Cancer, Clearly

Delivering high-quality cancer care looks different around the world; but access, coordination, and support are universal challenges. Dr. Anu Agrawal discusses how the American Cancer Society is advancing global solutions through navigation, collaboration, and the BEACON initiative.

After her lung cancer diagnosis, Brandi Bryant turned her experience into a powerful voice for advocacy, education, and change. She shares her journey, the critical importance of biomarker testing, the emotional realities patients face, and what still needs to be said (and heard) in cancer care.

Most cancer care happens in the community; but getting patients diagnosed and into treatment isn’t always straightforward. Dr. Kashyap Patel of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates and Dr. Eric Singhi of MD Anderson explore the real-world barriers patients face, the pressures on community practices, and how stronger coordination between community and academic centers can improve access and ou...

In this episode, we sit down with Kem Tolliver, President and CEO of Medical Revenue Cycle Specialists and a nationally recognized expert in practice management and revenue cycle optimization, to unpack why oncology’s financial infrastructure is uniquely complex and why getting it right directly impacts patient access and outcomes. From denial prevention to workflow redesign, Kem shares actionable...

Most cancer care happens in community settings—and oncology nurses are at the center of it. Ryne Wilson, DNP, RN, OCN, CNE, President of the Oncology Nursing Society, joins us to discuss how nurses are managing complex symptoms, navigating patient barriers, and using new clinical tools to deliver smarter, more coordinated care—plus what’s next for the profession.

In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer R. Brown, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, to unpack the AMPLIFY trial that is reshaping chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment. She explains how this new oral combination isn’t just effective but patient-friendly, cutting down on complexity and paving the way for more accessible care. Tune in to hear how this breakthrough is setti...

Dr. Walter Stadler shares insights on the current treatment landscape for prostate and bladder cancers and emphasizes the importance of improving access to care for all patients.

Dr. Enrique Velazquez Villarreal, Assistant Professor in Department of Integrative Translational Sciences at City of Hope, discusses how his innovative AI tool, AI-HOPE, is revolutionizing cancer care by combining clinical data, genomics, and social determinants of health to enhance personalized treatments and patient outcomes.

Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, a renowned medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the global impact of cholangiocarcinoma and the pivotal role of the CCA Summit in driving research, collaboration, and improved patient care.

Join Maimah Karmo, founder and CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation and 20-year triple-negative breast cancer survivor, as she shares her inspiring journey of resilience and highlights Tigerlily’s transformative programs to empower women in the fight against breast cancer.

In Part 2 of our interview with Maimah Karmo we dive deeper into her advocacy work addressing health disparities in breast cancer care. Discover how Tigerlily is driving change through initiatives that empower underrepresented communities and advance equity in cancer outcomes.

Dr. Omid Hamid, Chief of Research and Immuno-Oncology at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, discusses advancements in immuno-oncology and shares his vision for the future of cancer care innovation.

Hear from Dr. Greg Kalemkerian, a leading medical oncologist and professor at the University of Michigan, as he provides expert insights into the evolving landscape of lung cancer treatment.

Listen to Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, Senior Vice President of Cancer Care Support at the American Cancer Society and practicing medical oncologist, as she shines a spotlight on the ACS’s powerful, life-changing programs that support to patients and their families every step of the way.

Join us for the next part of our interview with Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, where she highlights the American Cancer Society’s transformative programs that provide vital support to patients and their families.