Prescribed Listening

What is Radiation Therapy?

In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey talks to Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic about radiation therapy, a common but often misunderstood cancer treatment.  Dr. Hadziahmetovic explains what radiation therapy involves, what patients can expect, and the various indications for its use. She also debunks myths related to radiation, clarifies potential side effects, and provides practical advice on how patients can manage their treatment, including dietary considerations and the importance of physical activity. Additionally, the discussion highlights the use of radiation therapy for non-cancerous conditions like osteoarthritis.  Listeners are encouraged to consult with their healthcare providers for more personalized information. You can call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center for more information at 419.383.6644.

What happens after you are given a cancer-free diagnosis?

What happens as you transition from receiving cancer treatment to that cancer-free diagnosis? In this episode of Prescribed Listening, Nurse Practitioner Jodi McClain, who also works with UToledo Health’s Survivorship Clinic and the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, joins us to discuss cancer survivorship. We discuss the evidence-based decisions that go into what happens after cancer treatment, survivorship appointments at UToledo Health and tips for managing your mental health. Show notes: * American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html  * VIctor Center: https://victorcenter.org/

What happens after you've been diagnosed with cancer?

So, you've been diagnosed with cancer. Now what? Dr. Danae Hamouda from Oncology and Hematology and Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic from Radiation Oncology at UToledo Health discuss what you can expect after a cancer diagnosis. They provide an overview of what to anticipate with radiation therapy or chemotherapy, how to talk about your diagnosis with loved ones, how to get clear answers to your questions, clinical trials, and how UToledo Health supports you every step of the way. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hamouda or Dr. Hadziahmetovic, call the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at 419.383.6644.

How to View the Eclipse Safely

If you plan on watching the total solar eclipse on April 8 with your family, we are discussing how you and your kids can view it safely with Dr. Svitlana Zhukivska with UTMC Family Medicine. We discuss dos and don’ts for eclipse glasses, and the repercussions for not having the right type of protection for yours and your kid's eyes, and helping your kids understand why using eclipse glasses are important.  If you are interested in attending UToledo's Eclipse celebration, you can learn more at https://www.utoledo.edu/eclipse/ [https://www.utoledo.edu/eclipse/] If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zhukivska, you can call  419.383.5555 [tel:419.383.5555]

How to Manage Grief Over the Holidays

For some, the holidays bring up a lot of emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one. In this episode of Prescribed Listening, host Tessa Lackey discusses tips to manage your grief over the holiday season with Behavioral Health Care Manager Hannah Gullikson from UTMC Department of Psychiatry.