Cancer Conversations

Tangible Ways to Show You Care

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Joan Scales, Director, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 38
When friends or family receive a cancer diagnosis, we often are unsure about how much or what types of assistance to offer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Joan Scales shares tips for ensuring that people who are living with cancer are shown the care and compassion that works for each unique situation.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
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Precision Medicine

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jill Kolesar, Director, Precision Medicine Center, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Pharmacy
Cancer Conversations Episode 37
Historically, cancer treatment has been offered through one-size-fits-all therapies based on the average person. On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jill Kolesar shares how that is changing as we learn more about cancer and why it occurs.  She discusses how precision medicine, treatment that takes into account each patient’s individual genetics, environment and lifestyle to find a tailored therapy that works for their specific cancer, is changing cancer care in Kentucky.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
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Unraveling the Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine
Cancer Conversations Episode 36
Everyone has a story. And in Kentucky, it is likely that you know at least one person whose story involves cancer – whether you are living with the disease yourself or supporting a friend or loved one through their cancer journey.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Pam Hull shares about the recent Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment. The Assessment will help us understand why cancer is so prevalent in Kentucky and steps we can take to change the cancer rates trajectory.  She also shares some positive news about Kentucky health factors.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
To explore the KY Cancer Needs Assessment, click the link below:
Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment
For more information:
Kentucky Cancer Consortium
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Cancer Care Close to Home - the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Timothy Mullett, Medical Director and Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Ms. Cheri Tolle, Deputy Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN)
Cancer Conversations Episode 35
Community hospitals collaborate with the UK Markey Cancer Center to allow patients to stay close to home for high quality cancer care. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Tim Mullett and Cheri Tolle from the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN) share how everyone (from the patients and families, to the healthcare providers, to Markey Cancer Center, up to the community) benefits from MCCAN.  They explain why the NCI cancer center designation is important and how high quality care is defined in communities.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
For more information about MCCAN visit:
Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network
MCCAN Annual Report
 
 
 

Recurrence Anxiety

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 34
Whether it is you or a loved one who has had cancer, there may be some recurrence anxiety.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Bethany Giles shares some ways to cope with the anxious feelings that many experience concerning the recurrence of cancer.  She also share what you should do if your cancer does recur.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
For more information:
Understanding Recurrence - American Cancer Society
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The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia - The Students’ Perspectives

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center, Karlee Compton and Michael Buoncristiani, ACTION Program student participants
 
Cancer Conversations Episode 33
Kentucky has the highest rate of new cancer cases and deaths in the nation, with the greatest burden of the disease being in the Appalachian region. High risk behaviors, poverty, low healthcare access and engagement, and other factors drive these high rates.  This month on Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Nathan Vanderford shares about his second edition book The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia, a collection of essays written by students who have been personally affected by cancer and also live in the region.  We visit with two of these students, Karlee Compton and Michael Buoncristiani, as they share about their experience participating in the ACTION program and writing for the book.
Listen to:
Karlee's Story Just A Disease
Michael's Story A Continuous War
 
For more information about :
Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program
 
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The Elephant in the Room: Interacting with People Living with Cancer

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Sheila Fawbush, Shelby County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Cancer Conversations Episode 32
On this special edition of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we visit with Sheila Fawbush, a cancer survivor, and Dr. Amy Kostelic, who address the "elephant in the room."  They share insight into how to care for and communicate with those living with cancer.  With light and humor, their tips for compassionate and assertive concern while dealing with the realities of everyday life, will benefit everyone in this situation.
For more information:
Markey Cancer Center
Kentucky Cancer Statistics

Cancer Clinical Trials: Benefits to Patients and Society

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Zhonglin Hao,  Professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 31
Cancer clinical trials are research studies to test the efficacy of treatments for various types of cancer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Hao shares the importance of clinical trials to the treatment of cancer and how we all benefit from those willing to participate in these research experiences.
For more information about clinical trials, visit:
www.NCCN.org
www.Clinicaltrials.gov
Clinical Trails at Markey Cancer Center
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Promoting Cancer Screening for Black Individuals

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Adebola Adegboyega, RN, Assistant Professor, UK College of Nursing
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 30
There are health disparities among black and brown populations that are especially prevalent when we look at cancer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Bola Adegboyega, discusses the importance of early detection through cancer screenings.  She also discusses how social factors such as where some lives and works can impact their health.
For more information, visit:
Cancer Disparities Chartbook
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Cancer and Spirituality

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Rev. Diana Hultgren, M. Div. Board Certified Chaplain, Oncology Chaplain, Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 29
Our spirituality effects every piece our lives and when we have a chronic disease, how we process the diagnosis, prognosis or even respond to treatment can be impacted by our spirit.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations Reverend Diana Hultgren shares important tips to consider for those living with cancer.  She shares questions that you might want to think about for yourself and how you can answer them or discuss with a trusted advisor, partner or faith leader.
For more information, visit:
Spiritual Health
Surviving Cancer
Spiritual Support When You Have Cancer
 

Prioritizing Your Mental Health After A Cancer Diagnosis

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development
Episode 13, Season 4
Getting a cancer diagnosis is scary and sometimes the last thing we think about is our own mental health.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Kerri Ashurst discusses the importance of prioritizing your mental health after receiving that diagnosis so that you can handle all the other issues that surround caring for your physical health.
 

Summer Health Experience in Oncology

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 28
Dr. Nathan Vanderford joins Dr. Jennifer Hunter on Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS as they discuss The S.H.E. in Oncology program.  SHE specifically targeted young women with an interest in science and medicine, who identify as underrepresented in the sciences (i.e., racial or ethnic minority, low income, first-generation college-bound, and/or living with a disability). 
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