Q/A Series

In part 1 of our interview series with Dr. Lianna Marks, we discuss Hodgkin lymphoma. Dr. Marks is a physician at Stanford Children's Health where she treats children with pediatric lymphomas. She is also a clinical associate professor at Stanford Medicine in pediatrics and hematology and oncology. In this video, Dr. Marks explains what Hodgkin lymphoma is and how it differs from other types of lymphoma. She discusses the common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's as well as how doctors diagnose it. She also describes Hodgkin's stages 1-4. Dr. Marks discusses the genetic components of Hodgkin lymphoma and what happens if the disease comes back after treatment.

Dr. Tyler Johnson--a clinical associate professor of medicine and oncology at Stanford University Medical School--is a physician, author, educator, and humanitarian. A medical oncologist, Dr. Johnson sees patients with all types of gastrointestinal malignancies and particularly focuses on patients with neuroendocrine tumors, colon cancer, and pancreas cancer. In part two of our series with Dr. Johnson, he explains some healthy lifestyle habits and screening practices people can take to help prevent GI cancers. He also explains the types of support patients can seek from their medical oncology teams, reliable informational resources, and from their communities as they undergo cancer treatment.

Dr. Tyler Johnson--a clinical associate professor of medicine and oncology at Stanford University Medical School--is a physician, author, educator, and humanitarian. A medical oncologist, Dr. Johnson sees patients with all types of gastrointestinal malignancies and particularly focuses on patients with neuroendocrine tumors, colon cancer, and pancreas cancer. In the first part of our series with Dr. Johnson, he explains what makes GI cancer unique and how it can be treated. GI cancer can be very complicated due to its effects on hormone production and complex interconnected systems in the body. Dr. Johnsons explains how GI cancer can affect the whole body, and also how each patient's cancer will be unique to them. He goes on to discuss ways in which treatments are tailored to individuals with GI cancer.

In part 3 of our series with Dr. Elliot Stieglitz, he speaks more about what to expect from a clinical trial for pediatric cancer treatment. Dr. Stieglitz helps patients and families to understand how to manage expectations for clinical trials for cancer treatment. He discusses topics like limitations on activities and school and whether or not patients participating in a clinical trial can still receive standard treatment. He describes what a relapse setting is as well as what to do if a clinical trial doesn't work. Dr. Stieglitz ends the series by giving some general advice to families and patients with pediatric cancer who are considering participating in a clinical trial. Thank you, Dr. Stieglitz! Subscribe for more videos on pediatric cancer.

In part 2 of our series with Dr. Elliot Stieglitz, he explains more about clinical trials to help patients understand if a clinical trial could be right for them. Dr. Stieglitz explains the difference between phase 1, phase 2, and phase 3 clinical trials and who can participate in each trial. He also talks about some of the risks and and benefits of participating in a clinical trial and provides some tips on how to find the right balance. He also describes a new kind of treatment called precision medicine and how it is different from chemotherapy. As of publication, this is a brand new cancer treatment that is often only accessible through clinical trials. Dr. Stieglitz goes into detail about safety for children in clinical trials. He also provides some tips on what to do if you or your child are afraid or nervous about participating in a clinical trial.

In part 1 of our interview with Dr. Elliot Stieglitz, he answers common questions about clinical trials from families of patients with pediatric cancer. Dr. Stieglitz is a physician scientist and an expert on clinical trials. He explains how clinical trials work, how to find clinical trials you are eligible for, what happens after clinical trials and more. Subscribe for parts 2 and 3 with Dr. Stieglitz, and for more videos about pediatric cancer.

In the final part of our series with Dr. Braunstein, a radiation oncology physician, he explains how long radiation therapy takes and how it might affect your ability to go to school, play and participate in your normal activities. On it's own, radiation is a quick process with very few restrictions on your activity, and a short recovery after a course of radiation treatment. Dr. Braunstein explains what a treatment protocol is, and the different factors that can affect the restrictions you may face.

In Part 2 of our series with Dr. Steve Braunstein, he explains what you can expect from radiation therapy. In this video, Dr. Braunstein talks about what radiation therapy feels like for a patient. Many cancer patients, especially pediatric cancer patients can be afraid of radiation therapy because they don't know what to expect. The new experience may be uncomfortable, but the treatment is painless. You may experience some temporary side effects after a few radiation treatments, but Dr. Braunstein explains what those side effects may be, and how your doctors can help you deal with them. Dr. Braunstein also explains how radiation is used to cure cancer, to slow down cancer growth, and its uses alongside other cancer treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. To learn more about radiation therapy, check out Part 1 with Dr. Braunstein here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw3uZQq0ol4 And subscribe for Part 3.

Dr. Steve Braunstein, a radiation oncology physician, explains what radiation therapy is and how it is used to treat pediatric cancer. In this video, Dr. Braunstein introduces himself and describes his education and current role as part of a pediatric cancer care team. He explains terms like external beam radiation, internal radiation, proton radiation, photon radiation, and more. He provides tips for how to talk to your doctors to get helpful information about your cancer treatment. He also answers the following questions: What is radiation therapy? How is radiation used to treat pediatric cancer? What are the different types of radiation used to treat cancer? Check out part 2 and 3 with Dr. Braunstein to learn more about what to expect from radiation therapy and how long radiation therapy takes.