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Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer...
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Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.
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22 SEP 2023 · In this episode, we speak with Kailey Proctor, M.P.H., R.D.N., C.S.O., a clinical dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. Why is eating well during breast cancer treatment important? What should you eat (and drink) to prepare for survivorship? Are popular weight-loss diets beneficial? Where can patients with breast cancer find nutritional support? Kailey answers these important questions and more for patients and their families.
1 SEP 2023 · Christian Bedolla was an Orange County teenager looking forward to graduating high school when a lymphoma diagnosis threatened to derail his plans of becoming a firefighter. Undeterred, Christian enrolled in a clinical trial at City of Hope studying a promising new drug for his type of cancer, part of City of Hope’s commitment to bringing patients highly specialized expertise and leading-edge treatments. In this episode, Christian shares the keys to his approach to facing cancer, his dedication to helping others and the many reasons why he sees a bright path to the future.
18 AUG 2023 · Orange County mother Donna McNutt’s message of resilience — and her love of fashion — have supported her and her family throughout her journey with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Grateful and seeking ways to give back, Donna took to Instagram as @thecancerfashionista. There, she shares her experience with cancer — and her effortlessly stylish outfits — to inspire others to find their personal outlet for self-expression, self-confidence, and healing. Join us to learn how leaning into doing what she loves brings meaning and purpose to Donna’s survivorship journey.
4 AUG 2023 · In this episode, we speak with renowned surgeon Jeffrey S. Yoshida, M.D., Medical Director of Urologic Surgery at City of Hope Orange County. A pioneer in robotic surgery, Dr. Yoshida has performed more than 3,000 surgeries for prostate cancer. Dr. Yoshida joins us to dispel some common misconceptions men have about prostate cancer, raise awareness of advances in prostate cancer screening, and share how minimally invasive surgery and other advanced prostate cancer treatments and technologies are benefitting patients.
21 JUL 2023 · Jim Madrid is a grateful patient at City of Hope and a sought-after leadership coach who helps athletes, individuals and organizations perform at their peak and achieve their goals. Cancer challenged him to grow the mindset he teaches to others and put it to work in support of his own healing. It’s a challenge he accepted with enthusiasm, faith and hope. In this episode, Jim Madrid speaks with us about how mindfulness benefits his experience with cancer and how he transformed cancer’s obstacles into opportunities with the support of his family and the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists at City of Hope.
Bringing hope and healing to patients and their families: Meet oncology nursing manager Kerry O’Neil
20 JUL 2023 · In her more than 40 years as an oncology nurse and supervisor, Kerry O’Neil, B.S.N., M.S., R.N., OCN, has eased the way for thousands of patients with cancer and their families. The nursing manager at City of Hope Newport Beach, O’Neil is recognized by her patients and colleagues as an extraordinary healer. In this episode, she reflects on the vital role oncology nurses play in bringing clinical excellence and compassion to patients who are relying on them for care at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.
20 JUL 2023 · It seems almost meant to be that N. Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D. and his son Nishan Tchekmedyian, M.D. are oncologists. Nishan grew up observing the special connection his father shared with his patients and their families. The deeply human aspect of patient care resonated with him. Today, father and son practice medical oncology and hematology together at City of Hope Orange County. We spoke with the doctors Tchekmedyian about their paths to medicine, what they have learned from each other, and how they live their shared commitment to putting patients first.
20 JUL 2023 · Like most busy moms, Allie Bertocchini didn’t have time for breast cancer. Her life was full of family and work. But as someone with a family history of cancer, Bertocchini knew it was important to be vigilant about her breast health. Allie shares with us the keys to her survivorship and how being a breast cancer survivor changed her perspective on life.
20 JUL 2023 · How do spiritual care and pioneering cancer research intersect? Find out in this fascinating discussion with City of Hope Orange County chaplain-scientist Frank Munoz, Ph.D. In addition to his work as a clinical chaplain, Dr. Munoz is a scientist who integrates spiritual traditions and mind-body medicine into his practice. His research focuses on how mind-body medicine techniques can support coping with stress and how these techniques can be applied on a genetic level.
20 JUL 2023 · A multiple myeloma survivor, support group leader, cancer coach, and optimist, City of Hope grateful patient Todd Kennedy and his wife and care partner Diane inspire their family, friends and care teams with their courage and perseverance. Committed patient and research advocates, Todd and Diane share powerful testimony about addressing the challenges of living with a rare blood cancer, the reasons for myeloma patients to be hopeful, and the blessings that have come out of their journey.
Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer...
show more
Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.
show less
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