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
Ahsan Basha, MD, Medical Oncologist & Hematologist at Riverside Cancer Institute, sits down with patient Ken to discuss Ken's experience with immunotherapy to treat squamous cell cancer.
In this episode of Conversations on Cancer's "The C Word: Community, Not Cancer," patient Diane sits down with Dr. Ahsan Basha to detail her journey through breast cancer and her experience with the Riverside Cancer Institute. For Diane, support came down to one word: community.
Riverside Cancer Institute oncologist Dr. Ahsan Basha sits down with his patient, Crystal, to discuss Crystal's treatment journey as well as her story of resiliency and community.
Anna, a breast cancer patient treated at Riverside Cancer Institute, shares why receiving care close to home made a major difference in her experience — allowing family visits, flexible appointments, and coordinated care with surgeons and oncologists. The episode covers practical topics like navigating referrals, supportive care during chemotherapy, HER2-targeted therapy, endocrine therapy (letrozole), and the role of reconst...
Riverside Cancer Institute patient Patricia talks about her support system and the importance of keeping a positive attitude.
In this heartfelt episode, Kim and Michael O'Farrell share their powerful personal stories of battling cancer together. They discuss their experiences as both patient and caregiver, revealing insights that can inspire anyone facing a similar challenge. Discover how they maintain positivity and resilience amidst diagnosis, treatment, and emotional turmoil. This episode emphasizes the importance of support, communication, and communi...
Riverside Cancer Institute patient Marcus W. shares his story of a life-saving CT Lung Cancer Screen and discusses the importance of prevention.
Jason, a patient at Riverside Cancer Institute, talks with Dr. Basha about finding community support during his journey with cancer.
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.
Sheri, Libby, and Michelle, three women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, talk with Dr. Basha about the support group they formed.
Riverside Cancer Institute patient Glenn shares his story and talks about going through his cancer journey.
Dr. Issra Rashed, Radiation Oncologist with the Riverside Cancer Institute, discusses different types of skin cancer and forms of treatment.
Brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy, is now being offered at the Riverside Cancer Institute's Bourbonnais campus.
Dr. Cassandra Lasher, DO. MHA, talks with us about Cervical Health Awareness Month and the relationship between cervical cancer and HPV.
Sheri Ritchie joins Dr. Basha to talk about her journey through breast cancer, her experience with Riverside Cancer Institute, and her reliance on positivity.
January is National Radon Action Month. Learn about how radon forms in the home and how exposure can lead to risk of lung cancer.
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.
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 with cancer.
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