Weblog:

  • 4: Malignant Melanoma

    4: Malignant Melanoma

    I. Intro and hello II. Rohit Sharma, MD, FACS III. Sunscreens – thorough explanation of the ins/outs of sprays, lotions, creams for cancer prevention; rash guard clothing; wide brimmed hats; collective measures. IV. Moles and blemishes: bad and good. V. Interpreting the biopsy report VI. Tumor thickness and surgical margins VII. Lymph nodes and “Sentinel… Read more

  • Peter Wagner: Photographer, Chicago area Tour Guide, Volunteer at Children’s Hospital

    Peter Wagner: Photographer, Chicago area Tour Guide, Volunteer at Children’s Hospital

    Welcome to Fixing Chicago: the podcast focused on “what right looks like,” and, how to achieve peace, educate the kids, restore vitality, and reinvent Chicago for success moving into and through the 21st century I. Today’s guest is Peter Wagner, from Oak Park, Illinois, and the topic is “Connecting with the City on a personal… Read more

  • 3: Lymphoma: discussion on what it is, how it behaves, how it’s treated.

    3: Lymphoma: discussion on what it is, how it behaves, how it’s treated.

    Introduction:Paul,Peter,Mike(Courtneyoutthismonth) Guests:Nogueststoday Caseoftheday:Lymphoma patient. Workup, Treatment, & Result. LessonoftheDay:Lymphoma: Hodgkins & Non-Hodgkins. CancerQuestions:FromPaul:what is Car-T therapy? CancerNews:None today Signout   Read more

  • 3: Medical Volunteer in Ukranian defense, Rom Stevens, MD

    3: Medical Volunteer in Ukranian defense, Rom Stevens, MD

    1 – [00:05] Intro 2 – [00:25] Guest CAPT (ret) Rom A. Stevens, MD 3 – [08:10] Background on the Ukraine Conflict 4 – [17:45] Dr. Steven’s decision to go to Ukraine [19:00] Getting there and getting started [24:45] Ukrainian medical system & fitting Into it during wartime [33:20]Joys & Sorrows of Volunteering [41:24] Who… Read more

  • 2: Esophageal Cancer

    2: Esophageal Cancer

    1 – Intro Three cancer specialists and a graphic design artist discuss cancer. 2 – Bio’s: Pete Schlegel, MD (Medical Oncology) Courtney Coke, MD (Radiation Oncology) Mike Riordan (Graphic Design Artist) Paul Roach, MD (Surgical Oncology) 3 – Timestamps: [00:05] Courtney, Pete, Mike, and Paul introduce themselves [06:00] Case of the Day – Esophageal Carcinoma… Read more

  • Chicago: Stop the Hemorrhage

        Stop the Hemorrhage! “What a gorgeous Spring day,” I said to my colleagues as we began our 30-hour shift at a downtown Level 1 Trauma Center. “Ugh!” they groaned in unison. “We’ll be crazy-busy tonight.”      Chicago and Suburbs have a security problem that’s determining the area’s fate: Murder, crime, violence, intimidation,… Read more