Conversations on Cancer

Conversations on Cancer

The Riverside Cancer Institute is here to provide you with everything you need to know about cancer. Tune into Conversations on Cancer podcasts as our team of experts discuss everything from treatment options, new technology, and cancer myths vs. facts. You’ll also hear patient stories of courage, strength, and resilience.

Episodes

August 18, 2025
prevention-is-self-care-mammography-and-early-detection

Allison Heil, RT (R) (M), Breast Health Navigator at Riverside Healthcare, joins us to discuss mammography options at Riverside and why preventative screenings are a form of self-care.

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Sheri, Libby, and Michelle, three women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, talk with Dr. Basha about the support group they formed.

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the-c-word-community-not-cancer-glenn-s-journey

Riverside Cancer Institute patient Glenn shares his story and talks about going through his cancer journey.

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skin-cancer-treatment-and-prevention

Dr. Issra Rashed, Radiation Oncologist with the Riverside Cancer Institute, discusses different types of skin cancer and forms of treatment.

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brachytherapy-at-riverside-cancer-institute

Brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy, is now being offered at the Riverside Cancer Institute's Bourbonnais campus.

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February 21, 2025
cervical-cancer-and-hpv

Dr. Cassandra Lasher, DO. MHA, talks with us about Cervical Health Awareness Month and the relationship between cervical cancer and HPV.

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the-c-word-community-not-cancer

Sheri Ritchie joins Dr. Basha to talk about her journey through breast cancer, her experience with Riverside Cancer Institute, and her reliance on positivity.

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radon-exposure-and-lung-cancer

January is National Radon Action Month. Learn about how radon forms in the home and how exposure can lead to risk of lung cancer.

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In this edition of Conversations on Cancer, Dr. Basha hosts a special episode of his series The "C" Word, Community not Cancer, with guest Jean, who is a patient at the Riverside Cancer Institute.

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September 9, 2024
starting-a-cancer-journey

In this edition of Conversations on Cancer, Dr. Cassandra Lacher, oncologist and Hematologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute, joins us to talk about starting a cancer journey to better help patients and caregivers with loved ones who have recently been diagnosed wi...

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maintaining-spiritual-health-during-cancer-treatment

Denise Salem, Oncology Chaplain, joins us to talk about the importance of maintaining spiritual health and well-being during cancer treatment.

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taking-care-of-yourself-as-a-caregiver

Molly Turner, LSW, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of yourself as a caregiver to someone with cancer or a chronic illness.

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Dr. Issra Rashed, Riverside's Radiation Oncologist, joins us to share how having the latest and greatest in radiation therapy technology, right here in our community, benefits patients.

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10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-riverside-cancer-institute

Join us as Riverside's director of oncology and infusion, Kirstin Carson, shares facts about the Riverside Cancer Institute that may surprise you.

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evolution-of-cancer-treatment

Today, Dr. Basha joins us to talk about how cancer treatment has changed and improved drastically since the disease was first discovered in ancient times. He also provides a sense of hope for patients as new treatments are being developed.

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impact-of-genetics-on-cancer-risk

Today, Dr. Joehar Hamdan, Oncologist & Hematologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute, joins us to talk about the role genetics play in cancer risk.

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importance-of-community-oncology-programs

Community oncology clinics, like the Riverside Cancer Institute, are essential to ensuring patients have access to the care they need, close to home. In this episode, Dr. Lacher is passionate about this topic, and shares the benefits of having advanced...

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colorectal-cancer-screening-and-awarenessDr. Ahsan Basha, medical oncologist and hematologist, joins us to share recent updates to colorectal cancer screening guidelines.
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