In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks to pain management physician Dr. Neal Rakesh, and neurologist Dr. Anna DeForest, about the many options patients and doctors have to treat pain, including different therapies, safely managed painkillers, injections, and the possibility (and effectiveness) of psychedelics in the future.

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes" aria-label="Link Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> talks to pain management physician <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/neal-rakesh" aria-label="Link Dr. Neal Rakesh">Dr. Neal Rakesh</a>, and neurologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/anna-deforest" aria-label="Link Dr. Anna DeForest">Dr. Anna DeForest</a>, about the many options patients and doctors have to treat pain, including different therapies, safely managed painkillers, injections, and the possibility (and effectiveness) of psychedelics in the future.

"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.

How To Manage Chronic Pain During Cancer Treatment

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 be a time of anxiety, grief or loneliness for those living with the reality of cancer. How does one find peace and meaning in the swarm of emotions that cancer brings up? In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes and MSK chaplain Brian Kelly share their thoughts on what makes life meaningful and how to find your light in the darkest of times.

This episode features a reflection from Anthony, an MSK patient. Sadly, earlier this year, Anthony passed away. We thank him for sharing his beautiful words and send our love to his family.

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 be a time of anxiety, grief or loneliness for those living with the reality of cancer. How does one find peace and meaning in the swarm of emotions that cancer brings up? In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/experience/patient-support/counseling/spiritual-religious-care">MSK chaplain Brian Kelly</a> share their thoughts on what makes life meaningful and how to find your light in the darkest of times.
This episode features a reflection from Anthony, an MSK patient. Sadly, earlier this year, Anthony passed away. We thank him for sharing his beautiful words and send our love to his family.

What Makes Life Meaningful? (Encore)

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 immunologist Dr. Michel Sadelain, as well as cellular therapist Dr. Jae Park, about the intricate process of modifying a patient’s own immune cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. They discuss its origin, clinical success in treating blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia, and potential side effects. Dr. Sadelain addresses cost concerns, proposing strategies to enhance accessibility, while both doctors express optimism for CAR T-cell therapy’s future in treating, and maybe curing, a wider range of cancers, including solid tumors.

Discover the revolutionary potential of <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/car-cell-therapy">CAR T-cell therapy</a> as a possible cure for some types of cancer. In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> speaks with the pioneer of CAR T-cell therapy, MSK immunologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/research/ski/labs/michel-sadelain">Dr. Michel Sadelain</a>, as well as cellular therapist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/jae-park">Dr. Jae Park</a>, about the intricate process of modifying a patient’s own immune cells to target and eliminate cancer cells. They discuss its origin, clinical success in treating blood cancers like <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/lymphoma">lymphoma</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/leukemias">leukemia</a>, and potential side effects. Dr. Sadelain addresses cost concerns, proposing strategies to enhance accessibility, while both doctors express optimism for CAR T-cell therapy’s future in treating, and maybe curing, a wider range of cancers, including solid tumors.

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

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 medical oncologist Dr. Dana Rathkopf, radiation oncologist Dr. Sean McBride, and urologic surgeon Dr. Behfar Ehdaie. Together, they provide an overview of treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer, including active surveillance, internal and external radiation, surgery and hormone therapy. They offer guidance on navigating these choices and mitigating their side effects with state-of-the-art technology and holistic support services. 

Learn what you need to know about early-stage <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate">prostate cancer</a>, from risk factors to treatment options and how to tackle their side effects. In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> is joined by medical oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/dana-rathkopf">Dr. Dana Rathkopf</a>, radiation oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/sean-mcbride">Dr. Sean McBride</a>, and urologic surgeon <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/behfar-ehdaie">Dr. Behfar Ehdaie</a>. Together, they provide an overview of treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer, including <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/active-surveillance">active surveillance</a>, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/brachytherapy">internal</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/radiation-therapy">external</a> radiation, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/radical-prostatectomy">surgery</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/systemic-therapies">hormone therapy</a>. They offer guidance on navigating these choices and mitigating their side effects with state-of-the-art technology and holistic <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/living-beyond">support services</a>. <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/screening/screening-guidelines-prostate"></a>

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