Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 3.9 (26)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

The practice of cancer medicine is complex and demanding. And like anything that takes practice, we’ll spend our whole lives trying to get it right. In each episode, the white coats come off as the dedicated men and women who take on cancer every day unpack the complexities of their work and share stories of how it’s done—and why they keep at it.

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CAR T-cell Therapy: From “Dead Man Walking” to Living Proof

May 17, 2026 55m

In this episode hematologist-oncologists Dr. Kamal Abbi and Dr. Brad Heraly invite Alan Frey to the studio to discuss how CAR T-cell therapy is changing the future of blood cancer treatment. Alan…

What to Expect During Breast Cancer Surgery & Recovery: Your Care Team Every Step of the Way

May 03, 2026 25m

In this episode of Cancer Covered, breast surgical oncologist Dr. Judy Tjoe and nurse practitioner Mikayla Petzke continue their conversation about what patients can expect after surgery and how…

What to Expect After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Your Surgical Team & First Decisions

Apr 19, 2026 19m

Advanced practice providers play an essential role in helping patients move from diagnosis to treatment with clarity and support. In this episode of Cancer Covered, breast surgical oncologist Dr.…

Is Chemo Worse than Cancer?

Apr 06, 2026 25m

Chemotherapy is one of the most recognized and most feared cancer treatments. In this episode of Cancer Covered, Dr. Edgard Badine, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Matthew Ryan of Green Bay Oncology unpack…

Is Cancer a Death Sentence?

Mar 22, 2026 24m

Dr. Edgard Badine, Dr. Kamal Abbi and Dr. Matthew Ryan of Green Bay Oncology unpack one of the most common fears patients face after a cancer diagnosis: Is this a death sentence? The physicians…

From Patient to Professor: Dr. Brian Merkel and the Transplant Ripple Effect

Mar 08, 2026 20m

Dr. Fred Appelbaum, Executive Vice President of Fred Hutch Cancer Center, joins Green Bay Oncology physicians Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Evan Wenig, along with Dr. Brian Merkel,…

The Leukemia Patient Experience

Feb 23, 2026 18m

Dr. Fred Appelbaum, Executive Vice President of Fred Hutch Cancer Center, joins Green Bay Oncology physicians Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Evan Wenig, along with Dr. Brian Merkel,…

A History of Stem Cell Transplantation

Feb 08, 2026 38m

Dr. Fred Appelbaum, Executive Vice President of Fred Hutch Cancer Center, joins Green Bay Oncology physicians Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Kamal Abbi, and Dr. Evan Wenig, along with Dr. Brian Merkel,…

A Partner in Care: Meet Dr Harsha Poola

Jan 26, 2026 9m

Medical oncologist and hematologist Dr. Harsha Poola discusses his journey from a small town in southern India to joining Green Bay Oncology. He shares how witnessing his parents’ dedication to their…

Survivorship and Living with Cancer

Jan 12, 2026 39m

Medical oncologists Dr. Brian Burnette and Dr. Kamal Abbi discuss how to bridge the gap between finishing treatment and finding a new normal. They dive into the overlooked complexities of…

Emotional Well-Being Behind the Scenes of Cancer Care

Dec 29, 2025 10m

Social worker Tom Bekkers joins oncologists Dr. David Groteluschen and Dr. Michael Guiou to peel back the curtain on the emotional weight of cancer care. They explore how the care team supports not…

Supporting Patients with Food Insecurity

Dec 14, 2025 38m

A cancer diagnosis is more than physical; it requires sufficient nourishment to support the body through treatment and recovery. In this episode, Clinical Dietician Maddi Mleziva joins Oncologist Dr.…

Social Work Services in Cancer Care

Nov 30, 2025 40m

A cancer diagnosis is more than physical; it touches every part of a patient’s life. In this vital episode of Cancer Covered, social worker Tom Bekkers joins oncologists Dr. David Groteluschen and…

Veterans and Burn Pit Cancers

Nov 17, 2025 35m

In this episode we cover burn pit exposure and cancer that affects many veterans. Medical Oncologist Dr. Tony Jaslowski and Outagamie County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) Kell Bales discuss the…

Dr. Brian Merkel’s Story: From Surviving Cancer to Inspiring Future Doctors (Part 2)

Nov 02, 2025 40m

In the second part of our interview, Dr. Brian Merkel, Professor and Chair of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, moves the focus from his battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)…

Dr. Brian Merkel’s Story: From Surviving Cancer to Inspiring Future Doctors

Oct 20, 2025 28m

In this episode, Dr. Brian Merkel, Professor and Chair of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, shares the deeply personal story of surviving acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 1984.…

Medicare for Cancer Care 101

Oct 05, 2025 15m

In this episode, Green Bay Oncology’s financial counselors, Jordan Karwedsky and Anne Baumgart, break down how Medicare covers cancer treatments. They share practical advice on how to navigate the…

BiTE Therapy

Sep 20, 2025 39m

Medical oncologists Dr. Kamal Abbi and Dr. Brian Burnette discuss BiTE therapy, a groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment for various cancers. They explain how this therapy works by harnessing the…

Pluvicto for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Sep 06, 2025 12m

Radiation oncologist Dr. Michael Guiou and medical oncologists Dr. Kamal Abbi and Dr. Matthew Ryan discuss Pluvicto, an innovative radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer. They…

Breast Radiation and Heart Disease

Aug 25, 2025

Radiation oncologists Dr. Michael Guiou and Dr. Alex Coffman discuss why patients with left-sided breast cancer face an increased risk of heart disease due to the proximity of the heart to the tumor.…

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How many episodes does Cancer Covered have?

Cancer Covered has published 83 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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Cancer Covered is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.

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