Ep. 232 – LiveWell Talk On…Genetics and Prostate Cancer (Julie Thompson, ARNP-BC)
Julie Thompson, ARNP-BC, genetics nurse practitioner at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss genetics and its role in prostate cancer risk.
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Julie Thompson, ARNP-BC, genetics nurse practitioner at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss genetics and its role in prostate cancer risk.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode, Therese Michels, manager of St. Luke’s Breast and Bone Health, returns to the podcast to discuss breast cancer screening recommendations, self-checks, the effect of COVID-19 shutdowns on breast cancer screening and more.
In April 2021, Nicole Knoll of Cedar Rapids was doing her monthly breast self-check when she felt a hard spot, about the size of a dime. “I immediately realized, this
As if running one marathon in the middle of active cancer treatment isn’t impressive enough, Phil Decker, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in January and is still in active
Phil Decker returns to the podcast to share about his next journey — running the Chicago Marathon to raise money for the I Know Jack Foundation and Children’s Cancer Connection. Phil, who is also in active treatment for colon cancer, talks about how treatment is going and the continued support he receives from the Nassif Community Cancer Center.
Learn about the exciting robotic surgery advancements being made and how it improves outcomes and recover for patients, including prostate cancer patients. Minimally Invasive Advancements This exciting and ever-changing landscape
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with the intent to increase public awareness of the importance of prostate health and screenings, education about risk factors and symptoms, and advocacy
The Guardian Angel program gives patients and families, even team members the opportunity to make a donation in appreciation of a physician, team member, volunteer or department that made a
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Phil Decker, who is battling stage IV colon cancer with the help of his team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, returns to the podcast to talk about his experience at the Boston Marathon in April, give an update on his cancer journey and discuss his plans for the future as he continues to raise awareness about colon cancer.
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