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Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Kidney Cancer Association

33 episodes

2 months ago

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered brings you the real, unfiltered experiences of kidney cancer patients and survivors that often go untold. A podcast by the Kidney Cancer Association.

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Kidney Cancer Unfiltered brings you the real, unfiltered experiences of kidney cancer patients and survivors that often go untold. A podcast by the Kidney Cancer Association.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/33)

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Fertility After Cancer: What You Need to Know

In this season's final episode, host Annamaria Scaccia talks to Dr. Kara Goldman, a reproductive endocrinologist at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Goldman helps break down everything you need to know about fertility preservation after cancer — from navigating conflicting medical advice to making empowered choices about your future family. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, it’s never too early (or too late) to ask: Do I want kids? Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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2 months ago

46 minutes 49 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Stop the Worry: Simple Ways to Manage Anxiety

Anxiety after #kidneycancer? You’re not alone. In episode 7 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, Dr. Tracy Murray from Ochsner Health shares with host Annamaria Scaccia why getting professional help matters, simple ways to ease anxiety, and the truth about not having to “be strong” all the time. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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2 months ago

46 minutes 33 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Cancer at Work — What are your rights? Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq., CEO of Triage Cancer, joins host Annamaria Scaccia to discuss the legal and practical challenges people face when navigating cancer and employment. From understanding protections under laws like FMLA and ADA to knowing what isn't guaranteed, this episode is packed with essential info — plus resources for free legal and financial guidance. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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2 months ago

53 minutes 20 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Can You Be Fit With One Kidney?

Can You Be Fit with One Kidney? Kidney cancer survivor Josh Silva shares with Annamaria Scaccia how an incidental diagnosis at 31 changed his life — and how fitness, gratitude, and being present have shaped his healing. He speaks candidly about survivor’s guilt and reminds others: Your cancer experience is valid, no matter what it looked like. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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3 months ago

45 minutes 33 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Your Health, Your Way: Integrative & Support Care

Mari Galle, L. Ac, DACM & founder of Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative joined Annamaria Scaccia on Kidney Cancer Unfiltered to discuss the importance of integrative oncology care — approaches that support the whole person, not just the disease. Galle emphasized that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all and encourages patients to build a care plan tailored to their needs, including modalities like physical therapy, exercise, nutrition, mind-body practices, and emotional support. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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3 months ago

47 minutes 18 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Unheard Stories: Kidney Cancer in Native Americans

In this episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, we spotlight the often-overlooked experiences of Native American communities in the context of kidney cancer. Experts Dr. Monica Yellowhair of the Arizona Cancer Center and Dr. Ken Batai of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center share research findings on health disparities, barriers to care, and the need for culturally respectful treatment in tribal communities.

Nancy Washburn, also of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, brings a vital voice to the conversation — offering a front-line view of what it means to navigate patients through a system full of red tape and limited access. With host Annamaria Scaccia, the conversation emphasizes the crucial role of patient navigators and community health workers in bridging healthcare gaps and ensuring Native patients don’t fall through the cracks and calls on providers, researchers, and systems to do better — for ALL patients.

Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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3 months ago

44 minutes 30 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Young & Resilient: Parenting with Cancer

In this week's conversation, host Annamaria Scaccia sat down with Haley Pollack, Executive Director of Bright Spot Network, to talk about what it really means to parent through a cancer diagnosis. Haley shares personal stories, practical wisdom, and a powerful reminder: you don’t have to be perfect — you just have to be present. They cover everything from embracing mac & cheese for dinner to allowing yourself grace through survivorship and parenthood.

Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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3 months ago

53 minutes 48 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Fact vs. Fiction: Dealing with Misinformation in Medicine 

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered returns for season 4 with host Annamaria Scaccia. In our season opener, survivor Maritza Giordano shares the emotional rollercoaster of her kidney cancer diagnosis — including how one misinformed phone call left her believing she was being scheduled for chemo and radiation. The truth? It was a mix-up about genetic testing. Joined by her surgeon, Dr. Suzanne Merrill of Colorado Urology, the two dive into how medical miscommunication and misinformation can deeply impact a patient’s journey — and how to advocate for yourself through it all.

Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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3 months ago

58 minutes 12 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Supporting Children when their Parent has Cancer

Cancer doesn’t just affect patients — it impacts families, too. In the final episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered season 3, host Annamaria Scaccia speaks with Jay Stilwell, CEO of the nonprofit organization Kesem, who shares how we can better support children when a parent has cancer and why early intervention matters. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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8 months ago

49 minutes 32 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Why Bedside Manner Matters

This week, Dr. Matthew Campbell from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center joins host Annamaria Scaccia in conversation about why bedside manners matter. From building trust to improving patient outcomes, compassionate care can make all the difference. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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8 months ago

43 minutes 11 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Advocating for Palliative Care

Host Annamaria Scaccia talks to Joel Stern, KCA Board member and a dedicated peer mentor, to discuss the importance of advocating for Palliative care. From pain management to quality of life, their conversation sheds light on why palliative care matters for kidney cancer patients. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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9 months ago

38 minutes 53 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Patterns Found Between the Environment and Kidney Cancer

Host Annamaria Scaccia takes a deep dive into the connection between plastic pollution and kidney cancer with Dr. Laura Bukavina and Dr. Christopher Weight from the Cleveland Clinic. Bukavina and Weight explore how environmental exposures impact our health - and why we need to rethink our plastic consumption for the sake of our future and our health. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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9 months ago

40 minutes 45 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Making it Through the Holidays with Cancer

Host Annamaria Scaccia connects with Sean Healy to discuss how to navigate the holiday season while facing the challenges of cancer. The holidays can be a tough time for many, especially when dealing with loss, stress, or difficult memories. In this episode, Sean shares how shifting focus, giving back to others, and accepting tough emotions can help ease the emotional load. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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9 months ago

40 minutes 32 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

When Cancer Shakes Up Friendships

In the first episode of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered season 3, host Annamaria Scaccia launches Season 3 with Claudia Tatum — a kidney cancer patient, advocate, and retired oncology nurse — who shares how her friends in the medical community have stepped up to support her throughout her journey, and how grateful she is for their compassion and guidance along the way. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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9 months ago

49 minutes 50 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

In Their Own Words: A conversation with the Scaccia family

In this episode, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered host Annamaria Scaccia gathers her own family for an intimate conversation about going through the cancer experience together and the impact it had on all of them. With her partner Sam and son Kelly, the family talks through learning about Annamaria's kidney cancer and subsequent thyroid cancer diagnoses and what life has been like since then. As Annamaria said, some things they have talked about before, other things were a revelation, but ultimately, the conversation brought them all a deeper understanding of what they were feeling. Because at the end of the day, it's not just Annamaria's cancer journey, it's something they share as a family. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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11 months ago

40 minutes 54 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Cancer Doesn't Know an Age

Host Annamaria Scaccia talks with Katie Coleman and Dr. Pavlos Msaouel as they unpack Katie's stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis at age 29. Katie shares her feelings of naivety and intimidation when she was first diagnosed, the long journey to trusting her treatment plans, and how she transformed her experience into her book, "Too Young for Cancer." Dr. Msaouel, a world-renown researcher and clinician with special expertise in rare types of kidney cancer, has journeyed with Katie and other patients to reach for better treatments and hope for the future.

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12 months ago

54 minutes 57 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Navigating Kidney Cancer While Pregnant

Heather Williams faced the unimaginable, receiving a rare kidney cancer diagnosis and finding out she was pregnant in the span on 13 days. Heather was just over a year into marriage to the love of her life and they hoped to start a family. With host Annamaria Scaccia, Heather shared the challenges of undergoing treatment for the rare type of kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) while pregnant and the unwavering support from her medical team. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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1 year ago

52 minutes 39 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Does Where You Live Affect Your Care?

Dr. Pedro Barata is a kidney cancer expert and genitourinary medical oncologist at the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center in Ohio. He talks to host Annamaria Scaccia about the significant challenges of accessing quality oncology care in rural areas and how socioeconomic factors impact treatment outcomes as well as the role of social and case workers and the importance of building supportive cancer survivor communities. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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1 year ago

35 minutes 12 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Long-Term Cancer Survivorship

Raul Chavez is an 18-year kidney cancer survivor with an unclassifiable diagnosis. In conversation with host Annamaria Scaccia, Raul shared the emotional and mental toll of living life in three-month intervals, always wondering if he’ll receive a new lease on life with each scan. Raul described the post-traumatic stress he endured after his diagnosis and being in "survivor mode" during the first five years. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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1 year ago

53 minutes 46 seconds

Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Living With Multiple Cancers

Amy Plaizier has faced not one but TWO cancers in a short period of time - kidney cancer and thyroid cancer. With host Annamaria Scaccia, Amy discussed the challenges of managing her symptoms, treatment side effects, and the lack of research connecting kidney and thyroid cancers. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

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1 year ago

42 minutes 4 seconds