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$Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 12: How to Foster Support during Cancer Care? *special focus on single/widowed/divorced patientsThis episode talks with Lauren Shea, MSW, a social worker and cancer survivor herself who unpacks the types of supportive services available to patients with a special focus on fostering support for patients who are single, widowed or divorced. Specifically we discuss: What is Supportive care? Whole person care- care that not only treats the cancer but also improves the quality of life of the person who has cancer Including the physical, psychological, social and spiritual health of a patient What are supportive care services? Child life...2023-05-2233 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 11: What are the Impacts of Cancer on Sexual Health?This episode talks with Dr. Anna Levin, who explains how cancer can impact sexual functioning, people’s relationships with their bodies around sex and some of the ways people can get treatment. She emphasizes that these side effects are common but often not spoken about and hopes to encourage people to start talking about it- with their doctors, partners, friends or other people who share a cancer experience. Specifically we discuss: Sexual concerns are VERY common and very often NOT brought up by patients or oncologists What are the impacts of cancer on se...2023-04-1030 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 10: What is Radiation Treatment?This episode talks with Dr. Lauren Boreta about the different types of radiation treatment, the common side effects and common questions people have about radiation. Specifically we discuss: What is radiation treatment? High intensity X-rays that damage DNA of cancer cells and induce oxygen free radicals to preferentially kill cancer cells What is a gray? Fraction? Gray- the dose that the body feels Fraction- over how long you are getting the total amount What does a radiation treatment entail? Initial Consultation with radiation oncologist goes over: intent of treatment, dosing and schedule 2023-03-0719 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 9: How does Exercise impact Cancer?This episode talks with Dr. Natalie Marshall, who explains how exercise can prevent cancer as well as improve side effects and prevent recurrence for patients with cancer. Specifically we discuss: What are basic recommendations for patients with cancer and exercise? Continue to what you did prior to diagnosis Something is better than nothing How much exercise? 3 hours of moderate intensity exercise OR 1.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise PLUS Two 20 minute strength training What are the main benefits of exercise? Prevents cancer Improves side effects- mainly treatment related fatigue, lymphedema 2023-02-0937 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 8: How to Approach Nutrition and Cancer?This episode talks with Greta Macaire, a registered dietician, who explains how nutrition plays a role during cancer treatment and preventing cancer or cancer recurrence Specifically we discuss: What are basic Principles of Nutrition and cancer? - Keeping up with nutrition needs during cancer care by eating frequent small meals, Prioritize Nutrient Dense foods - Improving overall health: Plant based diet (does NOT mean vegan or vegetarian), 2/3 of the time eat fruits/vegetables, 4 different colors of foods a day- increases vitamins, nutrients, phytochemicals, 90/10 rule- 90% of the time eating nutrient rich foods 2022-10-2536 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 7: What is Integrative Oncology?This episode talks with Dr. Kavita Mishra, an integrative oncologist, who explains how you can integrate many other aspects of health and wellbeing to supplement medical care to improve quality of life and cancer risk Integrative oncology topics include nutrition, physical activity, mind-body practices, yoga, sleep hygiene, acupuncture, bodywork therapy, guided imagery, meditation and more! Specifically we discuss: What is integrative Oncology? How to find an integrative oncology center? Osher Center for Integrative Oncology Society for Integrative Oncology Main topics covered with resources: Nutrition: American Institute...2022-10-0533 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 6: How Social Workers Help Patients with Cancer?This episode talks about with two social workers, Erin Schwartz and Rachel Dornhelm, who work at the UCSF Cancer Center. Specifically we discuss how social workers help with both the logistical aspects of cancer care (lodging, travel, employment) as well as the emotional aspect of a cancer diagnosis (mental health resources, advanced care planning, finding a support group). Find a social worker in your city or state to learn what resources are available to you. Below are a list of the resources mentioned in this podcast- check them out! What resources are available for travel and...2022-08-0937 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 5: How to Treat Cancer-Related Symptoms?This episode talks about with an incredible palliative care doctor who specializes in symptom management during cancer. We talk about how to reduce the symptom burden during cancer care to improve quality of life. Specifically we discuss: Cancer related pain therapies Improving cancer fatigue, sleep Benefits of massage therapy, acupuncture, exercise, pyschedelics What is a palliative care specialist? What does it mean to discuss "goals of care?" Breize Bell, MD Dr. Brieze Bell is a physician who specializes in palliative medicine, hospital medicine, and integrative medicine. She earned her medical degree from the...2022-07-0739 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 4: What is Chemotherapy?This episode talks in detail about chemotherapy and what the most common side effects are (fatigue, nausea, hair loss, low blood counts). She gives great tips about how to combat nausea, and when you should be concerned about your symptoms (fever, shortness of breathe, loss of consciousness) and more! Ana I. Velázquez Mañana, MD Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana will be joining the thoracic oncology group at the University of California San Francisco where she did completed her oncology fellowship. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Dr. Velázquez completed her Intern...2022-06-1733 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 3: How to Prepare for Cancer Treatments? Patient PerspectiveThis episode talks about practical tips for preparing for cancer treatments including answering the following questions: What is a port? How to take care of your port at home? What is a day at the infusion center like? Some key takeaways include: Ask for lidocaine cream to help make days at the infusion center less painful Wear lose fitting or button down clothing for easier access to your port Surround yourself with people who you feel comfortable being at your worst with on treatment days Jessica Stuart, MD Dr. Jessica Stuart, Jessie, grew...2022-05-3129 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 2: What are Cancer Treatments?This episode outlines the different cancer treatment modalities including radiation, surgery and systemic therapies (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy). Shagun Arora, MD Dr. Shagun Arora is an hematologist-oncologist (blood cancer doctor) who specializes in the care for patients with cancerous and noncancerous blood disorders at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Arora completed her residency at Michigan State University, followed by an oncology fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is passionate about medical education and works closely training physicians as well as patients. She was a...2022-05-1721 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerEpisode 1: What is Cancer?What is cancer? This episode talks about what cancer is, how it is diagnosed and staged. Sam Brondfield, MD, MAEd Dr. Sam Brondfield is an oncologist at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) where he treats patients who are hospitalized with cancer. He received his undergraduate degree at from Harvard University and went to UCSF for his medical school, residency and oncology fellowship training. He additionally obtained an education degree at the University of California, Berkeley. He devotes his career to not only treating patients with cancer as well as teaching doctors, trainees, and pa...2022-05-0519 min $Let\'s Talk Cancer$ Let's Talk CancerIntroductionJordyn Silverstein, MD host of this podcast introduces what the podcast is all about, take a listen! 2022-04-2601 min