Podcast Episodes

What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis

Season 5 Episode 50

Cancer staging is very important to guide treatment decisions and eligibility in studies. When an oncologist delivers a diagnosis it will include stage, but what does that mean? After an agonizing pe…

Published on 9 months ago

Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna Ford

Season 5 Episode 49

Nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and it is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure in search of normalcy. Dr. Matzo shares pointers to help you spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also sha…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

How to Read a CT Scan Report - Learn the Sections Relevant to Your Diagnosis

Season 5 Episode 48

Did you download your CT scan report from your portal and are anxiously waiting contact from your doctor to understand what it means? The complex terminology can be intimidating. How do you find what…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

MythBusters - Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions

Season 5 Episode 47

Is cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanU

There are lots …

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

"Why Do I Have Cancer?" Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?

Season 5 Episode 46

Is the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment...or is it just part of the human experience? Show Notes

How people receive a cancer diagnosis is variable. Their reactions can range from anxiet…

Published on 10 months ago

Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With Understanding

Season 5 Episode 45

Did you or someone you love ever ask: What exactly is cancer? Why did I get cancer? Did I do something to cause it, or was it just bad luck? Noble laureate Dr. Harold Varmus says, "The prevention of …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Staying Safe in the Winter Wonderland

Season 5 Episode 44

It’s that time of year, the weather is cold and major snowstorms are occurring, and while beautiful to watch, they can turn deadly. Driving becomes hazardous. Frostbite is a very real risk. Skiing an…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sundowning: Understand The Causes, and Tips to Make it Better

Season 5 Episode 43

What causes sundowning, and is there anything you can do to decrease the effect? Listen and get show notes: https://bit.ly/3CbLHET

Sundowning is a behavior change in people who become agitated, uncoop…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Driving With Dementia - Is it Safe? Learn How to Tell

Season 5 Episode 42

Can someone with dementia still drive, and what are signs that it is dangerous to yourself and others to continue? Learn what to watch for and other resources HERE.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to …

Published on 11 months ago

How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? Learn About Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Season 5 Episode 41

Can a broken heart be mended? Perhaps if we are talking about takotsubo cardiomyopathy - also called broken heart syndrome - which is stress-induced damage to the heart muscle. Ninety percent of the …

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago