Bench to Bedside

By The University of Kansas Cancer Center

The University of Kansas Cancer Center's podcast Bench to Bedside provides a glimpse into the latest research discoveries that are transforming cancer care. Join Roy Jensen, MD, vice chancellor and di... more

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The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

Bench to Bedside episodes:

March 30, 2022 Bench to Bedside S9E3: Shaping the Future of Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women combined. Thanks to improvements in early detection and treatment, the number of people who die from this disease has dropped. Today, there are more than 1.5 million colorectal cancer survivors in the U.S. Dr. Roy Jensen, director and vice chancellor of KU Cancer Center, will talk with Drs. Anwaar Saeed and Ajay Bansal, who are exploring ways to better treat and prevent colorectal cancer. Tom Conley, a cancer survivor, will also join the conversation to share his experience as a participant in one of Dr. Saeed's clinical trials.
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42min
March 23, 2022 Bench to Bedside S9E2: Diagnosing Cancer with Artificial Intelligence
It sounds like it's pulled straight from the plot of a science fiction movie, but doctors and scientists are finding ways to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the clinic. Dr. Roy Jensen and Dr. Prateek Sharma, discuss this topic, and Kayla Delich, a stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor, also shares her story.
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33min
March 16, 2022 Bench to Bedside S9E1: Colon Cancer's Connection to Bitter Taste
We've all experienced it…maybe after enjoying that second cup of coffee, trying out a new vitamin supplement, or if you didn't drink enough water during a busy day, and you notice a bitter taste in your mouth that has you reaching for a breath mint! An occasional bitter taste is typically no cause for concern. However, a researcher at The University of Kansas Cancer Center has uncovered a fascinating connection between the bitter taste receptors on our tongue and colorectal cancer.
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39min
February 23, 2022 Special Edition: Advanced Fertility Treatment for Cancer Patients
Dr. Courtney Marsh and her patient, Ashley Flynn, discuss the importance of fertility preservation and advanced in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment that helped Ashley conceive after beating cancer.
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17min
February 16, 2022 Special Edition: How to Talk to Children About a Loved One's Cancer Diagnosis
Talking to children about a loved one's cancer diagnosis can be challenging. Learn how to navigate this conversation with tips from Annie Seal, Children's Program Director at Turning Point.
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21min
February 09, 2022 Special Edition: The Importance of a Second Opinion
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you are bound to have a lot of questions. At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, we know the value of a second opinion. It allows you and your family to ask questions, explore your options and ensure you get the correct diagnosis and the best treatment for your type of cancer.
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22min
February 02, 2022 Special Edition: Children's Research Institute - Future of Pediatric Cancer Research
2021 marked a major milestone in the future of pediatric research for our region and beyond – the grand opening of the Children's Mercy Research Institute, a new state-of-the-art research building that supports a collaborative approach to team science, where physicians, scientists and others work together to find the answers to pediatric medicine's most challenging questions. Learn about the new Children's Research Institute and future impact on pediatric cancer research from Drs. Tom Curran and Steven Leeder from Children's Mercy.
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40min
January 26, 2022 Special Edition: Engaging Churches to Address African American Cancer Disparities
African Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. The factors surrounding such gaps in cancer are interconnected and complex. Scientists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center are working hard to overcome these hurdles, and they're doing it in unique ways. Through a consortium called Faith Works, researchers, church leaders and church members come together to spread the word about the importance of prevention and cancer screening.
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34min
January 19, 2022 Special Edition: Gut Health & the Microbiome
Shahid Umar, PhD, professor and vice chair of Research in the department of Surgery at The University of Kansas Medical Center and a gastrointestinal researcher at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, talks about microbes, specifically the bacteria in our gut, and their connection to cancer.
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41min
January 12, 2022 Special Edition: Transforming Breast Cancer Care With IORT
If you've been diagnosed with early-stage invasive breast cancer and will be having lumpectomy, you may be eligible to receive intraoperative radiation therapy(IORT). IORT is a single radiation treatment given at the time of lumpectomy, following tumor removal. Having IORT allows patients to avoid conventional breast radiation therapy, which typically starts a month after cancer surgery and requires daily treatments for up to six weeks.
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18min

FAQs about Bench to Bedside:

How many episodes does Bench to Bedside have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.