E113: Cancer Care Beyond Treatment with Dr. Abida Taher & Dr. Robyn Lesser

The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast!
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Abida Taher, an oncoradiologist and founder of UnCancer, and Dr. Robyn Lesser, a pediatric dentist. Together, they are bridging the gap in cancer care by providing essential support beyond medical treatment.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges cancer patients face outside the clinic, particularly with oral health, nutrition, and comfort during treatment. Dr. Taher and Dr. Lesser share how UnCancer offers practical solutions, from specialized oral care products to thoughtfully designed comfort wear for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. They also explain the critical need for better collaboration between oncologists and dentists and how their mission is improving the overall well-being of cancer patients and survivors.
Tune in to learn how these innovations are making a real difference in the lives of those navigating cancer treatment and recovery!
00:28 - Welcome and Guest Introductions
01:21 - Dr. Abida Taher: Oncology and UnCancer's Mission
02:48 - Dr. Robyn Lesser: Pediatric Dentistry and Cancer Care
05:42 - The Gap in Cancer Patient Support
10:53 - Oral Health Challenges During Cancer Treatment
13:09 - Expanding UnCancer’s Impact and Future Goals
17:55 - The Comfort Wear Line for Cancer Patients
23:48 - Addressing Peripheral Neuropathy and Side Effects
26:02 - Integrating Cancer Support into Healthcare Systems
29:56 - Final Advice and How to Connect with UnCancer
Connect with Dr. Taher and Dr. Lesser
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncancer.team

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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncancerteam/

Website: www.uncancer.com

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Chapters

1. E113: Cancer Care Beyond Treatment with Dr. Abida Taher & Dr. Robyn Lesser (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Guest Introductions (00:00:56)

3. Dr. Abida Taher: Oncology and UnCancer's Mission (00:01:49)

4. Dr. Robin Lesser: Pediatric Dentistry and Cancer Care (00:03:16)

5. The Gap in Cancer Patient Support (00:06:10)

6. Oral Health Challenges During Cancer Treatment (00:11:21)

7. Expanding UnCancer’s Impact and Future Goals (00:13:37)

8. The Comfort Wear Line for Cancer Patients (00:18:23)

9. Addressing Peripheral Neuropathy and Side Effects (00:24:16)

10. Integrating Cancer Support into Healthcare Systems (00:26:30)

11. Final Advice and How to Connect with UnCancer (00:30:24)