Cancer, Now What?: Recent Episodes
Dave Pratt
Arizona Center for Cancer Care is proud to present The Cancer Care Podcast. Physicians, patients, caregivers and health experts share stories, new innovations and more. At AZCCC, we believe one of the best ways to learn about our treatments, and what truly makes our cancer care different, is to listen to the experiences of our patients. Enjoy all segments right here on Star Worldwide Networks and the same on all mobile devices. Plus, for more info on Arizona Center for Cancer Care, please go to www. ArizonaCCC.com
Join us in this insightful and compassionate video podcast as we delve into the challenging yet hopeful world that opens up after a breast cancer diagnosis. Renowned guests, Dr. John Davis, Breast Surgeon at Honor Health Cancer Care and Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona, and Dr. Oren Tessler, Plastic and Breast Reconstructive Surgeon at Tessler Plastic Surgery, share their expertise and experiences alongside their resilient patient, Annie.
In this episode of "Cancer...Now What?" podcast, join us as we host two distinguished experts in breast cancer care: Dr. Janice Angeles, a renowned Breast Surgeon from Honor Health Cancer Care and Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona, and Dr. Joseph Zakhary, a skilled Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon from Southwest Breast and Aesthetics. Together, they provide valuable insights into the various treatment options available for breast cancer patients.Discover the latest advancements in surgery and reconstruction, personalized strategies, and compassionate care that empower patients on their journey to healing. Whether you're facing breast cancer or seeking knowledge about treatment options, this episode offers essential information from experts dedicated to guiding individuals through their breast cancer journey.#azccc #southwestbreastandaesthetics #breastcancer #breastsurgery #comprehensivebreastcenterofarizona
Join us for an enlightening episode of Arizona Center for Cancer Care’s “Cancer… Now What?” Three leading medical specialists delve into the world of lung cancer. In this episode, medical oncologist Dr. Rishi Agarwal, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Chirag Patel, and pulmonologist Dr. Alok Surana share their expertise on every aspect of lung cancer – from early diagnosis and advanced screening techniques to cutting-edge treatments and patient care. Gain valuable insights into the collaborative efforts of these medical professionals, exploring the vital role they play in the journey from diagnosis to recovery. Whether you're seeking information as a patient, caregiver, or simply interested in medical advancements, this episode offers a comprehensive overview of lung cancer that you won't want to miss. Tune in to empower yourself with knowledge and hope in the face of lung cancer challenges. For more information on Arizona Center for Cancer Care, please click ArizonaCCC.com About the host: Cancer…Now What? Is hosted by #AZCCC VP of Business Development and Marketing, Jenny Martin, MBA. Jenny is also the CEO & founder of Phoenix Cancer Support Network – a local nonprofit whose mission is to provide free support and advocacy for cancer patients. For more info, please click PCSNetwork.
In this episode, of Cancer…Now What? we discuss how palliative care plays an important role in cancer treatment. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Apar Gupta and Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Greg Alesante discuss how they collaborate on patient care to improve quality of life by managing symptoms that may result from cancer treatment. #azccc #cancercare #cancerawareness #cancerhealth #cancertreatment #cancerfighter #radonc #medonc #survivorship #cancerdiagnosis #gynonc #vgpccn #honorhealthaz #palliativecare
Jenny Martin, MBA - Arizona Center for Cancer Care VP of Business Development and Marketing is joined by AZCCC physicians Dr. Cory Heal (Radiation Oncology) and Dr. Rishi Agarwal (Medical Oncology) and Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist, Dr. Ruchir Gupta of Mountain View Headache & Spine for a conversation on the how to deal with pain that can accompany a cancer diagnosis and the latest treatment options. For more information on Dr. Heal & Dr. Agarwal, please visit ArizonaCCC.com. For more information on Dr. Gupta, please visit https://mountainviewheadacheandspine.com/.
Jenny Martin is joined by Dr. Maya Thosani, Mohs Surgeon & Dermatologist and Dr. Subhakar Mutyala, Radiation Oncologist to have a conversation about skin cancer.
On this segment of “Cancer… Now What?” the topic is brain cancer and neuro-oncology awareness. Host Jenny Martin is joined by radiation oncologist Dr. Christopher Biggs with Arizona Center for Cancer Care along with Dr. John Wanebo who is a neuro-surgeon with Barrow Brain and Spine, and neuro-oncologist Dr. Amir Azadi. Together they take you through a neuro-oncology cancer journey.
In this episode of “Cancer… Now What?” you can learn about #palliativecare. What is it exactly, and how does it work? Host Jenny Martin is joined by Dr. Jay Patel from Pain & Palliative Medicine, and medical oncologist Dr. Arun Singavi with Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network and Arizona Center for Cancer Care.
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In this episode of “Cancer… Now What?” you can learn about advancements in preventing, diagnosing and treating #coloncancer. Host Jenny Martin is joined by Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MRCS (Ed) FACS Colorectal Surgeon form the Colon & Rectal Center of Arizona, #medicaloncologist Dr. Frank Tsai with Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network and Arizona Center for Cancer Care, and Dr. Daniel Meline, Gastroenteroligist with Arizona Digestive Health.
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March is #coloncancerawareness month. In this episode of “Cancer… Now What?” you can learn about advancements in preventing, diagnosing and treating #coloncancer. Host Jenny Martin is joined by Dr. Henry Lee, #medicaloncologist with Arizona Center for Cancer Care and the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network, along with Neeraj Singh, colon and rectal surgeon at the Colon & Rectal Care Center of Phoenix.
Roughly 70,000 Americans will be diagnosed this year with #pancreaticcancer. Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow out of control and form a tumor. If you have pancreatic cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect will help you cope. In this video you can find out all about pancreatic cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated. Join host Jenny Martin with HonorHealth #medicaloncology & research expert Dr. Erkut Borazanci and #raditiononcologist Dr. Steven Sckolnik with Arizona Center for Cancer Care.
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In this episode of "Cancer... Now What?" you can learn about advancements in #radiationtreatment, how #radiation can help with treatment symptoms, #coloncancerawareness, PCSN’s upcoming Friendraiser & Gala (Aug. 28, 2021) and one family’s heartwarming story. AZCCC Director of Business Development, Jenny Martin, plays double duty as Host and #PCSN’s CEO & Founder to shed a light on a #nonprofit whose mission it is to fill in gaps in #cancercare. Featuring AZCCC #RadiationOncologist, Dr. Steven Sckolnik, PCSN’s Chairman of the Board & Jenny’s dad, Dr. Jeffrey Weber and Megan Rogalski, whose family PCSN had the honor of serving while her husband valiantly fought #coloncancer for a year and a half. Highlights include: Arizona Center for Cancer Care (#AZCCC) is a proud sponsor of local nonprofit, Phoenix Cancer Support Network. Phoenix Cancer Support Network is a 501(c)(3) devoted to providing FREE support and advocacy to cancer warriors. #azccc #AZCCC #PCSN #cancerawareness #like #follow #love #youtube
1 in 5 Americans before the age of 70 will get #skincancer. What are the options for cancer treatment? How often should you get checked? What are the different types of skin cancer? Justin Famoso, MD, radiation oncologist with Arizona Center for Cancer Care teams up with Ramin Fathi, MD, dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group. Together, they work to help people battling skin cancer. These top physicians join AZCCC host Jenny Martin to answer the question: “Skin cancer….now what”?
Depending on the cancer diagnosis, many cancer patients are searching for additional cancer treatment options. What exactly is a clinical trial? What cancer trials are offered and how does a patient find out or qualify? How about clinical trials specifically offered in Arizona? Frank Tsai, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist with Arizona Center for Cancer Care and the researcher at Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network. Dr. Tsai has a specific interest in clinical trials. He joins AZCCC host Jenny Martin for this informational discussion and how it could possibly help you or your loved ones battling cancer.
In this episode of “Cancer… Now What?” you can learn about advancements in fighting breast cancer along with breast cancer diagnosis, options for breast cancer treatment, and what to expect in life after breast cancer care. AZCCC Host and Director of Business Development Jenny Martin is joined by Mona Harnack with Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network’s Comprehensive Breast Clinic, radiation oncologist Dr. Anushka Patel with Arizona Center for Cancer Care, and breast surgeon Dr. Brenda Moorthy with VGPCCN Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona.
October is breastcancerawareness month. In this episode of “Cancer….Now What?” you can learn about advancements in fightingbreastcancer along with breastcancerdiagnosis, options for breastcancertreatment, and what to expect in life after breastcancercare. AZCCC Host and Director of Business Development Jenny Martin is joined by Amanda Sweeney of the AmericanCancerSociety, AZCCC and Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona breast surgeon oncologist Dr. John Davis, and Dr. Arun Singavi, medical oncologist from AZCCC and the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network.
Sarcomas are rare cancers that develop in the bones and soft tissues, including fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, deep skin tissues and fibrous tissues. #AZCCC host Jenny Martin welcomes #radiationoncologist Dr. Ashley Albert and #orthopedicsurgeon & oncologist Dr. Matthew Seidel. Together, #sarcoma diagnosis, treatment and options are discussed along with expectations and prognosis. #sarcomatreatment #sarcomaawareness, #cancercare, #caretreatment, #cancerjourney #honorhealth #fightingcancer
In this episode of "Cancer... Now What?" you can learn about advancements in #radiationtreatment, how #radiation can help with treatment symptoms, #coloncancerawareness, PCSN’s upcoming Friendraiser & Gala (Aug. 28, 2021) and one family’s heartwarming story. AZCCC Director of Business Development, Jenny Martin, plays double duty as Host and #PCSN’s CEO & Founder to shed a light on a #nonprofit whose mission it is to fill in gaps in #cancercare. Featuring AZCCC #RadiationOncologist, Dr. Steven Sckolnik, PCSN’s Chairman of the Board & Jenny’s dad, Dr. Jeffrey Weber and Megan Rogalski, whose family PCSN had the honor of serving while her husband valiantly fought #coloncancer for a year and a half. Highlights include: Arizona Center for Cancer Care (#AZCCC) is a proud sponsor of local nonprofit, Phoenix Cancer Support Network. Phoenix Cancer Support Network is a 501(c)(3) devoted to providing FREE support and advocacy to cancer warriors. #azccc #AZCCC #PCSN #cancerawareness #like #follow #love #youtube
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network and AZCCC #MedicalOncologist Dr. Stephanie Lindauer welcomes guest and HonorHealth Registered #Dietician Terri Taylor. Together, they discuss everything from the importance of diet and #nutrition before, during and after #cancertreatment to the all-encompassing #cancerjourney. Dr. Lindauer walks us from #cancerdiagnosis through treatment options and the team role of a medical oncologist. It is especially lifting to have two #healthcare pros on our AZCCC podcast during #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth as both have cared for so many patients. Enjoy this special visit with two shining stars in the #healthcareindustry.
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Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona Breast Surgeon Dr. Danielle Duchini shares info and insight on breast cancer. Dr. Duchini covers everything from first office visit and diagnosis to treatment plus expectations. In addition, Dr. Duchini provides information on breast issues in general, a specialized new procedure, along with her personal history of why she became a breast surgeon. Enjoy this podcast interview with one of the industry’s leaders.
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network and AZCCC Medical Oncologist Dr. Clarence Adoo welcome colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo from the Colon and Rectal Center of Arizona. Dr. Adoo and Dr. Makarawo discuss everything from the screening and diagnosis of colon cancer to the team role of the medical oncologist for treatment. Colorectal cancer treatment depends on the size, location, and how far the cancer has spread. Common treatments include surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and more.
AZCCC Radiation Oncologist Justin Famoso teams up with ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist Dr. Luis Vazquez from Elite ENT in Phoenix. Together, Dr. Famoso and Dr. Vazquez share options for all types of head and neck cancer, plus they share valuable insight on diagnosis and treatments. In addition, the doctors share what patients can expect before, during and after care.
A true legend in cancer treatment and one of the most respected physicians in the radiation field and beyond, Dr. Robert Kuske discusses his career along with options for successful treatments of cancer from diagnosis through expected results.
For more info on Dr. Kuske please go to www.ArizonaCCC.com
Clinical trials that offer patients more treatment options are just part of the information provided by AZCCC medical oncologist Dr. Frank Tsai. Investigative treatments can offer some patients what is not traditionally available. Clinical trials can offer patients additional avenues who have run out of options. Clinical trials afford patients more choices with guidance from their doctor. Clinic trials are not all the same, and in this podcast Dr. Tsai explains the difference. For more info on Dr. Tsai please go to www.ArizonaCCC.com
Managing breast pain, when to get checked and the following steps are just part of the information covered by breast surgeon, Dr. Davis. In the U.S. alone, nearly 4 million women have had a history with breast cancer or are currently battling breast cancer. Over 275,000 women are diagnosed yearly. Like with all cancers, early detection is helpful in the successful treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Davis discusses symptoms of breast cancer, diagnosis, options, and what patients can expect before and after treatment along with expected results. For more info on Dr. Davis please go to www.ArizonaCCC.com
Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that in the U.S. alone, nearly 4 million women have had a history with breast cancer or are currently battling breast cancer. Over 275,000 women are diagnosed yearly. Like with all cancers, early detection is helpful in the successful treatment of breast cancer, and therefore, awareness is key. Arizona Center for Cancer Care radiation oncologist Dr. Luci Chen discusses symptoms of breast cancer, diagnosis, options, and what patients can expect before and after treatment such as surgery or radiation, along with expected results.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that in the U.S. alone, nearly 4 million women have had a history with breast cancer or are currently battling breast cancer. Over 275,000 women are diagnosed yearly. Like with all cancers, early detection is helpful in the successful treatment of breast cancer, and therefore, awareness is key. Arizona Center for Cancer Care breast surgeon Dr. Noemi Sigalove discusses symptoms of breast cancer, diagnosis, options, and what patients can expect before and after treatment such as surgery or radiation, along with expected results.
Prostate Cancer Awareness continues to lag behind breast cancer and other forms. Early detection is very helpful and the awareness of getting screened frequently is the key. AZCCC radiation oncologist Dr. Just Famoso discusses early symptoms of prostate cancer, diagnosis, options, and what patients can expect before and after treatment along with expected results. Even more, Dr. Famoso announces a new and exciting clinical treatment for prostate cancer from Arizona Center for Cancer Care!