Cancerwise Podcast
The Cancerwise podcast features insights from UT MD Anderson experts on cancer diagnosis and treatment, research breakthroughs, and prevention, as well as stories from survivors and caregivers who’ve faced cancer firsthand.
Episodes
Finding the right therapist can make a significant difference in your experience. Erica Taylor, M.D., and Catherine Powers, Ph.D., discuss what to look for and how to get the most out of each session.
Many ovarian cancer patients treated with chemotherapy or surgery still have a small number of cancer cells left in the body, called minimal residual disease (MRD). Amir Jazaeri, M.D., and Roni Nitecki Wilke, M.D., discuss how a minimally invasive ...
Cancer treatment can affect intimacy and sex for patients and their partners. Clinical psychotherapist Carmella Wygant and advanced practice provider Donna Herrera Bell discuss common culprits and the importance of speaking up about side effects...
Jennifer Litton, M.D., breast medical oncologist and chief clinical research officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently completed radiation therapy after she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Litton and her radiati...
If persistent, some subtle health symptoms may be cause for gynecologic cancer screening. Pamela Soliman, M.D., and Shannon Westin, M.D., discuss types of cancers in women, such as cervical and ovarian cancer, and the importance of advocating fo...
If you’re looking for a way to get more active throughout your day, exercise snacks may help get you moving. Health Disparities Researchers Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., and Scherezade Mama, Dr.P.H., talk about how the short bursts of exerc...
Diagnosing appendix cancer can be a challenge. The disease often doesn’t have any symptoms in its earliest stages, and often, patients are initially misdiagnosed. Surgical oncologist Beth Helmink, M.D., Ph.D., and gastrointestinal medical oncol...
Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system. There are dozens of subtypes of lymphoma, and a correct diagnosis is critical. Jason Westin, M.D., and Sairah Ahmed, M.D., discuss wh...
Navigating the holiday season while you or a loved one is living with a cancer diagnosis can bring up conflicting emotions like gratitude and stress. Senior Social Work counselors Malory Lee and Traci Newsom discuss ways you can appreciate the holidays and fin...
Leah Phillips was 43 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer after having a persistent cough for several months. Leah shares her treatment experience with Mara Antonoff, M.D., as they discuss why lung cancer should not be consid...
Andrew Hahn, M.D., and Pavlos Msaouel, M.D., Ph.D., discuss exciting new treatment options for renal cell carcinoma and what makes it different from other kidney cancers.
Breast cancer surgery can cause many physical and emotional changes throughout the course of treatment. Puneet Singh, M.D., and Deepti Chopra, M.B.B.S., discuss the ways surgery can impact a patient and how providers help patients navigate the changes.
Weight loss injection drugs called GLP-1 agonists are gaining popularity for helping people lose weight. Jasmine Sukumar, M.D., and Sonali Thosani, M.D., discuss what effect these drugs can have on cancer patients and what emerging research h...
Using nicotine makes youth more vulnerable to nicotine addiction, worsening mental health problems and substance-use disorders. Jennifer Cofer, Dr.P.H., executive director of EndTobacco™, and Mark Moreno, senior vice president for Governmental Relation...
Cancer patients undergoing treatment may wonder if they could benefit from taking vitamins or dietary supplements. Meroë Morse, M.D., and Santhossi Narayanan, M.D., discuss common patient questions and some of the risks supplements...
Cancer patients often need help and encouragement throughout treatment and survivorship. Clinical Program Manager Lauren Adams and Social Work Counselor Cindy Parker share how you can offer impactful support and why actions are sometimes stronger than words...
Advance care planning is more than just filling out legal forms. Ryan Huey, M.D., and Melanie Cavazos break down the key conversations patients and caregivers should consider to ensure that values, goals and preferences guide medical d...
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy seasonal activities, but cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the sun and heat. Radiation oncologist Pamela Schlembach, M.D., and dermatologist Hung Doan, M.D., Ph.D., share hydration and...
Leukemia includes many different disease types, and unlike most solid tumors, it requires unique approaches to monitor how well treatment works. Naveen Pemmaraju, M.D., and Fadi Haddad, M.D., explain how minimal residual disease, or MRD, is h...
Patients with head and neck cancer often face challenging treatment side effects that can impact speaking, swallowing, taste and nutrition. These changes can affect everyday life and emotional well-being. Kate Hutcheson, Ph....
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