CancerCast Podcast
This Weill Cornell podcast hosted by Dr. John Leonard aims to inform and raise awareness for the latest in cancer care and research. Hear from experts across specialty areas, from innovative treatment methods to disease specific updates. Tune in conveniently on your favorite podcast streaming platform – including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify – or on the Weill Cornell website. Find below some of the latest episodes covering everything from health disparities in cancer care to the importance of clinical trials.
Disrupting Cancer Health Disparities
While cancer treatments have improved over the years, there are still many barriers of entry to to care for many individuals. Community outreach and engagement can help to combat existing health disparities and dismantle myths surrounding many treatable diseases. Through the help of community health workers and dedicated teams, these efforts are bringing health equity issues to the forefront of conversations in healthcare and ensuring a better tomorrow.
Featuring: Erica Phillips, MD, internal medicine physician at Weill Cornell Medicine, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center, and Co-Associate Director of Community Engagement at the Cornell Center for Health Equity.
Clinical Trials in Cancer Care
Clinical trials are pivotal in developing medical breakthroughs and advancing cancer treatments. Patient volunteers are instrumental in this research process. This behind-the-scenes look offers insight into how clinical trials are conducted and what participation entails, including safety precautions, risks and benefits, and much more.
Featuring: Peter Martin, MD, clinical investigator for new and promising therapies, and Chief of the Lymphoma Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.