City Of Hope Radio

Metabolic bone diseases are disorders of bone strength, and can sometimes be caused by abnormalities of minerals. Often patients undergoing cancer treatments may have some side effects involving their bone density.  City of Hope is opening a Metabolic Bone Disease Center to offer evaluation and treatment of patients with metabolic bone diseases. Osteoporosis patients will also find the help they are looking for at City of Hope. Azar Khosravi, MD, endocrinologist at City of Hope, is here to help you better understand Metabolic Bone Diseases and how City of Hope is there to help you to care for your bones.  

If you have been diagnosed with gastric cancer or a precancerous condition in the stomach, talk to us.City of Hope is a recognized leader in stomach cancer treatment and research. It is ranked as one of America's Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report with numerous physicians recognized as Top Cancer Doctors by Newsweek.City of Hope's gastric cancer patients receive unsurpassed diagnostic, treatment and supportive care from our multidisciplinary team, which includes gastroenterologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, supportive care specialists and other health professionals — all working together to bring the most advanced, innovative and effective therapies.Our primary goal is to ensure that every patient and their loved ones can live a life free of gastric cancer. Yanghee Woo, MD is here to help you learn how City of Hope can help.

Sometimes hereditary or genetic factors can increase your risk for cancer. City of Hope’s Cancer Screening and Prevention Program is designed to help you understand more about your personal cancer risks. Armed with this knowledge, listen in as Victoria L. Seewaldt, M.D, discusses how you can learn how to minimize your risks and stop cancer from developing. 

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic or colon cancer, or if you've been told you're at high risk for developing the disease, City of Hope has one of the most experienced Pancreatic and Colon cancer programs in the United States It's important to learn about your options and take action right away.Behnam Ebrahimi, MD, a City of Hope expert on Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancer, is here to explain how being "aware" of the disease process means more than being able to recognize the disease's risk factors, knowing symptoms and getting screened regularly.

Stomach cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the stomach. It is also called gastric cancer. The most common type of stomach cancer is called adenocarcinoma.Esophageal cancer is cancer that develops in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The most common type is also known as adenocarcinoma.Board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, Joseph Chao, MD is here to explain the diagnoses and possible treatments available for these cancers.

Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the lungs, including the bronchioles, or alveoli. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.Nearly all lung cancers are carcinomas, a cancer that begins in the lining or covering tissues of an organ. The tumor cells of each type of lung cancer grow and spread differently, and each type requires different treatment.Listen in as Swapnil Rajurkar, MD talks about lung cancer and explains your options if you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with lung cancer. 

The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. It helps your body fight infection. It also helps maintain fluid balance in different parts of your body.There are 2 main catagories of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Hodgkin lymphoma is different from other types of lymphoma. The other types of lymphoma are grouped together and called non-Hodgkin lymphomas.Gargi Upadhyaya, MD is here to explain the different types of lymphoma and what your diagnoses and treatment options may be.

Prostatectomy is a medical term for the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. This operation is done for benign conditions that cause urinary retention, as well as for prostate cancer and other cancers of the pelvis. Cancer of the prostate gland is a serious health risk for men. In fact, this year nearly 240,000 American men will be diagnosed with it. The good news is that prostate cancer is survivable, especially if it is detected early, before it can spread.Ali Zhumkhawala, MD is here to explain how a Prostatectomy may save your life.

An estimated one-third of American women are affected by pelvic floor disorders, which include urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as uterine and vaginal prolapse. Tissue that has been irradiated during cancer treatment often becomes weak and extremely delicate, making cancer survivors poor candidates for surgical repair. By including PFD treatment at the start of a cancer patient’s regimen, existing problems can be successfully addressed.Christopher Chung, MD is here to let you know your options when diagnosed with pelvic floor disorder.

Although an estimated one-third of American women are affected by pelvic floor disorders, which include urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as uterine and vaginal prolapse, cultural constraints keep many sufferers from discussing their conditions, or seeking treatment. If you have bladder control issues such as frequent urination or incontinence, extreme vaginal dryness, pelvic prolapse and wide vaginal openings due to multiple births, pelvic pressure or pain, or stool control issues, City of Hope can address the problem.Solutions range from physical therapy and medication to Botox injections and surgery. Many conditions can be cured, and almost all can be successfully managed. Kristina Wittig, MD is here to explain that with enhanced urinary diversion techniques that minimize interference with everyday life, you can live a better quality of life and not let pelvic floor disorders slow you down!

In addition to standard radiation therapy delivery options, City of Hope offers a wide range of advanced technologies and specialized services to ensure precise treatment delivery for optimal outcomes.What is an mri, cat scan, mammorgram, x ray,,how much radiation do you get? Are these tests necessary?Ji Hyun Kim, MD is here to discuss some general concepts of radiation treatment for cancer such as how radiation work to treat cancer, types of radiation used for cancer treatments and different ways of delivering the radiation.

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in America, with over 220,000 new cases each year.Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the lungs, including the bronchioles, or alveoli.More women die from lung cancer than any other cancer.Even though smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer in women, a higher percentage of women who develop lung cancer are life-long non-smokers.Does estrogen play a role in the development and progression of lung cancer?In general, why do healthy non-smokers get lung cancer?These questions and more are answered today as Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D. discusses lung cancer, how women are at risk, and how a few precautions can help to lower your risk of getting lung cancer.

Nanoparticles are molecules built up of specific atoms. Generally, they are about 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.Nanotechnology may turn stem cells into breast-cancer smart bombs.City of Hope researchers are collaborating to develop new therapies using neural stem cells and nanoparticles.M. Houman Fekrazad, M.D. is here to discuss where City of Hope sees nanotechnology in cancer treatment in the next 5-10 years.

The diagnosis of bladder cancer or other serious bladder disease may sometimes necessitate the surgical removal of the bladder. In this situation, it is necessary to create a new way for the patient’s body to pass urine. This type of surgery is known as urinary diversion surgery. There are several options available for patients requiring urinary diversion.When the bladder is removed, the ureters need to be surgically connected to some type of urinary diversion to drain urine. All forms of urinary diversion use a part of the body's intestinal tract. This surgery can be performed to have the urine drain into an opening in the abdomen in either a continent or incontinent fashion, or can drain through the urethra (the tube in the penis/vagina) in a continent fashion. Jonathan “Nick” Warner, M.D. is here to discuss reconstructive urology and who requires reconstruction, what does this treatment involve and what recovery is like?

Lymphoma is a group of cancers originating in the lymphatic system, which helps the body fight infection and disease.The following represent symptoms typical for a variety of lymphomas: •Enlargement of lymph nodes, spleen, or other immune tissue•Unexplained Fever•Unexplained weight loss•Itching skin•Fatigue•Night sweatsHodgkin lymphoma is distinguished from other lymphatic cancers by the presence of a Reed-Sternberg cell, a large malignant cell in the lymph node.Mo Ziari, M.D is here to discuss Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, how is it different from non-Hodgkin’s, and what are the signs and symptoms you should look for that might send up a red flag.

Colorectal (colon) cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. However, advances in detection and treatment have dramatically improved outcomes, particularly in the earlier stages of the disease.We’ve all heard the mantra: Cancer screening saves lives. And it does, especially with colorectal cancer.Regular colonoscopies have been proven to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer death by up to 70 percent.Genetics, family history, age or environmental/lifestyle factors can each increase your risk of colorectal cancer.Kurt A Melstrom, M.D is here to discuss colon cancer and how, with a few changes in your diet, a little exercise and regular screenings, you can decrease your chances of getting colon cancer.

Lymphoma is a group of cancers originating in the lymphatic system, which helps the body fight infection and disease.For people who are diagnosed with lymphoma, the Toni Stephenson Lymphoma Center at City of Hope is one of the biggest and most successful treatment centers in the nation. Because of our vast experience in treating patients with lymphoma, our specialists lead the field of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) with excellent outcomes.City of Hope physicians treat many types of lymphoma and may be able to treat rarer lymphomas that have not been formally classified. Both Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and their subtypes.Larry W. Kwak, M.D., Ph. D. is here to answer questions about Lymphona, its diagnoses and treatments. 

A woman confronting metastatic breast cancer faces challenges that, at the outset, seem overwhelming. Research tells us these patients are especially vulnerable to anxiety, depression, hopelessness and other sources of distress. At the same time, they are asked to make complicated choices about their medical care — such as whether to participate in a clinical trial, choosing between available therapies and weighing a treatment's effectiveness against quality-of-life issues.James Waisman, MD, a highly respected and well known expert on breast cancer, is here to discuss Metastatic Breast Cancer and the hope that lies here at City of Hope for women diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Metabolism is the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.But what causes metabolic disorders? Who is at risk for developing these disorders?Why is obesity linked to cancer and how are metabolic diseases responsible?Sanjay Awasthi, M.D is here to answer these and other questions about metabolic disorders.

There’s more to cancer care than simply helping patients survive. There's more to cancer treatment than simple survival. Constant pain should not be part of conquering cancer. Nor should constant pain be something anyone has to live with. Dr. Andrew Leitner , assistant clinical professor of anesthesia and interventional pain in the Department of Anesthesiology at City of Hope is here to go through the various types of modalities available today for pain management, and help you decide which one might best help manage your pain.