The AI Cure Podcast with Jaime Catmull

Why a Second Opinion Could Save Cancer Patients From Unnecessary Treatment

In this eye-opening episode, host Jaime Catmull sits down with Howard Wolinsky, an award-winning Chicago-based freelance medical journalist who spent nearly 30 years as the medical writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. Together, they unpack a growing concern in modern medicine: some cancer patients may be receiving treatments they don’t actually need. Howard shares what he’s uncovered through his own personal experience with cancer care, second opinions, and the difficult decisions patients face after diagnosis and test results. The conversation explores how fear, uncertainty, evolving medical guidelines, and gaps in communication can sometimes lead to overtreatment — and why getting a second opinion can completely change a patient’s path forward. This episode is a powerful reminder that asking more questions, exploring options, and becoming an informed advocate for your health can make all the difference.

The Cancer Doctor Who Became a Breast Cancer Patient

Dr. Sue Hwang spent years treating breast cancer patients — until she became one herself. In this powerful episode, Jaime Catmull sits down with breast cancer specialist Dr. Sue Hwang to discuss her shocking cancer diagnosis after a routine mammogram revealed multiple tumors just one year after a clear screening. Dr. Hwang opens up about the emotional reality of undergoing chemotherapy while continuing to treat patients, navigating hair loss, raising three children during cancer treatment, and facing the fear and uncertainty she once helped her own patients manage every day. The conversation also explores how AI is transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment, why second opinions can save lives, the importance of mammograms and early breast cancer detection, and the lifestyle changes Dr. Hwang now believes can help reduce recurrence risk after treatment. Whether you are navigating breast cancer yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to better understand the realities of survivorship and modern cancer care, this episode offers hope, practical insights, and an inspiring reminder not to delay your screenings. Topics covered:  • Breast cancer symptoms and warning signs  • Mammograms and early detection  • Chemotherapy and cancer survivorship  • Mental health during cancer treatment  • AI in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment  • Balancing motherhood, medicine, and recovery  • Why second opinions matter in cancer care If you found this conversation helpful, follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement or a reminder to schedule their screening.

Prostate Cancer: Who’s at Risk and How Treatment Is Evolving — With Dr. Nitin K. Yerram

In this episode of The AI Cure, oncologist Dr. Nitin K. Yerram discusses the prevalence of prostate cancer, who is most at risk, and the future of treatments.

How AI Is Transforming Cancer Treatment and Patient Care — With Dr. Zachary Horne

In this episode of The AI Cure, radiation oncologist Dr. Zachary Horne joins us to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Horne explains how AI is helping clinicians refine treatment recommendations and move toward more personalized care plans. He also reflects on the human side of oncology, including his deep commitment to his patients. A grounded, forward‑looking conversation about where AI is taking cancer care is next.