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The Cancer Assist Podcast

Cancer Assistance Program

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/41d. Total Eps: 83

Join Dr. Bill Evans, members of The Cancer Assistance Program and cancer specialists as they discuss cancer diagnosis, causes and treatment. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer.

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When Cancer Treatment Ends, the Emotional Journey Continues

Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 43:20

A cancer diagnosis affects more than a person’s physical health. Anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional distress can arise during treatment and can continue long after treatment has ended.

In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans welcomes back Dr. Karen Zhang, a clinical health and rehabilitation psychologist and psychology lead at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Together, they explore why cancer-related mental-health concerns are so common, why they are often overlooked and how they can look different from anxiety or depression experienced outside the cancer setting.

They also discuss medical trauma associated with complex treatments, barriers to accessing specialized support and VISTA, a virtual psychiatry program helping cancer patients receive timely, specialized mental-health care regardless of where they live.

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Fertility After Cancer: What You Should Know Before Treatment

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 48:22

A cancer diagnosis brings countless decisions, but one conversation is too often overlooked, how treatment may affect future fertility. In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, host Dr. Bill Evans is joined by radiation oncologist Dr. Juliana Sienna and fertility expert Mike Neal to discuss why fertility preservation should be part of every childbearing aged cancer patient's care. Together, they explain how chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can impact fertility, what options are available to preserve the chance of having children and why these conversations need to happen before treatment begins whenever possible.

The discussion also explores the emotional side of fertility after cancer, the barriers that prevent many patients from receiving timely information and the advancements in fertility preservation that are creating more hope than ever before. Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting someone with cancer, or simply want to better understand the options available, this episode offers practical guidance, expert insight, and an important reminder that patients deserve the information they need to make informed decisions about their future.

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Preparing to Care: What Happens When a Loved One Gets Sick

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 42:30

What happens when someone you love becomes ill and you suddenly find yourself responsible for appointments, medications, meals, advocacy and emotional support?

In this episode, Dr. Bill Evans speaks with Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, about the realities of caregiving. Drawing from both personal experience and professional expertise, Amy shares practical advice for caregivers, discusses the emotional and financial challenges they face, and highlights resources available to help.

Whether you're currently caring for a loved one, expect to in the future, or simply want to better support someone in your life, this conversation offers valuable insights into one of the most important and often overlooked roles in healthcare.

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Radioligand Therapy for Prostate Cancer: The New Kid on the Block

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 42:21

A promising new treatment is changing the landscape for advanced prostate cancer. In this episode, Dr. Bill Evans is joined by Dr. Ali Khan Lalani, Associate professor, McMaster University GU disease site team chair, Juravinski Cancer Centre, and Anne Khoorshed, Radiation Safety Officer, Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, to explore radioligand therapy (Pluvicto), an innovative targeted treatment now available in Hamilton. They break down how this “smart bomb” approach works, who may be eligible, what patients can expect, and why this advancement is bringing new hope to men with advanced prostate cancer. From improved quality of life to exciting future research, this conversation offers an accessible look at one of cancer care’s most promising emerging therapies.

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The Reality of Brain Tumours and What Doctors Can Do

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • Duration 50:17

In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans is joined by Dr. Omar II, MD, SM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Associate Member in Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University, and Staff Neurosurgeon at Hamilton General Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences.

Together, they break down what a brain tumour diagnosis really means, from the difference between benign and malignant tumours to how they are diagnosed and treated. The conversation explores surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, as well as the importance of access to care and how factors outside the hospital can impact patient outcomes.

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Life Interrupted: Supporting Young Adults Through Cancer

Monday, March 16, 2026 • Duration 01:00:05

Young adults with cancer face challenges that are often overlooked: fertility decisions, career disruption, body image changes, and feeling isolated from peers.

In this conversation, experts Dr. Julianna Sienna, Radiation Oncologist & Medical Lead Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Service and Registered Social Worker, Adolescent and Ashley Mikitzel, Young Adult (AYA) Program Specialist Department of Supportive Care from the Juravinski Cancer Centre explain why adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer care requires specialized support and how a new program in Hamilton is helping fill that gap.

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Parenting Through Cancer: The Conversations Families Don’t Talk About

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • Duration 52:51

Parenting during cancer brings emotional, practical, and deeply personal challenges. In this episode, experts Laura Jin, Child Life Specialist (CLS), Grief & Bereavement at Kemp Care Network,(Formerly CLS at Juravinski Cancer Centre) and Ashley Mikitzel, Registered Social Worker, Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program Specialist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, explain how parents can communicate with their children, ask for help, navigate uncertainty, and maintain connection throughout treatment and beyond. This episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast offers guidance, reassurance, and practical tools for families facing cancer.

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Designing Cancer Care That Works for Patients: Inside Ontario’s Regional Cancer Plan

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 46:35

In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans is joined by Jennifer Smyth, Director of Regional Cancer Programs, for an in-depth conversation about how cancer care is planned and delivered across the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand and Brant region.

Together, they explore how the Regional Cancer Plan is shifting beyond capacity and wait times to focus on equity, patient experience, prevention, and access to care closer to home. The discussion highlights early cancer screening, Indigenous cancer care, the mobile cancer coach, future chemotherapy capacity, and how partnerships across hospitals and the community are shaping a more seamless cancer journey for patients and families.

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how cancer care systems evolve and what it takes to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

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Behind the Mission: A Conversation About The Cancer Assistance Program

Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 45:15

This month on the Cancer Assist Podcast, we turn the microphone inward towards CAP’s Executive Director, Debbie Logel Butler. Debbie shares the story behind the Cancer Assistance Program from its beginnings in a church basement to the wide-reaching support it provides today. We talk about free, practical services, volunteer-powered care, creative programming, and why CAP continues to grow to meet the needs of families facing cancer. This is the story behind CAP.

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The Power of Honest Conversations in Serious Illness

Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 49:27

In this episode of The Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans welcomes Dr. Oren Levine, medical oncologist and associate professor at McMaster University, to explore the importance of serious illness conversations and the meaningful discussions that help patients, families, and healthcare teams navigate complex decisions with clarity and compassion.

This conversation unpacks defines what a serious illness is and how structured conversations can improve patient understanding, reduce anxiety, and support patient care. Dr. Levine also shares insights on the Serious Illness Care Program being implemented at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, the evidence behind it, and how it empowers both clinicians and patients.

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers practical, human-centered perspectives on improving communication through all stages of cancer care.

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