What is Cancer Metastasis? Episode 03

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Concannon, and Co-Host Samantha Murrell are taking a deeper dive into the complexities of metastasis, discussing what metastatic disease means, its implications for treatment, and how it varies across different types of cancer.

Samantha shares her personal journey, shedding light on common misconceptions and the emotional toll of living with stage four cancer. Tune in to understand the biological processes behind metastasis, the importance of staging, and why stability in cancer treatment is worth celebrating!

 

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Cracking Cancer Podcast

(01:06) Understanding Metastasis: What Does It Mean?

(04:30) Clarifying Misconceptions About Metastasis

(11:48) The Biology of Cancer Spread

(25:14) The Role of PET Scans in Cancer Diagnosis

(30:38) Impact of Metastasis on Treatment Options

(35:10) Understanding Cancer Symptoms and Treatments

(38:12) Personal Experiences with Chemotherapy

(47:55) The Significance of NED and Stability

(56:32) The Future of Cancer Treatment

(59:22) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Attributions

The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License