Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology

"Good Genes," by Kaitlin Demarest: a resident searches for answers after genetic testing.   TRANSCRIPT Good Genes, by Kaitlin Demarest, MD1 ( 10.1200/JCO.22.00871 ) My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 5. I accompanied her to a handful of chemotherapy sessions and filled the time with MadLibs and word searches. The drive to the hospital became familiar; the diner where I celebrate...

In January 2017, while completing his residency, Dr. Colt Williams found himself taking on a second life-changing role when his 65-year-old mother was diagnosed with treatable cancer. The problem? She did not want to live. In this episode of Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology, join Dr. Williams on his journey to navigate the intersection of oncologic, mental health, and end-of-life care from the...

"To the Cadaver With the Port," by Kendahl Servino: A medical student begins school in the midst of a pandemic, but also, in the middle of cancer treatment.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: "To the Cadaver with the Port" by Kendahl Servino, B.S. ( 10.1200/JCO.21.01979 ) It was easy to spot the cadaver's port implanted in her chest. The small, triangular object stood out against the pallor of her skin, prese...

"My White Coat Doesn't Fit" by Narjust Florez (Duma): a medical oncologist shares her story about exclusion, depression and finding her way in oncology as a Latina in medicine and oncology.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: My White Coat Doesn't Fit, by Narjust Duma, MD (10.1200/JCO.21.02601) There I was, crying once again all the way from the hospital's parking lot to my apartment, into the shower, and whil...

"Cancer and Armed Conflict: Crossing Realities," by Tamamyan, et al: the story of a young patient with cancer from Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and his thoughts and sufferings during the war in 2020.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: Cancer and Armed Conflict: Crossing Realities, by Alisa Kamalyan, MSc, Yeva Margaryan, MD, MPH, Jemma Arakelyan, MD, Liana Safaryan, MD, Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, MSc, DSc, and Stella A...

"A Soft Spot," by Rebecca Snyder: A surgical oncologist discusses the hidden emotional toll experienced by patients with cancer.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: 'A Soft Spot', by Rebecca A. Snyder, MD, MPH. I remember a day as a child when my father, a vascular surgeon, came home and immediately retreated to his bedroom. He did not emerge for some time, and when he did, he spoke very little to anyone. When...

"Warm Companion," by Meaghann Weaver: a palliative care doctor shares her story of a gun-shy dog and a daring rescue.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: 'Warm Companion' by Meaghann S. Weaver, MD, MPH, Ph. D. We were introduced at the front desk of a small town diner. By the time we reached the parking lot, we had committed to cohabitation. I pulled over to a small town's sole restaurant. Standing at the long...

"Dose-Painting," by Shivani Sud: a resident creates visual narratives within two patients' dose clouds.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: ' Dose Painting' by Shivani Sud, MD. ( 10.1200/JCO.21.01524 ) When asked to describe radiation oncology, my first recollection is watching chart rounds as a medical student. Sitting along the conference room periphery, I observed as dosimetrists projected patients' scans,...

"A Note of Gratitude" by Austin J. Price: A senior resident honors his grandmother and expresses gratitude to a doctor who had a long lasting influence on him and his family.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: "A Note of Gratitude" by Austin J. Price, MD-MPH ( 10.1200/JCO.21.01781 ) Mary Ann Richards-Elbrader was many things. Born in rural Kansas in 1936, she was a product of the pre-War Depression Era. That...

"Questions for the Oncologist," by Barry Meisenberg: an oncologist struggles to answer a patient's "Why me?" question.   Transcript   Narrator: Questions for the Oncologist by Barry R. Meisenberg, MD ( 10.1200/JCO.22.00158 )   Go ahead, ask me anything. Decades of meeting beseeching eyes has prepared me. Ask me anything except that one thing. That one thing that neither colleagues nor study has he...

"Wall Street doesn't believe in this target," by Dario Altieri. A scientist shares his 12-year journey that led to the discovery of a drug now in clinic.   TRANSCRIPT Narrator: Wall Street Doesn't Believe in This Target by Dario C. Altieri, MD ( 10.1200/JCO.22.00180 ) March 2, 2009. Just published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation .1 And we even got the cover. Twists and turns of heat shock...

A physician attempts to ease a patient's pain, a painful moment somewhat eased by the joy of music.   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKER 1: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions....

A mother mourning the loss of her daughter discovers that she has lost something else important to her.   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKER 1: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusio...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Breitbart on his research addressing psychiatric, psychological and existential adjustment as well as symptom control in advanced cancer. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especia...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Sarah Donaldson and her pioneering work in pediatric radiation oncology. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast C...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Pamela Goodwin on her work in metabolism and cancer. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast Cancer Translational...

Confidence by Ash B. Alpert and Bahar Moftakhar. Read by Maggie Sheridan. Two fellows explore the feedback they received during training to develop confidence, or to appear confident.   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKER 1: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditio...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Allen Lichter for a second time on ASCO. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast Cancer Translational Medicine Com...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Anne Moore on pioneering the field of survivorship. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast Cancer Translational M...

An assistant professor reflects on racism in the hospital workplace.   TRANSCRIPT [MUSIC PLAYING] LIDIA SCHAPIRA: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. The mentio...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Norton. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast Cancer Translational Medicine Committee, and he was an inaugural m...

In Knuckles by Kathryn Hitchcock, a radiation oncologist and a patient learn how people are not always who they seem.   TRANSCRIPT ANNOUNCER: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience,...

In "Trying To Remember How We Saw Patients on That April Morning" by Mikkael Sekeres, an oncologist reflects on virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKER 1: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast...

Dr. Hayes interviews Dr. Muss on geriatric oncology. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast Cancer Translational Medicine Committee, and h...

Dr Hayes interviews Dr Ganz on pioneering quality of life studies. Dr. Daniel F. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Dr. Hayes' research interests are in the field of experimental therapeutics and cancer biomarkers, especially in breast cancer. He has served as chair of the SWOG Breast Cancer Translational Medicine Co...