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For more than 75 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has published some of the most respected peer-reviewed journals in oncology.
CancerSpeak, the official podcast of the ACS Journals, brings this legacy to life through conversations with experts in clinical oncology and related disciplines, connecting listeners with the research and perspectives featured across its titles.
Originally launched in 2023 to highlight research from Cancer, the podcast is expanding to feature work across the full ACS journals portfolio, including CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Cancer Cytopathology, and Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer.
Each episode examines timely topics with leading experts in their fields, including recent studies, new clinical guidance, and major highlights from annual meetings. When possible, episodes incorporate the patient experience, highlighting the real-world impact of the work we publish.
Episodes
Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
19 min
In this episode of CancerSpeak, Dr. Linda R. Duska, lead author of the recent article "Top Advances of the Year: Cervical Cancer," joins host Dr. Akinyemi Ojesina and special guest Linda Ryan, a cervical cancer survivor and patient advocate, to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cervical cancer treatment. They explore the uniqueness of the SHAPE surgical de-escalation trial, the importance of increasing racial and geographical diversity in clinical trials, and key takeaways for patients with cervical cancer and their families.
Read the article: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35334
Music by Ivymusic, obtained from Pixabay
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
22 min
In this episode of CancerSpeak, host Tyler Kratzer MPH is joined by coauthors Jessica Star MA, MPH; Scout MA, PhD; and Monique Gary DO to discuss the groundbreaking findings from the American Cancer Society's latest report, "Cancer in People who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Gender-nonconforming." This landmark study is the first to provide a comprehensive national analysis of cancer risk factors and screening within LGBTQ+ populations. Listen in as the investigators delve into the unique challenges and disparities faced by LGBTQ+ communities and explore critical steps needed to improve cancer prevention and care.
For the full text of the featured article, visit: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35355
Learn more about Welcoming Spaces: https://cancer-network.org/welcoming-spaces/
Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay
Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
24 min
In this CancerSpeak episode, CANCER Editorial Board Member Dr. Linda Duska is joined by Dr. Melissa Lumish and Dr. William Tew to discuss the latest advances in epithelial ovarian cancer research, including results demonstrating improved survival and outcomes of negative trials. Annie Ellis, a 19-year ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate, also joins to provide a patient perspective.
Access the article at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35135
Music: Ivymusic from Pixabay
Nov 13, 2023
Nov 13, 2023
15 min
CANCER Editor-in-Chief Dr. Suresh Ramalingam is joined by Dr. Serban Negoita and Dr. Ahmedin Jemal to discuss part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, which features the largest study to date on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on new cancer diagnoses in the United States.
Read the full report at: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35026
Find cancer screening locations at: getscreened.cancer.org
Music: Ivymusic from Pixabay
Aug 17, 2023
Aug 17, 2023
15 min
In Part 4, the Roundtable members discuss the operational support needed to support distinct types of patient navigation delivery. We also hear their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on cancer care and the roles that patient navigators played during the height of the pandemic.
Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13.
Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023
15 min
In Part 3, the Roundtable members examine the most pressing questions in patient navigation. Do all patients have access to patient navigation services? Why did job postings for patient navigators triple between 2010 and 2015?
Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13.
Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023
13 min
In Part 2, the Roundtable members unpack the when, why, and how behind the start of patient navigation as well as current efforts to ensure the sustainability of patient navigation delivery.
Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13.
Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.
Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023
15 min
CancerSpeak celebrates its launch with a special 4-part series featuring a conversation between members of the National Navigation Roundtable on patient navigation in cancer care.
Read "A Decade Later: The State of Patient Navigation in Cancer” at https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10970142/2022/128/S13.
Music by Ivymusic from Pixabay.