Prescribed Listening

In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey talks to Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic about radiation therapy, a common but often misunderstood cancer treatment. 

Dr. Hadziahmetovic explains what radiation therapy involves, what patients can expect, and the various indications for its use. She also debunks myths related to radiation, clarifies potential side effects, and provides practical advice on how patients can manage their treatment, including dietary considerations and the importance of physical activity. Additionally, the discussion highlights the use of radiation therapy for non-cancerous conditions like osteoarthritis. 

Listeners are encouraged to consult with their healthcare providers for more personalized information. You can call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center for more information at 419.383.6644. 

What happens as you transition from receiving cancer treatment to that cancer-free diagnosis?

In this episode of Prescribed Listening, Nurse Practitioner Jodi McClain, who also works with UToledo Health’s Survivorship Clinic and the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, joins us to discuss cancer survivorship.

We discuss the evidence-based decisions that go into what happens after cancer treatment, survivorship appointments at UToledo Health and tips for managing your mental health.

Show notes:

• American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html 
• VIctor Center: https://victorcenter.org/ 

So, you've been diagnosed with cancer. Now what?

Dr. Danae Hamouda from Oncology and Hematology and Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic from Radiation Oncology at UToledo Health discuss what you can expect after a cancer diagnosis. They provide an overview of what to anticipate with radiation therapy or chemotherapy, how to talk about your diagnosis with loved ones, how to get clear answers to your questions, clinical trials, and how UToledo Health supports you every step of the way.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hamouda or Dr. Hadziahmetovic, call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at 419.383.6644.

If you plan on watching the total solar eclipse on April 8 with your family, we are discussing how you and your kids can view it safely with Dr. Svitlana Zhukivska with UTMC Family Medicine.

We discuss dos and don’ts for eclipse glasses, and the repercussions for not having the right type of protection for yours and your kid's eyes, and helping your kids understand why using eclipse glasses are important. 

If you are interested in attending UToledo's Eclipse celebration, you can learn more at https://www.utoledo.edu/eclipse/

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zhukivska, you can call  419.383.5555 

For some, the holidays bring up a lot of emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey discusses tips to manage your grief over the holiday season with Behavioral Health Care Manager Hannah Gullikson from UTMC Department of Psychiatry.

Whether you are just starting out as a caregiver for someone with dementia, or have been one for a while, this episode is for you.

Host Tessa Lackey, discusses tips to help caregivers care for patients with Alzheimers and other forms of Dementia with Dr. Dionis Kononov from physical wellbeing, to their mental wellbeing for both caregiver and patient. We also look at what is important to focus on when getting started on this journey, and how to work through unexpected challenges after a diagnosis in a loved one. 

To schedule an appointment with the Senior Behavioral Health, call 419.383.5695. 

Recently, the US Preventative Services Task Force changed the breast cancer screening guidelines to recommend starting screening at 40 years old instead of 50 years old. 

In this episode of Prescribed Listening, Host Tessa Lackey discusses the latest breast cancer screening guidelines and how they apply to you with Dr. Danae Hamouda from UTMC oncology and Hematology.

We also discuss genetic testing and if it’s right for you, how to know the risks of breast cancer and how to reduce your overall risk.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hamouda or a mammogram, you can call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer center at 419.383.6644. 

Burnout is difficult to work through, and when you’re on a recovery journey, it can be more challenging. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey talks to Dr. Tanvir Singh from UTMC Psychiatry and the UTMC Recovery Center about how to work through burnout while on your recovery journey. 

 We discuss how to prevent burnout, how to know when you are experiencing it, tips to manage inevitable stress and continue to practice healthy habits. 

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with the Recovery Center, you can call 419.383.5275. 

Recently The World Health Organization classified the artificial sweetener most commonly found in diet pop, aspartame, as a possible carcinogen.

We talk to Dr. Srini Hejeebu from UTMC Internal Medicine about what WHO and the FDA are saying about aspartame, how you should go about consuming it and other artificial sweeteners, especially if you are a diabetic or suffer from migranes and discuss some natural alternatives. 

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Srini Hejeebu at 419.383.5614. 

You can avoid some heart and vascular problems, help yourself age in a healthy way and live a healthy life by going on this diet. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, we are breaking down the Mediterranean diet with Dr. Rajesh Gupta from UTMC Cardiovascular Medicine. 

Host Tessa Lackey discusses with Dr. Gupta how you can incorporate methods of this diet into your daily habits, recipe ideas, what kinds of sugary foods you should be eating, and what you can do to improve your next cup of coffee or tea while on this diet. 

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Gupta at  419.931.0030