One-Minute Videos Series |
Introduction
We wanted visitors to our website to hear directly from doctors and nurses about a wide range of issues related to sarcoma. This idea gave birth to our "1-Minute Videos Series." We provided a number of opportunities for doctors and nurses to speak out — we asked them to reply to specific questions; we asked them to speak on topics ranging from basic information about sarcoma to advanced research topics; we asked them for the advice they give on dealing with situations that arise during treatment and care of sarcoma. Their responses, thoughts and advice are shown in the numerous 1-Minute Videos that are featured on various pages throughout our website. We have also made a list of the videos below for your convenience. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed putting them together. We are adding to this series regularly. Let us know of any questions or topics that you would like covered.
Sarcoma Diagnosis
- The Moment of Diagnosis: Dr. David Loeb talks about the questions and concerns of the newly diagnosed.
- Tips for the Newly Diagnosed: Dr. Richard Gorlick gives some advice to the newly diagnosed about finding information and working with their physicians.
- Advice for the Newly Diagnosed: Dr. Murray Brennan offers advice for newly diagnosed sarcoma patients.
- Beginning the Pediatric Sarcoma Journey: Dr. Leonard Wexler talks about the start of the journey with sarcoma.
- Why does sarcoma develop? Dr. Dina Lev explains what we don't know, and what we may learn, about the development of sarcoma.
For Caregivers and Parents
- Advice for Caregivers of Sarcoma Patients: Dr. Leonard Wexler talks to caregivers about getting through crisis.
- Issues Addressed with Every Mom and Dad: Dr. Leonard Wexler explains the issues that he discusses with parents of children who have sarcoma.
Biopsy and Pathology
- Sarcoma Biopsy: Dr. Paul Meyers explains biopsy methods and the importance of choosing the biopsy surgeon.
- Targeted Treatment Based Diagnosis: Dr. Robert Maki explains that treatment is often chosen based on a very specific diagnosis.
Sarcoma Treatment Essentials
- An Introduction to Sarcoma Treatment: Dr. Murray Brennan provides an encouraging introduction to sarcoma treatment.
- The Role of the Medical Oncologist: Dr. Robert Maki explains the role of the medical oncologist in sarcoma treatment.
- Conversations With Your Oncologist: Dr. Robert Maki provides some topics to consider when discussing diagnosis and treatment with your oncologist.
- Sarcoma Specialists: Dr. Murray Brennan discusses the importance of being treated by a sarcoma specialist.
- Sarcoma Centers: Dr. Jean Yves-Blay, Dr. Richard Gorlick, and Dr. Lor Randall discuss the importance of receiving sarcoma treatment at a specialized sarcoma center.
- Second Opinions: Dr. Richard Gorlick and Dr. Lor Randall discusses the importance of second opinions in sarcoma diagnosis and treatment.
- Fertility and Sarcoma Treatment: Dr. Paul Meyers discusses sarcoma treatment and the risks to fertility and future children.
- Is the therapy worse than the disease? Dr. Paul Meyers discusses the difficulties and benefits of chemotherapy.
- Taking a Break from Treatment: Dr. Leonard Wexler discusses the option of taking a break from sarcoma treatment.
- Alternative Therapies: Dr. Murray Brennan talks about alternative therapies and complimentary therapies when dealing with sarcoma.
Specific Sarcoma Treatments
- Sarcoma Treatment Protocols: Dr. Jean Yves-Blay discusses sarcoma treatment protocols around the world.
- Why do I Need Systemic Therapy? Dr. David Loeb explains why chemotherapy is needed for many localized sarcoma tumors.
- Surgery for Sarcoma: Dr. Raphael Pollock explains the importance of sugery in treating sarcomas.
- Limb Sparing Surgery: Dr. Murray Brennan and Dr. Raphael Pollock discuss limb sparing surgery for extremity sarcomas.
- Deciding on Limb Sparing Surgery: Dr. Raphael Pollock discusses the decision to have limb sparing surgery.
- Surgical Margins in Sarcoma: Dr. Raphael Pollock explains the margins of a surgical procedure and why they are important.
- Amputation and Sarcoma: Dr. Murray Brennan explains why some patients are best treated with amputation.
- Radiation after Surgery: Dr. Murray Brennan introduces the use of radiation after surgery in treating sarcomas.
- Radiation after Surgery: Dr. Murray Brennan discusses the factors involved in deciding whether or not to use radiation after surgery.
Recurrence and Metastases
- Lung Metastases: Dr. Jean Yves-Blay discusses lung metastases: why they occur and how they are treated.
- Questions about Recurrence: Dr. Robert Maki discusses the questions that patients have when a recurrence is discovered.
Clinical Trials
- Cooperative Clinical Trials: Dr. Richard Gorlick explains a major benefit of cooperative group clinical trials.
- Phase III Clinical Trials: Dr. Richard Gorlick explains the nature of Phase III clinical trials and encourages patients to consider them.
- Clinical Trials in Advanced Sarcomas: Dr. Lor Randall talks about taking the time to choose the best trial even when dealing with advanced disease.
- Solid Tumor Trials: Dr. Richard Gorlick and Dr. Robert Maki explain solid tumor trials and their role in sarcoma treatment.
- Sarcoma Clinical Trials and Travel: Dr. Richard Gorlick explains why sarcoma clinical trials often requires travel.
- When is a clinical trial not right for me? Dr. Richard Gorlick offers some reasons why clinical trials aren't right for everyone.
Life After Treatment
- Survivorship: Dr. Murray Brennan talks about the lingering effects of cancer.
For Doctors and Nurses
- Stress in Sarcoma Doctors and Nurses: Dr. Murray Brennan discusses dealing with stress when treating sarcoma patients.
- How Nurses Can Help: Denise Reinke, RN talks about how nurses can help sarcoma patients.
From a Nurse's Perspective
- Older Adults and Sarcoma Treatment: Denise Reinke, RN talks about older patients and the ability to tolerate sarcoma treatments.
- The Benefits of Humor: Denise Reinke, RN discusses finding something to laugh about during difficult times.
End of Life Care
- Deciding to End Sarcoma Treatment: Dr. Paul Meyers talks about considering quality of life and the difficult decision of ending sarcoma treatment.
- The End of Treatment: Dr. Murray Brennan talks about the transition from treatment to end of life care.
Research in Sarcomas
- Challenges in Sarcoma Research: Dr. Dina Lev explains some of the challenges of researching sarcomas.
- Mouse Models in Sarcoma: Dr. David Loeb talks about the benefits of mouse models in sarcoma research.
- Introduction to Molecular Biology and Sarcomas: Dr. Stephen Lessnick and Dr. Dina Lev explain the promise of molecular biology in sarcoma treatment.
- Molecular Diagnosis of Sarcomas: Dr. Robert Maki and Dr. Dina Lev explain molecular pathology and sarcoma diagnosis.
- Molecular Biology and Targeted Therapies: Dr. Stephen Lessnick talks about molecular biology and targeted therapies.
- Targeted Therapy and Personalized Medicine: Dr. Dina Lev discusses current and cutting-edge targeted treatments.
- Responding to Targeted Therapies: Dr. Stephen Lessnick talks about understanding why some tumors don't respond to targeted therapies.
- Chemosensitivity Testing: Dr. Leonard Wexler explains chemosensitivity testing of tumors and its promise.
- Philanthropic Support of Sarcoma Research: Dr. Leonard Wexler talks about the importance of private donations for sarcoma research.
- Funding Basic Research in Sarcomas: Dr. Paul Meyers the role of private funding in sarcoma research.
International Issues in Sarcoma
- The Drug Approval Process: Dr. Jean Yves-Blay discusses the drug approval process in different countries and explains why drugs are approved in some countries and not in others.
- Sarcoma Treatment in Europe: Dr. Jean Yves-Blay discusses the development of specialized centers in Europe to manage sarcomas and improve patient outcomes.
- Sarcoma Treatment Protocols: Dr. Jean Yves-Blay discusses sarcoma treatment protocols around the world.