Mar 16, 202625 min
Andrew Sweeney, now 35, was aware of his risk for colorectal cancer – his mother had had been diagnosed with it when she was 41. When he was 31, a CT scan at University of Michigan Health’s University Hospital revealed...
About this Podcast:
With almost 2 million new cancer diagnosis a year and over 600,000 deaths, knowing and understanding your cancer risk is important. Each episode of Cancer Aware will feature either a University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center expert, researcher, patient or survivor. Whether it’s prevention, treatment options, the latest discoveries or news, we’ll help you be Cancer Aware. The Cancer Aware podcast represents an evolution of the 3Ps of Cancer podcast, but don't worry, all of the episodes of the 3Ps of Cancer will continue to live on this feed. Cancer Aware is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Cancer Aware podcast on Apple Podcasts , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7wwyIv0IrcXIyVjT4J6RR7" rel="noopener no
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What is Cancer Aware about?
With almost 2 million new cancer diagnosis a year and over 600,000 deaths, knowing and understanding your cancer risk is important. Each episode of Cancer Aware will feature either a University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center expert, researcher, patient or survivor. Whether it’s prevention, treatment options, the latest discoveries or news, we’ll help you be Cancer Aware.
What has Cancer Aware covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Cutting edge treatment for advanced colon cancer" (16 March 2026, 25 minutes), "Pathology's role in cancer care" (24 February 2026, 24 minutes), and "Understanding Prostate Biopsy" (2 December 2025, 23 minutes).
How often does Cancer Aware publish?
Cancer Aware publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 64 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Cancer Aware?
Booking probability for Cancer Aware is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cancer Aware requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cancer Aware's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #63
Pathology's role in cancer care
Feb 24, 202624 minAfter a patient has a biopsy, the samples are sent to pathology to determine if it is cancerous or not as well as how aggressive it might be. Many patients will see their results before hearing from the medical team in...
Episode #62
Understanding Prostate Biopsy
Dec 2, 202523 minThose with an elevated prostate-specific antigen test are referred for a biopsy of their prostate to help diagnose prostate cancer or other prostate concerns. This can bring anxiety and discomfort for the patient. ...
Episode #61
Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Jun 17, 202519 minWhen treating for localized prostate cancer, surgery and radiation are usually what people hear about. However, there are other treatments that could be options under a heading of focal therapy. Dr. Andrew Wood, a...
- Jun 11, 202536 min
Four University of Michigan faculty members have served as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a rare distinction that only two other institutions can claim. ASCO is the world's leading professional...
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- Feb 11, 202530 min
In the United States, unnecessary tests and treatments not only drive-up health care costs but may also contribute to a waste of valuable resources and avoidable patient harms. Today we talk with Michigan Medicine...
Dec 3, 202443 minIn recent years, researchers have been studying the relationship between pets and overall cancer patient health outcomes. Today we talk with University of Michigan investigators Dr. Nina Francis-Levin, Ph.D., MSW, and...
Episode #57
Palliative Care vs Hospice Care
May 7, 202427 minOn this episode of Cancer Aware, we are talking with Maria Silveira who is a palliative care specialist at Michigan Medicine and the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs. She has over 20 years of experience working in the...
Episode #56
Patient Financial Toxicity
Jan 22, 202426 minIt’s estimated that one in three Americans experience medical cost distress, and many fear the high cost of debt will leave them financially destitute. As a result, many may decline needed treatments or therapies. Here...
Episode #55
Family Health History as Cancer Prevention
Nov 21, 202330 minDrs. Elena Stoffel and Jennifer Griggs , co-principal investigators of the Michigan Genetic Hereditary Testing (MiGHT) Study, discuss the importance of knowing your family health history. Additional resources: MiGHT...
Episode #54
Metastatic Spine Cancer
Nov 7, 202322 minMichigan Medicine neurosurgeon, Nicholas Szerlip , discusses cancer metastasis to the spine and how the Rogel Cancer Center is addressing this through their Metastatic Spine Oncology clinic . The transcript can be found...
Episode #53
Cancer Drug Shortages
Oct 25, 202319 minIn this episode, head and neck surgical oncologist Andrew G. Shuman, M.D., FACS, HEC-C , discuses the current cancer drug shortages and how they’re impacting patient care nationwide. Additional resources...
Episode #52
Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
Jan 19, 202315 minUniversity of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center , surgical oncologist, Dr. Melissa Pilewskie , sits down and talks to us about surgical options for breast cancer . The focus being on helping women determine whether...
Nov 14, 202222 minUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health professor, Dana Dolinoy, explains the role of epigenetics in environmental exposures and health. The epigenome is the instruction book that tells our genes when and how to...
- Oct 22, 202215 min
Fourth-year radiation oncology resident Dr. Jamie Takayesu, discusses her research on whether health care providers talk to women receiving radiation for genitourinary cancer about sexual health and function as much as...
Episode #49
Bladder Cancer Awareness
May 23, 202211 minUniversity of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center urological oncologist, Lindsey Herrel, MD , discusses what people should know about bladder cancer. Additional resources...
Episode #48
Metastatic Breast Cancer
May 12, 202220 minLynn Henry, M.D., Ph.D., disease lead of the Rogel Cancer Center’s Breast Cancer Program, discusses metastatic breast cancer. This is the process of breast cancer that has spread to another part of the body, including...
Episode #47
Start the Day
Mar 31, 202221 minIn 2011, Ruth was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Understanding that it is an incurable disease, she puts her best foot forward by starting each day with gratitude, receiving her treatment, and staying healthy. She...
Episode #46
Multiple Myeloma Awareness
Mar 15, 20224 minUniversity of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center’s Cancer AnswerLine and infusion nurse, Christie Bryne, talks about multiple myeloma – a form of blood cancer. Additional resources: ...
Episode #45
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Mar 3, 20226 minUniversity of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center physician assistant, Maureen Pickle, talks about screening, treatment and understanding one’s risk for colon and rectal cancer. Additional resources...
Recent guests
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Andrew Wood
Senior Director, Global Partnerships & Channels, University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center
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David Smith
retired US Air Force Dental Officer, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified QDRO Specialist, Military Divorce Financial Specialist, founder of Sand Oak Divorce Solutions, Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife
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Sarah Hawley
RN, BSN, PHN, Certified CPR Instructor, Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants
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Daniel Hayes
breast oncologist, Lost By Choice Motorsport
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