Cancer Advances

October 9, 2025

Exploring Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis

Radiation Oncologist and Co-Director of the Sarcoma Program, Shauna Campbell, DO, returns to the Cancer Advances Podcast, this time diving into something a bit different - how low dose radiation therapy could help with osteoarthritis. Listen as Dr. Campbell explains how radiation works as an anti-inflammatory treatment, the types of patients who may benefit most, and how it compares with common options like joint injections or surgery.

October 2, 2025

Expanding Cancer Treatment with Theranostics

Theranostics is changing the way we approach cancer care by combining advanced imaging with targeted therapy. Elcin Zan, MD, Chair of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Cleveland Clinic joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss how theranostics is being used in prostate cancer, for neuroendocrine tumors and its potential use for other cancers.

September 25, 2025

Personalized Approaches in Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Samuel Trosman, MD, a Head and Neck Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss personalized approaches to thyroid cancer surgery. Listen as Dr. Trosman shares evolving surgical strategies, risk assessment and the role of molecular testing in guiding care.

September 18, 2025

Emotional Distress and Cancer Outcomes

Emotional distress is common during cancer treatment, but research shows it may also impact treatment outcomes. Psychosocial Oncologist Shiyao Wang, MD, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss the STRESS-LUNG-1 trial and how addressing emotional distress can potentially influence treatment response.