Cancer Aware

Prostate cancer survivor, George Baier shares his cancer journey and how he continues to live life to the fullest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health equity is something that has been an issue throughout health care, especially for cancer. Radiation oncologist and 2020-21 American Society of Clinical Oncology President, Dr. Lori Piece talks about the steps being taken to address this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rogel Cancer Center's Associate Chief Clinical Officer of Cancer Services, David Smith, M.D. , shares how clinical care delivery for cancer patients at Michigan Medicine had to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with an average five-year survival rate of around 20%. Like with most cancers, we know that we can achieve better outcomes for patients when lung cancer is detected at earlier stages. Dr. Doug Arenberg , who heads the lung cancer screening program at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center , discusses lung cancer screening, who benefits, how it's d...

Dr. Goutham Narla , division chief of genetic medicine in the department of medicine at University of Michigan discusses how his lab pivoted in order to continue much needed cancer research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Emily Walling , co-medical director and Dr. Anao Zhang , research director for clinical services and patient outcomes of the Michigan Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program discuss this importance and need for this program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to breast and ovarian cancer risk , there is talk about BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. In this episode we talk with genetic counselor, Kara Milliron, about BRCA and how it effects not only breast and ovarian cancer but other inherited cancers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine pathologist, Dr. Aaron Udager talks about pathology’s role in cancer diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advanced and metastatic cancer are portrayed as an immediate death sentence, but are they? Radiation oncologist, Daniel Wahl talks about what these terms mean and potential outcomes if diagnosed at a later stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sarah Hawley, co-director of the Rogel Cancer Center’s Center for Health Communications Research and research investigator at the Ann Arbor Veteran’s Affairs hospital discusses intervention and decision making tools for cancer patients. She shares how these online and telephone tools can be used not only for cancer prevention but in ways that can help during your treatment. Hosted on Acast. Se...

The Rogel Cancer Cancer is lucky to have two music therapists an staff for patients to receive this intervention that can help promote relaxation, manage pain, improve quality of life among other benefits. Bob Huffman, has been a music therapist at Michigan Medicine for over 15 years. He explains what music therapy is and how it benefits not only patients, but caregivers and staff. The program is...

So many times the media, family and friends talk about battling cancer. We hear it more often when someone has passed away in the terms of "losing their battle with cancer." Dr. Michelle Riba , director of the PsychOncololgy program at the Rogel Cancer Center and associate director of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center , shares why we should not use militaristic language in...

Michigan Medicine plastic surgeon, Adeyiza Momoh, M.D. , discusses breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pharmacist Shawna Kraft discusses medical marijuana for cancer patients. She gives an understanding what it is, how to use it and how best to request it. For more information on medical marijuana watch this panel discussion video . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Daniela Wittmann , associate professor of urology and one of the leading members of the Brandon Prostate Cancer Survivorship Program talks about what prostate cancer surgical patients can expect at the Rogel Cancer Center. Topics include the importance of physical and sexual rehabilitation and emotional support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine radiation oncologist, Robert Dess talks about radiation therapy options for prostate cancer patients. Areas of focus include external beam and internal (brachytherapy) radiation. More information can be found on rogelcancercenter.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gynecologic oncologists Shitanshu Uppal, MBBS , and Rebecca Liu, M.D. , discuss ovarian cancer with Michigan Medicine social media strategist Ed Bottomley. This is from a Facebook Live .   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surgical oncologist Karin Hardiman, M.D. and gastroenterologist Keith Naylor, M.D. , discuss prevention, screening and treatment options for colon and rectal cancers. This is from a Facebook Live . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gynecologic oncologist Jean Hansen, D.O. and family medicine physician scientist Diane Harper, M.D., MPH, M.S. , sits down with Michigan Medicine social media strategist, Ed Bottomley to discuss cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This was taken from a Facebook Live . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine radiation oncologist, Shruti Jolly gives the lowdown on radiation therapy . Topics include safety, types of treatments, equipment and the team of people behind a radiation treatment plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clinical social worker, Claire Casselman of the Rogel Cancer Center's Complementary Therapies Program shares what guided imagery is, how it is beneficial to not only cancer patients, but to anyone. Her complete library can be found on rogelcancercenter.org/podcasts under Guided Imagery Podcasts . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Daniel Hayes , breast oncologist at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center talks about progress in cancer care and treatment since he started practicing in the late 70s. He also shares his views of what the future holds and needs to help eventually cure all cancers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obstetric gynecologist Molly Moravek and Rogel Cancer Center fertility preservation coordinator, Erin Ellman talk about the importance of fertility preservation for those of child bearing age who have cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center dietitian Danielle Karsies shares nutrition tips for cancer prevention as well as the importance of maintaining a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine Surgical oncologist, Lesly Dossett shares with us the importance of transition of care between oncology specialist and primary care physician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.