Past CureTalks
Infertility – Where does it stem from and Risk Factors with Dr. Shamonki, UCLA
With the burning rise in the rate of infertility every year and with increasing number of couples opting for artificial reproductive techniques, we felt the need to start this series on the topic of Infertility. On the opening episode our…
Myeloma Relapse with Dr. Rodger Tiedemann
On this show hematologist and scientist Dr. Rodger Tiedemann of Ontario Cancer Institute talks about his research on myeloma relapse and its relation to progenitor cells. He also discusses best treatments for long term disease control after relapse, differences between…
Clinical Trials in Prostate Cancer with Dr. Ian Thompson, UTHSC
Clinical trials are crucial to make new drugs available to patients in need and ensure their safety at the same time. Patients who participate in clinical trials provide an invaluable service both to science and to fellow patients. There are…
What is Lynch Syndrome and Its Emotional Implications
Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, is an inherited condition that may increase ones risk of colon cancer and other cancers. It is estimated that about 3 out of every 100 colon cancers are caused by Lynch…
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw & Myeloma with Dr. John Killip – On-Air Myeloma Support Group
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) is a condition associated with a loss of blood supply to the jaw, causing the jawbone tissue death. Although the prevalence of ONJ is below 1%, it is more common in multiple myeloma patients as…