Cancer Straight Talk

Cancer Straight Talk

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Episodes 62
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Sporadic
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode May 2025

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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www.omnycontent.com

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About This Podcast

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

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Recent Episodes

A Message to Our Listeners

May 05, 2025 2m

Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes shares some personal news. Subscribe to Cancer Straight Talk to get notified when new episodes air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alternative Cancer Treatments: The Science vs. The Hype

Feb 19, 2025 23m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Dr. Jun Mao, Chief of MSK’s Integrative Medicine Service, and Jason Hou, herbalist and acupuncturist at MSK, to break down the facts about…

Preserving Fertility During Cancer Treatment: Options, Costs and Success Rates

Jan 15, 2025 30m

In this empowering episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks to a panel of onco-fertility experts about preserving fertility during cancer treatment. MSK oncologists Dr. Julia Brockway-Marchello and…

Miracles on York Avenue: Inspiring Stories from MSK Patients & Staff

Dec 11, 2024 25m

In this special episode, MSK patients, caregivers and clinicians share the miracles they’ve witnessed, even in the darkest of times. From life-saving medicine to gratitude for caregivers and a…

Breast Cancer Treatment Part 2: Chemo, Hormone Therapy and Life After Treatment

Nov 06, 2024 28m

In this episode (part 2 of 2), Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with a team of MSK experts to explore the complexities of breast cancer treatment and life afterwards. Breast medical oncologist Dr.…

How to Talk to Children about Cancer

Oct 09, 2024 29m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with two MSK clinical social workers, Hadley Maya and Natalie Santos, about how parents who've been diagnosed with cancer can talk to their children.…

What's Causing Cancer Rates to Rise in Gen X and Millennials?

Sep 11, 2024 23m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with MSK physician-scientist Dr. Karuna Ganesh and epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Murphy about the troubling rise in cancer rates among younger…

Could Popular Weight Loss Drugs Help Prevent Cancer?

Aug 14, 2024 17m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with MSK’s Dr. Neil Iyengar, a nationally recognized expert on the relationship between obesity, metabolic health, and cancer. Together, they…

What Everyone Should Know About Skin Cancer: Risks, Myths & Prevention

Jul 17, 2024 21m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes is joined by Dr. Erica Lee, a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at MSK, to discuss misconceptions around who can get skin cancer, how it presents on different…

Breast Cancer Treatment Part 1: Surgery, Radiation and Reconstruction

Jun 19, 2024 25m

In this episode (part 1 of 2), Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with a team of MSK experts to demystify three breast cancer treatment options: surgery, radiation, and reconstruction. Breast surgeon Dr.…

Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare: How Women Should Talk to Their Doctors

May 15, 2024 18m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, author of "All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Health and Why It Matters Today."…

Women in Cancer: Meet Three Trailblazers at MSK

Apr 17, 2024 24m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with 3 women breaking new ground in the field of cancer research: Dr. Karuna Ganesh studies metastasis and how cancer spreads, Dr. Chrysothemis Brown…

Advice and Support for Cancer Caregivers

Mar 20, 2024 22m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Dr. Allison Applebaum, founder of the Caregivers Clinic at MSK, about the need to support cancer caregivers. She shares her own experience with…

Finding Peace at the End of Life & Preparing for Death from Cancer

Feb 21, 2024 24m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes has a meaningful conversation with Dr. Alan Carver, an MSK neurologist specializing in end-of-life and palliative care, and Hadley Vlahos, a hospice nurse…

Demystifying Clinical Trials: A Comprehensive Guide to The Science of Hope

Jan 25, 2024 23m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes and Dr. Alex Drilon, Chief of MSK's Early Drug Development Service, answer the most common questions about participating in clinical trials. Through hearing…

What Makes Life Meaningful? (Encore)

Dec 07, 2023 19m

We’re listening back to one of our favorite episodes from December 2022. While the holidays are meant to be a season of celebration, reflection and spending time with family and friends, it can also…

Could CAR T-Cell Therapy Be a Cure for Some Cancers?

Nov 16, 2023 22m

Discover the revolutionary potential of CAR T-cell therapy as a possible cure for some types of cancer. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with the pioneer of CAR T-cell therapy, MSK…

Early-Stage Prostate Cancer: Know Your Treatment Options

Oct 25, 2023 25m

Learn what you need to know about early-stage prostate cancer, from risk factors to treatment options and how to tackle their side effects. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes is joined by…

Guía para hombres sobre el sexo y el cáncer

Oct 11, 2023 20m

Spanish episode #4   |   Episodio #4 en español En este episodio, la Dra. Diane Reidy-Lagunes habla con el Dr. José Flores, cirujano urológico de MSK, sobre el tema de la salud sexual de los hombres…

Sandy Alderson's Playbook for Cancer and Why Teamwork is Key

Sep 20, 2023 20m

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with former New York Mets president and MSK patient, Sandy Alderson, along with his dedicated team of doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. They discuss…

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Cancer Straight Talk has published 62 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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