Oncology Unscripted
Katie Coleman, Julie Johnson, Matt Spraker
5.0from 15 ratings
- 19
- Episodes
- 15
- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
About Oncology Unscripted
Patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman team up with radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker for candid discussions about cancer and treatment.
- Publisher
- Katie Coleman, Julie Johnson, Matt Spraker
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 29 Mar 2023
- Latest episode
- 30 Oct 2025
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
30 Oct 2025
Radiopharmaceuticals (aka Theranostics) with Ravi Patel, MD, PhD
Send us a text On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker host Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Ravi Patel, MD, PhD. Ravi is Director of Radiopharmaceuticals at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and a translational researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Radiation Oncology. We discuss the emerging treatment strategy of radiopharmaceuticals (RPT), a.k.a. theranostics! We first review what these th...
25 Jun 2025
Introduction to Radiology with Costa Raptis, MD
Radiologist Dr. Costa Raptis, MD, joins hosts Julie Johnson, Katie Coleman, and Dr. Matt Spraker to explain how radiologists acquire and interpret radiographic images, including CT, MRI, and PET/CT scans, in this interview episode.
28 Mar 2025
Ablative Radiation (SABR, Aka SBRT) for Kidney Cancer With Dr. Shankar Siva
Send us a text On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocate Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker host another radiation oncologist, Dr. Shankar Siva, PhD, MBBS, FRANZCR. Shankar is an oncologist and professor at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Victoria, Australia, and a specialist in genitourinary cancers, such as Kidney Cancer. We discuss stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR, aka SBRT) for kidney cancer! We review many of the studies that ...
19 Mar 2025
Anxiety
Send us a text On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker start to discuss scanxiety. Matt starts by sharing ASCO guidelines, one framework to assist oncologists and patients treat anxiety that comes up at diagnosis and throughout cancer treatment. Then Julie and Katie share their experiences and thoughts about how they have coped with anxiety around tests, scan intervals, and the possibility of fut...
25 Nov 2024
Introduction to Pathology with Michelle Hirsch, MD, PhD
Radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker hosts pathologist Dr. Michelle Hirsch, MD, PhD, as they break down the role and process of pathology in cancer care, empowering patients to better understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
7 Jun 2024
Exercise and Cancer Rehab with Hillary Hinrichs, DPT and Kelley Wood, PhD
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) host physical therapist Dr. Hillary Hinrichs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-hinrichs-031007212/) and researcher Dr. Kelley Wood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-wood-02475622b/) (@kcwood_phd (https://x.com/kcwood_phd) on X) to discuss exercise and cancer rehabilitation. We kick off our discussion with an important question. What is cancer rehabilitation, and how is this different than exercise? Then, we discuss how patients can find out how cancer rehabilitation and exercise can play a role in their care. How can you ask your doctor whether you need a cancer rehab evaluation? How are doctors learning how to best use exercise and cancer rehab in their treatment plans? We close the discussion by examining the benefits that cancer rehabilitation can provide throughout a patients course of diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Also, we review the risks and restrictions that may be important in the context of a cancer diagnosis. Here are some resources that can help you find a rehabilitation therapist, such as a physical, occupational, or speech/swallow therapist: American Physical Therapy Association - Find a Physical Therapist (https://www.choosept.com/find-a-pt?_ga=2.21871483.1370889535.1712529689-462932267.1712529689&_gl=1*auf4n*_ga*NDYyOTMyMjY3LjE3MTI1Mjk2ODk.*_ga_ZZJK74HXNR*MTcxMjUyOTY5MC4xLjEuMTcxMjUyOTcxNi4zNC4wLjA.) or Specialist Therapist (https://specialization.apta.org/find-a-specialist) Lymphology Association of North America - Find a Lymphedema Therapist (https://www.clt-lana.org/therapists) ReVital Cancer Rehab – Find a location (https://www.revitalcancerrehab.com/contact/find-a-location/#g=39.7324968|-104.9242979&o=Distance%2CAscending&outpatientservices=&distance=) Check out the ACSM Exercise Is Medicine, Moving Through Cancer website (https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/eim-in-action/moving-through-cancer/), it's a great patient resource! Here are some other things we discussed during the show: Schmitz et al., Exercise is medicine in oncology: Engaging clinicians to help patients move through cancer. (https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21579) (free access) Pergolotti et al., Impact of Real-World Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Services on Health-Related Quality of Life of Cancer Survivors. (https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/10/1927) (free access) ECOG Performance Status (https://training.seer.cancer.gov/followup/dataset/ecog-performance-status.html) 6-Minute Walk Test (https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-procedures-and-tests/six-minute-walk-test) Timed Up and Go Test (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timed_Up_and_Go_test) Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
29 Mar 2024
"Ask Me Anything"
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) subject each other to an "Ask Me Anything"! Here are the questions we asked each other: 1. What do you wish doctors and other people without cancer knew about how the diagnosis actually changed your day to day life? 2. What do you wish more patients knew or did early in their diagnosis? 3. What is one thing you'd like to see changed or improved in medicine in the next 3 years? 4. Do they teach you how to cope with death and losing patients in medical school? 5. How do people address you in the hospital? Who calls you Dr. Spraker and who calls you Matt? What about a third party, like a business meeting? 6. What do you think about doctors' behavior and activity online, for instance an argument or comedy skits online? Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
10 Feb 2024
How To Pick Your Doctor
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) start to discuss how patients might pick their doctor. Here links to some things we discussed during the show: United Health Care, 7 tips for choosing a primary care doctor (https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/benefits-and-coverage/7-tips-primary-care-doctor). US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Choosing a Doctor: Quick Tips (https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/choosing-doctor-quick-tips). Blue Cross Blue Shield, Five tips for choosing a new primary care physician (https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/articles/five-tips-choosing-new-primary-care-physician). WebMD.com, How to Choose a Doctor (https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/how-to-choose-a-doctor). Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
22 Nov 2023
Immunotherapy: In Conversation with Dr. Breelyn Wilky, MD
Oncology Unscripted co-hosts Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma), Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin), and Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) welcome Dr. Breelyn Wilky (https://twitter.com/breelynwilkyMD), MD to discuss immunotherapy for sarcomas and other cancers. We start by explaining some general details of immunotherapy and how it works, then dive in to the unknowns surrounding the exciting therapy. We discuss what biological features of tumors and patient tissues may predict response to immunotherapy, "immune hot versus cold" tumors, and how immunotherapy may be combined with other therapies like chemotherapy or radiotherapy. We close with a discussion of how the gut microbiome may interact with the immune system to fight cancer, and whether diets can help treatment. Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Check out our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@OncUnscripted) for video content! Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
16 Oct 2023
The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy: Proton Therapy
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) continue The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy! Here are the figures/graphics we referenced during the show: The first figure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bragg_peak#/media/File:BraggPeak-en.svg) we discussed, demonstrating the Bragg Peak and the difference between proton and photon (x-ray) beams. The second figure (https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Examples-of-dose-distribution-of-a-3DCRT-IMRT-5-VMAT-PSPT-IMPT-and-a-BT-treatment_fig2_312270763) we discussed, comparing 3D photon (x-ray) radiation, intensity modulated radiotherapy with photons (x-ray), passive scatter and intensity modulated proton therapy. Here are some other things we discussed during the show: Relative biological effectiveness in radiobiology (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relative_biological_effectiveness) A video about "IMRT for proton therapy" (https://youtu.be/P6v5Hv-mKvk?feature=shared), or pencil beam scanning proton therapy, from manufacturer IBA. Brada review of proton evidence (https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.2006.10.0131?role=tab), questioning whether the US should open so many proton centers so quickly. Goitein and Cox response to Brada (https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2007.14.4329), arguing that the benefit of proton therapy is self-evident. Glatstein, Glick, Kaiser, and Hahn (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18443345/), arguing that trials are needed to prove the benefit of proton therapy. Liao et al. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293386/), randomized phase II trial of proton versus photon (x-ray) radiotherapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. RTOG 1308 (https://www.nrgoncology.org/Clinical-Trials/Protocol/rtog-1308?filter=rtog-1308), randomized phase III trial of proton versus photon (x-ray) radiotherapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Now filled, awaiting results! Lin et al. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32160096/), randomized phase IIB trial of proton versus photon (x-ray) radiotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer. NRG GI-006 (https://www.nrgoncology.org/Clinical-Trials/Protocol/nrg-gi006?filter=nrg-gi006), randomized phase III trial of proton versus photon (x-ray) radiotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer, enrolling now! Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
16 Sept 2023
The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy: SBRT (aka SABR or SRS)
Send us a text On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker continue The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy! This four episode series will cover radiation 101, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and proton therapy! In this episode, we discuss SBRT, alternatively called stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR). We also discuss a related treatment, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). He...
16 Sept 2023
The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy: SBRT
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) continue The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy! This four episode series will cover radiation 101, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and proton therapy! In this episode, we discuss SBRT, alternatively called stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR). We also discuss a related treatment, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Here are some links to things we discussed during the show: Rare Cancer Research Foundation (https://rarecancer.org) Pattern.org (https://pattern.org) Count Me In (https://joincountmein.org) JAMA Oncology SBRT/SABR patient page (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2809582) CyberKnife information (https://cyberknife.com/brochures-and-additional-materials/) from the manufacturer (Accuray) GammaKnife information (https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/) from the manufacturer (Eleckta) The patient-led Remove the Mask Campaign (https://image-x.sydney.edu.au/home/remove-the-mask/) Here are some clinical and scientific publications mentioned during this show: Original Timmerman study of SBRT for early stage lung cancer (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907644/) Discovery of the SBRT "No Fly Zone" in the chest (https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2006.07.5937?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed) International Radiosurgery Consortium of the Kidney (IROCK) meta-analysis (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36400098/) of SBRT for primary kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). Here are some resources that may be of interest, but were not discussed in this episode: An excellent video on Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) versus Whole Brain Radiotherapy (WBRT) for brain metastases (https://www.primrmed.com/cancer-education/whole-brain-vs-stereotactic-radiosurgery) from our friends at PRIMR RTOG 1112 Trial (https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2023.41.4_suppl.489?af=R): Benefit of adding SBRT to Sorafenib in locally advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). (conference abstract only) TRENDY Trial (https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)00308-5/fulltext): Suggests that SBRT is superior to trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for early liver cancer (haptocellular carcinoma). MD Anderson Cancer Center Phase II Trial (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(21)00528-3/fulltext#%20): Suggests that SBRT may be used to defer systemic therapy in patients with oligometastatic kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
17 Aug 2023
The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy: Radiation 101, Part 2
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) continue The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy! This four episode series will cover radiation 101, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and proton therapy! In this episode, we complete radiation 101, covering 2 more important points to understand radiotherapy: 1. How are radiation plans created and delivered, and how has this improved over decades? 2. Who are the workers in the Radiation Oncology department and what is the workflow that patients experience when getting treatment? Here are some other things we discussed during the show: Explanation of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) (https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/radonc/research-technologies/innovation-technology/external-beam-radiation-therapy-ebrt/intensity-modulated-radiotherapy-imrt), UCLA Health Multileaf Collimator (MLC) video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msX1ypCjkK4), Phoenix Cyberknife Percentage depth dose curve (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percentage_depth_dose_curve) An "old" radiotherapy block (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vm1757/562060938), Vishal Majithia on Flikr Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
12 Aug 2023
The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy: Radiation 101, Part 1
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) kick of The Insider's Guide to Radiation Therapy! This four episode series will cover radiation 101, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and proton therapy! Radiation 101 covers the basics you need to know in order to understand how oncologists think about and use radiotherapy to kill cancer. In this episode we discuss two important points: What is radiation and how does it kill cancer (and affect other tissues)? How is radiation therapy used in medicine? Here are some links to things mentioned in the show: Matt on "Ask Me Anything" - Radiation Therapy for Sarcoma (YouTube) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioaOWJmRFTk) Electromagnetic energy figure (https://smd-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/science-red/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/EMS-Introduction.jpeg) A nice written history of radiotherapy (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/understanding-cancer/history-of-cancer/cancer-treatment-radiation.html) - cancer.org Spoon of Sugar Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/19ZUGBbFfLINVe4Jopgeoa?si=2O9T7h7ISn6iUS__rRTVyQ&nd=1) - a very nice, detailed overview of radiation therapy How Do X-Rays Work? (https://science.howstuffworks.com/x-ray.htm) - HowStuffWorks.com Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
5 Jul 2023
Julie and Katie Go to ASCO
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) discuss Julie and Katie's recent trip to ASCO 2023. Here are some things that were discussed during the show: Katie's Twitter thread on ASCO 2023 (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin/status/1666910263537291265?s=20) Info on ASCO's Patient Advocacy Membership (https://old-prod.asco.org/get-involved/membership/member-benefits/patient-advocates) SARC Trials (https://sarctrials.org/) ASCO Voices (https://conferences.asco.org/am/asco-voices) Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
20 Jun 2023
Matt Versus ChatGPT
On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and ChatGPT! We first discuss the software and some other examples of AI in medicine. Then Matt goes head to head against ChatGPT answering questions that Julie or Katie might ask their doctors in the middle of the night. We close with some recommendations on how patients can use ChatGPT to improve their care. Here are some things we discussed during the show: Doctors versus ChatGPT in JAMA Internal Medicine (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2804309) OLD-CARTS acronym in medicine (https://www.osmosis.org/answers/old-carts-history-taking-mnemonic#:~:text=%E2%80%9COLD%20CARTS%E2%80%9D%20is%20a%20mnemonic,factors%3B%20timing%3B%20and%20severity.) Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
13 May 2023
Oncology Terms: Doctor and Staff Roles and Medical Education
Welcome to Oncology Unscripted, hosted by patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD). This week Julie, Katie, and Matt discuss some oncology terms. Who works in oncology clinics? We discuss some of the people you might interact with when visiting your doctor. Matt shares how radiation, medical, and surgical oncologists are trained, and clarifies the difference between medial students, residents, and fellows. We close with a discussion of mid-level clinicians, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago (https://www.lucascantormusic.com/). Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
18 Apr 2023
Second Opinions
Patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) team up with radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) to "meet in the middle" for a candid podcast about cancer care for patients and people working in field. In this episode we discuss the second opinion, seeking an alternate recommendation from a different doctor outside the main team. We start by reviewing Katie's Twitter polls that asked patients (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin/status/1638353044671721475?s=20)' and doctors (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin/status/1638351322201063424?s=20)' their feelings on the topic. We then some cases where second opinions are a good idea, such as rare cancers, and Julie and Katie share some resources they used to seek them out. At the end, we share ideas for how to ask your doctor for help in determining if a second opinion would be beneficial and how to go about finding it. Here are some other things we discussed on the show: Best Doctors (https://bestdoctors.com), a virtual second opinion service. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (https://www.nccn.org) (NCCN), and their patient resources (https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources). Healthcare Unfiltered Podcast episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-low-grade-prostate-cancer-be-considered-cancer/id1534737585?i=1000594922030) where they discuss prostate cancer pathology grading. Cancer Champions (https://cancer-champions.com/) and Cancer Commons (https://cancercommons.org/), navigation and support services. Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production. Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.
29 Mar 2023
Welcome to Oncology Unscripted
Welcome to Oncology Unscripted! In this new podcast, patient advocates Julie Johnson (https://twitter.com/solongsarcoma) and Katie Coleman (https://twitter.com/kaydaustin) team up with radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker (https://twitter.com/SprakerMDPhD) to "meet in the middle" for a candid podcast about cancer for patients and doctors. In the premier episode, Julie and Katie share their diagnosis stories to kick off a conversation about their initial experiences. We cover a wide range of topics: getting diagnosed in a breast center versus the emergency room, types of scans used for evaluating cancer and when they are done, and the ways Julie and Katie found information about their diagnoses. We also discuss language used in the clinic and why words matter. To see all of Katie's content, check out her website at https://www.katiekickscancer.com/ (https://www.katiekickscancer.com/). Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media (https://www.photonmedia.org/) production.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 14 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 30
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 71
Contact Oncology Unscripted
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Oncology Unscripted?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine