Best Fierce Life Sciences Podcasts (2024)

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Spa Day for Your Mouth (say good-bye to dry mouth!) - Dr. Rajiv Saini, Chief Science Officer of H2Ocean, joins us to discuss the benefits of Red Sea Salt 35:53

20h ago35:53

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🦷 Do you experience dry mouth or that awful metallic taste? Want to know a great way to soothe mouth sores and help them heal quickly? Dr. Rajiv Saini has your answer! Welcome to the "Everything Cancer" podcast. Today, we're delving into the vital topic of mouth care with Dr. Rajiv Saini, Chief Science Officer at H2Ocean. Dr. Saini discusses why go…

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The best biopharma M&A deals 15:02

6d ago15:02

15:02

At Fierce Biotech, we love a big M&A deal, but valuation does not always equal the most exciting. In this week's episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Biotech’s Annalee Armstrong and James Waldron discuss what they think are the best and smartest acquisitions in recent years. From obesity to radiopharmaceuticals, they give you the Fierce Biotech team’s…

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Survivor Guilt is a Thing... and it became former CIA team member Ellen’s drive to advocate for others 44:29

7d ago44:29

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Self-described mom, wife, cyclist, and plant-killer, Ellen Goodwin’s fascinating journey from the CIA to cancer advocacy will inspire. Ellen talks with Jill about how she grapples with survivor's guilt but has found purpose in advocating for breast cancer research through Komen. She shares with the audience how much the community and support of her…

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A closer look at 'friend-shoring' and the drug shortage challenge 17:54

13d ago17:54

17:54

In this week’s episode of “The Top Line,” Fierce Pharma’s Zoey Becker sits down with Bobby Sheng, the CEO of Bora Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the concept of “friend-shoring” in drug manufacturing. "Friend-shoring" involves conducting manufacturing processes in countries considered friendly or allied. Sheng discusses the criteria for deeming a count…

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Cancer is an A$$hole: Interview with Amanda Ferarro - Leukemia Survivor, Patient Advocate, TEDxSpeaker 55:32

18d ago55:32

55:32

Meet Amanda Ferarro: Dive into Amanda's powerful journey as a cancer survivor, healthcare influencer, and bestselling author. Amanda tells it like it is and pulls no punches! Yet she offers real hope, humor, authenticity, and advocacy. TEDx Speaker: Hear about Amanda's impactful TEDx talk, sharing her story and advocating for cancer survivors: Thro…

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Inside this year’s ASCO: Biggest data drops, trends and the best exhibit booth 13:35

20d ago13:35

13:35

Each June, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) hosts a conference that gathers physicians, researchers and the cancer community to share their latest research on treatments, technologies and more. The Fierce team is always on the ground at the ASCO meeting, and this year, Fierce Biotech’s Gabrielle Masson and Fierce Pharma’s Angus Liu …

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"Showing Up: Perspectives on Cancer" Host Tim Sohn talks about why it is so important that survivors know they are not alone 51:23

22d ago51:23

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Tim Sohn, a CML cancer survivor, hosts and produces the weekly live-stream show, “Showing Up: Perspectives on Cancer”. Tim and his survivor guests prove how valuable the shared experience can be. Jill and Tim discuss the challenges of engaging in life with an “invisible illness”. Today, Tim joins the podcast and shows us his gift of making us feel …

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A look at the top 10 pharma drug ad spenders 9:35

27d ago9:35

9:35

The Fierce Pharma Marketing team publishes a special report each year on the top pharmaceutical drug ad spenders. This year’s report, which includes numbers for 2023, was published on Monday. AbbVie was the standout in this edition, having spent heavily on ads for Skyrizi and Rinvoq. Overall spending on the top 10 ads also experienced a sizable inc…

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A Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Has Your Back: discover their superpowers in this episode 52:20

28d ago52:20

52:20

A clinical oncology pharmacist has your back! They can help ensure you understand your treatment and how to manage its side effects. They are experts in how your treatment interacts with other medications and supplements you take. In this episode of Everything Cancer, we dive into the pivotal role of a clinical oncology pharmacist with our guest, M…

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How Sunstone Therapies is Opening Doors to Psychedelic Treatment 46:49

1M ago46:49

46:49

In this episode I speak to Norma Stevens, LCPC, the Director of Therapy Operations at Sunstone Therapies in Rockville, Maryland. Sunstone partners with companies like Beckley PsyTech, COMPASS Pathways, MindMed, MAPS (Lykos Theraputics), Reunion Neuroscience, and Usona to run studies that aim to establish the gold standard for psychedelic treatments…

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A cell therapy reckoning 6:31

1M ago6:31

6:31

The Fierce Biotech team published a four-part series this week exploring cell therapy, a modality that has faced clinical challenges, manufacturing constraints and multiple practice-changing events. In today’s episode, Fierce’s Annalee Armstrong and Gabrielle Masson discuss the series of special reports and key insights from their interviews with m…

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Fierce Advocacy for Those Who Live with Lymphedema: A woman’s 13-year battle to get the Lymphedema Treatment Act passed in the US 42:55

1M ago42:55

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Heather worked relentlessly to improve accessibility to and coverage of Lymphedema Treatment vastly! In this compelling episode of Everything Cancer, we sit down with Heather Ferguson, founder and executive director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, recently known as Lymphedema Treatment Act.org. Find out how Heather’s 13-year odyssey at the level …

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Automation, decentralization and the future of CAR-Ts: Advancements in cell & gene therapy manufacturing (Part III) 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

This week’s episode of “The Top Line,” is the final part of a three-part series diving into the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. In this episode, Fierce Pharma’s Fraiser Kansteiner is joined by Bruce Levine, Ph.D., who is the co-inventor of Kymriah and the Barbara and Edward Netter Professor in Cancer Gene Therapy at the …

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Part 2, Dr. Alique Topalian, PhD: Legislative and Academic Warrior for All Cancer Survivors, Pediatric and AYA Cancer Survivor and Thriver 37:12

1M ago37:12

37:12

Episode Description: In the second part of our interview with Dr. Alique Topalian, PhD in Health Promotion Education, we continue to explore her remarkable journey as both a pediatric and young adult cancer survivor. Dr. Topalian delves deeper into her advocacy work, fighting for legislative changes to support all cancer survivors. Dr. Topalian is …

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[Sponsored] Opportunities & Challenges of Digital Pathology Adoption in CDx Development 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

In the fast-paced field of life sciences, digital pathology is poised to be a game-changer. In this episode, we sit down with Grace Lee and Douglas Clark of Agilent Technologies to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with companion diagnostics (CDx). Clark kicks off, shedding light on the current levels of digital pathology adoption…

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Part 1 - Dr. Alique Topalian, PhD, MPH: Legislative and Academic Warrior for All Cancer Survivors, Pediatric and AYA Cancer Survivor and Thriver 38:50

1M ago38:50

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Episode Description: In this first part of our interview with Dr. Alique Topalian, we explore her incredible journey as both a pediatric and young adult cancer survivor. Dr. Topalian shares her experiences with self-advocacy, the challenges of finding a bone marrow match, and her involvement in bio-marker insurance coverage legislation. She discuss…

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“Chemo Brain” is for Real, and There is Real Help - A Discussion on Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

Today, Jill is joined by Doreen Bridgman and Marilyn Abrahamson, the brilliant and compassionate minds behind Brain Thrive—Brain Health Coaching. These experienced speech-language pathologists dive into the realities of "Chemo Brain," a common yet often misunderstood side effect of chemotherapy. If you find mind fatigue, fogginess, and forgetfulnes…

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[Sponsored] Unlocking health equity: The promise of digital health technologies 15:11

2M ago15:11

15:11

What is the transformative potential of digital health technologies in advancing health equity? Rabin Martin, a global health consulting firm, explores those possibilities in this engaging episode. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding digital tools and advanced analytics in achieving deeper insights, consistent care delivery, work…

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Advancements in cell & gene therapy manufacturing (Part II) 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

This week’s episode of “The Top Line” is the second part of a three-part series exploring the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. In this episode, Fierce Pharma’s Fraiser Kansteiner interviews Delara Motlagh, head of cell therapy at Catalent; Becky Butler Cap, senior vice president of biotherapies at Vitalant; and Kevin Kyle…

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Healthcare Marketing Strategies for Reaching Diverse Audiences 13:10

2M ago13:10

13:10

Amanda Powers-Han, Chief Marketing Officer, Greater Than One, and Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses how improved DE&I in healthcare marketing strategies not only reach diverse audiences more effectively but also contribute to improved patient care outcomes, challenges faced in crafting culturally sensitive messages…

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Fulfilling the promise of cell & gene therapies through manufacturing (Part I) 29:15

2M ago29:15

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This week’s episode of “The Top Line,” kicks off a series diving into the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. In this episode, Fierce Pharma’s Fraiser Kansteiner sits down with Ori Biotech CEO Jason Foster and the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center's CEO, Jason Bock. They delve into the current state of cell and gene therapy …

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Young Adult Hodgkin lymphoma survivor with fresh perspectives on maintaining good mental health during the good, the bad, and the ugly. 39:25

2M ago39:25

39:25

Ford Fischer, also known as the Grammar Slammer, joins us to discuss his transformative journey as a cancer survivor. Marking five years since his diagnosis and three years of remission, Ford offers a fresh perspective on life, maturity, and the importance of asking questions, community, and practicing diligent self-care during and after treatment.…

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Reclaim control and regain quality of life, intimacy, and continence with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy 35:19

2M ago35:19

35:19

Join us on this episode, where Dr. Rachel McCall, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor physical therapist, discusses how this specialized therapy can alleviate conditions that greatly affect quality of life. Rachael discusses tackling vaginal stenosis, erectile dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain, and both bowel and urinary incontinence, lead…

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A closer look at 2023's top biopharma deals and what lies ahead 18:07

2M ago18:07

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This week on "The Top Line," we're diving into the details of the spree of big-money biopharma deals in 2023 and examining what that means for this year. Fierce Pharma Senior Writer Kevin Dunleavy sits down with Cody Powers, a consultant who advises companies on business development and franchise growth strategy, to discuss the reasons behind the n…

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Unlocking the Restorative, Healing Power of Sleep on the Cancer Journey 7:59

2M ago7:59

7:59

Jill covers the critical role of sleep in the healing and restoration of mind and body on the cancer journey. What you'll learn: Discover how sleep aids in combating fatigue, alleviating stress and reducing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment. Jill shares practical tips to improve your sleep quality including establishing A consistent bedtime…

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Money! Love! Power! Ketamine & the Universe's Secrets 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

You're in for a treat! Kathryn DeYoung and Zach Berman are two friends and colleagues who are also therapists that got roped into joining one of Calliope's ketamine-therapy retreats. Actually they both volunteered, each for interesting personal reasons. Each of the several ketamine experiences I facilitated for them were always equally profound, hi…

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Mike Herman: Beating the Odds Against Cancer, Inspiring the Future 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Mike Herman did not just beat the longevity odds against cancer through clinical trials and self-advocacy—he's now on a mission to empower others to do the same. Mike shares his story: from his and his spouse’s unwillingness to accept what they were sure was an inaccurate diagnosis to fierce self-advocacy leading to the accurate but incurable cance…

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A Decade in the Anti-Obesity Arena 22:37

2M ago22:37

22:37

Currax Pharmaceuticals CEO, George Hampton discusses what patient success has looked like for their oral anti-obesity medication, how expanded access can help with the world's obesity epidemic, when prices should come down, and much more.By Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

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A look at pharma revenue rankings 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

Fierce Pharma publishes a yearly special report highlighting the top 20 pharmas based on their revenue. The most recent edition, published this month, ranks each pharma based on their total revenues for 2023. This week on "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma Senior Editor Eric Sagonowsky and Senior Writer Kevin Dunleavy break down the numbers, highlight k…

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Know 'Your Crew': Match Tasks to Talents for Your Wellbeing (chase away reluctance to accept or ask for help) 10:40

2M ago10:40

10:40

Feeling like you're alone is an awful feeling. Jill shares useful ideas on how asking for and accepting help can be so much easier. Your Crew' represents the group of people able to offer support. By matching the talents of individual crew members with specific tasks, everyone benefits. Your crew members feel fulfilled using their skills effectivel…

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"I Got My Life Back!" through Move Beyond Surviving - an outdoor challenge experience for breast cancer survivors 48:10

2M ago48:10

48:10

"I got my life back." Sit back and be inspired by breast cancer survivors who are destined for adventure. Join Breast Cancer Survivor Sara Hill, Breast Surgeon Dr. Kelly McClean, outdoor enthusiast and founder of Move Beyond Surviving, and Tom Tressler, Executive Director, as they share the transformative experiences of breast cancer survivors who …

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Winning formulas for the best biotech and drug names 14:30

3M ago14:30

14:30

This week on “The Top Line,” we're joined by Fierce Biotech Senior Editor Annalee Armstrong and Fierce Pharma Marketing Senior Editor Ben Adams. We're diving into our recent spin on March Madness at Fierce. This time around, Fierce Biotech kicked off its inaugural Best Biotech Name tournament, while over at Fierce Pharma Marketing, we held our bian…

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Get Your Healthcare Team and Family/Crew Into Your Corner: communicate with them what is important to you 9:00

3M ago9:00

9:00

Summary Understanding what is important to you in the short term and long term is crucial for effective self-advocacy during the cancer journey. Priorities change as life circumstances change; free yourself to adjust your priorities. Writing down your priorities and goals can help you have more effective discussions with your healthcare providers, …

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I realized I had two choices - I chose to control my response to what was happening: words from an ICU Nurse, Young Adult Head and Neck Cancer Survivor 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Former ICU nurse, certified trauma-informed wellness coach, current RN, and AYA cancer survivor Stephanie (Stef) Gayhart shares her story of diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer, recovery from major surgery, and survivorship. Stef is candid about how much harder her recovery from surgery and cancer journey are than she thought they would be. Steph cul…

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[Sponsored] What does the future of specialist distribution look like? 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

Jeff Beck of BioCare is in the hotseat for this edition of The Top Line. Beck is the Chief Development Officer at the company, which stands tall as a pioneer in specialty product distribution with over 40 years of experience dating back to hemophilia therapies. During the conversation, Beck provides an inside look at the rapidly evolving specialty …

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Deep dive: Biopharma layoffs in Q1 17:47

3M ago17:47

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This week on "The Top Line," we explore biopharma layoffs in the first quarter of 2024. Using data from Fierce Biotech's layoff tracker, Gabrielle Masson and Max Bayer analyze the trends of layoffs in the first quarter of 2024, comparing them to previous years. With a notable number of layoff rounds marking the start of the year, they examine the f…

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Give Yourself a Serious Edge with Simple Tracking 12:41

3M ago12:41

12:41

Empower yourself with a strong pillar of self-advocacy on the cancer journey – through simple tracking… There are a lot of moving pieces in the cancer journey. Do yourself a favor and take stress off of your shoulders by jotting down things that impact your journey. Use your phone, a notebook, a binder, or Cancer Journey Guide and Journals: Empower…

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Breast Cancer Survivor Lost, Scared, and Alone - Inspired to Form "Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation" 57:05

3M ago57:05

57:05

"Having cancer is like being thrown out of a plane into Russia and not speaking Russian." Jen Helm, a cancer survivor, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 36. Her kids at the time were 5, 3, and 15 months old. Can you imagine what was going through her head? Her plastic surgeon coined her as "high maintenance" for asking hundreds of questions. Afte…

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The unrecognized threat of PAD 14:12

3M ago14:12

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This week on “The Top Line,” we explore peripheral arterial disease, a serious health issue that is often overlooked and undermanaged. Join Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare Ayla Ellison as she sits down with Kumar Madassery, M.D., Director of the Peripheral Vascular Intervention & CLI Program at Rush University Medical Center.…

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A Knowledgeable Supportive Care Team Can Help Unravel the Complex Issues of Survivorship 51:04

3M ago51:04

51:04

An Interview with Michelle Kirschner, CRNP: Survivorship and Supportive Care Leader In this episode, Michelle and Jill discuss: How the Cancer Survivor Provider Network (CSPN) came to be The need to serve survivors well The resources, learning opportunities, and networking provided by CSPN What is the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship Survi…

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The Integral Guide to Well-Being 55:47

3M ago55:47

55:47

In this episode I interview the brainchild behind an increasingly influential online wiki for psychological healing, The Integral Guide to Well-Being. Levi, who prefers to stay behind-the-scenes and doesn't publicize his identity, created an interactive, graphic notebook that has around 1,300 pages, and has tens of thousands of unique readers each …

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The Challenges of a Young Adult Affected by Cancer, Facing Mortality Head On, and Dating After Cancer 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Salma Harfouche, A colorful and intrepid heart cancer survivor, is a branding expert (as in marketing, not cows), and cow lover (as in friends and hamburgers) also loves puns as much as you do. "If they dig you, they're totally open to having that conversation, and they're probably gonna appreciate it, honestly." Can you relate? Join Everything Can…

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The top money raisers in biotech 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

This week on "The Top Line," we explore our annual special report on the top money raisers in the biotech industry. Which company raised the most funding in 2023? What does the biotech financing landscape look like for this year? Fierce Biotech's Annalee Armstrong and Max Bayer answer those questions and many more in today's episode. They also disc…

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Fierce Females in the Life Science Space 16:18

3M ago16:18

16:18

In this week’s episode, in recognition of international women’s month, Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs has compiled audio clips from interviews with female KOLs that she's been fortunate enough to speak with over this past month for content across a few of our brands. Featured in this episode are: Emma Banks, CEO, ramarketing Jill Jaroch, Senior Director…

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Interview with a Radiation Physicist … how radiation treatment works and the awesomeness of the “cellar dwellers” 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

Abby, a medical physicist with a degree in nuclear engineering, decided to skip the nuclear submarine and join the fight against cancer with her medical physics graduate degree. She explains her behind-the-scenes role in radiation oncology and explains how radiation therapy works. The episode delves into the detailed treatment planning process (tha…

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Some People Would Say “It’s Just Sex”, But It Impacts Every Part of Your Life 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

This podcast highlights a woman’s experience in losing her ability to engage in traditional sex after radiation treatment for her cancer. She did something about it to help prevent other survivors from having the same devasting experience. Our guest, Erin is the Executive Director of "After Cancer: Solutions for Sexual Health", which currently conc…

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The Empowerment of a 2nd Opinion 50:57

3M ago50:57

50:57

In this podcast episode, Beth and Jason share their journey through Jason's diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer. They review the 2nd opinion process toward the beginning of this episode. Toward the end of this episode, Jason and Beth go into the benefits of confidence in treatment decisions and shared decision-making with their oncologist hav…

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I Am the Battlefield 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

This thought-provoking and inspiring podcast features Jeff Stewart, a metastatic gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma survivor, discussing his cancer journey, the impact of his diagnosis and facing his mortality, treatment experiences, and insights into living with cancer. Jeff also talks about his book, "Living Inspiration from a Father with Cancer," w…

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Intro to Everything Cancer Podcast 1:13

3M ago1:13

1:13

An Introduction to Everything Cancer Podcast. Welcome. Join us for compelling survivor stories. Hear how they met challenges and discovered blessings. Understand that you are not alone. Learn strategies for effective self-advocacy. Become more confident and comfortable with speaking up for your needs and understanding your cancer, survivorship issu…

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A closer look at European biotech investment in 2024 18:28

4M ago18:28

18:28

This week on “The Top Line,” we explore the European biotech investment landscape. Fierce Biotech’s James Waldron sits down with Maina Bhaman, a Partner at Sofinnova Capital Strategy, who provides insights into how investors are approaching the European biotech sector. To learn more about the topics in this episode: 'The fundamentals are really str…

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