Dr. Rosalyn Morrell is a radiation oncologist in Los Angeles. She and Mika discuss some of the misnomers and concerns that patients and families have around radiation therapy. They talk about where to go to start your research on radiation therapy, issues surrounding minority groups in clinical trials, Dr. Morrells involvement with ASTRO, new technologies in the field, and the importance of education for patients and providers.

Dr. Ali Afshar is a Cedar-Sinai trained urologist and oncologist. Though he works in a small community setting he is active in the academic world of healthcare and works to find his patients the best solutions from clinical trials to robotic surgeries. Dr. Afshar and Mika discuss various symptoms to look out for, types of urological cancers, diagnostics, and treatment options. They also share some insight on the shortage of oncologists across the nation and how important patient advocacy is.

Dr. Justin Houman is a urologist and Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery specialist at Cedars-Sinai Tower. Mika and Dr. Houman discuss the different kinds of bladder cancers, how diagnosis and treatments have evolved over the last decade, and how important it is for proper education and support. Mika is joined at the end of the podcast by Molly and Amy who discuss their cancer stories.

Dr. Darshan Gandhi started his career almost 20 years ago starting in clinical cancer drug research and he found a passion for integrating medicine, technologies, and personal care to improve the patient journey. He and Mika discuss how technology has changed, especially in how we communicate and exchange data. They are also joined by a few patients towards the end of the episode who share their experiences. Watch the full episode to hear more about some of the specific technologies and resources they discuss in more detail!