How does one find gratitude while living with cancer? Can gratitude and grief exist at the same time? What are some tools for managing the two? Join us as Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes and MSK clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal hear from past guests of the podcast – patients, caregivers and clinicians – on how they're finding gratitude this holiday season.  Read "Coping With Grief: 7 Things to Remember When Dealing with Loss"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago, Dr. Charles Sawyers played a pivotal role in the development of a game-changing cancer drug that has gone on to save millions of lives and open doors for research and innovation. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with Dr. Sawyers about what’s next in the field of cancer pharmaceuticals. Is another silver bullet on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with journalist, author and stage-four melanoma survivor, Mary Elizabeth Williams, to discuss what it was like being part of a phase-one clinical trial, how clear communication can affect health outcomes, how guilt often accompanies survival, and what not to say to a cancer patient. Mary Elizabeth’s book is A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles. Listen to our episode with Mary Elizabeth’s doctor, Jedd Wolchok. Learn more about MSK's Survivorship Programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know lung cancer is more deadly than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined? Yet it gets less than half the funding. Why is that? In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with thoracic surgeon and attending physician at MSK, Dr. Bernard Park, and chair of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, Reina Honts, to discuss why one of the most common cancers is also the most stigmatized. MSK’s lung screening tool Episode Chapters:3:38 – Causes and effects of stigma8:12 – Risk factors and screening guidelines15:58 – Awareness and fundraising hurdles18:51 – Hope and adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event for anyone, especially for adolescents and young adults who are just getting their bearings in life. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with MSK social worker Hadley Maya to discuss the effects of a cancer diagnosis on a young person’s identity, career, relationships and more. Learn more about MSK's Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking on the role of caregiver can be one of the most important — and overwhelming — jobs you’ll ever have. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes chats with MSK social worker Jacob Maier about what you need to know and how to care for yourself while caregiving. Learn more about MSK's Caregiver Support Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Dr. Jeanne Carter, clinical psychologist and sexual health therapist, and Ashley Arkema, gynecological nurse practitioner, about women’s sexual health during and after cancer treatment. This episode includes an honest and frank conversation about the impact of treatment on a woman’s physical and emotional sexual health. Our experts provide helpful advice and tips. Some content may not be suitable for children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Dr. Neil Iyengar, a breast medical oncologist and MSK’s leading researcher on diet, metabolism, and cancer. Together, they debunk myths surrounding diet trends, exercise, and the relationship between fat tissue and cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with MSK’s chair of psychiatry, Dr. William Breitbart, about the unique mental toll that a worldwide pandemic has on cancer patients and caregivers alike. Dr. Breitbart shares strategies for coping and finding hope in the midst of uncertainty. Learn more about MSK's Support Services. Learn more about MSK's COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with MSK's infectious disease specialist and deputy physician-in-chief Dr. Monika Shah about the special concerns patients with cancer have about their risk for COVID-19 and vaccine safety while they’re in active treatment. Learn more about MSK's COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.