Changing Perceptions and Saving Lives through Screening - EP35
In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, we chat with Meghan McHugh, an Oncology Certified Nurse and Manager of the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Advocate Health, overseeing care across 50 locations and 26,000 patients each year. Meghan shares how early detection and community partnerships are changing outcomes around lung cancer. Meghan's advices: •Screening catches diseases early on and saves lives •Stigma has no place in lung health •Awareness drives better prevention •Community outreach creates real change
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Understanding how exercise shapes resilience after cancer - EP34
In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, we delve into the science and implementation of exercise in cancer care, with Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Tormod S. Nilsen. From resistance training and soccer-based interventions to managing fatigue and improving daily function, Tormod shares evidence and practical insights that show why exercise isn’t optional but essential. In this episode: •Why any movement is better than none and the need to start small and stay consistent •How strength training preserves independence and quality of life •Fatigue isn’t one condition; it has many causes •Exercise trials prove benefit, but implementation is the next frontier •Sustainable habits matter more than perfect programs
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How Smart Nutrition Shapes Recovery and Well-Being - EP33
In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, we welcome Shelby Yaceczko, a registered dietitian and doctor of clinical nutrition, for a conversation about how evidence-based nutrition supports resilience and recovery throughout cancer care. Shelby shares her journey from sports nutrition and critical care to oncology, explaining how food and muscle health work together to help patients regain strength and function. What you'll learn: • Nutrition is a treatment, not an afterthought • Early screening for malnutrition can change outcomes • Protein intake needs to rise during illness and recovery • Assessing body composition is essential for safe care • Every patient deserves access to dietitian-led guidance
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Humanizing Care after Cancer: For Patients and Clinicians Alike - EP32 - Pt2
Following up the previous episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, we continue our discussion with Dr. Arif Kamal on making humanized care operational. We look at rebuilding trust, redesigning clinical trials with real lives in mind, and improving navigation so patients get clear information, plain-language consent, and support that fits their daily reality. We explore topics such as: •Trials that fit life: access, eligibility, logistics, and language •Trust grows through transparency and authentic communication •Navigation as a clinical intervention, not a brochure •Technology should reduce burden, not add to it •Partnering with patients turns experience into system changeFollow Dr. Arif at: linkedin.com/in/arifkamal
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Humanizing Care after Cancer: For Patients and Clinicians Alike - EP32 - Pt1
In this two-part conversation of the Oncology Revolution Podcast with Dr. Arif Kamal, an MD, Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society, practicing oncologist and palliative care physician, we dive into what it really means to humanize care after cancer: bringing compassion earlier in the journey, centering what matters to patients and caregivers, and treating resilience as a skill that can be taught. What Dr. Arif wants to keep in mind: •Palliative principles belong early, not only at end-of-life •Measure what matters: distress, function, goals •Caregivers are part of the care plan, not visitors •Financial toxicity is clinical: address it like a symptom •Resilience can be learned through skills, coaching, and supportFollow Dr. Arif at: linkedin.com/in/arifkamalmd
Oncology Revolution is a podcast powered by the European School of Lifestyle Oncology (ESLO) seeking to transform cancer care through science, compassion, and innovation.
In each episode we bring a different voice to explore evidence-based insights, integrative strategies, and multidisciplinary perspectives. From lifestyle medicine, exercise and clinical nutrition to communication, palliative care, and cutting-edge research.
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