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When the Oncologist Gets Cancer with Dr. Ross Camidge. Episode 39.
In this uniquely powerful episode of "Cracking Cancer," host Dr. Kyle Concannon interviews his own mentor and boss, Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of the Lung Cancer Program at the University of Colorado. Dr. Camidge, a world-renowned lung cancer expert, shares the "ironic elephant in the room": his own 2022 diagnosis with Stage IV metastatic lung cancer.
Dr. Camidge provides a rare, dual-perspective look at the oncology system. He recounts the four-day whirlwind from his first chest X-ray to starting targeted therapy for an EGFR mutation, acknowledging the professional stoicism that initially masked a deep personal terror regarding his daughters' futures. The conversation dives into the "black box" of academic research, where both doctors critique the current incentive structures that often prioritize low-risk, incremental papers over high-stakes breakthroughs. From the frustrations of "billing-driven" hospital logistics to the hidden anxieties of scan results, Dr. Camidge’s story serves as a call for radical transparency and a more human-centered approach to both clinical care and scientific discovery.
Key Takeaways
Want to get more involved with cancer research and support the podcast? Visit the link below: ⬇️ (All proceeds go strictly towards furthering cancer research and supporting this podcast)
Giving.CU.EDU/CrackingCancer
Chapters:
(00:00) Ross Camidge's Personal Cancer Journey
(01:13) The Diagnosis and Initial Reactions
(04:50) Navigating Treatment and Professional Insights
(10:20) Balancing Professionalism and Personal Struggles
(17:08) Impact on Patient Care and Practice
(24:59) Challenges in the Healthcare System
(31:57) Empowering Patients Through Knowledge
(41:31) Incentives in Academic Medicine
(54:44) Frustrations with Clinical Trials
(58:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and communities through continued discussion and to raise funds for the continued research of cancer treatments and positive outcomes. All raised proceeds go directly to the continued upkeep of this podcast and cancer research. To find out more about supporting the show and research endeavors, please go to the following website: www.crackingcancer.org
Attributions
The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License
X: (1) Cracking Cancer Podcast (@Cracking_Cancer) / X
IG: Cracking Cancer (@crackingcancerpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
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By Dr. Concannon and the Patient CommunityIn this uniquely powerful episode of "Cracking Cancer," host Dr. Kyle Concannon interviews his own mentor and boss, Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of the Lung Cancer Program at the University of Colorado. Dr. Camidge, a world-renowned lung cancer expert, shares the "ironic elephant in the room": his own 2022 diagnosis with Stage IV metastatic lung cancer.
Dr. Camidge provides a rare, dual-perspective look at the oncology system. He recounts the four-day whirlwind from his first chest X-ray to starting targeted therapy for an EGFR mutation, acknowledging the professional stoicism that initially masked a deep personal terror regarding his daughters' futures. The conversation dives into the "black box" of academic research, where both doctors critique the current incentive structures that often prioritize low-risk, incremental papers over high-stakes breakthroughs. From the frustrations of "billing-driven" hospital logistics to the hidden anxieties of scan results, Dr. Camidge’s story serves as a call for radical transparency and a more human-centered approach to both clinical care and scientific discovery.
Key Takeaways
Want to get more involved with cancer research and support the podcast? Visit the link below: ⬇️ (All proceeds go strictly towards furthering cancer research and supporting this podcast)
Giving.CU.EDU/CrackingCancer
Chapters:
(00:00) Ross Camidge's Personal Cancer Journey
(01:13) The Diagnosis and Initial Reactions
(04:50) Navigating Treatment and Professional Insights
(10:20) Balancing Professionalism and Personal Struggles
(17:08) Impact on Patient Care and Practice
(24:59) Challenges in the Healthcare System
(31:57) Empowering Patients Through Knowledge
(41:31) Incentives in Academic Medicine
(54:44) Frustrations with Clinical Trials
(58:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and communities through continued discussion and to raise funds for the continued research of cancer treatments and positive outcomes. All raised proceeds go directly to the continued upkeep of this podcast and cancer research. To find out more about supporting the show and research endeavors, please go to the following website: www.crackingcancer.org
Attributions
The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License
X: (1) Cracking Cancer Podcast (@Cracking_Cancer) / X
IG: Cracking Cancer (@crackingcancerpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos