Podcasts about women's cancers

On this episode of WE Have Cancer, womens' cancer surgeon Dr. Valena Wright, MD chats with Lee about her decades of experience treating gynecologic cancers, and the many preventative measures women may not know about. From symptoms of ovarian cancer to the power of positivity to the benefits of music therapy, Dr. Wright shares her professional advice to empower women to be prepared and informed when it comes to their health and well-being.  Guest Biography: Dr. Valena Wright is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in the realm of women's health. When Valena lost her older sister to Stage IC Ovarian Cancer, she knew she wanted to start advocating even more about women's cancer prevention. Her new book, It's Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women's Cancer is available now.  Table of Contents:It's All in the Family Valena's Grandmother was one of the first public health nurses on Prince Edward Island, at a time when not many women had access to such an education. Her trailblazing success greatly inspired Valena to enter the medical field as well. "Not Your Mother's Hysterectomy" Valena says she thinks her grandmother would be astonished by today's technology, and by how surgery is performed today; but Valena can also imagine her shaking her finger at today's medical practitioners, because public health isn't what it should be. The Most Common Women's Cancer The most common cancer Dr. Wright treats as a gynecologic oncologist is uterine cancer, which arises in the lining of the uterus and usually occurs after menopause, but not always. Sometimes pre-menopausal women dismiss the symptoms of abnormal bleeding that can point to uterine cancer. What are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian Cancer symptoms can be subtle, but might include bloating, feeling full even if you haven't eaten, fatigue, increased urinary frequency. A pelvic mass can grow quite large over time, even if you haven't noticed any subtle symptoms. Should You Rely on Family History? About 20% of ovarian cancers can be hereditary, but family history is not always reliable without genetic testing. After her sister's ovarian cancer diagnosis, Valena had genetic testing done, and elected to have risk-reducing surgery. Diet, Exercise, and What Else? Diseases can affect women in different ways than men; heart disease is the perfect example. Valena strongly believes it's important to be able to speak up and ask for what you need, and to understand the gynecologic anatomy. And, since many women are frequently multitasking, prioritizing a full night's sleep is extremely important for well-being, mental health, and stress.  Integrated Medicine for Women's Wellbeing Integrated medicine can help with the mind-to-body relationship in patients. It's important to remain positive because the brain looks for what we focus on the most, which is critically important for cancer patients. Valena reminds listeners, "there is always hope." The Rejuvenating Power of Music Music lights up our brains and neural pathways in unique ways. Music therapy can be very powerful. Athletes use music to train and visualize, surgeons use music to focus, and patients can use music too.  How Can Women take the Best Precautions for their Wellbeing? Women should be aware of the screenings available to them, the importance of nutrition, family history, knowing their risk and getting genetic testing. Recognize their choices and putting them into the context of their daily lives. Valena wants women to have their best health, so that they can truly enjoy their lives.  Links mentioned in the show: Dr. Wright's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Time-You-Knew-Choices/dp/1736008609 (It's Time You Knew) Dr. Wright's Website: https://valenawrightmd.com/ (Valena Wright MD) Support the Child of the Month; Benny - https://wehavecancershow.com/benny...

Dr. Valena Wright, oncology surgeon specializing in women's cancer, shares her stand for prevention. In a world where cancer seems out of control, she shares her own story of losing one sister and nearly another to cancer and what she's doing to prevent this heartbreak from impacting other families. For more, including a full transcript, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a gynecologic cancer expert about how her sister’s journey with ovarian cancer provided her with a different perspective that would lead to raising awareness for others. 

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How should we – patients, family, doctors – consider the careful balance in identifying patients who might benefit from less rigorous course of treatment?  Dr. Eric Winer, a BCRF investigator since 2003, studies this concept. Known as “de-escalation of therapy,” this form of personalized medicine challenges the “one-size-fits-all” approach to breast cancer treatment. His current BCRF-supported study aims to improve quality of life by reducing post-surgery chemotherapy in carefully selected patients with early-stage HER2 positive breast cancer and an excellent prognosis. Dr. Winer is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief, Division of Women's Cancers and the Thompson Senior Investigator in Breast Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He is also the recipient of BCRF’s 2019 Jill Rose Award for scientific excellence and the Westchester Women’s Award in honor of Marla Mehlman.  

Elizabeth Dwyer talks with Amy Gundelach, RN, and Dr. Sarah Adams about the importance of Women's Cancers Awareness. 

In this episode we’ll listen in on a conversation that Dr. Sunil Verma, Medical Director of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Dr. Sara Tolaney Associate Director of the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Dr. Christine Simmons Medical Oncologist with the British Columbia Cancer Agency, had at the 2019 Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in Toronto, where they shared their thoughts on the most impactful data released in Triple Negative Breast Cancer at the flagship meeting a few weeks earlier.

In this episode we’ll listen in on a conversation that Dr. Sunil Verma, Medical Director of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Dr. Sara Tolaney Associate Director of the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Dr. Christine Simmons Medical Oncologist with the British Columbia Cancer Agency, had at the 2019 Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in Toronto, where they shared their thoughts on the most impactful data released in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer at the flagship meeting a few weeks earlier.

In this episode we’ll listen in on a conversation that Dr. Sunil Verma, Medical Director of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Dr. Sara Tolaney Associate Director of the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Dr. Christine Simmons Medical Oncologist with the British Columbia Cancer Agency, had at the 2019 Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in Toronto, where they shared their thoughts on the most impactful data released in Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer at the flagship meeting a few weeks earlier.

Big Blend Radio discussion with Dr. Mark Boguski and Dr. Michele Berman, along with writer and editor David Tabatsky, authors of “Reimagining Women's Cancers: The Power of Celebrity and Public Awareness in Changing Cancer Outcomes”. www.ReimaginingCancer.com

At our age, most of us have personally been affected or know someone who has been touched by cancer. But this diagnosis has changed a lot over the years and information is key. Drs. Mark Boguski and Michele Berman, a husband and wife team of physicians who have trained and taught at some of the top medical schools, are joining us to share some of the latest research we need to know from their latest book, Reimagining Women’s Cancers. You won’t want to miss this important information concerning the health and wellbeing of every woman over 50!

From 2016: Ursula Matulonis, MD, medical director of the Gynecologic Oncology Program in the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, joins medical oncologist Alexi Wright, MD, MPH, and radiation oncologist Larissa Lee, MD, for a discussion on the latest information on the prevention, treatment and research of cervical cancer.

From 2016: Eric Winer, MD, director of the Breast Oncology Program in the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, discusses the latest treatments for metastatic breast cancer as well as information on emerging clinical trials.

CliffCentral.com — Dr Sindi puts the focus on cancers that affect women. Lucy Balona from CANSA joins her, they place a specific emphasis on cervical cancer. They also chat with Genevieve Williams who is a cancer survivor, she opens up about her experiences.

Sarah Goltz (Founder of Sage Innovation) talks to ecancertv at the UICC World Cancer Congress 2014 about advocacy in women's cancers with a particular focus on the global access to the HPV vaccine.