March Survivorship Expert Interview: Integrative Oncology
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Our expert speaker this month is Dr Rachel Baldwin, integrative medicine physician for Novant Health Cancer Institute in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr Baldwin answers Julie’s questions including: What’s the role of integrative medicine for oncology care? What kinds of issues are people typically seeing you for? people have to be referred to see you? Do you think a change in diet or lifestyle will shrink the cancer and keep it from growing back without chemotherapy? What advice do you have for managing cancer related side effects?
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Body Image and Nutrition for your Nervous System
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
January 2024 Survivorship Special Topic: Body Image and Nutrition for your Nervous System Today’s episode is the first survivorship special topic for 2024! Our expert speaker today is Debra Benfield, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Yoga Teacher. Debra is the founder of Body in Mind Nutrition, a body positive nutrition therapy practice here in Winston Salem. You can find Debra on IG and her website has more podcast interviews and resources. . We decided to do this topic because first of all, it’s January! We’re all thinking of...
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GYN Cancer Survivorship with Endometrial Cancer Survivor Kris Ryan
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Today’s episode is the last in our 3 part series sponsored by Athena’s Run for GYN Cancer. The mission of Athena's Run is to celebrate, honor and lift up the women affected by gynecologic cancers. They increase public awareness about gynecologic cancers and raise funds to support education, advocacy, care and research. Their vision is to end gynecologic cancers through prevention, early detection and effective treatment. In this episode, we talk with GYN cancer survivor, Kris Ryan, about life during and after cancer. Episode 1 focuses on prevent, and early detection....
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Gynecologic Cancer Treatment and Side Effect Management
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Today’s episode is the 2nd in a 3 part series sponsored by Athena’s Run for GYN Cancer. Our expert guest is Robin Atkinson, oncology certified nurse and Gynecologic Cancer Nurse Navigator for the Novant Cancer Institute. The mission of Athena's Run is to celebrate, honor and lift up the women affected by gynecologic cancers. They increase public awareness about gynecologic cancers and raise funds to support education, advocacy, care and research. Their vision is to end gynecologic cancers through prevention, early detection and effective treatment. This 3 part...
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Survivorship Topic: The Effects of High Blood Pressure on Cancer Survivorship
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Check out our last survivorship expert interview for 2023 with expert Dr. Ken E. Bodek, a cardio-oncologist with Novant Health Cardiology. We decided to do this topic because high blood pressure affects 50% of the US adult population, and cancer survivors are affected at a higher rate and the effects can be more harmful. This will be helpful information for everyone!
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Reducing Risk for GYN Cancer
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Today’s episode is the first in a 3 part series sponsored by Athena’s Run for GYN Cancer. The mission of Athena's Run is to celebrate, honor and lift up the women affected by gynecologic cancers. They increase public awareness about gynecologic cancers and raise funds to support education, advocacy, care and research. Their vision is to end gynecologic cancers through prevention, early detection and effective treatment. This 3 part series will cover just that! Episode 1 focuses on prevent, and early detection. Episode 2 focuses on treatment and managing side effects....
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Survivorship Topic: What to Know when You’re Facing Cancer
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Getting a cancer diagnosis for the first time can be scary and overwhelming, and you may feel like you don't know where to start. And for those who are close to the end of active treatment, or done with active treatment, that’s a scary time too when you’re not seeing your cancer care team every week! This month's interview aims to help listeners know where to go, who to talk to, what to ask, and what resources to keep in your toolbox. Cancer Services has dozens of resources for patients to provide support and assistance throughout this journey, and there's even more organizations and...
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Celebrating Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day!
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Today’s interview is with Melanie Sisk, a local metastatic breast cancer thriver who is also a volunteer with Cancer Services and is the group leader for our local Metastatic Breast Cancer group in the Triad area of North Carolina. To contact Melanie about the group, email
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Survivorship Topic: Navigating Health Insurance Options
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
We are lucky to have an expert on this topic this month. Sarah Jolly is a Certified Marketplace Navigator with NC Navigator Consortium and works for Legal Aid in Forsyth County. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! Resources: For Medicare Advice: NC SHIIP – 855-408-1212 For Marketplace Assistance: NC Navigator 800 number: 855-733-3711 à get help tab
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Survivorship Topic: Heart Health After Treatment
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Our expert speaker this month is cardio-oncologist Dr. Kenneth Bodek with Novant Health. For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to .
info_outlineOn our first episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast, I’m talking with Scott Cornella, MD of Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont about colon cancer screening recommendations.
Originally from western North Carolina, Dr. Cornella attended the University of North Carolina for his undergraduate education, where he graduated with honors with a degree in Biology. He stayed in Chapel Hill to obtain his medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Cornella completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia, where he had the distinction of serving as Chief Resident. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Virginia.
He is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Affiliations include the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
What we discuss:
- What inspired Dr. Cornella to study gastroenterology
- Why colonoscopies are recommended for colon cancer prevention
- How dangerous polyps are and how they affect future screenings
- The importance of bowel prep
- Pros and cons of alternative screening options
- Recommendations for minorities and other high-risk patients
- Who can perform a colonoscopy
- What to ask your colonoscopy doctor
- Colonoscopy prep tips
I also speak with Senior Civic Engagement Specialist at United Health Centers Felica Bennett-Giles about her colonoscopy experience and why she’s become an advocate for early screenings for African Americans.
Links mentioned:
Cancer Services, Inc.
Cancer Dietitian
Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont
United Health Centers
Colon Cancer Coalition
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