Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards

About Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards

THIS is the podcast you have been looking for! "Doc Discussions" are just what the title says they are: physicians from a wide range of specialties, talking about relevant, up-to-date medical topics, not to mention tips on habits to help you live your best life. Your host, Jason Edwards, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with a PhD in cellular and integrative physiology at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Edwards explores not only diseases but also suggests techniques to optimize mental and physical health for a long and good life. Real people. Real advice. Real good. This is Doc Discussions, with Dr. Jason Edwards!

Publisher

Dr. Jason Edwards

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Sept 2024

Latest episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Nov 2025

   Why Lung Cancer Screening Matters More Than You Think

   The quiet truth about lung cancer is that it often hides until it’s late. We break that pattern by showing exactly who qualifies for low‑dose CT screening, why it’s usually free under preventive benefits, and how a clear plan can turn fear into action. With pulmonologist Dr. Kristen Fisher and lung screening lead Lola Brand, we trace the path from a “spot on the scan” to a confident diagnosis, and we demystify the choices along the way. We start with eligibility—ages 50 to 80 for most commer...

2. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Menopause: Rethinking Hormones, Risk, And Aging On Your Own Terms

   Menopause doesn’t arrive overnight or follow a tidy script. The changes often begin years earlier, as energy dips, brain fog creeps in, sleep gets choppy, joints ache, and weight redistributes from hips to the belly. We invited OB-GYN Dr. Kael Murphy Pettis to break down what’s actually happening in perimenopause and share a practical roadmap that helps women feel better, stronger, and clearer without getting lost in internet noise. We unpack the under-recognized signs that signal shifting h...

3. 

   15 Oct 2025

   From Mastectomy to Tailored Care: How Tumor Boards, Genetics, and New Therapies Shape Modern Breast Cancer Treatment

   A breast cancer diagnosis can flip your world in a single sentence—so we set out to restore clarity, calm, and control. Dr. Jason Edwards sits down with breast surgeon Dr. Nanette Wendel and medical oncologist Dr. Meera Rana to map a modern pathway through complex choices, from the first tumor board conversation to long-term survivorship. Together we show how to match treatment to tumor biology while protecting quality of life. We start inside a multidisciplinary tumor board where surgeons, ...

Who has been a guest on Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jared Barton
• Dr Christopher Cronin
• Dr Julie Gould
• Dr Darren Haskell
• Dr. Jonas Cooper

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Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

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Engagement

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