Is this a show about cancer? It absolutely is. But that makes it a show about so many things: science, health, human relationships, and spirituality. It’s a show of unsolved mysteries, and the frontiers of biochemistry, and strategies for living a healthier life, full of grace and purpose. Tune in twice a month to Smarter Than Cancer from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center for interviews, conversations, and audio documentaries that explore every aspect of this complex and ubiquitous disease through the stories of some of the scientists and clinicians who are dedicated to moving us ever closer to a cure.
When you are under anesthesia, where exactly do you go? Are you sleeping? Time-traveling? Floating in space? In this episode, Hajar gets the run down on how anesthesia actually works and what an anesthesiologist’s role is pre-, intra- and post-op.
With incredible insight from Roswell Park’s Dr. Rais Sroka, Dr. Renee Mapes and Dr. Patrick Seastedt, they will examine how preparation in each stage of the surgery process plays a vital role in a patient’s overall health and recovery. They’ll also do a little myth-busting for those who may be more on the anxious side when it comes to anesthesia.
Keep up with all things Smarter Than Cancer and let us know what you think of the show at (https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer)https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer (https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer).
24 Sept 2026
25. How Can I Zap a Tumor?
Burn! Freeze! Zap! Sonic Blast! Words straight out of a science fiction movie. However, in the world of interventional radiology, those terms are exactly what the doctor ordered… In this episode, David turns up the energy as he explores how X-rays, ultrasounds and MRI helps physicians navigate cancer treatment in a fresh and precise manner.
Along with Roswell Park’s Michael Petruzello (MD) and Dr. Omar Hasan (MD), they’ll discuss the creative technological advancements that make interventional radiology such a fascinating specialty.
Keep up with all things Smarter Than Cancer and let us know what you think of the show at roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer (https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer).
10 Sept 2026
24. How Do Clinical Trials Work?
Most of us have heard of clinical trials, but very few people know what actually happens inside one. Who gets to participate? How do researchers decide if a new treatment is safe? And what does it take for an experimental drug to become the new standard of care?
With Dr. Eunice Wang, Hajar follows the journey of an acute myeloid leukemia drug from early research through clinical trials and, eventually, FDA approval.
Keep up with all things Smarter Than Cancer and let us know what you think of the show at (https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer)https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer (https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer)
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