CANCER BUZZ
Association of Community Cancer Centers
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CANCER BUZZ features fresh perspectives on hot topics in oncology care delivery.
CANCER BUZZ is where stakeholders from the front lines of care to the C-suite, from research to the registry, from chairside to benchside, talk about top-of-mind questions and real-world impact.
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CANCER BUZZ
May 16, 2023
Alleviating the Psycho-social Burden of MPNs
As myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) carry a heavy symptom burden which can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life, hear how multidisciplinary care and psycho-social support can help alleviate this burden for patients. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Sarah Everette, LCSW and oncology social worker at Baptist Health Louisville in Kentucky about how these types of support and coordination can optimize care for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.
“If we get patients into physical therapy or occupational therapy early in their treatment, it helps with outcomes; it helps them [patients] not decondition so easily, especially for elderly populations. However, not only addressing their physical symptoms, but also their mental and emotional health [is important] too, because we know that we are not just caring for one aspect of the person but the whole person.” -Sarah Everette, LCSW
Sarah Everette, LCSW
Oncology Social Worker
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
Resources:
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (cancersupportcommunity.org)
The Psychosocial and Financial Aspects of Treating Myelofibrosis (accc.org)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
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CANCER BUZZ
2 days ago
Cancer Care Team Mental Health: Normalizing Helpers Seeking Help
Members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team—and cancer program leadership—recognize the importance of taking care of one’s own mental health to be able to provide the best possible care to patients. Yet, many care team members are hesitant to share sensitive information and/or ask for support. Breaking down the social stigma that is often still associated with seeking mental health services is key to making cancer care clinicians and staff feel a “sense of safety” and that they will not be penalized for accessing mental health services. Normalizing the conversation around mental health is critical to developing this sense of safety and culture of caring.
Guests:
Christine Cha, MD
Radiation Oncologist
System Medical Director Cancer Service Line
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center
Tricia Wooden, MD
System Medical Director, Provider and Caregiver Wellness
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center
“First of all, we have to acknowledge that oncologists are human—just like their patients...Everyone benefits from good mental health. And just like physical health, you have to take care of your mental health…Speaking as someone who has experienced depression and burnout out in an earlier part of my career, it is really important to understand that you are not alone and that there are resources that are aimed to help you.”
“Helping clinicians understand where their power is and helping them to feel better has wide-reaching implications on the care of our patients and the way they [clinicians] show up and function in our care teams…It is really difficult, as a non-clinician, to work for a clinician who is experiencing mental health issues and burnout. To some degree, we need to address the well-being of our clinicians first as we start to help to improve the whole health of the care team.”
Read more in ACCC’s Call to Action: Delivery of Psychosocial Care in Oncology Summit. Thank you to BeiGene, USA for supporting this important work.
Resources:
A Psychological First Aid Program in the COVID-19 Era
Community-Based Psychological First Aid for Oncology Professionals
Improving the Culture of Your Cancer Center, One Idea at a Time
Can You Hear Me Now?
Caring for the Caregiver
Removing the Blame from Burnout
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CANCER BUZZ
May 5, 2023
Myelofibrosis: Advances in Treatment and Therapy
The goal of treatment for most patients with myelofibrosis is to relieve symptoms. A provider will use a formula to assign a risk category (indicating aggressiveness) for the disease. Myelofibrosis categorized as low risk may not require treatment. Instead, a provider would monitor a patient’s health through regular checkup to watch for signs of disease progression. For those patients with intermediate- or high-risk, treatment most often focuses on managing symptoms. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Medicine in Hematology & Medical Oncology, Deputy Director for Clinical Research at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, and Medical Director at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Clinical Research Office in Cleveland, OH. Hear Dr. Gerds discuss standard of care treatment options and new therapies for treating patients with myelofibrosis.
“I think the biggest thing when taking care of patients with myelofibrosis is to know what is driving the disease in the patient in front of you. What are the mutations and chromosomes driving disease as well as symptoms and presentation of disease.”
“There is a big focus on quality of life for myelofibrosis, but none of these things that patients feel are solely from disease…”
Aaron Gerds, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine in Hematology & Medical Oncology
Deputy Director for Clinical Research
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Medical Director, Clinical Research Office
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cleveland, OH
Resources:
· Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
· MPN Research Foundation
This project is supported by AbbVie.
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The Bob Cesca Show
Apr 26, 2023
Buzz Burbank vs Prostate Cancer
[Explicit Language] Our friend Buzz Burbank talks about his battle with prostate cancer. Buzz kept this news private for reasons he'll explain on the show, but now that he's received some great news, he's ready to lay it all out in the hopes of helping other men to keep tabs on their prostate health, while also standing in solidarity with those of you who've been touched by this horrible disease. Music by Bill Toms.
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