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In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes chats with medical oncologist Dr. Juan-Manuel Schvartzman about the cellular damage that causes cancer. Can we find its Achilles’s heel?

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In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> chats with medical oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/research/ski/labs/members/juan-manuel-schvartzman">Dr. Juan-Manuel Schvartzman</a> about the cellular damage that causes cancer. Can we find its Achilles’s heel?
For more information or to ask a question, please visit <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/podcast">MSKCC.org/podcast</a>

"Cancer Straight Talk from MSK" 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.

"Cancer Straight Talk from MSK" 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.

Cancer Straight Talk from MSK

Cancer Straight Talk from MSK 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.

Cancer Straight Talk from MSK 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.

Cancer: Know Thine Enemy

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 Sandy’s unique journey with appendix cancer and how experts from various disciplines came together to save his life, a testament to MSK’s multidisciplinary care model. Sandy also dives into the reasons he kept his diagnosis private for eight years, and highlights the power of mental distractions and trust in your medical team when living with cancer.

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> 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 Sandy’s unique journey with <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/appendiceal">appendix cancer</a> and how experts from various disciplines came together to save his life, a testament to <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/your-care-team">MSK’s multidisciplinary care model</a>. Sandy also dives into the reasons he kept his diagnosis private for eight years, and highlights the power of mental distractions and trust in your medical team when living with cancer.

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

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with MSK’s Chief of Computational Oncology, Sohrab Shah, and Chair of the Department of Radiology, Lawrence H. Schwartz, to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in cancer care. They explore how A.I. is making a real impact in radiology, from reducing the time patients spend getting scans to detecting cancerous lesions with more accuracy. By complementing researchers’ expertise, A.I. is already offering breakthroughs in early detection, as well as personalized predictions about the best treatment for patients. This conversation is a must-listen for those eager to explore how technology is leading to better patient care.

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> sits down with MSK’s Chief of Computational Oncology, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/profile/sohrab-shah">Sohrab Shah</a>, and Chair of the Department of Radiology, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/lawrence-schwartz">Lawrence H. Schwartz</a>, to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in cancer care. They explore how A.I. is making a real impact in <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/departments/radiology">radiology</a>, from reducing the time patients spend getting scans to detecting cancerous lesions with more accuracy. By complementing researchers’ expertise, A.I. is already offering breakthroughs in early detection, as well as personalized predictions about the best treatment for patients. This conversation is a must-listen for those eager to explore how technology is leading to better patient care.

Artificial Intelligence vs. Cancer

George Kolasa was living his dream life as a fashion executive in New York City when in February 2022, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma – the most common form of brain cancer. In this special episode, George and his husband Justin take us on their journey as cancer patient and caregiver as it has unfolded in real time over the past year.

We see George quickly evolve from accepting his disease to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for rare cancer research through Cycle for Survival. George finds purpose in his diagnosis by helping others and spreading his message of hope, even as he confronts reality. As George’s memory, speech and ability to walk declines, Justin leans in to the challenges of being a caregiver and also learns the importance of asking for help. As we follow George to his many tests, treatments, and checkups with MSK neuro-oncologist Alexandra Miller and her compassionate team of nurses, we witness the special bond formed between patients and care teams at MSK and see a couple making the most of every moment together, living their life with dignity, purpose, and love.

Shortly after this podcast was completed, George passed away. We thank him and Justin for generously sharing their story to raise awareness and support for research. George was a remarkable person, whose legacy is everlasting.



Watch the video version of this podcast here.

George Kolasa was living his dream life as a fashion executive in New York City when in February 2022, he was diagnosed with <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/brain-tumors-primary">glioblastoma</a> – the most common form of <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/brain-tumors-brain-cancer">brain cancer</a>. In this special episode, George and his husband Justin take us on their journey as cancer patient and caregiver as it has unfolded in real time over the past year.
We see George quickly evolve from accepting his disease to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for rare cancer research through <a href="https://www.cycleforsurvival.org/">Cycle for Survival</a>. George finds purpose in his diagnosis by helping others and spreading his message of hope, even as he confronts reality. As George’s memory, speech and ability to walk declines, Justin leans in to the challenges of being a <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/caregiver-support-services">caregiver</a> and also learns the importance of asking for help. As we follow George to his many tests, treatments, and checkups with MSK neuro-oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/alexandra-miller">Alexandra Miller</a> and her compassionate team of nurses, we witness the special bond formed between patients and care teams at MSK and see a couple making the most of every moment together, living their life with dignity, purpose, and love.
Shortly after this podcast was completed, George passed away. We thank him and Justin for generously sharing their story to raise awareness and support for research. George was a remarkable person, whose legacy is everlasting.
 
<a href="https://youtu.be/5ycw2yl1HmQ">Watch the video version of this podcast here.</a>

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