RSN’s KidneyTalk™ is an informative, inspirational, and entertaining online, half-hour radio talk show that launched in June of 2006 with host RSN Founder & President Lori Hartwell. With Lori Hartwell’s, a renal disease survivor since 1958, KidneyTalk™ provides the audience with practical advice on how to live a full and productive life despite CKD. The show features healthcare professionals and people living successfully with kidney disease who share personal experiences in inspirational, t ...
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CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.
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Desata tu Potencial y tu Éxito Conmigo Quieres vivir una vida que importe. Estás listo para emprender el viaje, pero cada nueva aventura necesita un guía de confianza, un mentor para mostrar el camino. Empecemos tu viaje juntos.
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Definición de insuficiencia renal aguda y crónica Cover art photo provided by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@samuelzeller
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Renaldo Creative Radio is an interactive radio network and podcast by artist Renaldo Creative. We interview talented artists, models, and more. The network focusing on music, art, film, and technology. Plus plays the hottest indie music from all over the world.
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Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School
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- Overview of the Challenges Young Adults Living with Cancer Face- Talking with the Health Care Team About Survivorship Questions & Concerns- Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure- School: Deciding How to Deal with Financing Education– Community College, Technical Training, College, Graduate School – Scholarships- Financial Concerns, Inclu…
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In this podcast, Lori Hartwell chats with Dr. Paul Kimmel, a prominent nephrologist, to explore the valuable insights found in his book, The Bodys Keepers: A Social History of Kidney Failure and Its Treatments. Together, they examine the history of kidney disease, addressing the emotional challenges faced by patients, the significant advancements i…
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Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips
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- Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, Including Delays in Diagnosis- Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- Follow Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Talking with th…
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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects
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- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them- Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomati…
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10/28/2024 - Managing Phosphorus Levels in People with Kidney Disease: Treatments, Challenges and Emerging Solutions
Dr. Frita Fisher, who is triple board-certified in Nephrology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics, engages in a discussion with Lori Hartwell about the role of phosphorus and its impact on overall health. Join them as they explore what phosphorus is, why it is present in many foods, and why people with kidney disease are more likely to experience el…
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Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer
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- Definition of a Caregiver- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being- Caregiving for an Older Adult- Caregiving for a Younger Adult- Caregiving for a Friend- Caregivers for Cancer Survivors- Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends- Family, Partner & Friend Communication- Care Coordination: Challenges & Tips- Stresses on Family, Partners &…
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
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- Overview of Cancer Survivorship- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries and Encounter Notes- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening and Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare f…
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Have you ever encountered a financial or healthcare internet scam? Advocate Karol Franks and Lori discuss the latest trending scams, key signs to identify potential scams, what to do if you believe you have been a victim, and most importantly, tips to avoid becoming one.Autor: Lori Hartwell
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Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research
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- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials- Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer- Health Care Disparities Research- Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer- Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA …
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How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment
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- Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy- Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care- Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems- How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treat…
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What’s New in Precision Medicine
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- Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine- How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments?- Precision Medicine Role’s in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment- The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer- Talking with Your …
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Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer
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- Definition of a Caregiver- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being- Caregiving for an Older Adult- Caregiving for a Younger Adult- Couples, Partners, Siblings, & Friends- Challenges for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors- Family, Partner, & Friend Communication- Care Coordination Challenges & Tips- Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends, &…
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Kidney disease is a chronic condition, in addition there are five stages. How you are going to feel from day to day and through each of the stages can have a negative impact your mental wellness. Felicia Speed, PhD, LMSW, VP of Social Work Services, Fresenius Kidney Care and Lori discuss coping strategies and other options that are available to hel…
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Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care
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- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management- What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care- What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatmen…
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Barriers to innovation for people who are on dialysis is a hot issue. While Medicare is a great source of comfort and provides access to necessary treatments, it does face challenges with its existing payment structure that hinder access to new, innovative treatments. Dr. Jeffrey Silberzweig, a nephrologist, and Lori discuss recent breakthroughs an…
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Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
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- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters, & Flashing Lights- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team- Tips to Manage Low …
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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You
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- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for…
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implements quality initiatives for Medicare beneficiaries on dialysis. CMS uses these measures to see how the dialysis facility is performing. Dawn Curtis, VP of Clinical Quality, Fresenius Medical Care and Lori discuss the measures dialysis clinics look at and how the kidney care team uses them as a…
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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects
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- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them - Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomat…
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Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer
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- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers- What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing- How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important- The Role of the Pathologist- Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Predicting Response to Treatment- Clinical Trials: How R…
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Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy
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- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Identity, Relationships & Intimacy- Dating- Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship- Communicating about Sex- Sexuality & Intimacy- Sex Drive: Ability & Desire- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking- Low Desire: How to Ge…
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Joy Araujo, a source of inspiration for her peers, has won the RSN annual essay contest on multiple occasions. Through her heartfelt and insightful essays, Joy has touched the hearts of readers, sharing her life experiences and imparting wisdom as only she can. Lori, too, has faced her own set of challenges growing up with kidney disease. Together,…
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Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap
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- Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV & HPV- The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Including Mistrust of Health Care Providers- Barriers to Health Care Access, Including Discrimination- Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative and Supportive Care, Affordable Hou…
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Jennifer McClung was diagnosed with kidney disease at a young age. After receiving a kidney transplant Jennifer started to put on extra weight and needed to make a change. She managed to lose the weight and along the way developed lifestyle changes to keep it off. Listen in to hear what worked for her and tips that can help make your own weight los…
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Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips
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- Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, including Delays in Diagnosis- Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Talking with th…
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The journey of a single mom with kidney disease is a testament to unwavering determination as they navigate a career, medical appointments, treatments and the emotional toll, all the while nurturing and supporting their family. Mauricia Ambrose is a mother, a real estate investor and an author. Mauricia is also on peritoneal dialysis and shares how…
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The inclusion of oral phosphate lowering drugs in the dialysis payment bundle starting in January 2025 is a significant change that has sparked debates and discussions within the kidney community. Lori and Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD delve into this topic along with a brief history and evolution of the bundled payment system. They discuss the pros and …
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
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- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns- Guid…
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Lori and Cher, both kidney transplant recipients, have dealt with kidney disease for the majority of their lives. They also share a deep respect for the environment. Listen in to hear some tips, and what they have learned from their experiences with recycling medical and dialysis supplies and medications.…
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When you are in high school the list of things to worry about usually include getting good grades and getting the chance to talk to your crush, not kidney disease. Lori sits down with the RSN Administrative Coordinator, Isela King, who was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy while in high school to talk about what it was like to be diagnosed at a young …
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If itching is causing you discomfort or keeping you up a night, this show is for you! Itchy skin, medically referred to as pruritus, is a common and often distressing condition. The uncomfortable sensation can range from a mild annoyance to a severe, incessant itch, leading to scratching that may exacerbate the issue. Managing pruritus often involv…
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Have you ever had a surprise medical bill? One where you do not even recognize the name of the doctor? The No Surprises Act is here to protect you. Patricia Kelmar, a consumer protection advocate, explains what you need to know about unexpected medical bills and steps you can take to protect yourself. Listen in to hear what to look out for, how to …
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People who have kidney disease often complain about itching. This can be a medical condition called Pruritus. Some people have a such a severe itch that it keeps them up at night. If this sounds like you or someone you love, listen in to this show to hear Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Kristin Larson MSN, RN, AGNP-BC, CNN talk about what might be ca…
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Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care With Your Health Care Team
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- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care?- What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatm…
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Music Producer, artist David Rush was diagnosed with kidney failure and doctors told him that he would need a kidney transplant or dialysis to survive. That is when he decided to take matters into his own hands and use his platform as a music artist and producer to raise awareness for kidney disease, home dialysis and organ donation. Rush teamed up…
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Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
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- Overview & Definition of Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies- How Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important- The Role of the Pathologist- Benefits of Biomarkers, Precision Medicine & Diagnostic Technologies- Predicting Response to Treatment- Clinical Trials: How Re…
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Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap
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- Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, including HIV & HPV- The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, including Mistrust of Health Care Providers- Barriers to Health Care Access, including Discrimination- Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative & Supportive Care, Affordable Housi…
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Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
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- Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu- Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials- Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials- Types of Clinical Trials- What Happens in a Clinical Trial?- The Meaning of Informed Consent- Benefits & Risks of Participation- Ho…
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Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer
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- Overview of Cancer Treatments- Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule- Its Important Role in Managing Cancer- Barriers to Taking Your Pills- Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others- Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps- Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Presc…
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Update on COVID for People Living with Cancer & Their Caregivers
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- How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID, Omicron & Delta Variants- COVID Vaccines & Booster Vaccines- Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines- COVID & People Living with Cancer- Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants- How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID & Its Var…
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Making decisions about kidney failure treatment options can be daunting. Your lifestyle and other considerations play a huge part in the evaluation process. Where do you start? In this podcast, Lori and Dori Schatell, Executive Director at Medical Education Institute (MEI), discuss a new tool that can help you decide which treatment best suits your…
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Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips and Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment and Health Care Team for You
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- Disproportionate Burden of COVID, Omicron & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - Effect of COVID & Omicron on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatme…
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In this episode, Lori is joined by Dr. Meredith Stensland, Assistant Professor of Research in Psychology at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio. Dr. Stensland talks about her research on pet therapy in dialysis centers and the benefits that both patients and staff can experience with this service. Puppy love is contagious, so cudd…
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
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- Overview of Cancer Survivorship- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedici…
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People on dialysis spend a lot of time interacting with their social workers. These professionals are in the perfect position to help people learn more about kidney transplantation and the evaluation process at a transplant center. Anna Rutherford, MSW, a dialysis social worker, and Lori discuss what is involved and clue you in on things you may wa…
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Advances in the Treatment of Renal Cell Cancer
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- Overview of Renal Cell Cancer, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu- Current Standard of Care for Early Stage Renal Cell Cancer- Treatments for Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer- New Treatment Approaches- Targeted Cancer Therapies- The Role of Clinical Trials- How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options- Managing Side Effects, Sympto…
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Deciding to be a living kidney donor comes with considerations like job stability and earning a paycheck, yet they shouldn™t be obstacles. Dr. John Gill, MS, shares how the American Society of Transplantations Living Donor Circle of Excellence can remove this barrier by educating companies on how they play a role in this decision. Their unique prog…
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Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer
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- Definition of a Caregiver- What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being- Caregiving for an Older Adult- Caregiving for a Younger Adult- Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends- Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors- Family, Partners & Friend Communication- Care Coordinator Challenges & Tips- Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Lo…
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Dawn Edwards is a 31-year kidney-disease survivor who has served her peers and the community as a mentor and educator for more than 25 years. Today she talks to Lori Hartwell, also a long-time kidney-disease survivor, about her journey from her diagnosis to the current day as she works toward undergoing a kidney transplant. Listen in to learn how k…
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Nathan Gutierrez was born with the physical disability spina bifida. He has been restricted to a wheelchair since birth. The disease led to kidney failure to transplantation, yet he never let his disability interfere with his amazing accomplishments. He shares with Lori how he came to understand how his challenges are not who he is and how he has b…
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