Best Radiation Research Society Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 275: Culture, Connections and Courage: Unapologetically Navigating Breast Cancer 33:38

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Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear breast cancer advocate, Michelle Benjamin, and licensed professional oncology counselor and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Chalice Rhodes, delve into the importance of cultural connections, the power of advocacy, and the necessity of prioritizing mental health during a breast cancer diagnosis.…

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Episode 274: Real Talk: I Need A Break 33:22

3d ago33:22

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This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and survivors face every day. We’re talking openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be, from being diagnosed to selecting the right treatment plan, to living day to day with metastatic breast cancer, and life after…

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Episode 273: Did You Know That Your Tumor Might Change Over Time? 12:19

10d ago12:19

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No two breast cancers are the same, and researchers have come a long way in understanding what makes each breast tumor unique. This is the entire premise behind personalized medicine. By looking at a tumor’s biomarkers, doctors can tailor their patient’s treatment to best fight their unique tumor. On today’s show, we’ll be discussing biomarkers tha…

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Year in Review: Clinical Investigator Perspectives on the Most Relevant New Data Sets and Advances in Urothelial Bladder Cancer 1:00:56

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Dr Shilpa Gupta from the Taussig Cancer Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, and Prof Thomas Powles from the Barts Cancer Institute in London, United Kingdom, discuss clinical decision-making with numerous treatment strategies for urothelial bladder cancer.By Neil Love, MD

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Oncology Today with Dr Neil Love: The Emerging Role of B7-H3-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates 32:24

14d ago32:24

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Dr Manish Patel from the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Sarasota, Florida, discusses drug development, early-phase clinical trials and the emerging field of B7-H3-targeted antibody-drug conjugates for solid tumors.By Neil Love, MD

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Episode 272: Saving Lives: Decades of Progress for Breast Cancer Survival 22:30

18d ago22:30

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We still have a long way to go to conquer breast cancer, but we have made some big advances that are saving lives and making a difference. A new modeling study has recently published that the mortality rate for U.S. women with breast cancer decreased an estimated 58 percent between 1975 and 2019. Joining us on today’s show is Jennifer Caswell-Jin, …

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Year in Review: Clinical Investigator Perspectives on the Most Relevant New Data Sets and Advances in Prostate Cancer 1:01:37

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Dr Andrew J Armstrong from the Duke Cancer Institute Center in Durham, North Carolina and Dr Maha Hussain from Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chicago summarize recent data sets from 2023 on hormonal therapies and other emerging treatment approaches for patients with prostate cancer.By Neil Love, MD

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Episode 271: Komen’s Origin: From Health Equity for Women to Health Equity for All 16:34

26d ago16:34

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March is Women’s History Month so it’s fitting that we talk about how Susan G. Komen started off making history and continues to make history as an organization dedicated to achieving health equity. At its inception in 1982, Komen started as a health equity organization dedicated to supporting women, at a time when even saying the word “breast” was…

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Episode 270: What to Know About Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema 25:01

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1 in 5 women who have had breast cancer surgery and treatment are at risk for developing a potentially detrimental side effect of breast cancer – breast cancer related lymphedema— a condition in which lymphatic fluid gets trapped in lymph vessels and causes chronic arm swelling leading to reduced quality of life for many. We are thrilled to be join…

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Virtual Case Library: Metastatic Urothelial Bladder Cancer 2:08:14

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Drs Petros Grivas, Vadim S Koshkin, Kriti Mittal, Mamta Parikh and Scott T Tagawa discuss available and emerging research, patient cases from participating junior clinical investigators and the perspectives of senior clinical investigator faculty on data informing their decision-making for patients with metastatic urothelial bladder cancer.…

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Episode 269: Advice for Entering Treatment from a Fitness Trainer 20:10

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Starting treatment for breast cancer can be overwhelming and you might feel scared or alone. Often, hearing from people who have been diagnosed themselves can help provide a sense of safety and support. Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear fitness trainer Amanda Butler share some inspiration and advice about what helped her get through…

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Episode 268: Myth Busting: Breast Cancer Risk 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Anna Horvat do some myth busting around breast cancer risk to shed light on factors that ARE and ARE NOT scientifically proven to increase you breast cancer risk so you can feel empowered to make important breast care decisions and take charge of your health.…

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Episode 267: Destigmatizing the Conversation Around Breast Cancer for Black Women 24:04

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Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, at later stages and with more aggressive types of breast cancer than white women. This makes knowing your family health history crucial and potentially lifesaving. Ricki Fairley, a 12 - year late stage breast cancer survivor, is joining us on the show today to talk abo…

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Episode 266: A Career Passion Turned Personal 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Sometimes on our show, we hear stories of women who make career changes after they receive a breast cancer diagnosis, some of them finding that they want to chase passions, give back to others, or perhaps simply realign their priorities. It is less often, however, that we are joined by women who have devoted their entire careers to the field of bre…

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Episode 265: Reaching New Heights As Black Breast Cancer Survivors 28:36

2M ago28:36

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In today’s episode, we’ll hear from two women whose lives have been changed by breast cancer, and the ways they are soaring to new heights as Black women. Donna Dennis is a former track and field star and known as one of the greatest female sprinters in the nation. She qualified as an alternate for the 1984 Olympics in the 200. Donna was diagnosed …

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Episode 264: Mitigating Breast Cancer Risk in the Black Community 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, at later stages and with more aggressive types of breast cancer than white women. This underscores the importance of learning about your personal risk of breast cancer. Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins us today to share her insights on the value of understanding breast canc…

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Episode 263: A Personal Journey Through Breast Cancer: Advocacy, Family, and Survival 18:59

3M ago18:59

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This episode of "Real Pink" presents an intimate and powerful conversation with Lauren Velarde, whose life was deeply affected by breast cancer. Lauren, shares her compelling story, from the early diagnosis at the age of 26, following a BRCA gene test, to her courageous decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy. The episode delves into the complex…

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Episode 262: Healing Women One Scar at a Time 23:34

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Tune into the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Corina Klein share how complications after surgery led her to starting a non-profit organization that provides tattoos for breast cancer survivors who lose their nipples from breast cancer, to help them feel whole again.By Susan G. Komen

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Episode 261: Real Talk: Nipple Loss From Breast Cancer 23:02

3M ago23:02

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This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and survivors face every day. We’re talking openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be – from being diagnosed, to selecting the right treatment plan, to living day-to-day with metastatic breast cancer – and living …

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Episode 260: Repeat: Finding Empowerment After Breast Cancer 29:55

3M ago29:55

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On this show, we often talk about how lives are changed after breast cancer, how a survivor’s life takes on a new normal. There can be many challenges that come along with that – from self-esteem to navigating relationships, and even sometimes the shifting of life priorities. Today’s guest has been through a whole host of changes in the decade sinc…

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Episode 259: Should I Do a Breast Self-Exam? 12:59

4M ago12:59

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Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., but it can be successfully treated. To support screening and early detection, Susan G. Komen promotes breast self-awareness messages. These messages consist of knowing your risk, getting screened, knowing what is normal for you and making healthy lifestyle choice…

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Episode 258: Beyond Treatment: Creating a Plan For the Future 20:04

4M ago20:04

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Once breast cancer treatment ends, you can hardly wait to get back to normal life again. But your body may not respond as fast as you expect it to, your relationships may feel different, and you soon learn that you will need to adjust to a whole new normal in your life. Things don’t necessarily go back to the way they were before. These realization…

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Episode 257: Real Talk: Navigating A Diagnosis At The Holidays 29:49

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A time that is often joyous and celebratory may not be – and this episode will give strength to those who find themselves in a tough spot and help families and loved ones better understand how to support and uplift someone who may be struggling this time of year. In today’s episode, we’ll hear from two women who were diagnosed with breast cancer du…

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Episode 256: Surveillance Monitoring for Breast Cancer Recurrence 26:55

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The goal of treating early breast cancer is to remove the cancer and keep it from coming back. When breast cancer returns after treatment, this is called a breast cancer recurrence. Most people diagnosed with breast cancer will never have a recurrence. However, everyone who’s had breast cancer is at risk of recurrence, though that risk varies great…

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Episode 255: Healing your Mental and Emotional Health 21:29

5M ago21:29

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If you’ve heard the words, “You have breast cancer,” you aren’t alone. There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors and those living with breast cancer in the U.S – more than any other group of cancer survivors. You also likely face unique issues and concerns, such as the stress of living in a new normal and the fear of recurrence. You may…

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Episode 254: How the Patient Care Center Addresses Breast Health Inequities 18:47

5M ago18:47

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Multiple communities face unique barriers to breast health care, including lack of access to quality care, financial constraints and cultural differences. Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center works to address these barriers by providing a variety of services and resources, such as patient navigation, financial assistance and culturally sensitive ca…

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Episode 253: Real Talk: Reconstruction or Not? Options After Breast Surgery 25:11

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In today’s episode, we’ll hear from two women who both required surgery to treat their breast cancer but made different decisions about what happened after that surgery. Christy Burbidge had a mastectomy on her left side and decided not to have her breast reconstructed. Suzanne Fonseca opted for reconstruction after her breast surgery but experienc…

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Episode 252: Your first conversation with a friend diagnosed with breast cancer 16:47

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What do you say to a friend when you find out they have been diagnosed with breast cancer? How do you address them? Stacey Lucas is a close friend, mother, community member and cancer survivor. Through her journey, she has found strength in her close family, trust in her doctors and staying physically active. Tune in to hear from Stacey first hand …

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Episode 251: Knowing What to Say When Someone is Diagnosed with MBC 29:00

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When someone has metastatic breast cancer, it is scary for them - and for you! What can you do to really help? What should you say? Is it better to just listen? Today’s guest received a de novo metastatic diagnosis in January 2021 and then elected to retire early from a 30-year technology sales career in order to slow life down and to focus on fami…

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Episode 250: Working It Out: Cancer and Employment Rights 20:46

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Breast cancer affects patients, survivors, families and health care professionals in many ways, one of them being the law. When someone receives a diagnosis, their job is often the first place that they may be legally impacted. Our jobs provide us with income and health insurance. Therefore, it is important to know your rights in the workplace so t…

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Episode 249: Faith and Breast Health 23:09

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Susan G. Komen’s Worship in Pink is a volunteer-driven breast health educational program powered by local faith-based communities. The program empowers faith communities with knowledge and resources to take an active role in their breast health. Here today to discuss the Worship in Pink program and why it is so important for Black congregations are…

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Episode 248: Living Boldly and Celebrating Being Beautiful After Cancer 25:35

6M ago25:35

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Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are often desperately seeking connection from others who have been through the journey before, looking for real women with real answers. Today’s guest, Krisdee Clark, is the author of the blog The Blonde Bombshell. This is a place where she shares her personal breast cancer journey and gives hope to women th…

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Episode 247: My Personal Breast Cancer Story - A Partnership Fueled by My Personal Story 15:47

6M ago15:47

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Intro: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SusieCakes and Susan G. Komen are teaming up with limited edition desserts created to raise awareness and support their shared vision of a world without breast cancer. Susan Sarich, SusieCakes founder and CEO, leads a workforce that is 80 percent female and has been vocal about the fact that support…

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Episode 246: Real Talk: Young Women Get Breast Cancer 39:41

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Real Talk was created to talk about real issues and although the average age at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis is 62, young women are being diagnosed every day. We’ll use this conversation to share the experiences of what it is like to go through breast cancer at a younger age, before many women even get married, have children or have an est…

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Episode 245: How Komen’s PCC Supports Those Living with MBC and Caregivers 23:34

7M ago23:34

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Metastatic breast cancer, also called Stage IV, is when breast cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and scared when you’re living with metastatic breast cancer. But you’re not alone. Thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with metastatic breast cancer, and Susan G. …

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Episode 244: An Inside Look at a Breast Cancer Caregiver’s Perspective 25:01

7M ago25:01

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Sergio Andres Mendoza lost the love of his life, Sarah Fernandez Mendoza, to metastatic breast cancer in 2017. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to honor Sarah’s legacy while raising their two young children, giving back to Komen in multiple ways and providing inspiration for other breast cancer caregivers who are going through what he experienc…

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Episode 243: Survivorship: From the Loneliest Starting Point to the Greatest Silver Lining 25:11

7M ago25:11

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When active treatment ends and the last appointment is over, you are feeling many emotions. Normal is nowhere on the list. This is a point upon which most everyone can agree – there has been a great deal written about the harsh reality patients face when treatment ends, and even that word – patient. You really are no longer a patient, and that in a…

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Episode 242: Real Talk: Latinas with Breast Cancer 37:41

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This is Real Talk, a new podcast series where we’re going to break down the stigmas and feelings of embarrassment and talk openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be – from diagnosis, to treatment, to living with metastatic breast cancer, to life after treatment ends.      September is Hispanic Heritage Month. Breast cancer i…

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Episode 241: Unexpected Financial Burdens of Metastatic Breast Cancer 16:51

8M ago16:51

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Continuously increasing treatment costs for patients with metastatic breast cancer can create financial hardship, which is known as financial toxicity. According to The Kaiser Family Foundation, more than 50% of women delay or avoid breast cancer care because of the associated costs. Financial toxicity can lead to difficulty accessing nutritious fo…

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Inside the Issue: Exploring the Current and Future Management of High-Risk, Hormone-Sensitive Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

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Dr Neal Shore from the Carolina Urologic Research Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, discuss the current and future management of high-risk, hormone-sensitive nonmetastatic prostate cancer.By Neil Love, MD

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Episode 240: Expanding Breast Cancer Imaging Through Public Policy 14:38

8M ago14:38

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Widespread access to preventive screening mammography, without cost sharing, is available to millions of women as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Unfortunately, some individuals at a higher risk of breast cancer or those requiring follow-up imaging due to an abnormal mammogram result face hundreds to thousands of dollars in patient cost …

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Oncology Today with Dr Neil Love: Special Edition — Key Presentations on Genitourinary Cancers from the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 1:20:37

8M ago1:20:37

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Dr Rana McKay from UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla, California discusses key presentations on genitourinary cancers from the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting.By Neil Love, MD

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Episode 239: Real Talk: Getting Sexy Back  35:24

8M ago35:24

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This is Real Talk, a new podcast series where we’re going to break down the stigmas and feelings of embarrassment and talk openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be – from diagnosis, to treatment, to living with metastatic breast cancer, to life after treatment ends.     Today’s episode is part of a collaboration between Sus…

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Ready for Prime Time? Determining the Current and Future Role of PARP Inhibitor-Based Combinations in the Management of Prostate Cancer 2:48:57

8M ago2:48:57

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Featuring a roundtable discussion on the current and future role of PARP inhibitor-based therapy in the management of prostate cancer, with Drs Neeraj Agarwal, Emmanuel Antonarakis, Susan Slovin, and Prof Karim Fizazi, moderated by Dr Neil Love.By Neil Love, MD

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Episode 238: How I Spoke Up For What I Needed 35:08

8M ago35:08

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When someone has breast cancer it’s scary for them – and for you! What can you do to really help? What should you say? Friends and family often have good intentions but simply don’t know what to do. Today’s guest found herself being supported by an army of people immediately following her diagnosis, but not in a way that she found particularly help…

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Inside the Issue: Optimizing the Management of Metastatic Urothelial Bladder Cancer 1:02:12

9M ago1:02:12

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Dr Terence Friedlander from the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Francisco, California, and Professor Petros Grivas from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, discuss available and novel treatment strategies for metastatic urothelial bladder cancer, moderated by Dr Neil Love.…

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Episode 14: Fear the Frenemy 46:57

9M ago46:57

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We know it’s been a while since the release of a new episode. You’re probably wondering why there has been so much radio silence over the past several months. With a sad and heavy heart, your host Annemarie had to say goodbye to her mother in May of this year. After spending time caring for her mother and enjoying precious moments with her family, …

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Episode 237: Finding a Provider Post-Diagnosis 22:44

9M ago22:44

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A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Knowing which questions to ask can help you understand your diagnosis and advocate for yourself as you begin to assemble your healthcare team and develop your treatment plan with your doctors. Finding the right providers is perhaps one of the most important decisions a patient will make post diagnosis,…

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Episode 236: Surrounding Yourself with Positive People and Healthy Resources 17:20

9M ago17:20

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A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is difficult. You’re processing a lot of information and dealing with many emotions. You may feel overwhelmed and scared, but you are not alone. Today’s guest was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma 6 months after her mammogram came back clear. Before she could begin treatment, she learned her cancer had m…

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Management of Urothelial Bladder Cancer with Dr Matthew Galsky 56:37

9M ago56:37

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Dr Matthew Galsky from The Tisch Cancer Institute in New York, New York, discusses recent updates from ASCO 2023 on the management of urothelial bladder cancer, moderated by Dr Neil Love.By Neil Love, MD

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