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June 25, 2025 27 mins

Supporting someone going through cancer - what's the best way to do it when you don't know what to say? Ruth Fein has a bunch of interesting titles. Medical/science reporter. Award-winning author. Patient engagement leader. Motivational speaker. Ruth is a globally recognized patient advocate leader with a proven track record bringing together the voice of the patient, not-for-profit sector, industry and academia in the hematology/oncology space.

In episode 579 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Ruth chose Utica College for her undergraduate experience, how her rare blood cancer shaped her work as a journalist and patient advocate, what inspired her to write The Big C² and how it's different from other books, what is the best way to support someone going through cancer, how you can recognize red flags in your own health, what are some phrases to avoid when talking to someone who has cancer, what tools or perspectives have helped people she's interviewed to move forward, how to make the most of that time with doctors and truly advocate for themselves, and what college students need to know about the future of cancer treatment.

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