Cancer Uncovered

Dr. Jas Ahluwalia, Professor of Behavioral and Social Science and Professor of Medicine at Brown University, comes on to tell us about his research and work in tobacco use, addiction and cancer prevention in vulnerable populations.

This month’s podcast episode reflects on the benefits of personal and professional vulnerability.

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and in this short episode we talk with Dr. Laura Chow at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, about the basics of Head and Neck Cancers.

Summary: “If we don’t use what we’ve been through then what was it for?” – Dr. Laura Cannon, The University of Texas at Austin. Kristen Wynn talks with Dr. Laura Cannon, who moderated our Young Adult Advisory Board discussions, Episode 16 Part 1 and 2, and takes the time to tell her own story of her […]

Dr. Jeanne Kowalski-Muegge with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, discusses her work in cancer genomics and its important role in discovering the best course of treatment for each person facing cancer.

In this short episode, Dr. Anna Capasso with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes talks about the basics of Colon Cancer for Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and she also reminds us of the importance of supporting the unique needs of each patient, beyond just treating the cancer itself, with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.

This month’s podcast explores how to serve others with integrity and humility. Victor B. Sáenz, Ph. D. is the W. K. Kellogg Professor in Community College Leadership and the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at University of Texas at Austin. He holds courtesy appointments with the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the Center for […]

Genetic Counseling is an exciting and nuanced field in healthcare that is expanding rapidly. Kalisi Logan, Certified Genetic Counselor in the oncology clinic at UT Health Austin, helps us uncover the day-to-day reality of the work as well as the typical path to becoming a genetic counselor. We also discuss the new Clinical Undergraduate Shadowing […]

In this episode, LCI’s Kristen Wynn interviews Kaela Momtselitdze with the American Cancer Society about her work in Cancer Control and Prevention and the importance of cancer screening, as well as ways that all of us can work to prevent cancer in our lives now.  Kristen also talks with Dr. Valerie Galvan-Turner of UT Health […]

Everyone experiences imposter syndrome at some point in their life. Feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, or incompetence can easily crowd our minds. What can we do about it? How do we face these fears? Texas Lead Directors Bethany Wendler and Rachel Cohen-Ford outline strategies of how we can approach imposter syndrome head on.

Palliative care is an important part of a cancer care plan that is often overlooked. Two experts on palliative care join us on this episode to help us understand this specialized medical treatment. Dr. Elizabeth Kvale is the director of the Supportive Care and Survivorship Program and medical director of the cancer treatment program at […]

Young adults face unique challenges when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. On this two part episode, we welcome Ryan Becerra, Rebecca Munoz, MPH, and Ajit Sharma, PhD, who share their experience with cancer and also serve on the Young Adult Advisory Board at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes. Laura Cannon PharmD, MPH, pharmacist at […]

Young adults face unique challenges when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. On this two part episode, we welcome Ryan Becerra, Rebecca Munoz, MPH, and Ajit Sharma, PhD, who share their experience with cancer and also serve on the Young Adult Advisory Board at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes. Laura Cannon PharmD, MPH, and pharmacist […]

Today we uncover the topic of population health within the field of oncology. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Navkiran Shokar, Chair and Professor for the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Shokar discusses important measures for researching cancer screening and prevention as […]

Oncofertility is a specialty for those about to receive a treatment that will likely be destructive to their ovaries, or testicles with an impact to fertility. In today’s episode, we hear from Advanced Practice Provider and Nurse Practitioner Sarah Felderhoff and Adolescent and Young Adult and Survivor Anmol Desai.

At the one year anniversary of the podcast, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA interviews William Matsui, MD and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow Kennedy Price about their work in multiple myeloma research and discusses why representation in cancer care and cancer research matters.  This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Harris Codini and Morgan Honaker.

Join Texas Exes Dr. Latoya Smith and Dr. Richard Reddick as they invite listeners to navigate effective mentorship. Dr. Smith is the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and an Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Reddick is a professor of education, leadership and policy and associate Dean […]

LCI Student Associate Brittney Fernandez discusses the use of exercise and physical therapy to better prepare cancer patients for treatment with Surgical Oncologist Declan Fleming, MD, FACS. Brittney also talks to Baylor Scott & White Institute of Rehab Center Manager Brittany Chesser, PT, DPT, CLT about her work and career in Physical Therapy, and specifically […]

In this episode, Patty Prado invites listeners to focus on the impact of their stories when interviewing with prospective employers. Patty is an Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered […]

Every two years, the Texas State Legislature convenes to address topics such as education, civil rights, and health and human services.  This month, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, interviews Lisa Kirsch, MPAff, Senior Policy Director at UT Austin’s Dell Medical School, to discuss the important role health policy plays in providing access […]

In this month’s Mini Episode, Farya Phillips, PhD, CCLS, at UT Austin Dell Medical School’s Department of Health Social Work, will break down the sections of a scholarly or peer-reviewed research article and how best to read them, so that you can read the latest scientific research with confidence!  

Today we uncover the topic of Chemo Brain, the cognitive changes that often occur with cancer treatment. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Shelli Kesler, cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor in both the School of Nursing and the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin.

In our final part of Episode 7, featuring discussions on health disparities and cancer, Kristen Wynn sits down with Lailea Noel, PhD, to hear more about her career path in social work, cancer and community research as well as words of wisdom and encouragement for our listening learners.   

The third mid-month mini episode with Patty Prado, Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, challenges listeners to really examine what is to be present and understanding what it means to have a “beginner’s mind.”

In late 2020, two COVID 19 vaccines were approved by the FDA and were released to the public shortly thereafter.  In episode 8, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA talks with Elizabeth Matsui, MD, MHS, Professor of Internal Medicine and Population Health and Director of Clinical and Translational Research to learn about the state of COVID-19 in Texas […]