Join members of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and their colleagues for discussions on current issues and topics in adolescent and young adult cancer research and survivorship. Learn more about the Big Ten CRC at https://www.bigtencrc.org/
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“If Car Talk was about cancer and hosted by two millennial women.”-Stef’s Oncologist’s Husband “It’s honest, vulnerable, and unexpected.” -Portland Monthly Climb in, honey, we’ve got room! Join Amy and Stef as we laugh—or shake our fists—at the stuff only cancer people truly get. The gals put words to living the cancer experience, all while taking care to be gentle with listeners’ tender hearts. Then, it’s relatable letters from fellow cancer people, followed by cool RATS (Recent Advances in ...
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Listen in as adolescents and young adults (AYA) from the Cancer Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discuss their experiences with cancer diagnosis and treatment in this podcast, AYA Cancer Chat: Life Interrupted.
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Meet Rosalina and Shauna, two young millennials living on separate coasts who share real stories about their breast cancer diagnosis. We created this podcast to bring awareness of this disease to young women and create a supportive space where no one is alone on this journey. We dive deep into our treatment plans, journeys, struggles, and mental health while navigating life in this “new” normal. With every episode, our mission is to educate, empower, connect, and bring laughter. We are open ...
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Welcome to Living Our Breast Lives! A podcast not only about a woman thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer, but also self-love, appreciation, and an overall awakening to this beautiful gift we call life! Being diagnosed with MBC has changed my life in more ways than one. Not only do I have a passion for educating and bringing awareness to MBC, but through gained wisdom, insight, and perspective through navigating this disease, I will continue to advocate for those who can no longer. Follow ...
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The Real Me follows the stories of young songwriters and performers with cancer who found hope, healing and connection through music. Presented by Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, “The Real Me” highlights the moving experiences of cancer patients in TCA’s Play It Back program, which matches them with music professionals to write, perform and record fully produced studio versions of their original songs. A Pantheon ...
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Join Rosaria Kozar, the mother of a warrior, as she interviews oncologists, pediatricians, survivors, parents, and other applicable organizations in the pediatric cancer world. If you need support as a caregiver or are just curious about childhood cancer, this is the show for you. Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast discusses more than scans; it covers life during treatment and post-treatment. Subscribe, and I hope you will get some much-needed support from the show. Rosaria's mission is t ...
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Welcome to TheOncoPT Podcast, where you'll learn how to be a confident, competent oncology physical therapist from oncology experts, practitioners, & patients.
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Welcome to the Power Pod, a space to elevate your life and help you feel more powerful. My name is Alexa and I am the host of this podcast and #1 best selling author of Power to Persevere: Inspiring Stories to Help You Get Through Challenging Moments. My goal is to help improve your life through wellness tips and motivation, and support you on your journey through life. Make sure you stay tuned for new episodes weekly. Connect with me on Instagram @alexacuc and alexacuc.com
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Join Living Our Breast Lives founder, Wren, for this fierce solo episode as she delves into the significance of her 5 YEAR MBC Anniversary as a 35 year old mTNBC Thriver! Hear her compelling diagnosis story and engage in an empowering conversation about advocacy and the critical importance of continued funding for Metastatic Breast Cancer research!…
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10 Years of Prospective Surveillance Model: Why Aren't We Further Along? (Replay)
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Send us a Text Message. It's been 12 years since the Prospective Surveillance Model was first published. This model saves our patients money, can prevent functional decline, & has changed our entire paradigm of how we treat people with cancer. So why is it still so rare to see it implemented? Buckle up, OncoPT, because there’s a lot to cover today.…
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Send us a Text Message. If you ask any rehab professional what scares them the most about oncology patients, their answer 99.9% of the time will be bone metastases. And this fear is keeping rehab professionals from actually helping their patients with cancer (even those without bone mets). The fact is patients with bone metastases benefit from reha…
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Send us a Text Message. ICYMI: Katie Ledecky is 🐐 And while she’s been crushing it at #Paris2024, she’s also been serving up some lessons that cancer rehab NEEDS TO LEARN. In short, you can’t practice in a silo & realistically expect to see improved patient care. What you need instead is COMMUNITY. Learn how sharing knowledge, providing support, le…
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Send us a Text Message. In this first edition of our special Research Round-Up series, we dive into groundbreaking research that examines a novel way to put adolescent & young adult (AYA) survivors BACK in the driver’s seat of their care. Dr. Kelly Martin, physical therapist & TheOncoPT team member, joins Elise to discuss the importance of educatio…
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Send us a Text Message. Oncology physical therapy is a SIGNIFICANT departure from what most people know & expect from physical therapy. Think about it: cancer itself is a red flag condition you likely learned about & how you should refer the patient with cancer back to their referring provider. And that is totally antithetical to how you as an Onco…
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Ding dong, The Juice is (still) dead! Of cancer! But speaking of juice: how do steroids work? Afterschool specials didn’t prepare us for this. A letter asks how to find a cancer bestie when you’re a queer 40-something cancer person. Have we mentioned lately that we have a Facebook group? If you need a pal, we have some excellent candidates. Is an o…
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Send us a Text Message. In PT school, you may have heard that cancer is a disease of the old. But this is only half true. Cancer affects people of all ages, including those in their childbearing years, even during pregnancy. And you’re likely going to be seeing more of these patients in your own practice. Dr. Rebeca Segraves, PT, & Dr. Alexandra Hi…
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Scans abound in Cancerland. What’s up with Stef? (Is a question many ask unrelated to cancer, but this time it’s relevant!) Then, is Diet Coke the new menthol cigarette? Let’s ask Amy’s nurse. That blasted jerk Glioblastoma has a new foe, as does melanoma. How do we know? Three little birds told us! In Letters, a listener asks what’s up with Olivia…
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Dr. David Dickens from the University of Iowa talks with Helaina Hillyard, an adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivor, about her experiences. Listen in as Helaina shares her journey, discussing the unique challenges of facing cancer as a young adult. Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about hope, resilience, and the reali…
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Send us a Text Message. Need the essentials for evaluating & treating your next patient with prostate cancer? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this interview with Dr. Matthew Johnston, PT, you’ll learn the essentials of educating, setting expectations, & prescribing interventions for prostate cancer survivors. You’ll also learn about the cha…
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Send us a Text Message. If you’re listening to this in real time, we are just days away from finding out the results of the 2024 ABPTS Oncology Specialty Certification exam. It can be so easy to hinge your future as an OncoPT on finding out these results. But your worth has absolutely nothing to do with this exam. Your value as an OncoPT isn’t tied…
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Send us a Text Message. We are halfway through 2024: let’s check in. How are YOU (like for real)? How are things going? Where are you at, compared to where you want to be? No matter what your answers are, you're in the right place right now. In today's episode, we're diving into reflecting on your 2024 progress so far, how to reassess your goals & …
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Send us a Text Message. Keeping home exercise programs (HEPs) fresh and exciting is key to maintaining patient motivation & adherence. BUT it’s easy for the HEP to take a back seat to all the other stuff you have to manage in patient care. That’s why we’re spicing up the HEP in this episode, with unique exercise & physical activity ideas. To inject…
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Diagnosed at only eighteen years old, join Living Our Breast Lives founder, Wren, for this special episode with AYA Thriver, Brittney Beadle, as they dive deep into her incredible journey of advocacy as a Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver!After countless run-ins with progression during her nine years living with MBC, Brittney remains a beacon of pos…
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Send us a Text Message. Summer is here, which means it’s time to DIVE IN! Just like the water might be cold when you first get in, it’s crucial to embrace the discomfort & challenges that come with cancer rehab if you’re ever going to get better at treating oncology patients. So are you going to just dip your toes in? Or are you going all in on you…
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Keeping Your Head Up and Fostering Strength With Matthew @MattyBowels Ulcerative Colitis Awareness & My Cancer Experience with Hodgkin's Lymphoma AYA Cancer Survivor
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Matt dives into his experience with UC and the following topics/ themes: Having a second chance at life Surviving life weighing 101 - 111 lbs as a 5'7 male Colonoscopy/ j-pouch surgery and complications Maintaining a positive mindset Advocating for your health Finding the right medical team Power of prayer and synchronicities Fostering friendships …
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Poverty to Abundance and Entrepreneurship Through Law of Attraction with Sabrina @betteryoubysabrina
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Sabrina, Spiritual Mindset Mentor and Coach, and I have a discussion on creating reality. Tune in to learn how to work with Sabrina."Following your intuition is like walking through thick fog."From poverty to abundanceVictim mindsetBlacking out from drinkingChanging your environmentJournalingChronic anxiety and depressionListening to your intuition…
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(2/2) The Importance of Human Connection in Marketing and Business, Dealing with Rejection, and Learning From Your Challenges w/ Danielle Becker @leftysrightmind
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Part two is here! Topics include: Importance of human connection What is sourcing? Overcoming challenges and embracing the unknown How to deal with rejection Favorite collaborations Ralph Lauren Fashion Week, Marie Claire Habits and Lifestyle ZodiacsAnswering Questions:✨Advice for aspiring artists/ entrepreneurs:- How do you find yourself as an art…
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(1/2) Growing Your Creative Agency and Turning Your Passion into a Business w/ Danielle Becker @leftysrightmind
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Meet Danielle, CEO and Founder of Lefty’s Right Mind, a bespoke creative studio. IG: @leftysrightmindTopics include: Starting a career at Aeropostale, Hanes, Champion, Nike, Walmart Discovering your identity through motherhood and balancing careerLefty’s Right Mind is a full-service, bespoke atelier that brings a client’s vision to life through cre…
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Thriving in Your 20s - Approach Health Through a Place of Love and Curiosity, Dietetics, Hormonal Balance, Blood Sugar Regulation with Ava Nouri
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Topics include: Approach health through a place of love and curiosity The intentionality of food choices from a place of love, gratitude, and intention Is meat actually bad for you? Thoughts on veganism Normalizing your blood sugar to prevent hanger What a balanced meal looks like Protein powder - whey versus pea Heme versus non-here iron Build the…
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LISTEN TO THIS When You Have a Patient with BPPV
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Send us a Text Message. BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a common vestibular issue that affects people of all ages. BUT DID YOU KNOW there is significant crossover between BPPV and oncology? Yep - cancer treatments & even certain conditions we see in cancer rehab can increase your patient’s likelihood of developing BPPV. In this conve…
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Send us a Text Message. OncoPT is not always the first career path for physical therapists - today’s guest included! From starting her career at the USDA to now pioneering cancer rehab in her area, Dr. Alyssa Carey, PT, shares her journey to specializing in OncoPT, plus the major decisions that transformed her career into what it is today. Listen f…
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Prostate Cancer Rehab & the Soft Skills You Need to Implement
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Send us a Text Message. Prostate cancer survivors sometimes fall into the gap between pelvic floor PT & OncoPT - who should be treating the patient & when? The short answer is all hands on deck, but Dr. Matthew Johnston, PT, breaks down exactly how to prioritize your patient’s impairments & which team your patient should see first. In today’s episo…
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Send us a Text Message. Cancer rehab may not always be the first step on your PT journey - but that doesn’t mean you’re behind or you can’t become an expert clinician. Today’s guest is the PERFECT example of this: Melissa White began her PT career nowhere near oncology. But after she transitioned into pelvic floor therapy, she found herself treatin…
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‘Nother Nature
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Extra! Extra! Stef’s coming out of the Emetophobia closet—just as Amy’s out of the bathroom holding the dreaded bowl. In even more disgusting news, we’re telling you about the Portland pathologist whose benign results are anything but. Grab your barf bags for this news report. (Note: the count is now up to 12 patients.) Then, Letters hurls us into …
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Trauma-Informed Care in Cancer Rehab: How to Make It Work
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Send us a Text Message. Trauma-informed care is super trendy to talk about in health care right now, but what does it actually mean & how do we implement it into practice? This conversation with Dr. Adam Matichak emphasizes the importance of creating a safe & welcoming environment, through trauma-informed care, for patients to be seen, heard, & und…
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Send us a Text Message. ICYMI the American Cancer Society estimates that 2,001,140 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2024. While treatable & in some cases curable, cancer is becoming a bigger problem than we probably thought possible. Survivors are surviving longer, but at what cost…to their lives, their independence, their function, their m…
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Send us a Text Message. Holistic care is such a buzz phrase in health care, but is it actually possible in today’s cancer rehab? The answer is a resounding yes, & Dr. Katie O’Bright shares exactly how in today’s podcast episode. Dr. Katie O’Bright is a leading voice in primary care PT (yes, it’s a thing & not new at all), & she breaks down common m…
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Send us a Text Message. You’ve probably heard that oncology specialization is the best way to catapult your cancer rehab career - but what does this actually look like for a practicing clinician? Sheree King, a physical therapist specializing in oncology, shares her journey of opening a private practice and becoming a board-certified specialist in …
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Dr. David Dickens of the University of Iowa and Dr. Michael Roth of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center share insights on adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer and why research and survivorship are important considerations for this age group that is often overlooked in discussions about cancer.…
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Alert! Alert! This is NOT a test of the emergency cancer broadcast system. Tumour has it that the worst club with the best members has a new recruit from across the pond and we’re having a chin wag about it. The gals share differing opinions on keeping an illness under royal wraps, but we can all agree that nobody’s hiring Kate’s PR team. What do o…
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Send us a Text Message. Advocacy is inherently part of physical therapy (advocating for your patients, advocating with other health care professionals, etc.). We also need BIG ADVOCACY: advocating for your patients, for your profession, TO your elected officials. BUT - it doesn’t mean drop everything & hop on a flight to Washington D.C. Dr. Mercede…
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Send us a Text Message. TW: This episode talks about grief, loss, depression, suicide, & mental health. If you’re not in the headspace to listen to this episode, no worries friend. I’ll see you next time. 💜💜💜 In this intimate & vulnerable episode with Dr. Jimmy McKay & Dr. Rebekah Griffith, we talk about our own experiences with loss & grief. We cr…
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It’s time for another Second Opinion! This one features friend of the podcast Flora, a metastatic PNET patient with an unexpected new living situation. First, hear the real deal about PNETs (Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor). She’ll tell us just how this wacky cancer functions, where you’ve heard of it, and why it’s an insidious foe. Then, put the m…
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Send us a Text Message. As cancer survivorship improves, you WILL see more patients with chronic side effects & impairments. One of these side effects is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Unfortunately, CIPN can be challenging to treat, & much research still needs to be done to determine the best methods to treat CIPN. As today’s g…
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Send us a Text Message. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this presentation reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Do you ever feel stuck treating neuropathy, like you’re hitting a brick wall? Same. Neuropathy can be challenging to address, but it’s very …
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Send us a Text Message. If this podcast episode title got you fired up, GOOD. APTA CSM took place this weekend in Boston, & I have THOUGHTS. This was my favorite CSM thus far, but it also highlighted some major issues within our profession that need to be addressed. Let’s get into it. _______________ Writing your oncology specialty exam case report…
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Send us a Text Message. APTA CSM is to PT like Christmas is to Santa Claus - this is OUR TIME. In this special pre-CSM episode, we’re counting down our favorite things about #APTACSM, what you don’t want to miss at the conference, AND how to get your hands on our brand new Oncology Rehab: A Pocket Guide. Listen now! _______________ Writing your onc…
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Send us a Text Message. Season 6 Episode 2 When Scott, a childhood cancer survivor turned advocate, and Rosalie, the director of government relations and advocacy from St. Baldrick's Foundation, joined me, Rosaria Kozar, the conversation was nothing short of inspiring. Our dialogue cut through the complexities of advocacy, unraveling how crucial po…
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Cancer May Take, But Still, We Thrive with Guest Speaker - Adiba Barney!
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Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Join LOBL founder, Wren, for this special episode with guest speaker, Adiba Barney, as they discuss a miraculous journey through surrogacy, a nine year thrivership having Metastatic Breast Cancer, the challenges of divorce post-diagnosis, METAvivor insights, and the empowering tale of starting a new life as a s…
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Send us a Text Message. We’re all about multidisciplinary care here at TheOncoPT. But sometimes the “how” of multidisciplinary care is challenging to implement. Should your patient see multiple disciplines at the same time? Should we stack appointments in one day? Or space them out? The cleanest answer is, it depends. But if you’re ready for a real…
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Send us a Text Message. Cardiotoxicities are rampant in oncology, affecting patients during active treatment AND for the rest of their life. Now consider that many of your patients are moms…who were pregnant…& experienced the cardiovascular effects that commonly accompany pregnancy. TALK ABOUT A DOUBLE WHAMMY that we are totally glossing over in On…
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Send us a Text Message. Oncology & emergency departments share a core experience: we treat very complicated patients. Physically...psychologically...socially...our patients face a lot. But what I think emergency department PT has really figured out is how to approach a variety of patients, with varying complexities, & still keep it simple. Drs. Reb…
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Here’s the (sacred) dirt! Stef’s got a scan update, and it’s hard to node what to think! Is it cancer—or just a socially starved coworker? The trials and tribulations never end! Amy’s had a (don’t worry) breast biopsy (it’s not what it sounds like) and boy is this room dimly lit. Perhaps she needs an EMBER to light things up. In RATS, cancer cells …
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Send us a Text Message. The countdown to #CSM2024 is on! This week, we’re highlighting a super important topic that often gets glossed over in cancer rehab: AYA Oncology. Speakers Scott Capozza, Dr. Eric Galvez, & Dr. Leanna Blanchard discuss the unique needs of the AYA population through their own perspectives as cancer survivors. Plus, you’ll bet…
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Send us a Text Message. Tough conversations are a given in cancer rehab - there’s truly no way out of them. From the diagnosis of cancer to chronic impairments to financial toxicity, there’s a plethora of challenging topics that we MUST discuss with our patients. But why is it so hard??? In short, nobody likes delivering bad news. We got into healt…
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In our final Tit Talk episode for Season 3, Rosalina explores an intriguing (but small) study exploring how breast milk might aid early breast cancer detection using ctDNA. Published through Cancer Discovery, she discusses how this study uncovered a potential noninvasive screening method for pregnant and postpartum women. Rosalina unpacks the study…
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For this season 3 finale, we've saved the best episode for last. Rosalina and Shauna explore the intricate relationship between cancer and personal identity. They reflect on how the perception of being a "cancer patient" evolved from diagnosis to different life stages. The discussion spans how others perceive them, the challenges of disclosure, and…
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Send us a Text Message. While the New Year may seem like the completely wrong time to discuss burnout, it’s actually more important than ever. Why? Because 2024 is just going to be another 2023…unless you do something about it. In our fast-paced world of healthcare, the demand for exceptional patient care often comes at a cost – the risk of burnout…
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