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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Talking Hope</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/talking-hope</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5835748/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Medicine</category><copyright>Copyright OC Talk Radio</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcb92ac428f3542bef00e35d9fc507cc.jpg</url><title>Talking Hope</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/talking-hope</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:25:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>OC Talk Radio</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcb92ac428f3542bef00e35d9fc507cc.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Medicine"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Life Sciences"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>44b608be-7a16-582e-81a3-2aaa8c303203</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Nutrition guidelines every breast cancer survivor should know</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nutrition-guidelines-every-breast-cancer-survivor-should-know--56896582</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we speak with Kailey Proctor, M.P.H., R.D.N., C.S.O., a clinical dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. Why is eating well during breast cancer treatment important? What should you eat (and drink) to prepare for survivorship? Are popular weight-loss diets beneficial? Where can patients with breast cancer find nutritional support? Kailey answers these important questions and more for patients and their families.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/7e6a69b0-b105-371c-afce-a526e2d258ba</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56896582/talking_hope_kailey_proctor_092223_release.mp3" length="12879559" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we speak with Kailey Proctor, M.P.H., R.D.N., C.S.O., a clinical dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. Why is eating well during breast cancer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we speak with Kailey Proctor, M.P.H., R.D.N., C.S.O., a clinical dietitian and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. Why is eating well during breast cancer treatment important? What should you eat (and drink) to prepare for survivorship? Are popular weight-loss diets beneficial? Where can patients with breast cancer find nutritional support? Kailey answers these important questions and more for patients and their families.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a3f10979f6686f0157644c48fa2b3af.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leading-edge lymphoma treatment keeps this fire cadet’s dreams on track</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-edge-lymphoma-treatment-keeps-this-fire-cadet-s-dreams-on-track--56661496</link><description><![CDATA[Christian Bedolla was an Orange County teenager looking forward to graduating high school when a lymphoma diagnosis threatened to derail his plans of becoming a firefighter. Undeterred, Christian enrolled in a clinical trial at City of Hope studying a promising new drug for his type of cancer, part of City of Hope’s commitment to bringing patients highly specialized expertise and leading-edge treatments. In this episode, Christian shares the keys to his approach to facing cancer, his dedication to helping others and the many reasons why he sees a bright path to the future.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/a5b53175-9e5e-3eab-9007-136aec71236e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56661496/talking_hope_christian_bedolla_090123_release.mp3" length="10670217" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christian Bedolla was an Orange County teenager looking forward to graduating high school when a lymphoma diagnosis threatened to derail his plans of becoming a firefighter. Undeterred, Christian enrolled in a clinical trial at City of Hope studying a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christian Bedolla was an Orange County teenager looking forward to graduating high school when a lymphoma diagnosis threatened to derail his plans of becoming a firefighter. Undeterred, Christian enrolled in a clinical trial at City of Hope studying a promising new drug for his type of cancer, part of City of Hope’s commitment to bringing patients highly specialized expertise and leading-edge treatments. In this episode, Christian shares the keys to his approach to facing cancer, his dedication to helping others and the many reasons why he sees a bright path to the future.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>667</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7240cfb98002b61f9e79b443a48b41fa.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“Keep doing that thing you love, and do it proudly”: Meet multiple myeloma survivor Donna McNutt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-doing-that-thing-you-love-and-do-it-proudly-meet-multiple-myeloma-survivor-donna-mcnutt--56513552</link><description><![CDATA[Orange County mother Donna McNutt’s message of resilience — and her love of fashion — have supported her and her family throughout her journey with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Grateful and seeking ways to give back, Donna took to Instagram as @thecancerfashionista. There, she shares her experience with cancer — and her effortlessly stylish outfits — to inspire others to find their personal outlet for self-expression, self-confidence, and healing. Join us to learn how leaning into doing what she loves brings meaning and purpose to Donna’s survivorship journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/4309cb6d-a218-354e-bfaa-54bdb0ecc356</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56513552/talking_hope_donna_mcnutt_081823_release.mp3" length="20099376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Orange County mother Donna McNutt’s message of resilience — and her love of fashion — have supported her and her family throughout her journey with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Grateful and seeking ways to give back, Donna took to Instagram...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orange County mother Donna McNutt’s message of resilience — and her love of fashion — have supported her and her family throughout her journey with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Grateful and seeking ways to give back, Donna took to Instagram as @thecancerfashionista. There, she shares her experience with cancer — and her effortlessly stylish outfits — to inspire others to find their personal outlet for self-expression, self-confidence, and healing. Join us to learn how leaning into doing what she loves brings meaning and purpose to Donna’s survivorship journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1257</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c53928377097a0bd6e07691c3a92e06d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What men and their families need to know about prostate cancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-men-and-their-families-need-to-know-about-prostate-cancer--56370472</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we speak with renowned surgeon Jeffrey S. Yoshida, M.D., Medical Director of Urologic Surgery at City of Hope Orange County. A pioneer in robotic surgery, Dr. Yoshida has performed more than 3,000 surgeries for prostate cancer. Dr. Yoshida joins us to dispel some common misconceptions men have about prostate cancer, raise awareness of advances in prostate cancer screening, and share how minimally invasive surgery and other advanced prostate cancer treatments and technologies are benefitting patients.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/4d9f4899-c943-332f-a892-983c9bd4b290</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56370472/talking_hope_dr_jeffrey_yoshida_080423_release.mp3" length="18955014" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we speak with renowned surgeon Jeffrey S. Yoshida, M.D., Medical Director of Urologic Surgery at City of Hope Orange County. A pioneer in robotic surgery, Dr. Yoshida has performed more than 3,000 surgeries for prostate cancer. Dr....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we speak with renowned surgeon Jeffrey S. Yoshida, M.D., Medical Director of Urologic Surgery at City of Hope Orange County. A pioneer in robotic surgery, Dr. Yoshida has performed more than 3,000 surgeries for prostate cancer. Dr. Yoshida joins us to dispel some common misconceptions men have about prostate cancer, raise awareness of advances in prostate cancer screening, and share how minimally invasive surgery and other advanced prostate cancer treatments and technologies are benefitting patients.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1185</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/88bcd221e0fb462724e71ac003d7d18b.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>His survivorship journey puts a cancer-fighting mindset to work</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-survivorship-journey-puts-a-cancer-fighting-mindset-to-work--56180719</link><description><![CDATA[Jim Madrid is a grateful patient at City of Hope and a sought-after leadership coach who helps athletes, individuals and organizations perform at their peak and achieve their goals. Cancer challenged him to grow the mindset he teaches to others and put it to work in support of his own healing. It’s a challenge he accepted with enthusiasm, faith and hope. In this episode, Jim Madrid speaks with us about how mindfulness benefits his experience with cancer and how he transformed cancer’s obstacles into opportunities with the support of his family and the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists at City of Hope.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/9772b61c-0b02-398b-9ada-885f48f080f4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:15:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56180719/talking_hope_jim_madrid_072123_release.mp3" length="22009041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jim Madrid is a grateful patient at City of Hope and a sought-after leadership coach who helps athletes, individuals and organizations perform at their peak and achieve their goals. Cancer challenged him to grow the mindset he teaches to others and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jim Madrid is a grateful patient at City of Hope and a sought-after leadership coach who helps athletes, individuals and organizations perform at their peak and achieve their goals. Cancer challenged him to grow the mindset he teaches to others and put it to work in support of his own healing. It’s a challenge he accepted with enthusiasm, faith and hope. In this episode, Jim Madrid speaks with us about how mindfulness benefits his experience with cancer and how he transformed cancer’s obstacles into opportunities with the support of his family and the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists at City of Hope.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1376</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6879c64391338f57a29b24ab83f28d4d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bringing hope and healing to patients and their families: Meet oncology nursing manager Kerry O’Neil</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-hope-and-healing-to-patients-and-their-families-meet-oncology-nursing-manager-kerry-o-neil--56178066</link><description><![CDATA[In her more than 40 years as an oncology nurse and supervisor, Kerry O’Neil, B.S.N., M.S., R.N., OCN, has eased the way for thousands of patients with cancer and their families. The nursing manager at City of Hope Newport Beach, O’Neil is recognized by her patients and colleagues as an extraordinary healer. In this episode, she reflects on the vital role oncology nurses play in bringing clinical excellence and compassion to patients who are relying on them for care at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/690e55a7-d68e-3049-9968-08751013aa7f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:09:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56178066/talking_hope_kerry_o_neil_062323_release.mp3" length="16212365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In her more than 40 years as an oncology nurse and supervisor, Kerry O’Neil, B.S.N., M.S., R.N., OCN, has eased the way for thousands of patients with cancer and their families. The nursing manager at City of Hope Newport Beach, O’Neil is recognized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In her more than 40 years as an oncology nurse and supervisor, Kerry O’Neil, B.S.N., M.S., R.N., OCN, has eased the way for thousands of patients with cancer and their families. The nursing manager at City of Hope Newport Beach, O’Neil is recognized by her patients and colleagues as an extraordinary healer. In this episode, she reflects on the vital role oncology nurses play in bringing clinical excellence and compassion to patients who are relying on them for care at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7622bce40b2615c60020a0dd80dc5c86.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Caring for patients with cancer is a family matter for these father and son physicians</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/caring-for-patients-with-cancer-is-a-family-matter-for-these-father-and-son-physicians--56178071</link><description><![CDATA[It seems almost meant to be that N. Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D. and his son Nishan Tchekmedyian, M.D. are oncologists. Nishan grew up observing the special connection his father shared with his patients and their families. The deeply human aspect of patient care resonated with him. Today, father and son practice medical oncology and hematology together at City of Hope Orange County. We spoke with the doctors Tchekmedyian about their paths to medicine, what they have learned from each other, and how they live their shared commitment to putting patients first.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/82df0fda-639b-37cb-b050-e17cb658921d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:09:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56178071/talking_hope_drs_tchekmedyian_060823_release.mp3" length="18349391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It seems almost meant to be that N. Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D. and his son Nishan Tchekmedyian, M.D. are oncologists. Nishan grew up observing the special connection his father shared with his patients and their families. The deeply human aspect of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It seems almost meant to be that N. Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D. and his son Nishan Tchekmedyian, M.D. are oncologists. Nishan grew up observing the special connection his father shared with his patients and their families. The deeply human aspect of patient care resonated with him. Today, father and son practice medical oncology and hematology together at City of Hope Orange County. We spoke with the doctors Tchekmedyian about their paths to medicine, what they have learned from each other, and how they live their shared commitment to putting patients first.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1147</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fde5d475b70a49c9ed04d732e88fd953.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Breast cancer survivorship from a mother’s perspective</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/breast-cancer-survivorship-from-a-mother-s-perspective--56178080</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/4155a4f4-d82d-3763-b145-496b0e346a82</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:09:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56178080/talking_hope_allie_bertocchini_051123_release.mp3" length="18313446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1145</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d93fef7a872445bb2f9d21b0675b0ff3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Connecting spiritual care and cancer research</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-spiritual-care-and-cancer-research--56178069</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/38546f88-85bf-3421-a004-d35950354c5e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:09:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56178069/talking_hope_frank_munoz_042723_release.mp3" length="22970765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1436</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e54418603a565fc94ed187e79e068e0d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living with multiple myeloma, living the promise of Hope: Meet Todd &amp; Diane Kennedy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-with-multiple-myeloma-living-the-promise-of-hope-meet-todd-diane-kennedy--56178074</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/a6cf7acd-e5fb-301e-93e2-21ca469e4f7d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:07:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56178074/talking_hope_todd_diane_kennedy_040623_release.mp3" length="25191800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1575</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9877ff9b7818bd4c46f1fce494adfd3c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What every woman should know about gynecologic cancers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-every-woman-should-know-about-gynecologic-cancers--56178082</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">talking-hope.podbean.com/da07340a-beaa-32f8-b8b0-6d3d4196f9e3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:07:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56178082/talking_hope_dr_josh_cohen_040523_release.mp3" length="15837038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>OC Talk Radio</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. 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