Dr. Won Kim specializes in Neurosurgery at UCLA. He and Mika discuss how technology is affecting care for patients with brain cancer and exciting advancements happening in the field of targeted therapies like laser ablation. They also discuss signs or symptoms to be aware of, where to find the most reliable resources to start your research and the standard of care for various stages of brain cancers.

Dr. Hardeep Phull with Palomar Health Cancer Institute shares some history on how technologies and testing for cancers have changed over the last decade along with exciting, upcoming cutting-edge resources!  What really drives Dr. Phull's passion is working in humanity and he explains his concerns around a growing need for more medical professionals so the personal care aspect is not lost to advancing technologies. Throughout the episode, they are joined by five survivors who share about their cancer journeys. 

Dr. Shyamali Singhal is a surgical oncologist with a background in molecular pharmacology. She and Mika discuss the importance of early detection, getting a speedy diagnosis as well as a treatment plan, and how various cancer medications have evolved over decades. They also discuss Dr. Singhal’s company “Hope and Beauty” which was founded to provide wellness care for some of the common side effects that accompany cancer treatments. Throughout the episode, they are joined by four survivors who share about their cancer journeys.