The James Cancer-Free World Podcast

Technological innovation has changed cancer care, improving screening, treatment, surgery and more.On this episode, Daniel Stover, MD, explains how his Ohio State team uses digital pathology, liquid biopsy and other high-tech tools to benefit today's patients working in the lab to develop future oncology breakthroughs.

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As newly approved flavored e-cigarettes hit the market, health experts are keeping their eyes on the impact on teens, as well as adults hoping to quit smoking.

For the first time, the FDA has authorized flavored e-cigarettes. The nicotine products, produced by the company Glas, feature mango and blueberry flavors, but also include an age-verification system that requires users to pair the devices with smartphones.

Theodore Wagener, PhD, the director of Ohio State's Center for Tobacco Research discusses the new products and their potential impact on smoking cessation and the health of vapers, including teens and young adults.

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Sara Myers, MD, is working to increase patients’ understanding of cancer at Ohio State and around the nation.

She explains how better information sharing could benefit patients, including those with rare and early-onset cancers.

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Inspired by her own kidney cancer journey, a tech expert is using her skills to help turn innovative research into effective patient care.

Diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer at the end of 2020, software engineer Katie Coleman was soon inspired to utilize her expertise in tech and entrepreneurship to help translate groundbreaking research discoveries into practical care solutions via improved connections with patients and colleagues.

Now a cancer survivor, Coleman is taking on a major role at Ohio State, where she’s co-leading the new Center for Cancer Innovation (CCI) at the OSUCCC – James.

On this episode, Coleman discusses her journey to The James, and the CCI's mission to translate big ideas into real world improvements in cancer care at Ohio State and around the world.

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Decades into an esteemed oncology career, an Ohio State expert's own cancer journey has taught him new lessons about care and research.Raphael Pollock, MD, PhD, the director emeritus of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares his thoughts on the progress made during his long career as an oncology leader.

He also discusses a "silver lining" of his two cancer diagnoses that improve his understanding of his patients' experiences.

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As younger patients are increasingly diagnosed with colorectal cancer, oncology experts are focusing on screening, prevention and specialized care.

Matthew Kalady, MD, the director of Ohio State's Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, discusses some of the possible reasons for the increase in early onset colorectal cancer cases, and what his team is doing to improve care for younger patients while promoting prevention and early diagnoses through colonoscopy.

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An Ohio State clinical trial has given new hope to an Idaho pancreatic cancer patient without requiring extensive travel for care.

After being diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in her home state, Stefanie Balm enrolled in a groundbreaking telemedicine clinical trial led by Sameek Roychowdhury, MD, PhD, which has shown promising results without requiring patients to travel to the study's base, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

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Pelotonia 2026 is right around the corner, with riders, hikers, volunteers and donors preparing for another great season of support for Ohio State's cancer research.

Watch as CEO Joe Apgar shares need-to-know info about Pelotonia's big 2026 events, including new routes for Ride Weekend in August, and important info about Gravel Day, which has quickly become a highlight of the fall.

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Acclaimed surgical oncologist and researcher Monica Bertagnolli, MD, discussed the past, present and future of cancer care and research during a recent visit to The Ohio State University.

Bertagnolli, a former National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute director and the incoming president of the National Academy of Medicine, came to Columbus to accept the 27th Herbert and Maxine Block Memorial Lectureship Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

During her visit, Bertagnolli sat down with the OSUCCC – James team for a wide-ranging discussion that touched on several oncology topics, including the importance of increasing access to world-class cancer care, clinical trials and support.

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As cancer care continues to improve, Ohio State oncology experts are working to increase access to innovative treatment, screening, diagnosis and more.

OSUCCC – James COO David Cohn, MD, MBA, explains how Ohio State leaders are emphasizing access — including launches of new facilities, programs and tech — and how that can lead to life-saving cancer care, early detection and even prevention.

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