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.

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.

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.

Cancer Straight Talk

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

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 is unlocking secrets of our immune system to fight cancer, and Marie-Josée Kravis has donated generously to support women in cancer research. Together, they discuss their pioneering research, the importance of mentorship in science, and the critical role philanthropy plays in the biggest breakthroughs.

Learn more about the work of women at MSK.

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> speaks with 3 women breaking new ground in the field of cancer research: <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/research/ski/labs/karuna-ganesh">Dr. Karuna Ganesh</a> studies metastasis and how cancer spreads, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/research-areas/labs/chrysothemis-brown">Dr. Chrysothemis Brown</a> is unlocking secrets of our immune system to fight cancer, and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/research-advantage/marie-josee-kravis-women-science-endeavor-wise">Marie-Josée Kravis</a> has donated generously to support women in cancer research. Together, they discuss their pioneering research, the importance of mentorship in science, and the critical role philanthropy plays in the biggest breakthroughs.
Learn more about the work of <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/research-advantage/women-science">women at MSK</a>.

Women in Cancer: Meet Three Trailblazers at MSK

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 her father and offers practical advice on navigating the healthcare system. This episode includes tips for managing intense emotions like anger, grief and guilt felt by people caring for a loved one with a serious illness. The challenge can be difficult and heartbreaking, but Dr. Applebaum says it’s possible to find profound meaning in the experience of being a cancer caregiver.

For more caregiver tips and support, listen to Episode 13: "Cancer and Caregivers: Navigating Stress, Worry and Other Challenges."

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/allison-applebaum">Dr. Allison Applebaum</a>, founder of the <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/experience/caregivers-support">Caregivers Clinic at MSK</a>, about the need to support cancer caregivers. She shares her own experience with her father and offers practical advice on navigating the healthcare system. This episode includes tips for managing intense emotions like anger, grief and guilt felt by people caring for a loved one with a serious illness. The challenge can be difficult and heartbreaking, but Dr. Applebaum says it’s possible to find profound meaning in the experience of being a cancer caregiver.
For more caregiver tips and support, listen to Episode 13: <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/cancer-and-caregivers-navigating-stress-worry-and-other-challenges">"Cancer and Caregivers: Navigating Stress, Worry and Other Challenges."</a>

Advice and Support for Cancer Caregivers

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 with over 1 million social followers and author of "The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments." Together, they offer advice for both patients and caregivers about transitioning to hospice care, managing fear, and finding peace in one's final days. Sharing their own experiences, families describe how “joy and grief can walk together.”

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> has a meaningful conversation with <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/alan-carver">Dr. Alan Carver</a>, an MSK neurologist specializing in <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/towards-end-life">end-of-life and palliative care</a>, and Hadley Vlahos, a hospice nurse with over 1 million social followers and author of "The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments." Together, they <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/experience/patient-support/counseling">offer advice</a> for both patients and caregivers about transitioning to hospice care, managing fear, and finding peace in one's final days. Sharing their own experiences, families describe how “joy and grief can walk together.”

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