https://simplecast.com The latest articles from Living Cancer en-us Sat, 4 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:45:01 +0000 https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/53d336fc-ad4b-46e4-a28a-00175e177333/42e45e8a-fb2c-488c-8936-b7e06f293fb6/3000x3000/livingcancer-itunes-square.png?aid=rss_feed https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer episodic The latest articles from Living Cancer false https://feeds.simplecast.com/9YTT4xQ3 Living Cancer wnycdigital@gmail.com http://www.wnyc.org/story/pregnant-cancer-one-womans-journey/ Mary Harris found out she was pregnant the day before she had scheduled surgery for breast cancer. This is her radio diary.

]]> Sat, 4 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Mary Harris found out she was pregnant the day before she had scheduled surgery for breast cancer. This is her radio diary.

]]> Pregnant With Cancer: One Woman's Journey Living Cancer 00:08:58 Mary Harris found out she was pregnant the day before she had scheduled surgery for breast cancer. This is her radio diary. Mary Harris found out she was pregnant the day before she had scheduled surgery for breast cancer. This is her radio diary. health, pregancy, living_cancer false full 17 http://www.wnyc.org/story/cancer-show-part-2/ In the second hour of "The Cancer Show," the stories we tell about cancer: on stage, on the big screen, and online.

]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2015 14:16:44 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer In the second hour of "The Cancer Show," the stories we tell about cancer: on stage, on the big screen, and online.

]]> The Cancer Show: Part 2 wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:50:45 In the second hour of "The Cancer Show," the stories we tell about cancer: on stage, on the big screen, and online. In the second hour of "The Cancer Show," the stories we tell about cancer: on stage, on the big screen, and online. health, media, hollywood, living_cancer false full 16 http://www.wnyc.org/story/cancer-show-part-1/ Over the last 2,500 years, cancer has shifted from a disease in the shadows to one at the center of scientific research and public discussion. In the first of two special episodes, On the Media dives deep into the way we talk about cancer: in the news, in the hospital, and in our private lives.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:39:24 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Over the last 2,500 years, cancer has shifted from a disease in the shadows to one at the center of scientific research and public discussion. In the first of two special episodes, On the Media dives deep into the way we talk about cancer: in the news, in the hospital, and in our private lives.

]]> The Cancer Show: Part 1 wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:51:44 Over the last 2,500 years, cancer has shifted from a disease in the shadows to one at the center of scientific research and public discussion. In the first of two special episodes, On the Media dives deep into the way we talk about cancer: in the news, in the hospital, and in our private lives. Over the last 2,500 years, cancer has shifted from a disease in the shadows to one at the center of scientific research and public discussion. In the first of two special episodes, On the Media dives deep into the way we talk about cancer: in the news, in the hospital, and in our private lives. health, media, cancer, living_cancer false full 15 http://www.wnyc.org/story/medical-bills-linger-after-cancer-treatment-ends/ A woman's family is stuck with medical charges for care she received after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Negotiating relief from the bills has become a part-time job for her daughter.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:31:37 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer A woman's family is stuck with medical charges for care she received after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Negotiating relief from the bills has become a part-time job for her daughter.

]]> Medical Bills Linger, Long After Cancer Treatment Ends Living Cancer 00:08:40 A woman's family is stuck with medical charges for care she received after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Negotiating relief from the bills has become a part-time job for her daughter. A woman's family is stuck with medical charges for care she received after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Negotiating relief from the bills has become a part-time job for her daughter. health, cost, living_cancer false full 14 http://www.wnyc.org/story/precision-medicine/ Dr. Harold Varmus discusses the study of genomics in cancer treatment with Brian Lehrer and The New York Times "Living With Cancer" columnist Susan Gubar fields calls on how to talk to people with cancer.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:58:39 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Dr. Harold Varmus discusses the study of genomics in cancer treatment with Brian Lehrer and The New York Times "Living With Cancer" columnist Susan Gubar fields calls on how to talk to people with cancer.

]]> Precision Medicine wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:33:50 Dr. Harold Varmus discusses the study of genomics in cancer treatment with Brian Lehrer and The New York Times "Living With Cancer" columnist Susan Gubar fields calls on how to talk to people with cancer. Dr. Harold Varmus discusses the study of genomics in cancer treatment with Brian Lehrer and The New York Times "Living With Cancer" columnist Susan Gubar fields calls on how to talk to people with cancer. health, genomics, living_cancer false full 13 http://www.wnyc.org/story/scariest-video-game-villain-all-cancer/ After a couple lost their young child to cancer, they found comfort in an unexpected place: by making a video game about their son.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:51:47 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer After a couple lost their young child to cancer, they found comfort in an unexpected place: by making a video game about their son.

]]> The Scariest Video Game Villain Of All: Cancer Living Cancer 00:09:50 After a couple lost their young child to cancer, they found comfort in an unexpected place: by making a video game about their son. After a couple lost their young child to cancer, they found comfort in an unexpected place: by making a video game about their son. health, video_games, living_cancer false full 12 http://www.wnyc.org/story/why-doctors-are-trying-skin-cancer-drug-treat-brain-tumor/ A drug that's effective in patients with certain forms of melanoma is being tested as a treatment for other cancers whose genetic code contains an identical mutation.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:38:59 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer A drug that's effective in patients with certain forms of melanoma is being tested as a treatment for other cancers whose genetic code contains an identical mutation.

]]> Why Doctors Are Trying A Skin Cancer Drug To Treat A Brain Tumor Living Cancer 00:07:47 A drug that's effective in patients with certain forms of melanoma is being tested as a treatment for other cancers whose genetic code contains an identical mutation. A drug that's effective in patients with certain forms of melanoma is being tested as a treatment for other cancers whose genetic code contains an identical mutation. health, living_cancer, genetics false full 11 http://www.wnyc.org/story/cancer-changed-ken-jeongs-comedy/ After years of working as a physician, Ken Jeong quit to pursue acting. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he found himself needing to think like a doctor again.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:44:56 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer After years of working as a physician, Ken Jeong quit to pursue acting. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he found himself needing to think like a doctor again.

]]> Cancer Changed Ken Jeong's Comedy wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:23:46 After years of working as a physician, Ken Jeong quit to pursue acting. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he found himself needing to think like a doctor again. After years of working as a physician, Ken Jeong quit to pursue acting. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he found himself needing to think like a doctor again. health, comedy, living_cancer false full 10 http://www.wnyc.org/story/womans-journey-cancer-diagnosis-professional-patient/ Advances in cancer treatments have made some forms of the disease a chronic condition. But protracted treatment, even when successful, comes at a high personal toll for patients and their families

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:03:44 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Advances in cancer treatments have made some forms of the disease a chronic condition. But protracted treatment, even when successful, comes at a high personal toll for patients and their families

]]> A Woman's Journey From Cancer Diagnosis to 'Professional Patient' Living Cancer 00:08:38 Advances in cancer treatments have made some forms of the disease a chronic condition. But protracted treatment, even when successful, comes at a high personal toll for patients and their families Advances in cancer treatments have made some forms of the disease a chronic condition. But protracted treatment, even when successful, comes at a high personal toll for patients and their families health, treatment, living_cancer false full 9 http://www.wnyc.org/story/story-cancer-lopate/ In "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," Ken Burns and Barak Goodman tell the comprehensive story of the disease and our quest to understand it, treat it, and cure it.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:18:33 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer In "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," Ken Burns and Barak Goodman tell the comprehensive story of the disease and our quest to understand it, treat it, and cure it.

]]> The Story of Cancer wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:33:45 In "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," Ken Burns and Barak Goodman tell the comprehensive story of the disease and our quest to understand it, treat it, and cure it. In "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," Ken Burns and Barak Goodman tell the comprehensive story of the disease and our quest to understand it, treat it, and cure it. health, film, living_cancer false full 8 http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-2-children-leukemia-helped-transform-its-treatment/ Cancer treatment for kids has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Back then, doctors experimented with approaches that seemed promising but were also potentially toxic. Some survivors look back.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:34:57 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Cancer treatment for kids has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Back then, doctors experimented with approaches that seemed promising but were also potentially toxic. Some survivors look back.

]]> How 2 Children With Leukemia Helped Transform Its Treatment Living Cancer 00:07:44 Cancer treatment for kids has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Back then, doctors experimented with approaches that seemed promising but were also potentially toxic. Some survivors look back. Cancer treatment for kids has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Back then, doctors experimented with approaches that seemed promising but were also potentially toxic. Some survivors look back. health, medicine, living_cancer false full 7 http://www.wnyc.org/story/war-cancer-hasnt-been-won/ Medical researchers have made only modest progress treating the most common cancers since the war on cancer was declared in 1971. The disease has proved far more complicated than doctors had hoped.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:19:31 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Medical researchers have made only modest progress treating the most common cancers since the war on cancer was declared in 1971. The disease has proved far more complicated than doctors had hoped.

]]> The War On Cancer Hasn't Been Won Living Cancer 00:06:24 Medical researchers have made only modest progress treating the most common cancers since the war on cancer was declared in 1971. The disease has proved far more complicated than doctors had hoped. Medical researchers have made only modest progress treating the most common cancers since the war on cancer was declared in 1971. The disease has proved far more complicated than doctors had hoped. research, health, living_cancer false full 6 http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-causes-breast-cancer-these-mothers-and-daughters-may-hold-clue/ Many things raise the risk for cancer, including exposure to various toxins and radiation. But our knowledge about the range of chemicals and compounds that can trigger cancer is limited.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:00:47 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Many things raise the risk for cancer, including exposure to various toxins and radiation. But our knowledge about the range of chemicals and compounds that can trigger cancer is limited.

]]> What Causes Breast Cancer? These Mothers and Daughters May Hold a Clue Living Cancer 00:07:39 Many things raise the risk for cancer, including exposure to various toxins and radiation. But our knowledge about the range of chemicals and compounds that can trigger cancer is limited. Many things raise the risk for cancer, including exposure to various toxins and radiation. But our knowledge about the range of chemicals and compounds that can trigger cancer is limited. research, health, living_cancer false full 5 http://www.wnyc.org/story/changing-cancer-treatment/ A leading researcher in immunotherapy and one of his patients discuss the treatment and how it could radically change cancer treatment.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:09:41 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer A leading researcher in immunotherapy and one of his patients discuss the treatment and how it could radically change cancer treatment.

]]> Changing Cancer Treatment wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:32:50 A leading researcher in immunotherapy and one of his patients discuss the treatment and how it could radically change cancer treatment. A leading researcher in immunotherapy and one of his patients discuss the treatment and how it could radically change cancer treatment. health, immunotherapy, living_cancer false full 4 http://www.wnyc.org/story/cancer-patients-and-doctors-struggle-predict-survival/ After being diagnosed with cancer, people often ask one question first: "How long do I have?" Doctors usually overestimate the time, and patients often don't understand it's a range, not one number.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:45:39 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer After being diagnosed with cancer, people often ask one question first: "How long do I have?" Doctors usually overestimate the time, and patients often don't understand it's a range, not one number.

]]> Cancer Patients And Doctors Struggle To Predict Survival Living Cancer 00:07:44 After being diagnosed with cancer, people often ask one question first: "How long do I have?" Doctors usually overestimate the time, and patients often don't understand it's a range, not one number. After being diagnosed with cancer, people often ask one question first: "How long do I have?" Doctors usually overestimate the time, and patients often don't understand it's a range, not one number. health, medicine, living_cancer false full 3 http://www.wnyc.org/story/prostate-cancer-survival-divides-white-black-men/ Black men are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to die from prostate cancer. A former patient and a doctor treating prostate cancer explains why.

]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2015 21:28:14 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (wnycdigital@gmail.com) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Black men are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to die from prostate cancer. A former patient and a doctor treating prostate cancer explains why.

]]> Prostate Cancer Survival Divides White & Black Men wnycdigital@gmail.com 00:08:09 Black men are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to die from prostate cancer. A former patient and a doctor treating prostate cancer explains why. Black men are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to die from prostate cancer. A former patient and a doctor treating prostate cancer explains why. health, prostate_cancer, living_cancer false full 2 http://www.wnyc.org/story/harnessing-immune-fight-cancer/ Our immune systems constantly fight off disease protecting us from colds, flu and infection. An experimental treatment called immunotherapy is helping patients' immune systems fight off cancer.

]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2015 20:23:16 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer Our immune systems constantly fight off disease protecting us from colds, flu and infection. An experimental treatment called immunotherapy is helping patients' immune systems fight off cancer.

]]> Harnessing Immune System to Fight Cancer Living Cancer 00:07:49 Our immune systems constantly fight off disease protecting us from colds, flu and infection. An experimental treatment called immunotherapy is helping patients' immune systems fight off cancer. Our immune systems constantly fight off disease protecting us from colds, flu and infection. An experimental treatment called immunotherapy is helping patients' immune systems fight off cancer. health, treatment, living_cancer false full 1 http://www.wnyc.org/story/sons-rare-cancer-leads-family-quest-cure/ When a child falls ill with cancer, many of the drugs that might help are either experimental or unapproved for use in kids.

]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2015 20:06:49 +0000 wnycdigital@gmail.com (Living Cancer) https://www.wnyc.org/articles/livingcancer When a child falls ill with cancer, many of the drugs that might help are either experimental or unapproved for use in kids.

]]> Son's Rare Cancer Leads Family On Quest For Cure Living Cancer 00:11:16 When a child falls ill with cancer, many of the drugs that might help are either experimental or unapproved for use in kids. When a child falls ill with cancer, many of the drugs that might help are either experimental or unapproved for use in kids. health, pharmaceuticals, living_cancer false full 0