everything about it?  Did you know that people of color are less likely to be diagnosed by newborn screen because in most cases, states test for common mutations, or white mutations.  Newborn Screening is a public health program. This is when a ...

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A Real Life Living Hell: The Scorching Nightmare of Erythromelalgia

Sickboy - November 10, 2023 05:10 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In a groundbreaking achievement, doctors at NYU Langone Health successfully completed the first face and whole-eye transplant on a 46-year-old man who suffered severe electrical burns. Although the patient currently lacks vision in the transplanted eye, early indications suggest its healthy. One ...

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The Youth Overdose Epidemic - Routine Checkup

Sickboy - November 08, 2023 09:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Young lives hang in the balance as Canada's opioid crisis rages on. In this compelling episode of Sickboy, Jer and Bri sit down with Teresa Bansen, the Youth Program Manager at Bellwood Health Services, to delve into the heart-wrenching realities and vital solutions surrounding escalating youth o...

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Expert Insights and Considerations for Precision Care With HER3-Targeted Agents in NSCLC and Breast Cancer

CCO Oncology Podcast - November 07, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes
In this episode, Aakash Desai, MD; Narjust Florez, MD; and Paolo Tarantino, MD, discuss the biologic rationale and clinical development of agents targeting HER3 for the treatment of breast and lung cancers. The potential niche for HER3-targeted agents in these treatment landscapes is considered,...

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Improving Care for Black Patients With Endometrial Cancer

CCO Oncology Podcast - November 06, 2023 17:21 - 26 minutes
In this episode, Dr Leslie Boyd and Adrienne Moore, a patient advocate and endometrial cancer survivor, discuss how healthcare professionals can partner with Black patients to improve the diagnosis and management of endometrial cancer (EC). Topics include: Data on racial disparities in EC survi...

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From Mute to Mighty: Selective Mutism

Sickboy - November 06, 2023 09:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
The fellas are joined by Jen, a psychotherapist who triumphed over selective mutism. Jen shares her high school experiences, where selective mutism kept her silent, even as she yearned to speak. Her journey through anxiety and isolation is both relatable and inspiring. Jen's transformation began ...

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The fate of Healthwell, what is their future?

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - November 06, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Please consider subscribing and rating our podcast. It helps us to promote. Thank you. This is a follow-up podcast about the Healthwell Foundation. Thanks again to Alan Klein, the Chief Development Officer for answering all of our questions and being transparent. They help 90 different disease...