Cancer Wise: Recent Episodes
Michigan Medicine Podcast Network
With almost 2 million new cancer diagnosis a year and over 600,000 deaths, knowing and understanding your cancer risk is important. Each episode of Cancer Wise will feature either a University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center expert, researcher, patient or survivor. Whether it’s prevention, treatment options, the latest discoveries or news, we’ll help you get Cancer Wise.
The Cancer Wise podcast represents an evolution of the 3Ps of Cancer podcast, but don't worry, all of the episodes of the 3Ps of Cancer will continue to live on this feed.
Cancer Wise is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Cancer Wise podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
When treating for localized prostate cancer, surgery and radiation are usually what people hear about. However, there are other treatments that could be options under a heading of focal therapy.
Dr. Andrew Wood, a urologic oncologist with the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center’s Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer talks about these options and which patients could benefit from them.
Participant
Andrew Wood, MD
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Four University of Michigan faculty members have served as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a rare distinction that only two other institutions can claim. ASCO is the world's leading professional organization for physicians and oncology professionals caring for people with cancer.
In this episode, Nicole Fawcett, director of communications for the Rogel Cancer Center, sat down with four past ASCO Presidents and talked about the importance of the society, the impact it has had on cancer care and research as a whole and the impact here at U-M.
Participants:
Allen Lichter, MD, FASTRO
Doug Blayney, MD
Dan Hayes, MD
Lori Pierce, MD
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A transcript of this episode can be found here.
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In the United States, unnecessary tests and treatments not only drive-up health care costs but may also contribute to a waste of valuable resources and avoidable patient harms. Today we talk with Michigan Medicine assistant professor of surgery Dr. Lesly Dossett, M.D., MPH about an effort to reduce such practices through a process called de-implementation.
You can learn more about Dr. Dossett here.
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In recent years, researchers have been studying the relationship between pets and overall cancer patient health outcomes. Today we talk with University of Michigan investigators Dr. Nina Francis-Levin, Ph.D., MSW, and Dr. Jess Francis-Levin, Ph.D. who are taking a closer look at this relationship within in the LBGT community.
You can learn more about Dr. Nina Francis-Levin here.
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A transcript of this episode can be found here.
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On this episode of Cancer Aware, we are talking with Maria Silveira who is a palliative care specialist at Michigan Medicine and the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs. She has over 20 years of experience working in the hospital and in clinic, taking care of patients with serious illness, supporting them and their families through what is often the toughest time of their lives. She helps train the next generation of palliative care and hospice physicians and nurse practitioners, and she does research in symptom management.
You can learn more about Dr. Silveira here.
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A transcript of this episode can be found here.
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It’s estimated that one in three Americans experience medical cost distress, and many fear the high cost of debt will leave them financially destitute. As a result, many may decline needed treatments or therapies.
Here to address this issue is Dr. Mark Fendrick, Professor of Internal Medicine and Professor of Health Management and Policy in the U-M School of Public Health.
Dr. Fendrick directs the Value-Based Insurance Design Center at the University of Michigan and his research focuses on how clinician payment and consumer engagement initiatives impact access to care, quality of care, and health care costs.
The transcript can be found here.
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Drs. Elena Stoffel and Jennifer Griggs, co-principal investigators of the Michigan Genetic Hereditary Testing (MiGHT) Study, discuss the importance of knowing your family health history.
Additional resources:
MiGHT Study Family History Tool
Rogel Cancer Center Genetics
Genetic Testing For Inherited Risk For Cancer
The transcript can be found here.
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Michigan Medicine neurosurgeon, Nicholas Szerlip, discusses cancer metastasis to the spine and how the Rogel Cancer Center is addressing this through their Metastatic Spine Oncology clinic.
The transcript can be found here.
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In this episode, head and neck surgical oncologist Andrew G. Shuman, M.D., FACS, HEC-C, discuses the current cancer drug shortages and how they’re impacting patient care nationwide.
Additional resources: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/news/archive/combatting-critical-drug-shortages
The transcript can be found here.
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University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, surgical oncologist, Dr. Melissa Pilewskie, sits down and talks to us about surgical options for breast cancer. The focus being on helping women determine whether lumpectomy or mastectomy is appropriate for them and their type of breast cancer.
University of Michigan School of Public Health professor, Dana Dolinoy, explains the role of epigenetics in environmental exposures and health.
The epigenome is the instruction book that tells our genes when and how to turn on - and how to react to environmental influences. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center and School of Public Health are studying how changes in the epigenome could be early indicators of cancer in a statewide study called MI-CARES.
To find out more or to join the movement, visit https://micares.health/
Fourth-year radiation oncology resident Dr. Jamie Takayesu, discusses her research on whether health care providers talk to women receiving radiation for genitourinary cancer about sexual health and function as much as they do men. Listen to her break down the multifaceted disparity and suggests some potential solutions to bridge the gap.
Fourth-year radiation oncology resident Dr. Jamie Takayesu, discusses her research on whether health care providers talk to women receiving radiation for genitourinary cancer about sexual health and function as much as they do men. Listen to her break down the multifaceted disparity and suggests some potential solutions to bridge the gap.
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center urological oncologist, Lindsey Herrel, MD, discusses what people should know about bladder cancer.
Additional resources: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/bladder-cancer
Bladder cancer awareness video: https://youtu.be/79mooyzh3eM
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Lynn Henry, M.D., Ph.D., disease lead of the Rogel Cancer Center’s Breast Cancer Program, discusses metastatic breast cancer. This is the process of breast cancer that has spread to another part of the body, including bones, liver, lung, and brain.
Additional resources:
Breast Cancer Metastases: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/breast-cancer/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-metastases
IMPACT the Brain: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/breast-cancer/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-metastases/metastatic-breast-cancer-coordinated-treatment
Clinical Trials: https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/breast-cancer/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-metastases/metastatic-breast-cancer-research
Breast Cancer Awareness Video: https://youtu.be/T2_L9dqW8eE
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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In 2011, Ruth was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Understanding that it is an incurable disease, she puts her best foot forward by starting each day with gratitude, receiving her treatment, and staying healthy. She cherishes the opportunity it is to wake up each day and choose her inner strength. This is her story and advice to others.
Additional resource: rogelcancercenter.org/multiple-myeloma
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University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center’s Cancer AnswerLine and infusion nurse, Christie Bryne, talks about multiple myeloma – a form of blood cancer.
Additional resources: www.rogelcancercenter.org/multiple-myeloma
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University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center physician assistant, Maureen Pickle, talks about screening, treatment and understanding one’s risk for colon and rectal cancer.
Additional resources:
www.rogelcancercenter.org/colorectal-colon-cancer
https://youtu.be/CnlT-s0xdHs
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Over the past four years the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has shared ways to prevent cancer, how to be prepared should you find out that you have cancer and what progress there is towards improving care or finding a cure for cancer through the 3Ps of Cancer podcast. The time has come to expand from just talking about prevention, preparedness and progress to sharing individual faces of cancer, highlighting the early stages of cancer research and expanding awareness around not only common but rare cancers as well.
Building off what you’ve already come to listen to, is a new podcast that incorporates all aspects of cancer in the Cancer Wise podcast. Take a listen, share with others and subscribe if you haven’t already. The more you know, the better prepared should you or someone you know find out they have cancer.
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University of Michigan Health thoracic surgeon, Dr. Rishi Reddy, discusses treatment options and prevention for lung cancer.
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University of Michigan Health surgical oncologist, Dr. Hari Nathan, talks about pancreatic cancer treatment options and diagnosis.
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University of Michigan Health breast oncologist, Dr. Erin Cobain discusses breast cancer risk, treatment and the importance of understanding family history.
University of Michigan Health, hepatologist, Dr. Neehar Parkih sits down and discusses liver cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
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Dr. John Krauss, medical director of the multidisciplinary colorectal cancer clinic at the Rogel Cancer Center talks about how detection for colon and rectal cancer are similar while their treatment options can be different.
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Prostate cancer survivor, George Baier shares his cancer journey and how he continues to live life to the fullest.
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Health equity is something that has been an issue throughout health care, especially for cancer. Radiation oncologist and 2020-21 American Society of Clinical Oncology President, Dr. Lori Piece talks about the steps being taken to address this issue.
The Rogel Cancer Center's Associate Chief Clinical Officer of Cancer Services, David Smith, M.D., shares how clinical care delivery for cancer patients at Michigan Medicine had to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with an average five-year survival rate of around 20%. Like with most cancers, we know that we can achieve better outcomes for patients when lung cancer is detected at earlier stages. Dr. Doug Arenberg, who heads the lung cancer screening program at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, discusses lung cancer screening, who benefits, how it's done, along with lung cancer prevention options like smoking cessation that could help in improving survival rate.
Dr. Goutham Narla, division chief of genetic medicine in the department of medicine at University of Michigan discusses how his lab pivoted in order to continue much needed cancer research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Emily Walling, co-medical director and Dr. Anao Zhang, research director for clinical services and patient outcomes of the Michigan Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program discuss this importance and need for this program.
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When it comes to breast and ovarian cancer risk, there is talk about BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. In this episode we talk with genetic counselor, Kara Milliron, about BRCA and how it effects not only breast and ovarian cancer but other inherited cancers.
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Michigan Medicine pathologist, Dr. Aaron Udager talks about pathology’s role in cancer diagnosis.
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Advanced and metastatic cancer are portrayed as an immediate death sentence, but are they? Radiation oncologist, Daniel Wahl talks about what these terms mean and potential outcomes if diagnosed at a later stage.
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Dr. Sarah Hawley, co-director of the Rogel Cancer Center’s Center for Health Communications Research and research investigator at the Ann Arbor Veteran’s Affairs hospital discusses intervention and decision making tools for cancer patients. She shares how these online and telephone tools can be used not only for cancer prevention but in ways that can help during your treatment.
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The Rogel Cancer Cancer is lucky to have two music therapists an staff for patients to receive this intervention that can help promote relaxation, manage pain, improve quality of life among other benefits. Bob Huffman, has been a music therapist at Michigan Medicine for over 15 years. He explains what music therapy is and how it benefits not only patients, but caregivers and staff. The program is a free and is part of the Patient and Family Support Services Program.
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So many times the media, family and friends talk about battling cancer. We hear it more often when someone has passed away in the terms of "losing their battle with cancer." Dr. Michelle Riba, director of the PsychOncololgy program at the Rogel Cancer Center and associate director of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center, shares why we should not use militaristic language in talking about cancer.
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Michigan Medicine plastic surgeon, Adeyiza Momoh, M.D., discusses breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients.
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Pharmacist Shawna Kraft discusses medical marijuana for cancer patients. She gives an understanding what it is, how to use it and how best to request it. For more information on medical marijuana watch this panel discussion video.
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Dr. Daniela Wittmann, associate professor of urology and one of the leading members of the Brandon Prostate Cancer Survivorship Program talks about what prostate cancer surgical patients can expect at the Rogel Cancer Center. Topics include the importance of physical and sexual rehabilitation and emotional support.
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Michigan Medicine radiation oncologist, Robert Dess talks about radiation therapy options for prostate cancer patients. Areas of focus include external beam and internal (brachytherapy) radiation. More information can be found on rogelcancercenter.org.
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Gynecologic oncologists Shitanshu Uppal, MBBS, and Rebecca Liu, M.D., discuss ovarian cancer with Michigan Medicine social media strategist Ed Bottomley. This is from a Facebook Live.
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Surgical oncologist Karin Hardiman, M.D. and gastroenterologist Keith Naylor, M.D., discuss prevention, screening and treatment options for colon and rectal cancers. This is from a Facebook Live.
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Gynecologic oncologist Jean Hansen, D.O. and family medicine physician scientist Diane Harper, M.D., MPH, M.S., sits down with Michigan Medicine social media strategist, Ed Bottomley to discuss cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This was taken from a Facebook Live.
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Michigan Medicine radiation oncologist, Shruti Jolly gives the lowdown on radiation therapy. Topics include safety, types of treatments, equipment and the team of people behind a radiation treatment plan.
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Clinical social worker, Claire Casselman of the Rogel Cancer Center's Complementary Therapies Program shares what guided imagery is, how it is beneficial to not only cancer patients, but to anyone. Her complete library can be found on rogelcancercenter.org/podcasts under Guided Imagery Podcasts.
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Dr. Daniel Hayes, breast oncologist at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center talks about progress in cancer care and treatment since he started practicing in the late 70s. He also shares his views of what the future holds and needs to help eventually cure all cancers.
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Obstetric gynecologist Molly Moravek and Rogel Cancer Center fertility preservation coordinator, Erin Ellman talk about the importance of fertility preservation for those of child bearing age who have cancer.
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University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center dietitian Danielle Karsies shares nutrition tips for cancer prevention as well as the importance of maintaining a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment.
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Michigan Medicine Surgical oncologist, Lesly Dossett shares with us the importance of transition of care between oncology specialist and primary care physician.
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Cancer rehabilitation is a key part to recovery and survivorship for many cancer patients. Dr. Sean Smith, director of cancer rehabilitation talks about the importance after treatment to not only help with maintaining strength but also as a form of pain management.
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We sat down with Michigan Medicine patient financial counselor Yoshi Casares to talk about services and ways to help those with financial needs in paying for cancer care.
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Using one's cells to attack and treat cancer continues to grow. Cellular therapy and in particular CAR T-cell therapy offers new opportunities to adult and pediatric patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Monalisa Ghosh, Rogel Cancer Center oncologist talks about these treatments and and the future of cellular therapy.
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University of Michigan tobacco specialist and African American group facilitator at the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor, Alena Williams, LLMSW, talks about tobacco, its connection to cancer and influences in minority communities.
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Ovarian cancer patient Trisha Goodridge talks about not only her cancer journey, but her journey on Route 66. With some planning and talking with her ovarian cancer team, she embarked on a three week journey across the United States in a classic car with a group of friends to take a road trip of a lifetime and share important information from the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance with people across the country to know the warning signs of ovarian cancer. Trisha passed away in July 2019. She never stopped sharing her story and encouraging women to know the warning signs of ovarian cancer.
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Michigan Medicine doctor Diane Harper talks about human papillomavirus or HPV. Dr. Harper is a family medicine physician scientist. She is internationally recognized as a clinical research expert in HPV associated diseases, their prevention, early detection and treatment for the prevention of cancer.
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There's more to cancer treatment than just surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. There's services to help the healing and mental exhaustion that comes with actual course of treatment. Donna Murphy, LMSW, director of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center's Patient and Family Support Services, talks about the importance of these psychosocial services for patients, their families and caregivers.
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Prostate cancer treatment and detection is always advancing, more so over the past 15-20 years. Urologic oncologist, Dr. Arvin George talks about where prostate cancer care has been and where its going - including newer outpatient surgery options.
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Cancer genetics is something we hear a lot about as celebrities have made medical decisions due to genetic predisposition for cancer. But how do you know if you might have a cancer causing gene? Oncologist and Director of the University of Michigan Cancer Genetics Clinic, Elena Stoffel, M.D., shares the ins and outs of when, who and if you should have genetic testing.
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Cancer survivor Betsy de Parry shares her story of diagnosis, and advice for newly diagnosed cancer patients - including not what to ask at your diagnosis.
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Co-Director of the University of Michigan Center for Health Communications Research, Dr. Larry An, talks about the use of technology for health care prevention through Tips4Health and the future use of technology for patients health management.
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Dr. Anne Schott, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center's Associate Director of Clinical Research helps us understand clinical trials, the different types and how they move from the lab into treatment protocols.
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University of Michigan oncologist, Shirish Gadgeel, MBBS, co-director of the Thoracic Oncology Research Program and the associate director for the Cancer Care Network and Affiliated Centers, discusses cancer care and how to choose a cancer center.
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Cancer screenings, from colonoscopies to mammograms, are key to cancer detection. However, there are differing opinions on when and how often you need to get screened for the most common cancer screenings. While other cancers don't have a regular screening option or one at all. University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Cancer AnswerLine nurse, Annette Schork gives the ins and outs of cancer screenings.
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