City Of Hope Radio

Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that develop in your body’s connective tissues, including bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels and lymph vessels. Sarcomas are typically divided into two main types, bone cancer (osteosarcoma) and soft tissue sarcoma, the latter of which has over 50 classifications, depending on tissue type affected.Listen in as Brooke Crawford, MD explains that at City of Hope, our dedicated team of health professionals take a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating sarcomas, which include tumors and cancers of the bone, cartilage, muscle, fat, nerves, blood and lymph vessels, deep skin tissue, joint tissue.

At City of Hope we’ve created an emotional safety net for helping patients and loved ones cope with the stress and emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis and course of treatment. Boosting the spirit and sustaining hope is critical, so we reach out with personalized care, compassion and support for patients, caregivers and family alike.Just getting through treatment can be draining for everyone involved. Handling everyday personal needs, answering others' questions about a diagnosis, and dealing with work or home life can suddenly become exhausting hurdles.Listen in as Kimberly Shapiro, MD explains that anger, depression, and isolation can all be part of the emotional roller coaster that patients and caregivers are enduring.

City of Hope researchers are working to uncover how cancer stem cells grow, and what can be done to stop them from multiplying. To figure that out, they study how certain proteins interact with a cell’s genetic material — and how that affects the complex processes that make cancer cells divide.Listen in as Leo David Wang, M.D., Ph.D. explains how our team at City of Hope, comprises stem cell biologists, cancer researchers and clinicians, nanotechnologists, bioinformaticians and graduate students all working toward a common goal: targeting cancer stem cells to suppress tumor formation and enhance patient survival.

Led by pathologists renowned for diagnostic excellence, the Department of Pathology at City of Hope combines state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the latest diagnostic techniques and advanced instrumentation with superior investigative skills to accurately and rapidly identify even the rarest and most complex diseases.Listen in as Sue Chang, M.D explains how City of Hope experts provide comprehensive services, from initial diagnosis to monitoring of prognostic indicators throughout the treatment process.

If you suffer from overactive bladder there are some lifestyle changes that you could make which may help to alleviate your symptoms.  My guest today is Dr. Seth Cohen he is a uro/gynocologist at city of hope.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and it can take several forms, most of which are not life-threatening and typically do not spread to other parts of the body.The exception is melanoma, the rarest and most aggressive form of skin cancer. But even melanoma can have a nearly 100 percent cure rate, if it's caught and treated early.Listen in as Dr. Kim Margolin discusses melanoma and the latest advances in treatment at City of Hope.

They may not talk about it, but women with cancers in the pelvic region, such as cervical cancer, bladder cancer and uterine cancer, often have problems controlling their urine, bowel or flatus. Although they may feel isolated, they're far from alone.Pelvic floor disorders do not need to cripple a woman’s quality of life. Further, surgery isn't the only solution. Many pelvic floor disorders can be successfully treated with diet modification, medication, and behavioral and physical therapy.Listen in as Seth A. Cohen, MD discusses the ABC's of Pelvic Floor Survivorship.

HIPEC, or heated intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy, is an alternative method of delivering chemotherapy. Instead of infusing the medications through a vein, the chemotherapy is circulated in the abdominal cavity at the time of surgery. This allows direct treatment of certain cancers which have spread throughout the abdomen.At City of Hope, our peritoneal surface malignancy team consists of a multidisciplinary group of experts in the field. We are one of the busiest HIPEC centers in Southern California, and continue to push the envelope in treating these difficult cancers. The team will evaluate your case and present options. Not everyone will be a candidate for HIPEC and aggressive surgery, but other treatments may be available.Byrne Lee, M.D is here to explain how studies are showing that HIPEC with aggressive surgery improves survival in some cancers when compared to chemotherapy alone.

Palliative care is care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer. The goal of palliative care is to prevent or treat, as early as possible, the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment, in addition to the related psychological, social, and spiritual problems. A palliative care specialist is a health professional who specializes in treating the symptoms, side effects, and emotional problems experienced by patients. The goal is to maintain the best possible quality of life.Listen in as Benjamin Cahan , MD explains that palliative care is given throughout a patient’s experience with cancer. It should begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment, follow-up care, and the end of life.

Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that gives a person a higher risk of cancers of the digestive tract, gynecologic tract, and other organs. People with Lynch syndrome also have an increased risk of cancers of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Additionally, women with this disorder have a high risk of cancer of the ovaries and lining of the uterus (the endometrium).Listen in as Thomas P. Slavin, MD explains that with Lynch Syndrome it's all about early detection.

With conventional therapy, radiation is delivered in relatively small doses over the course of several weeks, with patients receiving daily treatments during that time. With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), physicians are able to deliver a greater combined dose of radiation over the course of fewer treatments. SBRT has shown dramatically better outcomes than conventional radiation therapy.Radiation therapy plays a pivotal role in the treatment of lung cancer of all stages and can result in long-term curative outcomes for patients with early stage disease.Listen in as Sagus Sampath, MD discusses the advantages of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy to treat cancer.

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. City of Hope is a recognized leader in lung cancer research. There is extensive collaboration between lung cancer clinicians and researchers to develop and evaluate new therapies designed to improve survival and quality of life outcomesListen in as Ravi Salgia, M.D., Ph.D. explains all of the new therapies available if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

An accurate and thorough diagnosis is important so that your breast cancer team can develop the best treatment plan for you. At City of Hope, your care team will utilize the most state-of-the art breast imaging technologies and laboratory techniques to guide your personalized treatment. Some women with breast cancer will need radiation, often in addition to other treatments.Listen in as Nayana L Vora, MD, discusses radiation therapy for breast cancer and how women can benefit from the various types of radiation that would best suit their type of cancer. 

Although chemotherapy can be effective in treating cancer, it can also exact a heavy toll on a patient’s health. One impressive alternative researchers have found is in the form of a vaccine. A type of immunotherapy, one part of the vaccine primes the body to react strongly against a tumor; the second part directly attacks the tumor itself. This double-pronged approach could be both more powerful against cancer and far less toxic to the body than traditional chemotherapy.Don J. Diamond, Ph.D. is here to explain the cancer vaccine.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.Azar Khosravi, MD, an Endocrinologist with City of Hope, is here to talk about the causes and the treatments of osteoporosis, and some lifestyle approaches for preventing bone loss.

Microvascular reconstruction is a surgical procedure that involves moving a composite piece of tissue from another part of the body to the head and neck.Because of the availability of microvascular surgical procedures at City of Hope, defects caused by cancer, congenital anomalies, or acquired disorders can now be reconstructed successfully.Thomas J. Gernon, MD, is here to explain microvascular surgical procedures, and how at City of Hope you always feel comfortable and informed.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, or if you've been told you're at high risk for developing the disease, talk to us. It's important to learn about your options and take action right away.Our world-class team of specialists can answer your questions, address your concerns, and deliver a personalized treatment plan with the most innovative, cutting-edge therapies available anywhere.Susanne Gray Warner, MD, is here to discuss your options when you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

At City of Hope, we understand that the emotional effects of a life-altering illness are diverse and personal for patients, friends, partners and family members. So we created the Department of Supportive Care Medicine as an island of kindness, compassion and comprehensive information to help you manage this unpredictable journey.The degree to which people cope effectively with stressful life events can be an essential aid in healing and wellbeing. Marissa A. Cangin, Psy.D. is here today to give great advice about how to handle those stressful life events.

As many as 20% of the people who die from lung cancer in the United States every year do not smoke or use any other form of tobacco.This translates to about 16,000 to 24,000 Americans every year. In fact, if lung cancer in non-smokers had its own separate category, it would rank among the top 10 fatal cancers in the United States.It is true that staying away from tobacco is the most important thing any one can do to lower the risk of getting lung cancer. But there are also other risk factors that may contribute to lung cancer in non smokers.Shamnuga Subbiah, M.D., medical oncologist at City of Hope, is here to educate the public about other risk factors for lung cancer and what changes can be made to lower the risk even further.

Age is the single greatest risk factor overall for cancer; our chances of developing the disease rise steeply after age 50.Geriatric oncology is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the elderly, usually defined as aged 65 and older.An older patient with cancer will benefit from the expertise of a Geriatric Oncologist. Older patients have unique needs because of their often complex medical histories.Daneng Li, MD, is here to discuss how City of Hope elevates awareness about the needs of the senior population and possible cancer risks.