Cancer.Net is pleased to offer its patient information on cancer research, treatment, coping, and many other topics in a new technologic format: audio podcast. This gives people with cancer, and their families and friends, an additional option of how they'd like to receive oncologist-approved information from Cancer.Net.
Explaining Podcasts
A Cancer.Net Podcast is a pre-recorded audio file in which a specific cancer-related topic is addressed in order to assist people with cancer. A podcast can be listened to online (through the Internet) or downloaded to your computer free of charge. After downloading, a Cancer.Net Podcast may also be transferred to an MP3 audio player, such as an iPod. To download or listen to a Cancer.Net Podcast on your computer, you will need software capable of playing MP3 files, such as Windows Media Player or QuickTime.
You may also want to subscribe to Cancer.Net Podcasts, so that new offerings are automatically downloaded to your personal computer as soon as they are available. To subscribe, copy-and-paste the link below into software that allows podcast subscriptions, such as iTunes or Juice.
For a variety of podcasts designed for professionals in the field of oncology, see the ASCO Podcasts.
H1N1 Flu Facts for People With Cancer
February 3, 2010
In this podcast, we’ll talk about the symptoms and risks of H1N1, as well as getting flu vaccinations. You’ll also learn about how to reduce your risk of getting H1N1 flu and the seasonal flu, and what to do if you get the flu. (5.74MB/6:16)
2010 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Highlights, with Robert Sticca, MD
January 20, 2010
Robert Sticca, MD, discusses the research highlights from the 2009 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in Orlando, Florida, including research on pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and stomach cancer. (15.30MB/16:48)
ASCO's Policy Statement Update on Genetic Testing for Cancer Susceptibility, with Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH
January 11, 2010
In this podcast, we discuss the updated ASCO policy statement on genetic testing for cancer susceptibility, published in January 2010. This podcast is led by Dr. Kenneth Offit, and will help explain what this policy statement means for patients. (11.10MB/12:09)
2009 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Highlights, with Julie Gralow, MD
December 22, 2009
In this podcast, we discuss some of the highlights of the 2009 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and is led by Dr. Julie Gralow. This podcast helps put major research advances into context and explain what they mean for patients. (14.4 MB/15:49)
An illness such as cancer can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life. In this podcast, we'll discuss some practical tips for reducing stress. (6.25 MB/6:49)
Highlights of ASCO's 2009 Clinical Cancer Advances Report, with Nicholas Petrelli, MD
November 9, 2009
Highlights of ASCO's 2009 Clinical Cancer Advances report that summarizes the most important advances in clinical cancer research over the past year. (7.52 MB/8:12)
2009 Breast Cancer Symposium Highlights, with Lori Pierce, MD
October 6, 2009
In this podcast, we’ll review why people treated for certain types of cancer have a higher risk of leg lymphedema, symptoms to watch out for, and some things to do to reduce the risk of leg lymphedema. (5.90 MB/6:26)
In this podcast, we’ll explain what happens during a barium enema and how you can prepare for the procedure, including a list of questions to ask your doctor. (5.86 MB/6:24)
Testicular Cancer with Olympic Swimmer and Survivor Eric Shanteau
August 19, 2009
