"Answer to Cancer" weekly radio interviews with WVCI physicians
The Western Oregon Outreach's weekly interviews with Willamette Valley Cancer Institute.
October 16, 2009
Dr. Caton acknowledges Breast Cancer Awareness Month with facts about breast cancer. Who's at risk? What is Her 2? A refresher for anybody about such a dangerous and prevalent cancer in America.
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October 9, 2009
Dr. Lee introduces stereotactic body radio surgery (SBRT) and how it differs from normal radiation. The advantages and disadvantages are covered along with what cancers SBRT is used on. Who is eligible? Where is it available? Listen as we examine the SBRT.
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October 2, 2009
Dr. Fitzgibbons covers bone marrow failure and the symptoms to look for. Treatments and where chemo figures in bone marrow failure along with transplants.
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September 25, 2009
Dr. Jae Lee covers skin cancer and what to look for. He talks about the three different types and which is the most common. The different treatments and what is on the horizon to treat skin cancer are all covered in the discussion.
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September 18, 2009
Dr. Kovach discusses breast cancer and the reasons for different treatments, such as chemo and hormones. Herceptin is introduced as is the idea that it's not just women who get breast cancer.
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September 11, 2009
Dr. Monticelli covers kidney cancer. How it's treated, the life expectency of one with kidney cancer and drugs that are both being used and on the horizon for the future.
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September 4, 2009
Dr. Buchanan talks about bladder cancer and the treatments that are out there once there has been diagnosed. He talks about the research and discoveries that are going on at the Institute.
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August 28, 2009
Dr. Gemmel talks about what the BMI is and diet in America. She covers obesity and how it is directly related to illness and cancer.
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August 21, 2009
Dr. Meredith Wendland introduces us to the Gamma Knife. How it works, for what, and in what cases.
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August 14, 2009
Dr. Bullock introduces us to HDR Brachytherapy and what exactly it is. What it does to the cancer and what cancers' it does it too are also covered. Who's a candidate and what are the benefits of HDR Brachytherapy--it's an amazing treatment and available at WVCI.
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August 7, 2009
Dr. Sharman talks about myeloma. The warning signs and symptoms and ways to treat it with things like revlimid and velcade. What are the advances when it comes to this type of cancer and what should we expect for the future.
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July 31, 2009
Dr. Fiorillo talks about Hodgkins Lymphoma (HL). The symptoms, the treatment and who's most at risk.
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July 24, 2009
Dr Monticelli talks about brain tumors. The symptoms of and treatment for.
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July 17, 2009
Dr. Julie Gemmell talks about RELAY FOR LIFE and what it means for the people involved with Cancer research over the year. It will be Friday, July 24-25 at the LCC track.
It is not to be missed. With or without a direct link to somebody with cancer.
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July 10, 2009
Dr. Jae Lee talks about esophageal cancer and how to diagnose it. The different treatments are also discussed along with clinical trials that are going on.
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June 26, 2009
Dr. Jeff Sharman talks about Lymphoma and the fifty-plus types of the cancer. He talks about the detection and ways to treat Lymphoma. Other drugs that are on the forefront was discussed--some right here in Eugene at the Willamette Valley Cancer Institute.
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June 19, 2009
Dr. Buchanan talks about myths about colon cancer and the treatments available. There is info out that only half of those that "should" get colon cancer testing actually do. It's a conversation that should be had especailly if there is a history of colon cancer.
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June 12, 2009
Dr. Ben Cho talks about Leukemia and what causes it. He addresses treatments, preventions, and the different levels of the cancer. Other things talked about are Gllevac and cord blood.
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June 6, 2009
Dr. Monticelli talks about prostate cancer and detections, treatments, and follow-up for it. Hormonal therapy and chemotherapy are discusses along with the new advancements in "the world of prostrate cancer."
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May 22, 2009
Dr. Wendland talked about image-guided radiation techniques and the benefits of it's use in the treatment of some cancers. Especially when it involves cancer growth or movement near vital internal organs.
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May 22, 2009
Dr. Peter Kovach talks about lung cancer and how big a part smoking tobacco plays with it.
He talks about testing and early prevention.
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May 15, 2009
Dr. Julie Gemmell talks about breast cancer and the radiation treatment and prevention of. She expanded on the development of research and modern technological break-throughs when it comes to breast cancer.
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May 8, 2009
Dr. Lee answers the question "what is cancer?" What steps to go through after you have been diagnosed with cancer. The importance of chemotherapy and clinical trials are also discussed.
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May 1, 2009
Dr. Fitzgibbons talks about leukemia. The knowledge of the cancer, treatments for, and where are we in the pursuit to get a grasp and handle on the cure.
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April 24, 2009
Dr. Sharman talked about understanding cancer, the drugs and the benefits, and how the treatments differ from patient to patient. He expanded on personalized care and the importance of listening and researching each patient's case.
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April 17, 2009
Dr. Buchanan talked about the on-going research and the studies that WVCI is involved in. He talked about patients and why they are so important to the success of the research trials. We discussed new medicines and chemotherapy and his hopes for the future.
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April 3, 2009
Dr. Bullock describes the difference of treatment of cancer with radiation. He talked about the importance of funding and described the debate going on about Prostate Specific Antigen screening.
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February 20, 2009
Dr. Lee talks about the need for patients for clinical trials locally, and how there's more research going on than there are volunteers for clinical trials and the importance of elimination of smoking, early prevention and the advancements in treating cancer.
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February 13, 2009
What to do to catch prostate cancer early, the importance of early prevention, the genetic predisposition toward prostate cancer and what to do when prostate cancer is detected.
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February 6, 2009
Discussion about the proper diet to help fight prostate cancer, with an emphasis on supplements, limiting red meat and increasing an intake of vegetables and lycopine.
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January 30, 2009
How the prostate cancer PSA test works, and information about prostate cancer and prostate cancer treatments with Dr. Michael Bullock, M.D.
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January 22, 2009
A conversation with Dr. David Fryefield, M.D. about the risk factors and statistics for prostate cancer and the screenings and treatments available to men.
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January 16, 2009
Educational discussion about radiation therapies as a treatment to cancer with Dr. David Fryefield, M.D.
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December 12, 2008
Discussion of new cancer research, and new drug therapies which target the cause of certain cancers with Dr. Jeff Sharman, M.D.
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December 05, 2008
Dr. David Fryefield, M.D. talks about the technology of radiation treatment, targeting tumors, and customizing treatment options based on individual patient's cases.
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November 21, 2008
Discussion of statistics and studies on cancer risk mitigation, prevention strategies and myths with Dr. David Fryefield, M.D.
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