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In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with medical oncologist Dr. Matthew Matasar. They drill down to the cancer basics, explaining the staging system, the treatment options, and the role of clinical trials.

For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/podcast

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> speaks with medical oncologist Dr. Matthew Matasar. They drill down to the cancer basics, explaining the staging system, the treatment options, and the role of <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/clinical-trials">clinical trials</a>.
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 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

Understanding the Basics of the “C-Word”: What Is Cancer?

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." They discuss ways to empower women to advocate for their health when talking to doctors, and how a historic gender bias in medical research has influenced practices today. Tune in for an insightful conversation on tackling stigmas and reshaping the narrative around women's health.

Listen to Episode 12: "A Woman's Guide to Sex and Cancer"

Listen to Episode 30: "Achieving Excellent Healthcare for All: A Candid Conversation with MSK’s President & CEO, Dr. Selwyn Vickers"

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> 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." They discuss ways to empower women to advocate for their health when talking to doctors, and how a historic <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/about/leadership/office-health-equity">gender bias</a> in medical research has influenced practices today. Tune in for an insightful conversation on tackling stigmas and reshaping the narrative around women's health.
Listen to Episode 12: <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/woman-guide-sex-and-cancer">"A Woman's Guide to Sex and Cancer"</a>
Listen to Episode 30: <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/achieving-excellent-healthcare-for-all-candid-conversation-msk-president-ceo-dr-selwyn-vickers">"Achieving Excellent Healthcare for All: A Candid Conversation with MSK’s President &amp; CEO, Dr. Selwyn Vickers"</a>

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

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>

Understanding the Basics of the “C-Word”: What Is Cancer?

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