The Cracking Cancer Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Concannon and co-host Samantha Murrell are joined by oncologist Dr. Ben Fangman to discuss the differences between community and academic oncology, or in simpler terms, research hospitals vs. the traditional hospitals most people are accustomed to. Discover the unique challenges and benefits of each, and learn how to navigate your cancer care journey effectively. Whether...

Today, the Cracking Cancer team is discussing the critical topic of what not to say to someone diagnosed with cancer. Obviously, a hard diagnosis for any patient, friends, families, and strangers alike can also find it hard to know what to say and when to say it for patients going through these troubling journeys. Dr. Concannon and Samantha explore common yet potentially harmful statements, why th...

Your First Oncology Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare   In this episode of Cracking Cancer, Dr. Concannon and Samantha Murrell, a patient advocate with stage four non-small cell lung cancer, discuss the essential aspects of the first oncology visit.   They tackle critical topics such as the emotional and logistical preparation, the importance of bringing medical records and support systems,...

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Concannon, and Co-Host Samantha Murrell are taking a deeper dive into the complexities of metastasis, discussing what metastatic disease means, its implications for treatment, and how it varies across different types of cancer. Samantha shares her personal journey, shedding light on common misconceptions and the emotional toll of living with stage four cancer. Tune in to...

Dr. Kyle Concannon and Co-Host Samantha Murrell talk all things chemotherapy in this episode of Cracking Cancer. They tackle common myths and misconceptions in the public sphere regarding chemo, and dive into Samantha's first-hand experiences battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer and receiving continuous chemotherapy infusions.   The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer...

Understanding Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment and Support   In this very first episode of the Cracking Cancer podcast, Dr. Kyle Concannon, MD and patient advocate Samantha Murrell, focus on answering the fundamental question: 'What is cancer?' Dr. Concannon explains the basic biological ways that cancer works, including mutations and cell regulation, while Samantha shares her personal journey...