http://www.patientpower.info en-us 2005 - 2013 Patient Power, LLC Patient Power, radio interviews with Medical Experts hosted by Andrew Schorr, America's most empowering patient Patientpower.info, Andrew Schorr Patient Power, founded by Andrew Schorr, is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones connect with leading medical experts. Gain the knowledge needed to make smart choices about your health through our extensive library of programs Patient Power is a service of Patient Power, LLC, based in Seattle and founded by two health communications pioneers, Andrew and Esther Schorr. They previously founded HealthTalk, a leader in support for people with chronic illnesses and cancer. Patient Power is devoted to helping you and your family through knowledge, to get the best medicine and return to good health. Andrew lived that. In 1996 through a routine blood test he was diagnosed with a leukemia. By reaching out to other patients and connecting with doctors who specialize in his illness he participated in a clinical trial, received "tomorrow's medicine today" and now, 9 years after diagnosis, remains in deep remission and takes no medicines. While Andrew's success won't be everyone's story, he is committed to helping each person he touches approach their illness in a way that gives them the best chance of good health: getting smart about their diagnosis, seeking out the best healthcare providers, getting second and even third opinions on what approach to take, and drawing on others for support. Patient Power is built on Andrew's two weekly radio programs, one nationally syndicated and one in Seattle. They can be heard live on the Web and past programs can be found on the Program Replay Library page. Be sure to listen and check out Andrew's Blog to comment or ask questions. He is not a doctor but can help you follow the Patient Power principles to be in better control of your own health and healthcare. Financial support for this effort comes from Andrew and Esther's own funds and sponsors who we appreciate but have no editorial control. Patient Power is not selling anything and has no agenda other than to help you feel better and be as healthy as you can be. The opinions expressed on this site and in the radio programs are Andrew's, his guests, or from callers like you. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of our sponsors nor any outside organization. Please consult your own doctor for medical advice that is most appropriate for you. Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources questions@patientpower.info no Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Choosing the Safest Treatment for Pediatric Brain Cancers Choosing the Safest Treatment for Pediatric Brain Cancers Choosing a brain cancer treatment approach for children can be a complicated matter because the treatment itself may increase the risk of secondary cancers. Dr. Nalin Gupta, chief of neurosurgery at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, outlines the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treat pediatric brain and spinal tumors including imaging, radiation oncology, surgery and more that can lead to important medical outcomes. He shares ways doctors assess the appropriate treatment. Dr. Gupta also touches on the growing understanding of how personal biology affects an individual’s cancer.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF_Show_DrGupta_4111.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF_Show_DrGupta_4111.mp3 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 3:15 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info ¿Por dónde empezar después de ser diagnosticado con cáncer cerebral? ¿Por dónde empezar después de ser diagnosticado con cáncer cerebral? Escuche a la Dra. Marta Penas-Prado y a la Sra. Ana María Mondragón, una paciente de cáncer cerebral, hablar sobre los beneficios únicos que ofrece MD Anderson, uno de los centros de tratamiento de cáncer más grandes y avanzados del mundo.  M.D. Anderson es internacionalmente reconocido como un centro de tratamiento de cáncer de primera categoría que ofrece una experiencia y un tratamiento personalizado que difícilmente encontrará en otros lugares. En MD Anderson no hay un tratamiento “estándar” para el cáncer; cada persona y cáncer es único. 

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_Spanish_Show_091012_REV1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_Spanish_Show_091012_REV1.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 5:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info New Lung Cancer Test to Guide Treatment New Lung Cancer Test to Guide Treatment Researchers at UCSF Medical Center are using a new lung cancer test to guide treatment. Dr. David Jablons, Chief of General Thoracic Surgery and the Thoracic Oncology Lab, details how this test can help improve the odds of survival through an early stage cancer assessment. This groundbreaking advance is supported by the largest, most rigorous clinical trial of its kind.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF_Show_DrJablons_110212R1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF_Show_DrJablons_110212R1.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2012 4:14 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info New Lung Cancer Test to Guide Treatment New Lung Cancer Test to Guide Treatment Researchers at UCSF Medical Center are using a new lung cancer test to guide treatment. Dr. David Jablons, Chief of General Thoracic Surgery and the Thoracic Oncology Lab, details how this test can help improve the odds of survival through an early stage cancer assessment. This groundbreaking advance is supported by the largest, most rigorous clinical trial of its kind.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF_Show_DrJablons_110212R1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF_Show_DrJablons_110212R1.mp3 Fri, 9 Nov 2012 4:14 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info What to Do When Your Loved One is Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor What to Do When Your Loved One is Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor When you or a loved one is diagnosed with brain cancer, it can turn your life up upside down. What should you do first? Should you get a second opinion? Join us to get the advice of Dr. Ganesh Rao, a leading neurosurgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center, about what he thinks could be helpful for people in just that position. Also, joining us from Texas is Christy Butterfield who is now five years out from treatment which included surgery with Dr. Rao, radiation and chemotherapy.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_LovedOneBrainTumor_Show_Rev_10251.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_LovedOneBrainTumor_Show_Rev_10251.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 1:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info What to Do When Your Loved One is Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor What to Do When Your Loved One is Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor When you or a loved one is diagnosed with brain cancer, it can turn your life up upside down. What should you do first? Should you get a second opinion? Join us to get the advice of Dr. Ganesh Rao, a leading neurosurgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center, about what he thinks could be helpful for people in just that position. Also, joining us from Texas is Christy Butterfield who is now five years out from treatment which included surgery with Dr. Rao, radiation and chemotherapy.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_LovedOneBrainTumor_Show_Rev_10251.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_LovedOneBrainTumor_Show_Rev_10251.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 1:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Traveling to Find the Right Care-- Christy Butterfield's Story Traveling to Find the Right Care-- Christy Butterfield's Story While there are 22,000 new cases a year, brain tumors are rare. While vacationing in Breckenridge, Colorado Christy Butterfield started to have severe headaches and nausea. After several tests, Christy's life changed forever. She was diagnosed with Anaplastic astrocytoma. Join Christy and Dr. Ganesh Rao, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston to discuss the importance of finding the right specialist for your diagnosis-- even if it means traveling to seek treatment.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TravelRightCare_Show_9111.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TravelRightCare_Show_9111.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 1:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Traveling to Find the Right Care-- Christy Butterfield's Story Traveling to Find the Right Care-- Christy Butterfield's Story While there are 22,000 new cases a year, brain tumors are rare. While vacationing in Breckenridge, Colorado Christy Butterfield started to have severe headaches and nausea. After several tests, Christy's life changed forever. She was diagnosed with Anaplastic astrocytoma. Join Christy and Dr. Ganesh Rao, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston to discuss the importance of finding the right specialist for your diagnosis-- even if it means traveling to seek treatment.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TravelRightCare_Show_9111.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TravelRightCare_Show_9111.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 1:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Brain Tumors are Rare But Not to MD Anderson Brain Tumors are Rare But Not to MD Anderson Being diagnosed with brain cancer is unnerving. The first step in your treatment is the most critical. Make it Count. Join Dr. Ganesh Rao, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Christy Butterfield, a patient diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma of the right frontal lobe, to learn about how brain tumors are rare but not to MD Anderson. The integrated team of the world's leading neuro specialists provide customized, compassionate care for each patient. Learn how this level of expertise is rare and how MD Anderson can help you or a loved one.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TumorsRareNotToMDA_Show_9111.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TumorsRareNotToMDA_Show_9111.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 5:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Brain Tumors are Rare But Not to MD Anderson Brain Tumors are Rare But Not to MD Anderson Being diagnosed with brain cancer is unnerving. The first step in your treatment is the most critical. Make it Count. Join Dr. Ganesh Rao, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Christy Butterfield, a patient diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma of the right frontal lobe, to learn about how brain tumors are rare but not to MD Anderson. The integrated team of the world's leading neuro specialists provide customized, compassionate care for each patient. Learn how this level of expertise is rare and how MD Anderson can help you or a loved one.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TumorsRareNotToMDA_Show_9111.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/MDA_TumorsRareNotToMDA_Show_9111.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 5:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma Join Dr. Luis Fayad, MD, Clinical Medical Director, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine at MD Anderson and Letty Chomer, Lymphoma patient, to discuss the importance of developing a customized care plan since every person and cancer is unique. Together they discuss the importance of doing your homework and researching treatment options. Like Letty, don't be afraid to travel for care to access the most advanced innovative treatments anywhere.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/PPower_MDA_Show_Spanish_Airs_7131.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/PPower_MDA_Show_Spanish_Airs_7131.mp3 Thu, 4 Oct 2012 5:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info New Efforts to Advance Brain Cancer Research New Efforts to Advance Brain Cancer Research Learn about the new approaches researchers from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are testing in brain cancer clinical trials. Dr. Daniel Silbergeld, a neurosurgeon, details an ongoing trial of a drug used during surgery to support tumor removal accuracy. Dr. Maciej Mrugala, a neuro oncologist, reviews several clinical trial efforts to eradicate tumor cells with higher safety.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/PPower_SSCA_Show_braincAirs_731.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/PPower_SSCA_Show_braincAirs_731.mp3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 7:55 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Immunotherapy Advances in the Fight Against Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Advances in the Fight Against Lung Cancer New research shows promise using immunotherapy in the fight against lung cancer. Dr. Laura Chow, a clinical investigator and expert at The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, discusses the PD-1 targeted immune therapy trial and results for patients.  Hear from patient Eva Borsi about her experience with late stage non-small cell lung cancer and this trial.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCA0629121.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCA0629121.mp3 Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Advanced Radiotherapy Technology for Lung Cancer Advanced Radiotherapy Technology for Lung Cancer Stereotactic body radiotherapy delivers targeted, high-dose radiation to tumors in the body, providing an alternative to lung cancer surgery and increasing cure rates. In this podcast, Dr. Minesh Mehta explains this type of therapy and its use in treating lung cancer.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/NMH0522121.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/NMH0522121.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Managing the Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy Managing the Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a treatment for advanced prostate cancer that reduces the levels of male hormones in the body, such as testosterone, on which cancer cells thrive. In this podcast, Dr. Andrea Harzstark, from UCSF Medical Center, discusses ADT, its potential benefits and effective strategies for managing treatment side effects.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF0510121.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UCSF0510121.mp3 Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk If you have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer, is there a test that could help determine your odds of developing cancer? For some people with certain risk factors, there is. In this podcast, Dr. Kathryn McGonigle explains the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene tests and explores preventative steps for those at an increased risk. Her patient Jane, who tested positive for the BRCA 1 gene, joins the program to share her story and why she feels that the test results saved her life.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UW050712b1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UW050712b1.mp3 Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk If you have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer, is there a test that could help determine your odds of developing cancer? For some people with certain risk factors, there is. In this podcast, Dr. Kathryn McGonigle explains the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene tests and explores preventative steps for those at an increased risk. Her patient Jane, who tested positive for the BRCA 1 gene, joins the program to share her story and why she feels that the test results saved her life.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UW050712b1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UW050712b1.mp3 Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk If you have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer, is there a test that could help determine your odds of developing cancer? For some people with certain risk factors, there is. In this podcast, Dr. Kathryn McGonigle explains the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene tests and explores preventative steps for those at an increased risk. Her patient Jane, who tested positive for the BRCA 1 gene, joins the program to share her story and why she feels that the test results saved her life.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UW050712b1.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/UW050712b1.mp3 Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Advances in Primary Brain Tumor Research Advances in Primary Brain Tumor Research Lisa Dempsey, 48, had suffered from migraines for years, but after she begin to experience dizzy spells, vision changes, nausea, and facial drooping, she headed to the ER. There, she was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. In this podcast, Lisa shares how she received state-of-the-art treatment by enrolling in a clinical trial with Dr. Marc Chamberlain at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Dr. Chamberlain, a leading researcher, explains developing research that could provide more targeted options for treating primary brain cancer.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCA0323121.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/SCCA0323121.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture Patient Power - Medical Information and Resources. Andrew Schorr. Patientpower.info Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives Breast cancer related mortality has decreased by 25 percent over the past 15 years, which many credit, in part, to earlier detection. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Bethke discusses the latest in breast cancer detection techniques and current screening guidelines. Beth Long, a patient of Dr. Bethke?s, explains how regular screening and monitoring helped to diagnose her breast cancer at an early stage.

]]> http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/NMH0320121.mp3 http://cdn.patientpower.info/p2audio/webcast/NMH0320121.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00 PDT 60:00 no Health, Radio, Patient, Medical, Patient, Power, radio, show, replays, podcasts, listen, now, medical, specialties, medical, experts, medical, help, archived, radio, programs, Acupuncture