The Cancer Assist Podcast
Join Dr. Bill Evans, members of The Cancer Assistance Program and cancer specialists as they discuss cancer diagnosis, causes and treatment. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer.
Podcasting since 2017 • 74 episodes
The Cancer Assist Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Power of Honest Conversations in Serious Illness
In this episode of The Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans welcomes Dr. Oren Levine, medical oncologist and associate professor at McMaster University, to explore the importance of serious illness conversations and the meaningful...
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Understanding BRCA Genes: What You Need to Know About Hereditary Breast Cancer
In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr Bill Evans sits down with Dr Andrea Eisen to talk about how genetics influence breast and ovarian cancer risk. They explore what BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes actually do, how mutations are passed throug...
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Guiding Cancer Treatment with Evidence, Not Opinion
In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans sits down with Dr. Jonathan Sussman, Professor and Chair, Department of Oncology, McMaster University, Scientific Director, Program in Evidence-Based Care (PEBC), McMaster Univ...
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Reconstructing Confidence: Breast Cancer Surgery Options
In this episode of The Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans speaks with Dr. Christopher Coroneos, Associate Professor at McMaster University and reconstructive surgeon at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Together, they explore the evolvi...
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The Power of Connection for Young Adults with Cancer
When Kenisha Hanson was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, her life plans came to a sudden halt. In this episode, Kenisha shares how she redefined success on her own terms and found peace after cancer, alongside reflections from her boo...
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