Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

In this season's final episode, host Annamaria Scaccia talks to Dr. Kara Goldman, a reproductive endocrinologist at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Goldman helps break down everything you need to know about fertility preservation after cancer — from navigating conflicting medical advice to making empowered choices about your future family. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, it’s never too early (or too late) to ask: Do I want kids? Visit kidneycancer.org [https://open.acast.com/networks/659d5e1b6d8e7600161aec02/shows/659da2dae5516f0015bf659b/episodes/kidneycancer.org] for more support and resources. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Anxiety after #kidneycancer [https://facebook.com/hashtag/kidneycancer]? You’re not alone. In episode 7 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, Dr. Tracy Murray from Ochsner Health [https://www.facebook.com/110686045639260] shares with host Annamaria Scaccia why getting professional help matters, simple ways to ease anxiety, and the truth about not having to “be strong” all the time. Visit kidneycancer.org [https://open.acast.com/networks/659d5e1b6d8e7600161aec02/shows/659da2dae5516f0015bf659b/episodes/kidneycancer.org] for more support and resources. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cancer at Work — What are your rights? Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq., CEO of Triage Cancer [https://www.facebook.com/338832816197869], joins host Annamaria Scaccia to discuss the legal and practical challenges people face when navigating cancer and employment. From understanding protections under laws like FMLA and ADA to knowing what isn't guaranteed, this episode is packed with essential info — plus resources for free legal and financial guidance. Visit kidneycancer.org [https://open.acast.com/networks/659d5e1b6d8e7600161aec02/shows/659da2dae5516f0015bf659b/episodes/kidneycancer.org] for more support and resources. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can You Be Fit with One Kidney? Kidney cancer survivor Josh Silva shares with Annamaria Scaccia how an incidental diagnosis at 31 changed his life — and how fitness, gratitude, and being present have shaped his healing. He speaks candidly about survivor’s guilt and reminds others: Your cancer experience is valid, no matter what it looked like. Visit kidneycancer.org [https://open.acast.com/networks/659d5e1b6d8e7600161aec02/shows/659da2dae5516f0015bf659b/episodes/kidneycancer.org] for more support and resources. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mari Galle, L. Ac, DACM & founder of Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative joined Annamaria Scaccia on Kidney Cancer Unfiltered to discuss the importance of integrative oncology care — approaches that support the whole person, not just the disease. Galle emphasized that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all and encourages patients to build a care plan tailored to their needs, including modalities like physical therapy, exercise, nutrition, mind-body practices, and emotional support. Visit kidneycancer.org [https://open.acast.com/networks/659d5e1b6d8e7600161aec02/shows/659da2dae5516f0015bf659b/episodes/kidneycancer.org] for more support and resources. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.