Cancer Straight Talk

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.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes chats with medical oncologist Dr. Juan-Manuel Schvartzman about the cellular damage that causes cancer. Can we find its Achilles’s heel? For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks to medical oncologist and scientist Dr. Jedd Wolchok and cancer survivor Grace Dunn. Together, they help decode the emerging new defense against cancer: immunology. For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks to medical oncologist Dr. Santosha Vardhana about sugar and cancer. What is our favorite food’s metabolic role in cancer and in treatment? For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes chats with Dr. Lee Jones, exercise scientist at MSK, and Charlie Sweeney, marathon runner and cancer survivor, about the recent findings on the benefits of exercise and its role in the prevention and treatment of cancer.  For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with MSK colorectal surgeon Dr. Martin Weiser. They discuss what to expect when approaching surgery, innovations in the field of precision surgery, and how to make an informed decision. For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Elizabeth Cruz, a registered nurse at MSK, and Stacey Peltz, an eight-year cancer survivor and warrior. Together, they’ll run down what you need to know to prepare for treatment and how to live well on chemotherapy. For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with medical oncologist Dr. Matthew Matasar. They drill down to the cancer basics, explaining the staging system, the treatment options, and the role of clinical trials. For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.