Riverside Cancer Institute patient Patricia talks about her support system and the importance of keeping a positive attitude.

In this heartfelt episode, Kim and Michael O'Farrell share their powerful personal stories of battling cancer together. They discuss their experiences as both patient and caregiver, revealing insights that can inspire anyone facing a similar challenge. Discover how they maintain positivity and resilience amidst diagnosis, treatment, and emotional turmoil. This episode emphasizes the importance of support, communication, and community during difficult times. Join us and learn how a shared journey can lead to powerful strength. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights!

Riverside Cancer Institute patient Marcus W. shares his story of a life-saving CT Lung Cancer Screen and discusses the importance of prevention. 

Jason, a patient at Riverside Cancer Institute, talks with Dr. Basha about finding community support during his journey with cancer.

Allison Heil, RT (R) (M), Breast Health Navigator at Riverside Healthcare, joins us to discuss mammography options at Riverside and why preventative screenings are a form of self-care.

Sheri, Libby, and Michelle, three women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, talk with Dr. Basha about the support group they formed.

Dr. Issra Rashed, Radiation Oncologist with the Riverside Cancer Institute, discusses different types of skin cancer and forms of treatment.

Riverside Cancer Institute patient Glenn shares his story and talks about going through his cancer journey.

Brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy, is now being offered at the Riverside Cancer Institute's Bourbonnais campus.

Dr. Cassandra Lasher, DO. MHA, talks with us about Cervical Health Awareness Month and the relationship between cervical cancer and HPV.

Sheri Ritchie joins Dr. Basha to talk about her journey through breast cancer, her experience with Riverside Cancer Institute, and her reliance on positivity.

January is National Radon Action Month. Learn about how radon forms in the home and how exposure can lead to risk of lung cancer.

In this edition of Conversations on Cancer, Dr. Cassandra Lacher, oncologist and Hematologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute, joins us to talk about starting a cancer journey to better help patients and caregivers with loved ones who have recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Denise Salem, Oncology Chaplain, joins us to talk about the importance of maintaining spiritual health and well-being during cancer treatment.

Molly Turner, LSW, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of yourself as a caregiver to someone with cancer or a chronic illness.

Dr. Issra Rashed, Riverside's Radiation Oncologist, joins us to share how having the latest and greatest in radiation therapy technology, right here in our community, benefits patients.

Join us as Riverside's director of oncology and infusion, Kirstin Carson, shares facts about the Riverside Cancer Institute that may surprise you.

Today, Dr. Basha joins us to talk about how cancer treatment has changed and improved drastically since the disease was first discovered in ancient times. He also provides a sense of hope for patients as new treatments are being developed.

Today, Dr. Joehar Hamdan, Oncologist & Hematologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute, joins us to talk about the role genetics play in cancer risk.

Community oncology clinics, like the Riverside Cancer Institute, are essential to ensuring patients have access to the care they need, close to home. In this episode, Dr. Lacher is passionate about this topic, and shares the benefits of having advanced cancer treatments available right here in our community.