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Dr. Priyah Rudolph – Top Docs Radio

August 30, 2015 by angishields

Top Docs Radio

Dr. Priyah Rudolph - Top Docs Radio

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Dr. Priyah Rudolph

On this episode of Top Docs Radio I hosted Dr. Priyah Rudolph, medical oncologist with Georgia Cancer Specialists. Dr. Rudolph practices in the Athens, GA office for the group and has expertise with several forms of cancer. She shared her poignant story about how she came to choose oncology as her specialty of practice.

Dr. Rudolph described how several members of her family experienced cancer in their lives, including her mother. In speaking with her it’s clear she has a very personal connection with patients she sees in her practice and clearly understands the stress and concern they feel.

For this conversation, we focused on breast cancer. According to breastcancer.org, in the US, roughly 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Nearly 300,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year.

Priya shared the importance self-breast exams, conducted at least monthly, paired with annual mammograms annually after the age of 40 or sooner if direct descendants of breast cancer patients. Early detection helps give the patient more options for treatment, as well as the likelihood of successful treatment.

She talked about various treatments available and what to expect should the troubling news come that a finding is indeed cancer. On a positive note, we talked about the fact that breast cancer is very survivable with today’s technology and medical advancements.

Special Guest:

Dr. Priyah Rudolph, MD, of Georgia Cancer Specialists

Doctor of Medicine, Coimbatore Medical College
Residency, Yale University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
PhD in Physiology at The Ohio State University

The Multi-Speciality Approach to Treating Breast Cancer – Top Docs Radio

May 1, 2014 by Mike

Top Docs Radio

The Multi-Speciality Approach to Treating Breast Cancer - Top Docs Radio

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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Breast Cancer

Continuing our focus on breast cancer, this week Charles “CW” Hall is joined by four of the physicians who make up part of the multi-specialty team a breast cancer patient will likely work with on their journey through their treatment. We’ll hear insight from a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, breast surgeon and plastic surgeon about the points/options they feel are important for a patient to be aware of while going through diagnosis and treatment.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

GUESTS: Nancy Wiggers, MD – Radiation Oncology, Northside Radiation Oncology Care Institute

MD, Medical College of Georgia
Residency, Medical College of Georgia
Board Certified, Radiation Oncology
Co-Author, “Portal Design in Radiation Therapy”

Jennifer Amerson, MD – Breast Surgery, Breast Care Specialists

MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Woodruff Scholar
Residency, General Surgery, Emory University Hospital
Board Certified, American College of Surgeons

Kristina Bowen, MD – Georgia Cancer Specialists

MD, Duke University School of Medicine
Residency, Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship, Duke Univeristy Medical Center
Special Interests: Managing breast cancer and chemoprevention for high risk women

Jenny Chang, MD – Plastic Surgery, Artisan Plastic Surgery

MD, Universidad de Buenos Aires with Honors
Residency, General Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Center
Faculty, Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Center|
Fellowship, Plastic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
Board Certified, Plastic Surgery and General Surgery

Dr. Jennifer Amerson, Dr. Nancy Wiggers, Charles "CW" Hall, Dr. Jenny Chang, Dr. Kristina Bowen — Dr. Jennifer Amerson, Dr. Nancy Wiggers, Charles “CW” Hall, Dr. Jenny Chang, Dr. Kristina Bowen

Patti Fehlig of Longleaf Hospice, and the MDA MuscleWalk at Cowboy Stadium

January 26, 2011 by angishields

Eugeria

Patti Fehlig of Longleaf Hospice, and the MDA MuscleWalk at Cowboy Stadium

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Angela Presley is a second time guest on Eugeria! Radio in Dallas. Today, Angela brought Fundraising Coordinator Victoria Williams with her to promote the largest MuscleWalk in the nation. Angela started her careers with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater Dallas. A Dallas native, Angela went off to school in Lubbock at Texas Tech, and came back. Victoria is also a Dallas native, and went to a foreign country for school (Oklahoma)! Angela is the Healthcare Services Coordinator, working with families primarily in a social work capacity. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to conquering more than 40 muscle diseases that affect a million Americans of all ages. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. On March 5, the MDA will be holding their annual MuscleWalk at Cowboy Stadium. Though you won’t see the Cowboys in the Superbowl, you might see some celebrities in the stadium at the MuscleWalk! It will be a great opportunity for families impacted by Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, Parkinsons and other neuromuscular diseases to interact with each other, and witness the heroic effort to raise money for such a worthy cause! To contact the Dallas Chapter of the MDA, call them at (972) 480-0011, or visit the national website at www.mda.org. Again, mark your calendars for March 5, 2011 for the annual MuscleWalk at Cowboy Stadium!

Patti Fehlig is from a small town in Missouri. A really small town. In fact, she tells us that one of her high school teachers walked down the hall where her mother was teaching first grade to tell her mother that her daughter was holding hands with a boy in class (we’re not sure if she married him or not)! Being a somewhat rebellious child, Patti decided not to follow in her parents’ footsteps as an educator. She attended Central Missouri State College (now University of Central Missouri) to get her Bachelors Degree in Social Work. She never wavered from her intent, later receiving a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia. Having worked as a social worker for a home health company early on (StaffBuilders), and then as an executive director for two different assisted living communities, she finally found her home working in hospice. Two years ago, Patti joined Longleaf Hospice to work with her friend Carla Pfirman. Today, Patti is the Community Relations Coordinator for Longleaf, and she loves her job. She tells us that Longleaf Hospice’s focus is on provided high quality, individualized care. To contact Patti or find out more information about Longleaf Hospice, call (770) 939-9179, or visit them on the web at www.longleafhospice.com.