Sick & Good Podcast

Dr. Sherman defines psycho-oncology, describes the referral process for psychological services, and discusses presenting concerns for patients when seeking therapy during cancer treatments and the psychosocial impact.  She lists some of the common themes seen in the patients she serves including  body image, sexuality and intimacy and social support. Please follow the following links to find a pro...

Karla shares her passion and wealth of knowledge as a nurse practitioner and researcher in the survivorship clinic at the City of Hope. During this episode, we discuss secondary cancers, late effects, and preventative care for survivors. The conversation also speaks to multicultural aspects of cancer care, treatment and survivorship.   Please follow the link to City of Hope Pediatric and Adolescen...

Ida joins the discussion to share her role as a researcher and medical educator as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSD , her clinical work at the VA Hospital in La Jolla, CA and her personal experience with her own cancer diagnosis and treatment when she was an adolescent. We talk about current treatment modalities including targeted drugs and immunotherapy, and how the field has changed durin...

Amy joins the conversation to discuss her work at the Ridley Tree Cancer Center (RTCC) in Santa Barbara, CA .  She shares free resources available through RTCC, talks about her role as a social worker and the change the pandemic has had on cancer treatment. Amy also highlights specific barriers to her work and a case that has made her proud. Please follow the link for the Ridley Tree Cancer Center...

Sheri joins the conversation and shares her personal cancer story and her interest in holistic nutrition. She offers dietary suggestions to prevent cancer, for those in active treatment and survivors. The discussion also discusses "soul food," probiotics, the Mediterrean diet and changing dietary recommendations in the approach to cancer treatment.  Added bonus: odd food recommendations...

Welcome to the Sick & Good Podcast! Hosted by cancer survivors Dustin Mesick, RDN and Colin Goodwin, PsyD, the podcast explores cancer-related topics from a wellness perspective.  To start the conversation, Dustin and Colin share their cancer stories, the impact cancer had on their career paths, their role as hosts and vision for the podcast. Please follow the link for Dustin's YouTube ch...