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Welcome to the Swedish Cancer Institute
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Dr. Albert Einstein, Jr., Swedish Cancer Institute Executive Director, presents an overview of Swedish Cancer Institute's integrated support programs and services. (10:51) |
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Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer - A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Women |
| Susan Gardner, Registered Nurse, gives newly diagnosed women an essential guide for understanding their treatment options. (20:07) | |
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What to Expect When Dealing With Breast Cancer |
| Dr. Claire Buchanan, a Breast Surgeon provides an important overview of what to expect when dealing with breast cancer. (8:24) | |
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How to Talk to Your Doctor When Dealing With Breast Cancer |
| With the help of the American Cancer Society, Registered Nurse, Betsy Scott lists important information and tips on how to talk with your doctor. (9:32) | |
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Understanding Your Treatment Path for Breast Cancer |
| Breast Surgeon, Dr. Shannon Tierney takes you step-by-step through common treatment paths for breast cancer. (8:04) | |
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Understanding Pathology: Breast Cancer |
| Dr. Sean Thornton of Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories explains pathology for breast cancer. (13:21) | |
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Genetic Counseling & Testing: Breast Cancer |
| Robert Resta, a Genetic Counselor, provides overview of genetic testing specifically for breast cancer. (7:39) | |
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Breast Cancer Surgery and Recovery |
| Breast Surgeon, Dr. Patricia Dawson explains in detail breast cancer surgery and recovery. (11:10) | |
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Reconstructive Surgery: Breast Cancer |
| Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Wandra Miles explains what to expect with breast reconstruction. (8:10) | |
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Lymphedema: Breast Cancer |
| Physical therapist, Peg Maas explains what lymphedema is and how it can be treated. (14:22) | |
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Drain Management: Breast Cancer |
| Registered Nurse, Chris Yeckley demonstrates how to care for your J.P. drain after breast cancer surgery. (6:23) | |
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Resources in the Community: Breast Cancer |
| Patient Navigator, Shannon Marsh reviews the breast cancer resources available in the Seattle community and at Swedish Cancer Institute. (14:22) | |
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Living Well After Cancer Treatment |
| Dr. Patricia Dawson discusses survivorship and living well after cancer treatment (10:20) | |
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After Breast Cancer: What Next? |
| Jacci Thompson-Dodd discusses Swedish's 8-week survivorship training program for breast cancer patients. (7:09) | |
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Colorectal Cancer
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Overview: Colorectal Cancer |
| Dr. John Fitzharris presents an important overview of colorectal cancer. (13:40) | |
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Swedish Cancer Institute Colon and Rectal Center |
| Dr. Richard Billingham talks about The Colon and Rectal Center at Swedish Medical Center. The Swedish Cancer Institute has come together by a conglomeration of several colorectal specialists and colorectal cancer specialists. Swedish Medical Center is also reporting their research to other centers and in collaboration, working on techniques nationwide. (1:45) | |
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Colon Cancer Awareness |
| Colorectal cancer is preventable and curable. Experts at the Swedish Cancer Institute discuss colorectal screenings, and who needs to have them. (1:41) | |
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What is Colorectal Cancer? |
| Dr. Richard Billingham explains colorectal cancer and also discusses those who are at higher risk for colorectal cancer, what a colonoscopy is, and which is the best screening test. (1:32) | |
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What are the Risks of Colorectal Surgery? |
| Dr. Richard Billingham talks about the risks of colorectal surgery, and what steps are taken to prevent these risks from occurring. (1:03) | |
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What are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer? |
| Dr. Richard Billingham explains the symptoms of colorectal cancer, which are: bleeding, constipation, change in the way bowel movements work, but in most cases there are no symptoms at all. (1:31) | |
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Constipation |
| Dr. Raman Menon discusses causes for constipation and ways to treat it. (4:20) | |
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Incontinence |
| Dr. Raman Menon describes incontinence and ways to treat it. (3:42) | |
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Anal Fissure |
| Darren Pollock, MD, discusses what an anal fissure is and ways you can treat it. (3:04) | |
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Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer |
| Dr. Richard Billingham explains the various screening tests that can be used to test for colorectal cancer. The most reliable and accurate test is the colonoscopy. (1:40) | |
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How to Prepare for a Colonscopy |
| Dr. Rod Kratz, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon, at the Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic in Seattle, shares his experience preparing for his first colonoscopy. (3:21) | |
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Colon or Rectal Cancer Diagnosis: Should I get a Second Opinion? |
| Drs. Rodney Kratz and Richard Billingham answer common questions about getting second opinions for a colon cancer diagnosis (2:40) | |
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A Patient's Experience With Rectal Cancer and Treatment |
| Russell Dawson talks about his treatment and gives advice for others facing colorectal surgery or radiation. (3:14) | |
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A physician's thoughts and tips for patients with colon and rectal cancer |
| Dr. Amir Bastawrous talks about colon cancer and treatment options. He explains the differences between treating colon cancer and rectal cancer, discusses the importance of having a board-certified colorectal surgeon, and discusses Swedish Cancer Institute's team approach to treating colorectal cancers and its clinical trials for colon and rectal cancers. (3:29) | |
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What are the Treatments for Colorectal Cancer |
| Dr. Richard Billingham talks about the three basic treatments for colorectal cancer: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. (1:42) | |
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Less Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Cancer |
| Dr. Richard Billingham talks about less invasive surgery procedures used to treat colorectal cancer, and how Swedish Medical Center has been one of the pioneers of these techniques. (1:10) | |
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Surgical Procedures for Colorectal Cancer |
| Dr. Richard Billingham talks about surgical procedures for colorectal cancer, and the different procedures used for colon cancer and rectal cancer. (1:35) | |
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What Happens the Day of Colorectal Surgery |
| Dr. Richard Billingham discusses what happens on the day of a colorectal surgery, what the patient is required to do in order to prepare for surgery, and what is involved in the recovery process. (0:55) | |
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Post-Operative Treatments After Colorectal Surgery |
| Dr. Richard Billingham talks about colorectal cancer post-operative treatments, and what is done to prevent the cancer from reoccurring. (1:25) | |
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Esophageal Cancer
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Introduction: Esophageal Cancer - Part 1 (11:41) Part 2 (7:50) |
| Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Brian Louie explains esophageal cancer. | |
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GERD and Barrett's Esophagus Part 1 (12:49) Part 2 (7:00) |
| Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Ralph Aye explains esophageal surgery and what to expect. | |
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Head & Neck Cancer
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Overview: Head and Neck Cancer |
| Head and Neck Surgeon, Dr. Namou Kim provides and important overview of what to expect with Head and Neck Cancer. (12:22) | |
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What to Expect with Head and Neck Cancer Surgery |
| Physician Assistant, Allison Seamon provides an overview of what you can expect as you recover from Head and Neck surgery. (11:20) | |
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Microvascular Reconstruction after Head and Neck Surgery |
| Head and Neck Surgeon, Dr. Namou Kim discusses microvascular reconstructive survery afer Head and Neck surgery. (5:53) | |
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Surgical Treatment for Advanced Cancer of the Larynx |
| Allison Seamon, Dr. Namou Kim, and Joanne Fenn discuss surgical treatment for advanced cancer of the larynx and talk about life after a laryngectomy. (9:54) | |
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Mesothelioma
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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma |
| Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Alexander Farivar provides and overview of what to expect with mesothelioma and malignant pleural issues. (11:59) | |
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Lung Cancer
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Overview: Lung Cancer |
| Dr. Howard (Jack) West presents an overview of lung cancer diagnoses, staging and treatment options. (9:11) | |
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What to Know About Lung Cancer Screening
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| Thoracic and Esophageal surgeon, Dr. Ralph Aye, discusses the benefits of lung cancer screening and options available. (6:05) | |
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Surgery, Diagnosis and Staging: Lung Cancer |
| Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Eric Vallières, provides an introduction to lung cancer surgery and treatment. (10:21) | |
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Treatment: Lung Cancer |
| Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Eric Vallières, provides an introduction to lung cancer surgery and treatment. (10:21) | |
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How to Prepare for Lung Surgery and What to Expect after Your Operation |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Kathy Witmer, explains how to prepare for lung surgery and what to expect after the operation. (14:24) | |
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Prostate Cancer
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Overview: Prostate Cancer |
| Dr. John Fitzharris provides important information for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. (8:09) | |
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Cancer 101
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Cancer 101 |
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Wendy France, supervisor of SCI's cancer treatment center, discusses important terminology for a better understanding of cancer and treatment options. (7:35) |
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Nancy Thompson, Registered Nurse gives patients an understanding of what to expect in their chemotherapy treatment. (6:46) |
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Dr. Astrid Morris, radiation oncologist at SCI, presents an important overview of radiation therapy -- what it is, how it works and what you should know. (8:16) |
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Dr. Gary Goodman gives patients a better understanding of getting a second medical opinion. (6:46) |
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Cancer Prevention & Screening
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| Dr. Dan Labriola, naturopathic doctor for the Swedish Cancer Institute, shares his insights about certain green foods that have the ability to combat cancer. (1:56) | |
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Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer |
| Dr. Richard Billingham explains the various screening tests that can be used to test for colorectal cancer. The most reliable and accurate test is the colonoscopy. (1:40) | |
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Cancer Rehabilitation
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Home Safety |
| Occupational Therapist, Ashleigh Blankenship explains home safety and provides easy tips to make your home safer when recovering from cancer. (12:57) | |
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Energy Conservation |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy, Laura Bouma explains what energy conservation is and how it can help people with cancer. (5:48) | |
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Exercise During Treatment |
| Onco-physiatrist, Dr. David Zucker provides important tips on how to exercise during treatment. | |
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Survivorship and Cancer Rehabilitation |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy, Laura Bouma talks about survivorship and cancer rehabilitation. (9:09) | |
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Clinical Trials
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Patra Grevstad, Registered Nurse, presents an important overview of clinical trials for cancer patients. (12:53) |
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Coping with Cancer
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Alexis Vanden Bos, cancer survivor and Swedish patient, shares her perspective on diagnoses, treatment and living with cancer. (16:19) |
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Dr. David Zucker provides an overview of cancer-related fatigue and important strategies for managing and easing fatigue during cancer treatment. (10:38) |
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Naturopathic physician, Dr. Dan Labriola, offers an important overview on the role of naturopathic medicine in cancer care. (9:38) |
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What to Expect in Art Therapy |
| Art Therapist, Nicole Stiver explains what art therapy is and what to expect in an appointment. (5:26) | |
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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation |
| Dr. David Zucker provides an introduction to mindfulness meditation for patients undergoing cancer treatment (first of three meditation podcasts). (4:00) | |
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20-Minute Mindfulness Meditation |
| This is a twenty-minute practice meditation. After the introduction by Dr. David Zucker, there will be twenty minutes of silence that will begin and end with the ringing of a bell. (25:06) | |
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| This is a five-minute practice meditation. After the introduction by Dr. David Zucker, there will be five minutes of silence that will begin and end with the ringing of a bell. (7:14) | |
Fertility Preservation
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Preserving Reproductive Potential after the Diagnosis of Cancer
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Julie Lamb, MD and Rose Egge explore fertility options and treatment when cancer is a factor. (8:13) |
Financial Aspects of Cancer
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American Cancer Society Patient Navigator, Stephanie Wichmann, offers an important overview of available financial resources to support cancer patients. (8:24) |
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For Family/Caregivers
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Oncology social worker, Sylvia Farias, offers important strategies for supporting cancer patients during treatment. (8:35) |
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