The James Cancer-Free World Podcast

Episode 215: Doctor reflects on providing and receiving cancer care

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. Learn more about cancer care and research at The Ohio State University: · Home: https://cancer.osu.edu · Blog: https://cancer.osu.edu/blog · News: https://cancer.osu.edu/news Subscribe to The James on YouTube: · https://www.youtube.com/@UCXGasnfbCpWYVW2RLTDPn4Q Follow The James on social media: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSUCCCJames · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osuccc_james/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-state-university-comprehensive-cancer-center-james-cancer-hospital-&-solove-research-institute · X: https://x.com/OSUCCC_James

Episode 214: Responding to rising colorectal cancer rates in younger patients

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. Learn more about cancer care and research at The Ohio State University: · Home: https://cancer.osu.edu · Blog: https://cancer.osu.edu/blog · News: https://cancer.osu.edu/news Subscribe to The James on YouTube: · https://www.youtube.com/@UCXGasnfbCpWYVW2RLTDPn4Q Follow The James on social media: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSUCCCJames · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osuccc_james/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-state-university-comprehensive-cancer-center-james-cancer-hospital-&-solove-research-institute · X: https://x.com/OSUCCC_James

Episode 213: How telemedicine is changing pancreatic cancer care

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). Learn more about cancer care and research at The Ohio State University: · Home: https://cancer.osu.edu · Blog: https://cancer.osu.edu/blog · News: https://cancer.osu.edu/news Subscribe to The James on YouTube: · https://www.youtube.com/@UCXGasnfbCpWYVW2RLTDPn4Q Follow The James on social media: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSUCCCJames · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osuccc_james/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-state-university-comprehensive-cancer-center-james-cancer-hospital-&-solove-research-institute · X: https://x.com/OSUCCC_James

Episode 212: What you need to know about Pelotonia 2026

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. Learn more about cancer care and research at The Ohio State University: · Home: https://cancer.osu.edu · Blog: https://cancer.osu.edu/blog · News: https://cancer.osu.edu/news Subscribe to The James on YouTube: · https://www.youtube.com/@UCXGasnfbCpWYVW2RLTDPn4Q Follow The James on social media: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSUCCCJames · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osuccc_james/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-state-university-comprehensive-cancer-center-james-cancer-hospital-&-solove-research-institute · X: https://x.com/OSUCCC_James

Episode 211: How cancer care and research can help more people

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. Learn more about cancer care and research at The Ohio State University: · Home: https://cancer.osu.edu · Blog: https://cancer.osu.edu/blog · News: https://cancer.osu.edu/news Subscribe to The James on YouTube: · https://www.youtube.com/@UCXGasnfbCpWYVW2RLTDPn4Q Follow The James on social media: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSUCCCJames · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osuccc_james/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-state-university-comprehensive-cancer-center-james-cancer-hospital-&-solove-research-institute · X: https://x.com/OSUCCC_James