Lung Cancer Voices

Continuing our special series, What's New In: Dr. Paul Wheatley Price discusses new advances in Radiotherapy with Dr. Corinne Faivre-Finn of the  NHS Foundation Trust and Dr. David Palma of the London Health Sciences Centre.  This webinar aired on December 1, 2021,

Ep 47. What's New In: Radiotherapy

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks to Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, professor at the University of Calgary and lung cancer patient Duane Kelly on the importance of exercise for lung cancer patients, its numerous health benefits, and the national EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living well (EXCEL) program. Duane shares his lung cancer journey and how participating in EXCEL has improved his life while living with cancer. 
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The next session for those of the EXCEL Program will begin in September 2022! Visit thriveforcancersurvivors.com for more information and how to participate.

Ep 55. The Importance of Exercise for Cancer Patients: The EXCEL Program

In part 2 of this series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks to lung cancer survivor and tireless advocate, Angus Pratt on his involvement on an advisory council for research with the Canadian Cancer Society, and recent experience attending medical conferences as a patient. Visit Angus' blog at https://journey.anguspratt.ca/

Ep 57. Advocacy, Research, and Medical Conferences as a Patient: Angus Pratt (Part 2)

Dans notre premier podcast en français, l'oncologue médical Dr. Normand Blais parle avec Catherine Larose, survivante d'un cancer du poumon de stade 4 et défenseure passionnée des patients, au cours de son parcours.
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In our first French podcast, medical oncologist Dr. Normand Blais speaks with Catherine Larose, stage 4 lung cancer survivor and passionate patient advocate on her journey.

Ep 58. Mon parcours avec le cancer du poumon: Catherine Larose

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Dan Breadner, Assistant Professor in Medical Oncology at the University of Western Ontario, about everything you need to know about EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer. What is EGFR, how do you test for it, and what's the latest in EGFR lung cancer research? All these questions answered in our latest episode!

For more information on EGFR-positive lung cancer, listen to our previous episode on the topic (Ep #29) at https://on.soundcloud.com/Wp6xU

Ep 62. All About EGFR Lung Cancer

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Natasha Leighl, Medical Oncologist and Lung Site Lead at Princess Margaret Cancer Center on the highly requested topic of Treatment Upon Progression: What's Next. Where and why do cancers become drug-resistant, what can we do about it, the challenges of the regulatory process for new treatments, and access to additional testing - all answered in this episode.

Ep 66. Treatment After Progression: What's Next

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Sara Moore, Medical Oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital, on the topic of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). What is MAID, the history behind it, how MAID works, and alternatives to MAID. 

***Lung Cancer Canada acknowledges this may be a sensitive and emotional topic for some listeners. This podcast will not discuss the ethics or opinions behind MAID. ***

Ep 67. All About MAID

In the first episode of our "Research in Canada" series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price speaks with Dr. Alison Wallace, Thoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor, Dalhousie University, recipient of a 2023 Lung Ambition Award. Dr. Wallace speaks about her research project focused on improving female patients’ quality of life when undergoing lung cancer surgery.

For more information about the 2024 Lung Ambition Awards, visit www.lccresearch.ca

Ep 72. Research in Canada: LAA Winner Dr. Alison Wallace

In the second episode of our "Research in Canada" series, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price meets with Dr. Enam Alsrayheen, Health Outcomes Scientist at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, who is a recipient of the 2023 Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant. Dr. Alsrayheen speaks about her research implementing a community lung clinic in the rural areas of Cape Breton, and the accessibility barriers these resolve for Canadians.

Ep 73. Research in Canada: GOMRG Winner Dr. Enam Alsrayheen

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Dr. Michela Febbraro and Dr. Silvana Spadafora, Medical Oncologists at the Algoma District Cancer Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and also, mother-and daughter-duo. They talk about the joys, challenges, and everything in between of living and caring for patients with lung cancer in rural and remote communities in Northern Ontario.

Ep 79. Joys & Challenges Of Lung Cancer Care In Rural Communities

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with guests Dr. Lacey Pitre, Medical Oncolgist & Dr. Stacey Santi, Medical Research Chair at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario. Drs. Pitre and Santi are one of the recipients of a $100,000 research grant offered jointly by Pfizer Canada, Lung Cancer Canada, Lung Health Foundation, and Association pulmonaire du Québec. They explain their research project focusing on tackling and improving disparities and equities in clinical trial access for patients with metastatic lung cancer in rural/remote communities.

Ep 80. Research in Canada: Equity in Clinical Trials

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price and Dr. Rosalyn Juergens, Medical Oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Center and Co-Chair of LCC's Medical Advisory Committee, discuss the top highlights in lung cancer research presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Conference held in Chicago this past June.

Ep 81. Best Of ASCO 2024

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Shannon Farley, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the William Osler Health System in Brampton, ON. They chat about what an NP is and the difference with other types of nurses, current challenges in the ERs and how nurses play a role in "diverging" cancer patients away from the emergency room, and the role they play in a patients' oncology team.

Ep 82. The Role of Nursing in Cancer Care

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Dr. Stephanie Mercier, Medical Oncology Resident at the University of Ottawa & Dr. Stephen Lam, Respirologist and Lead of the BC Screening Program at the University of British Columbia. They talk about the recent paper they published together highlighting the significant Canadian contributions to the field of lung cancer, current challenges, and future directions.

Read the full article at https://doi.org/10.1080/24745332.2023.2255193

Ep 83. The History Of Lung Cancer in Canada

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist and Health Services Researcher at Queen’s University, to talk about Common Sense Oncology. CSO is an initiative Started by Dr. Booth amongst Canadian and global partners to ensure that patients have access to cancer treatments that provide meaningful improvements in outcomes that matter irrespective of where they live or their healthcare system. 

Learn more at https://commonsenseoncology.org/

Ep 84. All About Common Sense Oncology

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Dr. Geoffrey Liu, Medical Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center and a Canadian leader in opening dozens of clinical trials. Dr. Liu gives a rundown of everything you need to know about ALK-positive lung cancer - what is ALK, how common is it, how this type of lung cancer is treated, and some of the most recent clinical trial updates. 

Ep 85. ALK-Positive Lung Cancer: The 2024 Update

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Dr. Peter Ellis, Thoracic Medical Oncologist at the Juravinski Cancer Center and Professor at McMaster University about the highlights at this year's annual World Conference of Lung Cancer (WCLC) in San Diego and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Conference in Barcelona. Some very exciting updates with immunotherapy in early and advanced lung cancers, and the patient perspectives on clinical trials!

Ep 86. Best of 2024 WCLC & ESMO

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Sonia Turingia who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in Spring 2023. Sonia shares her journey being diagnosed with cancer, navigating the challenges during treatment, why she believes it's important to self-advocate, and how to do that without anger.

Ep 87. Self-Advocacy Without Anger: Sonia’s Lung Cancer Story

La Dre Nathalie Daaboul s’entretient avec Julie Desjardins de la vallée d'Annapolis, en Nouvelle-Écosse, dans notre premier épisode du balado en français Voix du cancer du poumon. Julie lutte contre un cancer du poumon ALK+ de stade IV depuis qu’elle a reçu un diagnostic inattendu en juillet 2022, alors qu’elle n’avait que 39 ans. Elle fait part de son histoire inspirante et de la façon dont le cancer a changé sa vision de la vie dans cet épisode.

Ep 88. Témoignage d’une patiente : Julie Desjardins

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with a familiar face for many Canadians - Kim MacDonald, a TV Broadcaster on The Weather Network for over 25 years. In December 2016, Kim was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer and underwent numerous treatments including a double mastectomy. She talks about her experience living with cancer, her decision to share such a personal journey with her audience publicly, and the lessons she'd learned along the way. 

Check out Kim's blog at https://www.kmacblog.com/ 

Ep 89. A Journey From Weather to Warrior: Kim MacDonald

In our final episode of the year, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with none other than the President of Lung Cancer Canada, Dr. Stephanie Snow, to reflect on all the progress we've made in the lung cancer community this year. From new treatments, diagnostic tools and screening updates, all the way to everything LCC has been up to this year, and our predictions for all the exciting things to come in 2025.

Thank you for another year of Lung Cancer Voices!

Ep 90. 2024 Reflections on Lung Cancer

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Tim Monds, Founder of Give A Breath 5K and Patient Advocate living with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. They talk about how Tim's personal journey with lung cancer inspired him to start the Give A Breath 5K walk/run in 2019, which has raised over $500,000 to date for support and research initiatives for those living with lung cancer, and now including the inaugural Give A Breath Research Award. 

Two awards of $25,000 each are available in support of advancements for patients with advanced or metastatic (i.e., stage III or IV) lung cancer; specifically, initiatives that apply to those beyond first-line therapy.

Applications are now open for the Give a Breath Research Award until January 31, 2025.

For more details on how to apply, visit https://lungcancercanada.ca/about-us/research-program/give-a-breath-research-award/

Ep 91. Research Beyond First-Line Therapy: Give A Breath Research Award

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Christine Fader to share her husband Michael's experience being diagnosed with two cancers in his lifetime - throat cancer in 2018, then large cell lung cancer in 2020. Christine shares some of the difficult treatment experiences that Michael went through, the growing importance of trauma-informed care, navigating grief, and some tips for fellow caregivers around asking for support during tough times. 

Learn more about Christine's work and Michael's story at https://christinefader.com/about/

Ep 93. The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care: Caregiver Story Christine Fader

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Amy Coupal, CEO of The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) to talk about the current statistics and challanges that caregivers face, tips for balancing self-care, and how the OCO can support those caring for loved ones in Ontario and beyond. 

For information and support for caregivers, call the Ontario Caregiver Helpline at 1-833-416-2273 (available 24/7), or visit www.ontariocaregiver.ca

Ep 92. Spotlight on the Ontario Caregiver Organization

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Bev Moir, who's been living with stage 4 EGFR+ lung cancer since 2019, and her husband Ron Foreman. Bev and Ron share their experiences navigating this tough diagnosis,   the important role that Ron plays as a caregiver supporting Bev throughout the  journey, and what made Bev decide to use her voice as a platform and advocate for those living with lung cancer.

Ep 94. The Power of Support: Bev & Ron's Story

In a special episode of Lung Cancer Voices, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Laura Greer, Senior VP & National Lead, Health & Wellness at Hill+Knowlton, for a timely discussion on what political change — or uncertainty — could mean for health policy, research funding, and advocacy? 

They chat about how the shifting political landscapes may impact healthcare: ripple effects of tariffs and economic pressures on patient care, cuts to NIH/HHS in the U.S. and what they mean for Canadian research, and how charities like Lung Cancer Canada can keep advocating — no matter the political climate. 

Ep 95. Keeping Lung Cancer on the Political Agenda: A Conversation with Laura Greer

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Laura Floyd, a lung cancer advocate and comedian in BC to share her experience as a lung cancer patient, the importance of communication between patients and physicians, and even cracking a few jokes along the way!

Ep 96. Using Humour in the Clinic: The Key to Patient Communication w/ Laura Floyd

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with Dr. Dugald Seely, ND on naturopathic medicine and lung cancer - what is naturopathy vs alternative vs homeopathic medicine, how it can play a role within lung cancer care, the innovative research he's been doing, and busting some of the myths about CAM. Dr. Seely is a Naturopathic Doctor in Ottawa, CEO of the Center for Health Innovation, and Executive Director at the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. 

Ep 97. Naturopathy and Lung Cancer w/ Dr. Dugald Seely

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price and Dr. Renelle Myers discuss all there is to know about lung cancer screening in 2025 - what is lung cancer screening and why is it important, who can get screened, where it's available, and the latest technologies and advances in screening. Dr. Myers is an Interventional Pulmonologist and Clinician-Scientist at BC Cancer, and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. 

Ep 98. Lung Cancer Screening: Where We're At In 2025

Dans cet épisode, la Dre Nathalie Daaboul discute du processus d'investigation et de diagnostic du cancer du poumon avec la Dre Nicole Bouchard. La Dre Bouchard est pneumologue spécialisée en oncologie pulmonaire à l'Université de Sherbrooke et siège au comité consultatif médical de Cancer pulmonaire Canada.

L'investigation d'un cancer du poumon avec Dre Nicole Bouchard

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