In this continuation of Episode 27, we’ll hear from the five 2022 recipients of the UT Austin American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant, which was created to foster the careers of new cancer researchers. Although some of their work might be challenging to understand, listen closely for all of the different kinds of research and how it gets done.
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Episode 23: Tobacco Use and Cancer Prevention: More Complicated Than You Think
Dr. Jas Ahluwalia, Professor of Behavioral and Social Science and Professor of Medicine at Brown University, comes on to tell us about his research and work in tobacco use, addiction and cancer prevention in vulnerable populations.
Moment of Cancer Awareness: Head and Neck Cancer
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and in this short episode we talk with Dr. Laura Chow at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, about the basics of Head and Neck Cancers.
Episode 21: Young Adult Cancer Caregiver and Oncology Pharmacist, Dr. Laura Cannon
Summary: “If we don’t use what we’ve been through then what was it for?” – Dr. Laura Cannon, The University of Texas at Austin.
Kristen Wynn talks with Dr. Laura Cannon, who moderated our Young Adult Advisory Board discussions, Episode 16 Part 1 and 2, and takes the time to tell her own story of her work as an Oncology Pharmacist as well as caregiver for her husband, who was diagnosed with cancer in his early 30s.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Oscar Kitmanyen.
Episode 20: Cancer Genomics and Whole Person Care
Dr. Jeanne Kowalski-Muegge with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, discusses her work in cancer genomics and its important role in discovering the best course of treatment for each person facing cancer.
Moment of Cancer Awareness: Colon Cancer
In this short episode, Dr. Anna Capasso with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes talks about the basics of Colon Cancer for Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and she also reminds us of the importance of supporting the unique needs of each patient, beyond just treating the cancer itself, with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.
Episode 10: Health Policy in Cancer
Every two years, the Texas State Legislature convenes to address topics such as education, civil rights, and health and human services. This month, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, interviews Lisa Kirsch, MPAff, Senior Policy Director at UT Austin’s Dell Medical School, to discuss the important role health policy plays in providing access to healthcare and in supporting people with cancer.
Episode 1: The Livestrong Cancer Institutes Clinical Team
Welcome to Cancer Uncovered! In our very first episode, we’ll talk with some of the clinicians at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes UT Health Austin Clinic, and hear about how they’re adjusting daily practices to care for those facing cancer during COVID-19 and their advice for those interested in pursuing a career in cancer.