This is a monthly podcast for learners of all ages with a desire to know more about cancer and careers in healthcare.
Young adults face unique challenges when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. On this two part episode, we welcome Ryan Becerra, Rebecca Munoz, MPH, and Ajit Sharma, PhD, who share their experience with cancer and also serve on the Young Adult Advisory Board at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes. Laura Cannon PharmD, MPH, pharmacist at the LCI, hosts this important discussion.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Ean Herrera.
Young adults face unique challenges when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. On this two part episode, we welcome Ryan Becerra, Rebecca Munoz, MPH, and Ajit Sharma, PhD, who share their experience with cancer and also serve on the Young Adult Advisory Board at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes. Laura Cannon PharmD, MPH, and pharmacist at the LCI hosts this important discussion.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Morgan Honaker.
Today we uncover the topic of population health within the field of oncology. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Navkiran Shokar, Chair and Professor for the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Shokar discusses important measures for researching cancer screening and prevention as well as treating cancer as a primary care physician.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Morgan Honaker and Ean Herrera.
Join Texas Exes Dr. Latoya Smith and Dr. Richard Reddick as they invite listeners to navigate effective mentorship. Dr. Smith is the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and an Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Reddick is a professor of education, leadership and policy and associate Dean for equity, community engagement and outreach in the college of education at UT Austin. He also holds courtesy appointments in the African and African diaspora studies department, as well as Plan II honors. Not only are they UT Austin alumni, they also have shared experiences as Latin scholars with military backgrounds and steering multiple leadership roles at UT Austin.
LCI Student Associate Brittney Fernandez discusses the use of exercise and physical therapy to better prepare cancer patients for treatment with Surgical Oncologist Declan Fleming, MD, FACS. Brittney also talks to Baylor Scott & White Institute of Rehab Center Manager Brittany Chesser, PT, DPT, CLT about her work and career in Physical Therapy, and specifically her work with cancer patients.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Harris Codini and Morgan Honaker.
In this episode, Patty Prado invites listeners to focus on the impact of their stories when interviewing with prospective employers. Patty is an Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Morgan Honaker.
In this month’s Mini Episode, Farya Phillips, PhD, CCLS, at UT Austin Dell Medical School’s Department of Health Social Work, will break down the sections of a scholarly or peer-reviewed research article and how best to read them, so that you can read the latest scientific research with confidence!
Today we uncover the topic of Chemo Brain, the cognitive changes that often occur with cancer treatment. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Shelli Kesler, cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor in both the School of Nursing and the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin.
In our final part of Episode 7, featuring discussions on health disparities and cancer, Kristen Wynn sits down with Lailea Noel, PhD, to hear more about her career path in social work, cancer and community research as well as words of wisdom and encouragement for our listening learners.
In part 2 of Episode 7, after a discussion about health disparities and cancer in part 1, Kristen Wynn at LCI sits down with Dr. Sanford Jeames, DHA to hear about his fascinating career journey, his work in cancer research, and his insights for our listeners.