Cancerwise Podcast

Cancerwise Podcast

The Cancerwise podcast features insights from MD Anderson Cancer Center's experts on cancer diagnosis and treatment, research breakthroughs, and prevention, as well as stories from survivors and caregivers who've faced cancer firsthand.

Episodes

December 6, 2024
why-are-regular-mental-health-check-ups-important-especially-for-cancer-patients

Coping with a cancer diagnosis can invoke an array of emotions while navigating appointments, medications and other cancer treatment-related responsibilities. Erica Taylor, M.D., shares why mental health check-ups...

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inflammatory-breast-cancer-ibc-clinical-trials-at-md-anderson

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare, aggressive cancer often excluded from clinical trials. Rachel Layman, M.D., and Bora Lim, M.D., discuss the importance of research in this field and what’s on the horizon for clinical tria...

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how-to-manage-your-mental-health-when-you-re-dealing-with-chronic-pain

Grace Kao, Ph.D., and Saba Javed, M.D., discuss how mental health can impact pain management and share strategies that patients can use to cope.

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when-lung-cancer-research-gets-personal

Dr. Jennifer Litton discusses lung cancer research and clinical trials with Dr. Lauren Byers. Their chat turns personal when Dr. Litton recalls asking Dr. Byers about her father's diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer.

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cancer-treatment-and-fertility-preservation-when-to-talk-to-your-doctor

A cancer diagnosis upends lives and can have a major impact on long-term plans that patients have yet to consider. Preserving fertility should be one of the first things you talk about with your doctor. Reproductive endocr...

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colon-cancer-and-young-adults

Colon cancer is on the rise among young adults in the United States. What do you need to know about the disease, and who is it affecting? Colorectal surgical oncologist Y. Nancy You, M.D., shares important information everyone should know.

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maintaining-quality-of-life-with-head-and-neck-cancer

Head and neck cancer patients face unique quality-of-life issues that can affect breathing, talking, hearing, vision and swallowing. Ehab Hanna, M.D., shares advice for how to manage these issues before, during and after treatment.

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sun-safety-advice-for-cancer-survivors

Anisha Patel is an associate professor of Dermatology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. As we approach summer, Dr. Patel will share some advice about sun safety for skin cancer survivors.

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how-to-manage-life-after-cancer-treatment

Many people think they can put cancer behind they when they’re done with treatment. But that’s not true. In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, Michael Roth, M.D., discusses survivorship and some of the challenges cancer survivors face.

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how-does-meditation-work

Research has shown meditation can benefit cancer patients as they go through treatment. So what is meditation and how does it work? Senior Mind/Body Intervention Specialist Smitha Mallaiah explains how it can help and guides listeners through a meditation practice.

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phase-i-research-on-dna-damage-repair-at-the-2024-asco-annual-meeting

Tim Yap, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. discusses abstracts 3005, 3018 and 2507 being presented by MD Anderson researchers at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.

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