The Cracking Cancer Podcast
Welcome to Cracking Cancer, a podcast dedicated to breaking down the knowledge and cultural barriers between patients and healthcare providers. Our mission is to empower listeners with clear, accessible insights into cancer care and treatment options. Through expert interviews, patient stories, and Q&A, we aim to create a more informed and supportive cancer community. Join us as we crack the code to better communication, knowledge, and collaboration in the fight against cancer.
Episodes
In this episode of Cracking Cancer we are talking with Yvonne Diaz, a stage four ALK positive lung cancer patient and a dedicated advocate. She discusses the importance of patient advocacy in the cancer community, how patients can drive positive change, and the integration of patient perspectives into cancer research.
Yvonne shares her journey into advocacy, the challenges she faced, and how she contributes to advancing cancer re...
Dr. Kyle Concannon and Co-Host Samantha delve into the crucial topic of how best to support loved ones who have cancer. Supporting loved ones with cancer is an obvious thing to do, and yet subtly complicated. They discuss the subtle dynamics of offering meaningful support. From understanding the importance of asking 'How can I help you?' to practical suggestions like setting up a meal train, joining patients at appointments, and pr...
Demystifying Immunotherapy: Hope and Reality in Cancer Treatment
In this episode Dr. Kyle Concannon sits down with Dr. Natalie Vokes, a thoracic oncologist and immunotherapy expert, and JJ Singleton, a 10 year colorectal cancer patient. They dive deep into "What is Immunotherapy?", exploring its mechanisms, benefits, and challenges directly from patients and world experts.
Learn how immunotherapy differs from traditional chemothera...
Dr. Concannon and co-host Samantha are diving into the often confusing and difficult world of cancer and oncology treatments within social media. They discuss the credibility of various cancer-related reels, the emotional toll of conflicting information, and the importance of evidence-based treatment. Samantha shares her personal experiences with social media recommendations and alternative therapies, stressing the need for reliabl...
What Is Colon Cancer? A Deep Dive with Experts & Patients
Colon cancer is often misunderstood—but we're here to change that. In this episode of Cracking Cancer, Dr. Kyle Concannon is joined by Dr. Mark Lewis, an oncologist and cancer survivor, along with patient advocate JJ Singleton, who shares his powerful journey. Together, they break down what colon cancer is, how it forms, and the latest advancements in treatment. From pe...
In this episode, Dr. Kyle Concannon and co-host Samantha Murrell are joined by oncologist Dr. Ben Fangman to discuss the differences between community and academic oncology, or in simpler terms, research hospitals vs. the traditional hospitals most people are accustomed to. Discover the unique challenges and benefits of each, and learn how to navigate your cancer care journey effectively. Whether you're a patient seeking clarity or...
Today, the Cracking Cancer team is discussing the critical topic of what not to say to someone diagnosed with cancer. Obviously, a hard diagnosis for any patient, friends, families, and strangers alike can also find it hard to know what to say and when to say it for patients going through these troubling journeys. Dr. Concannon and Samantha explore common yet potentially harmful statements, why they can be hurtful, and how to navig...
In this episode, Dr. Kyle Concannon, and Co-Host Samantha Murrell are taking a deeper dive into the complexities of metastasis, discussing what metastatic disease means, its implications for treatment, and how it varies across different types of cancer.
Samantha shares her personal journey, shedding light on common misconceptions and the emotional toll of living with stage four cancer. Tune in to understand the biological processes...
Dr. Kyle Concannon and Co-Host Samantha Murrell talk all things chemotherapy in this episode of Cracking Cancer. They tackle common myths and misconceptions in the public sphere regarding chemo, and dive into Samantha's first-hand experiences battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer and receiving continuous chemotherapy infusions.
The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and comm...
Understanding Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment and Support
In this very first episode of the Cracking Cancer podcast, Dr. Kyle Concannon, MD and patient advocate Samantha Murrell, focus on answering the fundamental question: 'What is cancer?'
Dr. Concannon explains the basic biological ways that cancer works, including mutations and cell regulation, while Samantha shares her personal journey with stage four non-small cell lung...
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