Neurologist Dr. Alan Carver and hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos discuss transitioning to hospice care, managing fear, and finding peace in one's final days. They emphasize the importance of emotional support, end-of-life conversations, and the impact of quality care on patients and caregivers.

Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes and Dr. Alex Drilon demystify clinical trials by discussing patient experiences, trial phases, and misconceptions. They highlight the importance of trials in cancer treatment, success stories, enrollment processes, navigating placebos, and result disclosure delays.

Explore finding meaning in the midst of cancer challenges during the holidays. Hear insights on spirituality, gratitude, and the significance of traditions. Discover how patients embrace hope in small moments and lessons on end-of-life care.

Hear from Dr. Michel Sadelain and Dr. Jae Park about the potential of CAR T-cell therapy in the treatment of cancer. They discuss its origins, clinical success in blood cancers, potential side effects, and strategies to enhance accessibility. Both doctors express optimism for CAR T-cell therapy's future in treating a wider range of cancers, including solid tumors.

Learn what you need to know about early-stage prostate cancer, from risk factors to treatment options and how to tackle their side effects. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes is joined by medical oncologist Dr. Dana Rathkopf, radiation oncologist Dr. Sean McBride, and urologic surgeon Dr. Behfar Ehdaie. Together, they provide an overview of treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer, including active surveillance, internal and external radiation, surgery and hormone therapy. They offer guidance on navigating these choices and mitigating their side effects with state-of-the-art technology and holistic support services.  Episode Chapters:1:24 – Risk factors and screening4:12 – Active surveillance6:12 – Radiation11:31 – Surgery 14:53 – Hormone therapy 20:38 – New and upcoming treatmentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spanish episode #4   |   Episodio #4 en español En este episodio, la Dra. Diane Reidy-Lagunes habla con el Dr. José Flores, cirujano urológico de MSK, sobre el tema de la salud sexual de los hombres después de un diagnóstico de cáncer. Es un tema que a menudo se pasa por alto, pero es de vital importancia. Exploran el amplio espectro de la disfunción sexual, cómo abordar este delicado tema con su médico y despejan los mitos y tabúes comunes que lo rodean. Descubra cómo los pacientes y los médicos están encontrando soluciones para mantener una vida sexual saludable antes, durante y después del tratamiento contra el cáncer.  Vea todos los episodios de Cancer Straight Talk en Español. A Man's Guide to Sex and Cancer  In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with Dr. José Flores, urologic surgeon at MSK, about the often overlooked but vital topic of men's sexual health after a cancer diagnosis. They delve into the broad spectrum of sexual dysfunction, how to address this sensitive subject with your doctor, and break down common myths and taboos that surround it. Discover how patients and doctors are finding solutions to maintaining a healthy sex life before, during and after cancer treatment. See all episodes of Cancer Straight Talk en Español.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with former New York Mets president and MSK patient, Sandy Alderson, along with his dedicated team of doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. They discuss Sandy’s unique journey with appendix cancer and how experts from various disciplines came together to save his life, a testament to MSK’s multidisciplinary care model. Sandy also dives into the reasons he kept his diagnosis private for eight years, and highlights the power of mental distractions and trust in your medical team when living with cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in cancer care, focusing on how AI is improving radiology, enhancing cancer detection accuracy, and providing personalized treatment predictions. They highlight the role of AI in early detection, treatment advancements, and revolutionizing cancer care for better patient outcomes.

George Kolasa was living his dream life as a fashion executive in New York City when in February 2022, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma – the most common form of brain cancer. In this special episode, George and his husband Justin take us on their journey as cancer patient and caregiver as it has unfolded in real time over the past year. We see George quickly evolve from accepting his disease to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for rare cancer research through Cycle for Survival. George finds purpose in his diagnosis by helping others and spreading his message of hope, even as he confronts reality. As George’s memory, speech and ability to walk declines, Justin leans in to the challenges of being a caregiver and also learns the importance of asking for help. As we follow George to his many tests, treatments, and checkups with his neuro-oncologist Alexandra Miller and her compassionate team of nurses, we witness the special bond formed between patients and care teams at MSK and see a couple making the most of every moment together, living their life with dignity, purpose, and love. Shortly after this podcast was completed, George passed away. We thank him and Justin for generously sharing their story to raise awareness and support for research. George was a remarkable person, whose legacy is everlasting.   Watch the video version of this podcast here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with MSK oncodermatologist Dr. Mario Lacouture and clinical nurse Sheryl Scott to discuss the most effective ways of preventing or mitigating the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. They provide tips for living with fatigue, keeping or regrowing hair, soothing skin rashes, protecting nails, reducing nausea and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.