Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Robert Goldberg, a pulmonologist with Providence Mission Hospital, about the latest technology in lung cancer screenings and treatments. 

In this episode of Let's Finish Cancer, we are discussing pancreatic cancer with Dr. Jennifer L. Pasko, a specialist in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. Dr. Pasko speaks with Mary Renouf about what pancreatic cancer looks like today in regards to diagnosis, treatment and survivability, advancements we've made and what it looks like for the coming years. 

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Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Jiten Patel, a critical care specialist and pulmonologist about his latest lung cancer research study and what it could mean for the treatment of lung cancer in the coming years. 

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Immunotherapy and stem cell transplants are two of the newest tools to fight childhood cancer, joining mainstays like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Ross Goshorn from Sacred Heart Medical center talks about new technologies and the role each plays as pediatric oncologists like him work to Finish Cancer.

Fighting childhood cancer requires some pretty fantastic toys and serious tools. That’s where the Providence Foundations come in to provide the things kids need to get better. Whether it’s new equipment for treatment, supplies for art therapy, or family support, philanthropy helps to pay for services not covered by other means. Listen to learn how donors are making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Play therapy is serious business for certified child life specialists, and they have an unlimited number of tools to help kids adjust to their new health needs. Along with nurses, they create a dynamic duo to support kids undergoing treatment for cancer and provide the right resources for the whole family.

Cancer. The single word diagnosis can change family dynamics in an instant. Dr. Mike Barsotti, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center talks about the impact of childhood cancer and the resources available to support all members of the family. Plus, he talks about all members of the care team and what families can expect from each professional.