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Fertility Preservation
Head and Neck Cancer
HPV Vaccination
Cervical Cancer
University Of Toronto
Medical Residency
Family Planning
Oncofertility
Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation
Scotland National Vaccination Programme
Human Papillomavirus
Egg Freezing
Canada Health System
Vaccine Registries
Cancer Survivorship

Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast at the University of Toronto about medical science, and the people who make it happen. We focus on the journeys, perspectives, and expertise of health researchers, professionals, students, patients, and community members at the University of Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to promote the research culture within the Institute of Medical Science, the Tem... more

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For patients facing life-threatening illness, distress can involve fear, grief, uncertainty, and questions of meaning. In Episode 136 Part 2, we speak with Dr. Emma Hapke from the Psychedelic Psychotherapy Research Group at UHN about psilocybin-assis... more

Once dismissed as relics of counterculture, psychedelics are now being studied for their potential role in mental health care. In Part 1 of episode 136, Avni and Swapna speak with Dr. Jarrett Rose and Dr. Rotem Petranker about the history, science, a... more

When cancer treatment puts a patient’s reproductive future at risk, fertility preservation offers options, but only if people are informed early enough and can access care equitably. In this episode, Sonika and Julia investigate the science and reali... more

Deciding if and when to have children can be a major challenge and is even more difficult when facing the unrelenting pace of medical training. Long hours, rigid schedules, financial strain, and unspoken expectations often push family planning to the... more

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Ismael Abmasaj Patel
Patient with oral cancer who underwent reconstructive surgery
Patient
Episode: #134: The Art, Science & Healing of Head & Neck Reconstruction
Christopher Yao
Head and neck surgeon and researcher
University Health Network
Episode: #134: The Art, Science & Healing of Head & Neck Reconstruction
Rosemary Martino
Speech language pathologist and researcher
University Health Network
Episode: #134: The Art, Science & Healing of Head & Neck Reconstruction
Tony Eskander
Head and neck surgeon; ICES scientist; adjunct scientist at University of Toronto
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Odette Cancer Center; University of Toronto
Episode: #133: Tobacco to HPV: A New Era of Head and Neck Cancers
Dr. Nancy Durand
Associate professor, HPV-related diseases specialist
University of Toronto; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Episode: #132: A Shot at Cancer Prevention: The HPV Vaccine

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • The best

    Great science love you guys

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    5
    hrt2001
    United States7 years ago
  • Great show!

    As a science student, this show is very insightful and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matter8989
    Canada9 years ago
  • HIGHLY Recommend

    Loving the material, especially the segments portions of the episodes! Super fun and informative. I love the way complicated topics are broken into bite sized pieces of info that’s easy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Science Enthusiast 101
    Canada9 years ago
  • Great work!

    For anyone looking to learn about the newest developments in the science community, tune in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interested Listener Suprême
    Canada9 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Informative and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pv1031
    Canada9 years ago

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#135 Part 2: Reproductive Futures at Risk, Why Fertility Preservation Must Be a Health System Priority
Q: How do patients decide and what is the role of counseling in fertility preservation for cancer patients?
Counseling should be holistic and culturally sensitive, involving families when appropriate, and initiating referrals early so decisions can be made before chemotherapy begins; survivorship planning allows revisiting options later if needed.
#134: The Art, Science & Healing of Head & Neck Reconstruction
Q: Can you walk us through what the reconstructive process looks like and what kinds of patients need this kind of surgery?
The reconstructive phase, commonly using free flap techniques, involves harvesting tissue from another part of the body, ensuring the transplanted tissue has its own blood supply, and connecting vessels in the neck so the graft survives; the goal is to rebuild form and function while preserving nerves and vessels when possible.

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This show centers on medical science and translational research through conversations with health researchers, clinicians, students, patients, and community members connected to the University of Toronto and beyond. Episodes cover oncofertility, fertility preservation in cancer care, head and neck cancer treatment and reconstruction, HPV vaccination and cancer prevention, and public health policy. A recurring strength is translating complex medical topics into accessible storytelling, often weaving patient and clinician perspectives to illuminate practical challenges like access to care, funding barriers, and the patient journey from diagnosis to survivorship. The format highlights collaboration across disciplines, a student-led approach, a... more

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