Podcast Playlists: Advocacy & Awareness
Advocacy and awareness play a critical role in improving the lives of people affected by kidney cancer. Our podcast, Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, covers these issues through candid conversations with people across the spectrum of kidney cancer, from families navigating a diagnosis to doctors who treat patients every day to researchers on the frontlines of discovery.
We gathered some of the best advocates to share their experiences on our podcast. This “Advocacy & Awareness” playlist explores important topics such as health disparities, environmental factors, patient-provider communication, palliative care, and navigating cancer in the workplace. Through expert insights and personal stories, these conversations highlight the power of raising awareness, speaking up, and driving meaningful change for the kidney cancer community.
Unheard Stories: Kidney Cancer in Native Americans
This episode explores the unique challenges Native American communities face in kidney cancer care. Through expert insights and real-world experiences, the conversation examines disparities in access, cultural considerations in treatment, and the critical role of patient support services in helping individuals navigate the healthcare system. The discussion also highlights opportunities to create more equitable and inclusive care for all patients.
Patterns Between Environment & Kidney Cancer
Dr. Laura Bukavina and Dr. Christopher Weight from the Cleveland Clinic deep dive into the connection between plastic pollution and kidney cancer. 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.
Why Bedside Manner Matters
Dr. Matthew Campbell from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discusses why bedside manners matter. From building trust to improving patient outcomes, compassionate care can make all the difference.
Advocating for Palliative Care
Joel Stern, who was a KCA Board Member Emeritus and a dedicated peer mentor, discussed the importance of advocating for Palliative care. From pain management to quality of life, this conversation sheds light on why palliative care matters for kidney cancer patients.
Cancer At Work
Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq., CEO of Triage Cancer, discuessed 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.
To see our full podcast collection and stay up to date with future seasons, visit https://www.kidneycancer.org/podcast/.