Episode 40- Show Notes:

In this episode of Combating Cancer, host Gwen Kelly shares her own cancer journey and introduces guest Kate Onk. Gwen discusses her personal battle with stage three astrocytoma brain cancer and the motivation behind creating this platform. Kate opens up about her father's glioblastoma diagnosis, the rapid progression of the disease, and her role as his primary caregiver. They explore the emotional challenges of such a journey, the importance of advocacy, and the significance of maintaining dignity in patient care. Kate also shares her transition into working on innovative brain cancer treatments, including her collaboration with Dr. Sloan and the development of a novel therapy combining laser interstitial thermal therapy and a chemosensitive liposome. They discuss the ongoing efforts to fund these advancements and offer advice to caregivers and those looking to turn their personal challenges into impactful actions.

Discussed in this episode:

• Welcome to Combating Cancer
• Meet Our Guest: Kate Onk
• Kate's Personal Story: Her Father's Battle with Brain Cancer
• The Diagnosis and Immediate Aftermath
• Navigating the Healthcare System
• Kate's Advocacy and Current Work
• Future Goals and Advice for Caregivers
• Conclusion and Call to Action

More from Kate:

The DNKO Fund via the Musella Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit: https://virtualtrials.org/dnko.cfm

The treatment paradigm closest to the clinic combines LITT with chemotherapy. More details are available here: https://www.dnko.net/our-scientific-approach

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