This episode focuses on making treatment decisions when you or your loved one has been diagnosed with an advanced cancer. There are a lot of issues that a person has to navigate - financial concerns, legal documents, communicating with the care team, and the emotions that come with caring for a loved one with an advanced cancer diagnosis. With us today is hospice and palliative medicine physician Dr. BJ Miller ..read more

Over the last decade, the number of treatment options for patients with advanced cancers has greatly expanded. In this episode, we look at treatments currently available to patients diagnosed with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer and discuss ways to cope with this difficult diagnosis. Our guests are Dr. Daniel Geynisman and Monica Scanlan, BSN, RN, both of Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple Health, and Rachel Saks, MSS, LSW, OSW-C, Senior Director, Education at the Cancer Support Community ..read more

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- The Benefits of Palliative Care Patients are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer. Integrating palliative care early as a proactive part of a patient’s metastatic breast cancer treatment plan can make a difference in improving the quality of life of both the patient and the caregiver but those services typically don’t start soon enough. Our guest for this important conversation is Lori Bishop, Vice President of Palliative & Advanced Care at the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization ..read more

Without a doubt, the past few years have been an exciting time for lung cancer research with new drugs bringing hope to patients and their families. In today’s episode, we’re going to take a close look at how immunotherapy is being used to treat lung cancer and why the medical community is so optimistic about its potential. Our guest is Dr. David Carbone ..read more

This episode in our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer” focuses on deciding on a course of treatment when you are first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer or when it is time for a new or different treatment. Thanks to better and more targeted treatment options, women are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer. How do you decide which treatment plan is the best match for your priorities and your preferences? And how do you communicate your goals for treatment with your medical team? Our guests this week are Gaby Kusko, who has been living with metastatic b ..read more

All medications that are now standard treatment options went through a series of clinical trials before becoming available to patients. In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” we have an in-depth talk about clinical trials, their role in advancing the development of new treatments, and patient concerns about participating in them. Our guest is clinician and researcher Dr. Vered Stearns ..read more

Whether you’re in treatment or out, it’s important to make sure you eat foods rich in beneficial nutrients. Yet, it’s not always easy to figure out what to eat and what to avoid, especially during challenging times. Our guest is oncology nutritionist Rachel Beller, who answers questions about cancer-related nutrition and gives tips on managing food and meals to help us eat well and feel well ..read more

Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer- The Benefits of Palliative Care Patients are living longer than ever with metastatic breast cancer. Integrating palliative care early as a proactive part of a patient’s metastatic breast cancer treatment plan can make a difference in improving the quality of life of both the patient and the caregiver but those services typically don’t start soon enough. Our guest for this important conversation is Lori Bishop, Vice President of Palliative & Advanced Care at the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization ..read more

This episode features award winning author Nancy Sharp and her book BOTH SIDES NOW: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living. On the day that Nancy delivered premature twins, she learned that her husband's brain cancer had returned after eighteen months in remission. Less than three years later, at the age of 37, she became a widow. Seeking a fresh start, Nancy packed up her five year-old twins and left Manhattan for Denver, never imagining that she would find love in the pages of a magazine. The story of her unforgettable journey is a gift to those looking to lift themselves from the ember ..read more

Many people undergoing treatment for cancer face challenges with eating and nutrition, but people facing head and neck cancer and its related treatments face some of the most daunting ones because of the location of their cancer. According to a recent study, up to 80% of patients with head and neck cancers are malnourished, some prior to even starting treatment because their tumors cause eating problems. Our guests share their experiences, insights and knowledge so that you can make the best, most informed decisions for you and your loved ones. We are joined by Jean Johnson who was diagnosed w ..read more