Talking Hope
Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope Orange County, part of NCI-designated City of Hope comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.
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Episodes
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Like most busy moms, Allie Bertocchini didn’t have time for breast cancer. Her life was full of family and work. But as someone with a family history of cancer, Bertocchini knew it was important to be vigilant about her breast health. Allie shares with us the keys to her survivorship and how being a breast cancer survivor changed her perspective on life.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
How do spiritual care and pioneering cancer research intersect? Find out in this fascinating discussion with City of Hope Orange County chaplain-scientist Frank Munoz, Ph.D. In addition to his work as a clinical chaplain, Dr. Munoz is a scientist who integrates spiritual traditions and mind-body medicine into his practice. His research focuses on how mind-body medicine techniques can support coping with stress and how these techniques can be applied on a genetic level.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
A multiple myeloma survivor, support group leader, cancer coach, and optimist, City of Hope grateful patient Todd Kennedy and his wife and care partner Diane inspire their family, friends and care teams with their courage and perseverance. Committed patient and research advocates, Todd and Diane share powerful testimony about addressing the challenges of living with a rare blood cancer, the reasons for myeloma patients to be hopeful, and the blessings that have come out of their journey.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Advocate for yourself. It’s one of the most empowering things an individual facing gynecologic cancer can do, says gynecologic oncologist Joshua G. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., Medical Director, Gynecologic Cancer Program, City of Hope Orange County. We spoke with Dr. Cohen about what drew him to this unique specialty and breakthroughs that are bringing patients the greatest hope for recovery.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
In this episode, host Darrin Godin speaks with Jessica Patel, the director of diagnostic radiology at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer, the region’s most advanced cancer center. They discuss why she felt called to City of Hope and how her team of highly specialized radiology experts is making a difference for patients and their families.
This is the Hope you've been waiting for
Talking Hope, the City of Hope Orange County podcast, brings together renowned cancer experts, grateful patients and leaders in the cancer community to share vital conversations, personal journeys and unique insights into the disease that is diagnosed in one in three people during their lifetime and impacts us all.
City of Hope is Orange County’s most advanced cancer care. Here, a team of some of the world’s most acclaimed physician-scientists lead next-level cancer treatment and research, bringing new hope to people with cancer and their families. Nurses and staff, physician-scientists and researchers care for patients and their families mind, body and spirit. And they continue a City of Hope legacy of compassionate care. When a patient comes to City of Hope, we take their hand and never let go. Hope lives here.