Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and the fourth most common cancer affecting women. One of its most important warning signs – abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting – is something many women experience and may dismiss. While survival rates exceed 95%, both overall incidence and mortality rates are rising. In this episode, we speak with Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about the symptoms of endometrial cancer, the role family history plays in risk, and the lifestyle habits that may help lower your chances of developing the disease.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Show Notes: Lauren Summers
Guest: Ursula A. Matulonis, MD

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/uterine-cancer/understanding-endometrial-cancer-basics">Endometrial cancer</a> is the most common <a href="https://www.webmd.com/uterine-cancer/gynecological-cancers">gynecologic cancer</a> in the United States and the fourth most common cancer affecting women. One of its most important warning signs &ndash; abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting &ndash; is something many women experience and may dismiss. While survival rates exceed 95%, both overall incidence and mortality rates are rising. In this episode, we speak with <a href="https://www.dana-farber.org/find-a-doctor/ursula-a-matulonis">Ursula A. Matulonis, MD</a>, chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about the symptoms of endometrial cancer, the role family history plays in risk, and the <a href="https://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/8-ways-to-lower-cancer-risk">lifestyle habits</a> that may help lower your chances of developing the disease.
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<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Show Notes: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Ursula A. Matulonis, MD</li>
</ul>

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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Endometrial Cancer: Recognizing the Risks and Warning Signs

Vaping, the act of inhaling an aerosol created by an electronic cigarette or vape, has been on the rise among youth. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, between 2020 and 2024, the share of current users who vaped every day increased from 15.4% to 28.8%. The vaping and nicotine products available to young people today are not the cigarettes we were warned about growing up. They can create a real compulsion in a young brain after just a handful of exposures. To break down the dangers of vaping, we spoke to Frank T. Leone, MD, MS, director of University of Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program, about the real health risks of vaping – how it’s not just water vapor – and the dangers of synthetic nicotine, how parents can meet their child with curiosity, not adversity, in talking to them about vaping, and real evidence-based tools available to help you or your child navigate this problem together.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Show Notes: Lauren Summers
Guest: Frank T. Leone, MD, MS

Vaping, the act of inhaling an aerosol created by an&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/how-e-cigarettes-affect-body___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OmJlOWE6ODVhNDEzMTQ2NmMyNDg1YWJjNDE1Njc4MDg2MWM4OTlkMzEwNDJjYjRkMTUxMzM5OGE5YjJlOWYwZmIxN2E3ZjpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/how-e-cigarettes-affect-body___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OmJlOWE6ODVhNDEzMTQ2NmMyNDg1YWJjNDE1Njc4MDg2MWM4OTlkMzEwNDJjYjRkMTUxMzM5OGE5YjJlOWYwZmIxN2E3ZjpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382092155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QgngM4NW5R8ggjCsJIdsV">electronic cigarette or vape</a>, has been on the rise among youth. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, between 2020 and 2024, the share of current users who vaped every day increased from 15.4% to 28.8%. The vaping and nicotine products available to young people today are not the cigarettes we were warned about growing up. They can create a real compulsion in a young brain after just a handful of exposures. To break down the&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/vaping-copd-related___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OjBjYTQ6NjZlMTBlNWU2YmU4NThhYTI2MzI0MGE1OGUyODU4MDU1MDFmODk4N2ZlMzMzMDZhMjQ4ZDQzOGFmODdhZWZiMjpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/vaping-copd-related___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OjBjYTQ6NjZlMTBlNWU2YmU4NThhYTI2MzI0MGE1OGUyODU4MDU1MDFmODk4N2ZlMzMzMDZhMjQ4ZDQzOGFmODdhZWZiMjpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382092155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2gixkbS-c_3AzdSRu2MhbK">dangers of vaping</a>, we spoke to&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/frank-leone___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OmQyYTI6ODkzYWRmMWI0YzgyMjQ4MmIyNzQ1OGIwNWY1MGNhZTBjZGZjYTkyOGE2MjQ0YWZjZjZjYzI2NzU3OTU3OGFlMzpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/frank-leone___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OmQyYTI6ODkzYWRmMWI0YzgyMjQ4MmIyNzQ1OGIwNWY1MGNhZTBjZGZjYTkyOGE2MjQ0YWZjZjZjYzI2NzU3OTU3OGFlMzpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382092155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1llJ2wdBMqqz0SaBBKyHV1">Frank T. Leone, MD, MS</a>, director of University of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program, about the real&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/video/who-is-at-risk-from-e-cigarettes___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OmMyOTU6YWQxZWY3ZjE2ZjM1NzJmYTFmNDAyZGZjYzBlYmJmNmRhNzhmNDNiMWE5NjE4NWI3OGJlOGQ0YTYxZjY3MTcxMTpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/video/who-is-at-risk-from-e-cigarettes___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpjZWE3ZDAyOTNlOTBhNzIwNWQ1MWQwOTI4ODg4YjljYjo3OmMyOTU6YWQxZWY3ZjE2ZjM1NzJmYTFmNDAyZGZjYzBlYmJmNmRhNzhmNDNiMWE5NjE4NWI3OGJlOGQ0YTYxZjY3MTcxMTpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382092155000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eydTc3idTrVDJDZOvHKYW">health risks</a>&nbsp;of vaping &ndash; how it&rsquo;s not just water vapor &ndash; and the dangers of synthetic nicotine, how parents can meet their child with curiosity, not adversity, in talking to them about vaping, and real evidence-based tools available to help you or your child navigate this problem together.
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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Show Notes: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Frank T. Leone, MD, MS</li>
</ul>

 Vaping and the Young Brain: What Every Parent Should Know

When someone you love is in the hospital, the experience can feel overwhelming – filled with unfamiliar faces, complex medical terms, and fast-moving decisions. In this episode, we speak with Ashley Williams, BSN, RN, registered nurse at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, about how patient advocates and clinical coordinators help guide patients through their care journey. From understanding treatment plans and coordinating second opinions to knowing who to call with questions, these professionals can make a difficult time feel more manageable. We also hear from Lauren LaTourette, LCSW, APHSW-C, clinical social worker at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, who shares insight into working with your healthcare team during complex medical situations. If you or a loved one is facing a serious diagnosis, this episode offers guidance on building support and navigating care with confidence.
Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Show Notes: Lauren Summers
Guests: Ashley Williams, BSN, RN; Lauren LaTourette, LCSW, APHSW-C

When someone you love is in the hospital, the experience can feel overwhelming &ndash; filled with unfamiliar faces, complex medical terms, and fast-moving decisions. In this episode, we speak with Ashley Williams, BSN, RN, registered nurse at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, about how <a href="https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/treatment-team">patient advocates and clinical coordinators</a> help guide patients through their care journey. From understanding treatment plans and coordinating <a href="https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/how-to-ask-for-second-opinion">second opinions</a> to knowing who to call with questions, these professionals can make a difficult time feel more manageable. We also hear from Lauren LaTourette, LCSW, APHSW-C, clinical social worker at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, who shares insight into working with your healthcare team during complex medical situations. If you or a loved one is facing a serious diagnosis, this episode offers guidance on building support and navigating care with confidence.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Show Notes: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guests: Ashley Williams, BSN, RN; Lauren LaTourette, LCSW, APHSW-C</li>
</ul>

Navigating the Hospital Journey: How Patient Coordinators and Advocates Can Help

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men – about half of those in their 50s, with prevalence increasing by decade. Yet sexual health is often left out of routine care, not for lack of importance, but because it can feel difficult to discuss. Speaking up matters: ED is frequently an early sign of underlying health conditions. In this episode, board-certified urologist Ashley Winter, MD, explains what’s happening in the body, how lifestyle factors influence ED, and the full range of treatment options. She also addresses the emotional and relational impact of ED – and how individuals and couples can navigate it together with openness and support.

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Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Show Notes: Lauren Summers
Guest: Ashley Winter, MD

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/understanding-erectile-dysfunction-basics">Erectile dysfunction (ED)</a> affects millions of men &ndash; about half of those in their 50s, with prevalence increasing by decade. Yet sexual health is often left out of routine care, not for lack of importance, but because it can feel difficult to discuss. Speaking up matters: ED is frequently an early sign of underlying health conditions. In this episode, board-certified urologist <a href="https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/drwinter">Ashley Winter, MD</a>, explains what&rsquo;s happening in the body, how lifestyle factors influence ED, and the full range of <a href="https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/erectile-dysfunction-treatment">treatment options</a>. She also addresses the emotional and relational impact of ED &ndash; and how individuals and couples can navigate it together with openness and support.
Credits
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Show Notes: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Ashley Winter, MD</li>
</ul>

Endometrial Cancer: Recognizing the Risks and Warning Signs

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