Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Cancer doesn’t just affect patients — it impacts families, too. In the final episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered season 3, host Annamaria Scaccia speaks with Jay Stilwell, CEO of the nonprofit organization Kesem, who shares how we can better support children when a parent has cancer and why early intervention matters. 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.

This week, Dr. Matthew Campbell from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center joins host Annamaria Scaccia in conversation about why bedside manners matter. From building trust to improving patient outcomes, compassionate care can make all the difference. 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.

Host Annamaria Scaccia talks to Joel Stern, KCA Board member and a dedicated peer mentor, to discuss the importance of advocating for Palliative care. From pain management to quality of life, their conversation sheds light on why palliative care matters for kidney cancer patients. 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.

Host Annamaria Scaccia takes a deep dive into the connection between plastic pollution and kidney cancer with Dr. Laura Bukavina and Dr. Christopher Weight from the Cleveland Clinic. Bukavina and Weight explore how environmental exposures impact our health - and why we need to rethink our plastic consumption for the sake of our future and our health. 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.

Host Annamaria Scaccia connects with Sean Healy to discuss how to navigate the holiday season while facing the challenges of cancer. The holidays can be a tough time for many, especially when dealing with loss, stress, or difficult memories. In this episode, Sean shares how shifting focus, giving back to others, and accepting tough emotions can help ease the emotional load. 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.