Join Dr. Rosalyn Morrell on her new podcast "Cancer From A to Z" where she'll be discussing topics that matter the most to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Dr. Morrell is a board-certified radiation oncologist and has been successfully treating cancer patients for over 15 years.
Cancer is a complex topic to navigate through and Dr. Morrell is here to help guide you through your cancer journey. She'll be interviewing medical specialists and other health professionals, patients (to get their perspectives), as well as sharing her own experiences and professional expertise. Her goal is to share informative and educational conversations to help guide you and your loved ones through the maze of cancer information and treatment options.
Be sure to join Dr. Morrell for each and every episode of the podcast as she and her guests discuss Cancer From A to Z.
You can find out more about Dr. Rosalyn Morrell and the cancers she treats at https://www.centerpointoncology.com/
Research and testing are crucial parts of developing new cancer treatments. Clinical trials are how we achieve that research and testing. Cancer clinical trials test new drugs, radiation therapy techniques and surgical procedures. They help us determine what treatments are best for different cancers. That's why it's so important for a diverse group of people to participate in clinical trials.
Listen in to hear me discuss the basics of clinical trials.
What You'll Learn:
It's crucial that cancer patients participate in clinical trials (1:40)
Dr. Rosalyn defines what a clinical trial is. (2:08)
There are four phases of cancer clinical trials. (3:00)
Screening, behavioral, prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and quality of life are the different types of clinical trials. (4:30)
Participating in a clinical trial is a very personal decision. (8:20)
"Clinical trials help us so much in terms of learning about different treatments for cancer." - Dr. Rosalyn Morrell
"Clinical trials need a diversity of participants. Men, women, ethnicities, and ages. " - Dr. Rosalyn
Resources:
Rosalyn Morrell, MD: Website
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17 Mar 2023
My Free Prostate Cancer Screening Experience
A lot of people care about their health, but the fear of the unknown can sometimes stop them from being screened for cancer. One way to help is by holding free cancer screenings. Volunteers help put people at ease through education. Free cancer screenings also make the process more accessible to people who otherwise can't afford medical care.
Listen in to hear me discuss a recent prostate cancer screening event I participated in where over one hundred people got screened.
What You'll Learn:
Dr. Rosalyn describes the importance of free cancer screenings. (1:30)
Volunteers are essential to a successful free cancer screening event. (4:00)
Some prostate cancer survivors volunteered. (5:45)
The pandemic caused people to delay their cancer screenings. (7:15)
"Free cancer screenings are so beneficial for people who don't have access to medical care." - Dr. Rosalyn Morrell
"Cancer prevention is extremely important and cancer screenings are a big part of that." - Dr. Rosalyn
Resources:
Rosalyn Morrell, MD: Website
21 Feb 2023
Surviving Cancer, COVID and Heart Failure with Jen Singer
After several misdiagnoses, Jen Singer was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. During her treatment, she was blogging about parenthood for Good Housekeeping and began writing about her cancer experience. That inspired her to become a full-time medical writer.
Listen in to learn more about Jen's journey with cancer, COVID, and heart failure. You'll also hear in detail how she's used empathy to become an award-winning medical writer.
What You'll Learn:
Jen Singer is introduced. (2:35)
There were several misdiagnoses before Jen got diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (4:05)
After being rushed to the hospital, Jen got a second opinion. (9:45)
When she finally got the correct diagnosis, Jen's first thoughts were her daughters. (11:00)
Having an honest doctor was everything for Jen. (13:48)
After recovering from COVID, Jen went into heart failure. (16:45)
Jen laughs about learning the difference between the oncology floor and cardiology floor. (18:50)
The term heart failure is terrifying for many people. (22:10)
Anger is a common feeling when patients have multiple big diagnoses in their life. (23:00)
Asking smart, specific questions about your treatment is important. (26:45)
Seeing terrified patients, Jen was inspired to create "The Just Diagnosed Guides (http://justdxguides.com/)" (27:40)
"How is it for you today?" is a great question to ask patients. (30:26)
Healthcare providers need to be careful about what they say. (33:25)
Ideas worth sharing:
"I wrote a script to call different pulmonologist offices." - Jen Singer
"When you see something concerning, doctors should say, "That's odd we should investigate." - Dr. Rosalyn Morrell
"The whole thing was how can I get the right treatment as fast as possible, and how can I protect my family from people saying things that aren't always helpful." - Jen Singer
"Googling your symptoms is never a good idea when you don't know what you're looking for." - Jen Singer
"The more dangerous the diagnosis, the more opinions you should seek." - Jen Singer
"We're taught how to be healthy, not how to be sick." - Jen Singer
Resources:
Rosalyn Morrell, MD: Website
Jen Singer: Website (https://justdxguides.com/)
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