Summits Podcast
What's your cancer story?
Displaying all 4 Episode of Summits Podcast with the tag “oncology”.
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Epi 94: Overcoming Obstacles with Will DesJean
October 1st, 2025 | 31 mins 9 secs
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In episode 94 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by osteosarcoma survivor Will DesJean. Tune in as Will shares his cancer story, the setback he experienced this past year, and how he’s getting back to what he loves most – friends, fun, and most of all – swimming.
For more of Will’s story, tune in to episode 32 with his parents, Chris and Stacy DesJean: https://youtu.be/400NoR1ogVM
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Epi 83: The benefits of cancer clinical trials with Nicole Rule
December 18th, 2024 | 49 mins 21 secs
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In episode 83 of the Summits Podcast, Vince Todd, Jr. is joined by Nicole Rule, Associate Vice President in Oncology Clinical Trial Acceleration at Eli Lilly and Company. Tune in as Nicole shares the benefits of cancer clinical trials and the cancer story that fuels her fight against the disease.
The content and views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of my employer, Eli Lilly and Company.
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Epi 73: Nursing & Cancer Care with Julie Otte
May 7th, 2024 | 38 mins 33 secs
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In episode 73 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Julie Otte, Associate Professor at Indiana University Indianapolis School of Nursing. Tune in as Julie shares her time as an oncology nurse, and the research she is doing to improve patient outcomes.
This #NationalNursesWeek, the Heroes Foundation thanks all nurses who are making a difference in the lives of patients and families!
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Epi 51: Dr. Tarah Ballinger on physical activity and cancer care
April 20th, 2023 | 22 mins 5 secs
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In episode 51 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Dr. Tarah Ballinger, breast oncologist at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and research gift recipient from Heroes Foundation’s Catherine Peachey Fund program. Tune in as Dr. Ballinger shares the supportive oncology programs offered by the IU Simon Cancer Center and the important correlations between physical activity and cancer care.
Join us for Fit4Heroes! Everyday Heroes are participating in the Heroes Foundation’s campaign through April 30 to increase their physical fitness and raise important funds for Hoosiers fighting cancer. Register today at fit4heroes.org.