inspirED Interviews | Oncology, Cancer, & the World Today: Recent Episodes
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We ask difficult questions, so you get impactful answers. Tune in for candid conversations on themes important to those impacted by cancer – patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, or advocates – and intimate interviews with thought-leaders in oncology. Prepare to be inspired!
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! And, we're using this hour on the inspirED podcast to talk to stakeholders in the breast cancer care community about what this time means and how they work to make an impact. Join our conversation with Dr. Cynthia Lynch, Nurse Colleen Brennan-Doran, and patient advocates – Alison Banikowski and Valerie Mitchell.
Welcome to another episode of inspirED! Tonight we're discussing a very important issue facing physicians across the globe with expert and esteemed oncologist, Dr. Shayma Kazmi. We'll cover what physician burnout is, how it impacts the medical community, and strategies to combat the issue.
Dr. Kazmi's ASCO Talk:
Welcome to another episode of inspirED! Tonight we are joined by an esteemed oncologist and the author of "Between Life and Death from despair to hope" – Dr. Kashyap Patel – to discuss his book, philosophy on death and dying, and so much more.
Purchase Between Life and Death: https://amzn.to/3ikcFdM
5 Wishes: https://agingwithdignity.org/
How can exercise and wellness reduce cancer-related side effects and improve survivorship among cancer survivors? We are happy to host oncology exercise specialist and founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, Sami Mansfield to tell us about her philosophy.
Welcome to another episode of inspirED! Tonight we discuss work-life balance with Dr. Shikha Jain – oncologist, mother, assistant professor at University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago, and so much more. She discusses her vast achievements and how she rises to the challenge every day to find a balance that works.
Learn more about IMPACT: www.impact4hc.com
Women in Medicine Summit: www.womeninmedicinesummit.org
Dr. Jain's TEDx talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHEyWOYXW80
She is a two-time breast cancer survivor, author, professor, the administrative director, and "heart and soul of Johns Hopkins", nationally recognized public speaker, and nurse whose compassionate heart has enabled her to have a tremendous impact on those around her. Ladies and gentlemen, we are so honored to host Dr. Lillie Shockney on the inspirED podcast. Listen in as we get to know her beyond the white coat with lots of laughs along the way.
Purchase her books at: https://amzn.to/3l4XOGg
Learn about the Johns Hopkins Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat: https://bit.ly/32fqeox
Welcome to another episode of inspirED! During this episode, you'll have the unique opportunity to get to know the people behind the planning – Dayin Miller, Program Director, Reyna Wilhelm, Program Coordinator, Zandrana Giles, Marketing and Event Coordinator, Courtney Holliday, Marketing and Branding Manager as well as producer of this podcast, and of course, Sarah Louden, Executive Director and Founder of Total Health and host of inspirED. Join us as we discuss our roles and how we transitioned our events company during COVID-19.
Parents and guardians across the nation are faced with new and difficult choices around schooling in the Fall. Our panel of oncologists, Dr. Roohi Ismail Khan, Dr. Kristina Mirabeau Beale, Dr. Heloisa Soares, Dr. Jane Meisel, and pediatrician, Dr. Manish Shah, discuss the factors to consider as parents and medical experts.
Tonight we are getting to know a little more about Dr. Al Benson, the professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology at Northwestern University and director for cooperative groups at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. Listen in to hear about this esteemed oncologist's life is like beyond the white coat!
Organizations Dr. Benson Supports:
National Comprehensive Cancer Network: www.nccn.org
Association of Community Cancer Centers: www.accc-cancer.org
Patient Advocate Foundation: www.patientadvocate.org
Welcome to another episode of inspirED! Tonight we are joined by a unique panel of medical experts whose experience with cancer surpasses their professional life. Dr. Mark Lewis, Dr. Aparna Parikh, and Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu discuss their journeys, the lessons they've learned, and more.
Dr. Lewis' essay, "Balancing Act": https://bit.ly/3hfqr1h
Dr. Parikh's Ode to Rachel: https://bit.ly/2YmNKPg
Dr. Rachel Pearline's last video to friends and family: https://bit.ly/2YjSp4g
Do race and gender play a role in the physician experience? What does it mean to be Latina in medicine? Tonight we are joined by Dr. Narjust Duma, from the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Connie Guaqueta, from Memorial Cancer Institute, and Dr. Eva Cruz Jove, from Senos Puerto Rico, to discuss mentoring, goal setting, the impact of current disparities, and what it means to their mission.
Take Dr. Duma's OCEAN Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/OCEAN_survey
Listen in as we get to know some of the top leaders in advocacy. We'll hear what inspires Andrea Goodman, from Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Peggy Burkhard, from the National Bone Marrow Transplant LINK, and Howard Soule, from Prostate Cancer Foundation. Join us!
How does a medical education company transition during COVID-19? Listen in as we discuss logistics and innovation with top players in the industry – Teri Valls, from The Medical Educator Consortium, Kathy Clarke, from SageRock Advisors, Rita Piotti, from OncLive, and Ted Singer, from PeerView Institute for Medical Education.
We’re getting to know Dr. Curran, from Emory University, on not only a professional but personal level.
Social media is quickly becoming one of most important tools for change in medicine. Join us for a conversation with leaders in the #sm movement to talk about how they envision the evolution of medicine and social media.
We're discussing the importance of payment reform in oncology with Ted Okon from Community Oncology Alliance and Dr. Lee Schwartzberg from West Cancer. Join us!
It’s time to learn the realities of COVID-19 from the patients themselves. Listen in as four people share their unique experiences of testing positive.
Public policy in cancer is informed by many stakeholders and controlled in a highly regulated space. Listen in as leaders in advocacy, Bryan Lewis from KidneyCAN and Erica Terry from Susan G. Komen, discuss how the cancer care community can use their collective voices to affect change.
Join Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and Dr. Kevin Kalinsky, from Columbia University, and Total Health Conferencing for a conversation on advocacy, medical training, policy, and more around LGBTQ in medicine.
Dr. Hope Rugo, from USCF Cancer Center, is devoted to improving and providing quality treatment to women with breast cancer. Let's dive into her research, devotion to education, accolades, and personal life during this intimate interview.
Tune in for a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders in oncology – Dr. Andrew Coop from Pfizer, Dr. William Audeh from Agendia, and Dr. Selin Kurnaz from Massive Bio – about how they intend on setting the course for the future and innovating amidst an uncertain environment.
The inspirED series was created with the aim to bring inspirational stories of determination, courage, perseverance, and hope to the airwaves. What better way to live out that goal than with this special episode – Powerful Patients. Tune in to hear five patients – Chas Rodgers, Karen Wehling, Meredith Cowden, Randy Broad, and Salima Witt – affected by various cancer types share their unique experiences and advice.
What's it like to be married in medicine? Get an intimate look at the personal and professional lives of dynamic oncology duo – Dr. Monica Mita and Dr. AIain Mita.
“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.” Dr. Roohi Ismail-Khan, from Moffit Cancer Center, shares a personal story of Trauma and Transformation. Prepare to be inspired!
We've partnered with KidneyCAN for World Kidney Cancer Day, to bring you a special interview on how patients with kidney cancer can improve their health with activity during treatment. Panelists include Dr. Bradley McGregor, a medical oncologist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute; Francesca Maglione, a registered dietitian in outpatient oncology at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center; and Ralph Knapp, a founder of KidneyCAN and six-year kidney cancer patient living with stage IV RCC.
Cancer diagnosis, treatment, and even survivorship challenge all aspects of a person’s life. In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month, we discussed living with, through, and beyond cancer with Dr. Jennifer Klemp, from The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
We’re getting to know Dr. Schwartzberg, from West Cancer Center & Research Institute, on not only a professional but personal level.
Marketing is an incredibly dynamic field. During the time of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to listen to your audience and evolve for what they need. Diana Bodden, Global Marketer, and Shira Kastan, PR Strategist, provide marketers and business owners with valuable advice on how to approach this time and evolve moving forward. Listen now!
Taking care of your mental health is more important than ever. Listen in as we discuss the impact of COVID-19 with Dr. Christina Pozo-Kaderman, from the University of Miami.
Who’s really behind the white coat? Total Health Conferencing got a personal look at Dr. Mark Pegram – his hobbies & goals, secrets to work-life balance as a medical professional, and so much more. Listen to his interview now!
Total Health Conferencing discusses race and gender in medicine with Dr. Edith Mitchell, Dr. Kristina Mirabeau-Beale, and Dr. Erica Stringer-Reasor. Listen now to hear advice and inspiring stories from these female thought leaders.