Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

By Kidney Cancer Association

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered brings you the real, unfiltered experiences of kidney cancer patients and survivors that often go untold. A podcast by the Kidney Cancer Association.

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered episodes:

August 12, 2025 Your Health, Your Way: Integrative & Support Care
Mari Galle, L. Ac, DACM & founder of Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative joined Annamaria Scaccia on Kidney Cancer Unfiltered to discuss the importance of integrative oncology care — approaches that support the whole person, not just the disease. Galle emphasized that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all and encourages patients to build a care plan tailored to their needs, including modalities like physical therapy, exercise, nutrition, mind-body practices, and emotional support. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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48min
August 05, 2025 Unheard Stories: Kidney Cancer in Native Americans
In this episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, we spotlight the often-overlooked experiences of Native American communities in the context of kidney cancer. Experts Dr. Monica Yellowhair of the Arizona Cancer Center and Dr. Ken Batai of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center share research findings on health disparities, barriers to care, and the need for culturally respectful treatment in tribal communities.
Nancy Washburn, also of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, brings a vital voice to the conversation — offering a front-line view of what it means to navigate patients through a system full of red tape and limited access. With host Annamaria Scaccia, the conversation emphasizes the crucial role of patient navigators and community health workers in bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring Native patients don’t fall through the cracks and calls on providers, researchers, and systems to do better — for ALL patients.

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45min
July 29, 2025 Young & Resilient: Parenting with Cancer
In this week's conversation, host Annamaria Scaccia sat down with Haley Pollack, Executive Director of Bright Spot Network, to talk about what it really means to parent through a cancer diagnosis. Haley shares personal stories, practical wisdom, and a powerful reminder: you don’t have to be perfect — you just have to be present. They cover everything from embracing mac & cheese for dinner to allowing yourself grace through survivorship and parenthood.

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54min
July 22, 2025 Fact vs. Fiction: Dealing with Misinformation in Medicine
Kidney Cancer Unfiltered returns for season 4 with host Annamaria Scaccia. In our season opener, survivor Maritza Giordano shares the emotional rollercoaster of her kidney cancer diagnosis — including how one misinformed phone call left her believing she was being scheduled for chemo and radiation. The truth? It was a mix-up about genetic testing. Joined by her surgeon, Dr. Suzanne Merrill of Colorado Urology, the two dive into how medical miscommunication and misinformation can deeply impact a patient’s journey — and how to advocate for yourself through it all.

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59min
March 04, 2025 Supporting Children when their Parent has Cancer
Cancer doesn’t just affect patients — it impacts families, too. In the final episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered season 3, host Annamaria Scaccia speaks with Jay Stilwell, CEO of the nonprofit organization Kesem, who shares how we can better support children when a parent has cancer and why early intervention matters. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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50min
February 25, 2025 Why Bedside Manner Matters
This week, Dr. Matthew Campbell from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center joins host Annamaria Scaccia in conversation about why bedside manners matter. From building trust to improving patient outcomes, compassionate care can make all the difference. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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44min
February 18, 2025 Advocating for Palliative Care
Host Annamaria Scaccia talks to Joel Stern, KCA Board member and a dedicated peer mentor, to discuss the importance of advocating for Palliative care. From pain management to quality of life, their conversation sheds light on why palliative care matters for kidney cancer patients. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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39min
February 11, 2025 Patterns Found Between the Environment and Kidney Cancer
Host Annamaria Scaccia takes a deep dive into the connection between plastic pollution and kidney cancer with Dr. Laura Bukavina and Dr. Christopher Weight from the Cleveland Clinic. Bukavina and Weight explore how environmental exposures impact our health - and why we need to rethink our plastic consumption for the sake of our future and our health. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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41min
February 04, 2025 Making it Through the Holidays with Cancer
Host Annamaria Scaccia connects with Sean Healy to discuss how to navigate the holiday season while facing the challenges of cancer. The holidays can be a tough time for many, especially when dealing with loss, stress, or difficult memories. In this episode, Sean shares how shifting focus, giving back to others, and accepting tough emotions can help ease the emotional load. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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41min
January 28, 2025 When Cancer Shakes Up Friendships
In the first episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered season 3, host Annamaria Scaccia launches Season 3 with Claudia Tatum — a kidney cancer patient, advocate, and retired oncology nurse — who shares how her friends in the medical community have stepped up to support her throughout her journey, and how grateful she is for their compassion and guidance along the way. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.
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50min

FAQs about Kidney Cancer Unfiltered:

How many episodes does Kidney Cancer Unfiltered have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.