Cancer Shop Talk: Behind the Diagnosis with Dr. Vaughn

Join Dr. Vaughn as he introduces HOAF Patient Financial Advocates, Joanna and Britney, and Donna, Nurse Navigator at Mary Washington Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Vaughn and guests discuss the financial burden applicable to every cancer diagnosis, and the range of services regarding financial literacy and assistance available in various care settings. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and learn more about financial advocacy in the world of oncology.

Join Dr. Vaughn as he and HOAF owners, Dr. Maurer and Dr. Menachery, celebrate 35 years of HOAF. The three share the history of HOAF’s beginnings in1988 with Dr. Muir, and how it has grown into the practice it is today. Long-term staff members join in the conversation to discuss experiences and heartwarming moments in their time at HOAF. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and celebrate HOAF’s 35 years and more.

Join HOAF physicians, Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Menachery, as they discuss the growth and expansion of HOAF in 2023 and introduce two new physicians. Dr. Nanda and Dr. An share their medical experience, what drew them to HOAF, and their plans to serve the HOAF community. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and learn more about HOAF’s plans for 2023 and beyond.

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Vaughn welcomes three HOAF lung cancer survivors, Jim Herrick, Jennifer Bartley, and Bradley James, to share their journey and experience. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and hear the empowering stories recounting the importance of resilience, faith, and being proactive about your healthcare.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two HOAF breast cancer survivors, Sharon Glad and Valencia Bailey, share their journey and experience battling breast cancer. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and hear the empowering stories recounting the importance of family, faith and the support of the HOAF community throughout their breast cancer journeys.

Dr. Vaughn talks with experienced yoga teacher, Teresa Miles, about the holistic health benefits of Ayurveda yoga practice in cancer care, as early as diagnosis. With more than 20 years of yoga teaching experience, Teresa discusses how yoga practice can be personalized to the needs of each patient. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and learn more about the benefits of yoga practice and breathwork as holistic cancer care for patients and survivors.Reach out to Teresa Miles here: https://www.ayurga.net/   Calling all Cancer Patients and Survivors! Join Teresa Miles for a FREE online yoga class on Tuesdays at 11am ET to discover yoga's holistic healing benefits. Please email Teresa at hulagirltlm@verizon.net to receive your Zoom link.

Dr. Vaughn talks with cannabis business lawyer Jonathan V. Gallo about the current state of cannabis laws in Virginia and how it affects oncology patients. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis, learn about how patients can get access to cannabis to relieve symptoms during treatment, and hear the future of cannabis laws. 

Dr. Vaughn talks with certified cannabis nurse and member of the Cannabis Nurses Association and Cannabis Nurses Network Gabriela Montes about treating symptoms with cannabis. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis, learn about how nurses are educating themselves to accurately dose cannabinoids to help relieve patients' symptoms, side effects to treatment, and more. 

Dr. Vaughn talks with Oncologist and Society of Cannabis Clinicians board member Dr. Katia Tonkin about the changing role of cannabis in cancer care and pain management. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and learn more about the medical use of cannabis and best practices in clinical care.

Dr. Vaughn sits down with two physicians behind The Dr. Yum Project. Dr. Nimali Fernando (Dr. Yum founder) and Dr. Santhi Nair break down the resources and recipes made specifically for HOAF patients by the Dr. Yum Project and answer questions from the community submitted by our podcast audience. Listen now to go behind the diagnosis and learn more about how nutrition plays a pivotal role in general health and cancer care. 

Learn how an independent Oncology and Hematology practice has kept patients and staff healthy during Covid-19 in Fredericksburg and Stafford, Virginia. Host, Dr. Vaughn, is joined by the HOAF Covid-19 Task Force members in a conversation that speaks to the immediate community, patients, staff, and ideas for other independent practices to consider as they treat patients during a pandemic. 

Learn how HOAF is keeping their patients and community safe during Corona Virus, Covid-19. Dr. Vaughn interviews the HOAF Corona Virus task force to gain a deeper understanding of the virus, how HOAF prepared and their current protocols, recommendations to other clinics during this pandemic, and answer questions from the community submitted via Facebook. 

Learn how a community Oncology Practice offers best-in-class clinical trials and cancer research. Meet Rosemary and Judy, a clinical trial patient and her close support throughout treatment as they share their perspectives and experience. The HOAF Research team brings the advancements, attention to detail, and patient focus to life in their portion of this episode. 

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are integral to patient treatment and work closely with physicians to provide support and continuity of care. These professionals include Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and they have a growing role in Oncology Care. Meet 4 of the HOAF APPs and learn about their roles in patient care and HOAF's unique practice organization. 

Three breast cancer survivors share their stories of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survival in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Meet Sarah, Amy, and Lura; inspirational women with unique journeys, treatment paths, and insight. Listen to hear frank discussion on what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment types and changes over the years, and advice to new patients from women who have been behind the diagnosis. 

Four oncologists share their stories and the motivation behind their decision to become owners of an independent oncology practice in a changing world of medicine and cancer treatment. Meet Dr. Maurer, Dr. Menachery, Dr. Whitehurst, and Dr. Vaughn as they roundtable their path to oncology and the patient-focus behind independent practices.