When the diagnosis is cancer, arm yourself with information for the road ahead. Podcasts cover a wide range of cancer-related topics including advances in screening, treatment and survivorship.
Head and neck cancers have always been some of the most difficult to treat, but advancements in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary recovery approaches are improving the outlook for many patients. Benjamin Greene, M.D.; Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D.; and Carissa Thomas, M.D., share new insights and techniques in the field. Learn more about the connection […]
The Intricate Nature of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Head and neck cancers have always been some of the most difficult to treat, but advancements in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary recovery approaches are improving the outlook for many patients. Benjamin Greene, M.D.; Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D.; and Carissa Thomas, M.D., share new insights and techniques in the field. Learn more about the connection […]
The colon is a crucial part of our digestive system. A healthy colon can mean a longer, richer life. How do you know if your colon is healthy? And what can you do to keep it that way? General Surgeon Dr. Sahand Bamarni answers those questions and offers insight into keeping your colon healthy.
The colon is a crucial part of our digestive system. A healthy colon can mean a longer, richer life. How do you know if your colon is healthy? And what can you do to keep it that way? General Surgeon Dr. Sahand Bamarni answers those questions and offers insight into keeping your colon healthy.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet up to 90% of colorectal cancers are preventable. Dr. Keshav Kukreja and Dr. Harsh Patel discuss risk factors, prevention strategies, and raising general awareness of colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet up to 90% of colorectal cancers are preventable. Dr. Keshav Kukreja and Dr. Harsh Patel discuss risk factors, prevention strategies, and raising general awareness of colorectal cancer.
To accelerate precision medicine for pediatric oncology, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, together with its Research Institute (CMRI), pioneered a new whole-exome-sequencing-based genetic test for all children diagnosed with cancer. While many pediatric research institutions in the country conduct genetic sequencing of tumors, CMRI is one of the few institutions performing both research and clinical sequencing […]
Precision Medicine in Pediatrics: Genetic Testing for Children with Cancer
To accelerate precision medicine for pediatric oncology, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, together with its Research Institute (CMRI), pioneered a new whole-exome-sequencing-based genetic test for all children diagnosed with cancer. While many pediatric research institutions in the country conduct genetic sequencing of tumors, CMRI is one of the few institutions performing both research and clinical sequencing […]
Only 60% of age-eligible adults are up to date on their colorectal cancer screenings. Drew Gunnells, Jr., M.D., and Shajan Peter, M.D., discuss why the colonoscopy is still their preferred first-line screening and polyp removal method, while newer at-home screening methods are useful in regions with limited access to care. The doctors discuss advancements in […]
Only 60% of age-eligible adults are up to date on their colorectal cancer screenings. Drew Gunnells, Jr., M.D., and Shajan Peter, M.D., discuss why the colonoscopy is still their preferred first-line screening and polyp removal method, while newer at-home screening methods are useful in regions with limited access to care. The doctors discuss advancements in […]
While genes are not the only factor when it comes to your chances of developing breast cancer, detecting a genetic risk may be beneficial for some people in terms of prevention, early detection and timely treatment. In addition to the often talked about BRCA gene mutations, there are a significant number of other inherited gene mutations that increase […]
Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: Genetic Testing
While genes are not the only factor when it comes to your chances of developing breast cancer, detecting a genetic risk may be beneficial for some people in terms of prevention, early detection and timely treatment. In addition to the often talked about BRCA gene mutations, there are a significant number of other inherited gene mutations that increase […]
Prognoses for oropharyngeal cancers have improved dramatically over the past 20 years, reflecting physicians’ better understanding of the role of HPV in driving most of these cancers. Andrew Fuson, M.D., and Hari Jeyarajan, M.D, explain their shift to using surgery as the standard-of-care treatment for oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV, which has resulted in survival […]
Innovations in the Surgical Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Prognoses for oropharyngeal cancers have improved dramatically over the past 20 years, reflecting physicians’ better understanding of the role of HPV in driving most of these cancers. Andrew Fuson, M.D., and Hari Jeyarajan, M.D, explain their shift to using surgery as the standard-of-care treatment for oropharyngeal cancers caused by HPV, which has resulted in survival […]
David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers. He goes over the prevalence and causes of cancer, including smoking, drinking and HPV. He reviews how doctors can identify common symptoms, including checking for lumps and swollen lymph nodes. He also talks about the recent advancements in treatment, including reconstructive […]
David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers. He goes over the prevalence and causes of cancer, including smoking, drinking and HPV. He reviews how doctors can identify common symptoms, including checking for lumps and swollen lymph nodes. He also talks about the recent advancements in treatment, including reconstructive […]
![Head and neck cancers have always been some of the most difficult to treat, but advancements in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary recovery approaches are improving the outlook for many patients. Benjamin Greene, M.D.; Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D.; and Carissa Thomas, M.D., share new insights and techniques in the field. Learn more about the connection […]](https://i0.wp.com/podcasthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/podcast-uab-medcast.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 "Head and neck cancers have always been some of the most difficult to treat, but advancements in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and multidisciplinary recovery approaches are improving the outlook for many patients. Benjamin Greene, M.D.; Harishanker Jeyarajan, M.D.; and Carissa Thomas, M.D., share new insights and techniques in the field. Learn more about the connection […]")
![To accelerate precision medicine for pediatric oncology, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, together with its Research Institute (CMRI), pioneered a new whole-exome-sequencing-based genetic test for all children diagnosed with cancer. While many pediatric research institutions in the country conduct genetic sequencing of tumors, CMRI is one of the few institutions performing both research and clinical sequencing […]](https://i0.wp.com/podcasthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/podcast-childrens-mercy-transformational-pediatrics.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 "To accelerate precision medicine for pediatric oncology, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, together with its Research Institute (CMRI), pioneered a new whole-exome-sequencing-based genetic test for all children diagnosed with cancer. While many pediatric research institutions in the country conduct genetic sequencing of tumors, CMRI is one of the few institutions performing both research and clinical sequencing […]")
![While genes are not the only factor when it comes to your chances of developing breast cancer, detecting a genetic risk may be beneficial for some people in terms of prevention, early detection and timely treatment. In addition to the often talked about BRCA gene mutations, there are a significant number of other inherited gene mutations that increase […]](https://i0.wp.com/podcasthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/podcast-wakemed-voices-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 "While genes are not the only factor when it comes to your chances of developing breast cancer, detecting a genetic risk may be beneficial for some people in terms of prevention, early detection and timely treatment. In addition to the often talked about BRCA gene mutations, there are a significant number of other inherited gene mutations that increase […]")
![David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers. He goes over the prevalence and causes of cancer, including smoking, drinking and HPV. He reviews how doctors can identify common symptoms, including checking for lumps and swollen lymph nodes. He also talks about the recent advancements in treatment, including reconstructive […]](https://i0.wp.com/podcasthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/podcast-weill-cornell-back-to-health-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 "David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers. He goes over the prevalence and causes of cancer, including smoking, drinking and HPV. He reviews how doctors can identify common symptoms, including checking for lumps and swollen lymph nodes. He also talks about the recent advancements in treatment, including reconstructive […]")
