Katie Coleman (@katiekickscancer.bsky.social)

Real Talk on Renal Cancer: Dr Adam Stern (Episode 12) Dr. Adam Stern and host Laura Bratcher Esfeller discuss Dr. Stern's personal journey with kidney cancer, including his diagnosis at a young age, his treatments, and his experiences as both a physician and a patient. They also talk about the impact of a cancer diagnosis on one's life, career, and personal priorities as well as the importance of patient advocacy and the need for patients to actively communicate their needs and concerns to their healthcare providers. Dr. Adam Stern is a psychiatrist who previously worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. As of 2023, he transitioned from clinical practice to working in clinical trials, specifically in pharmacovigilance, which involves maintaining the integrity of clinical trials and keeping subjects safe during the trials. For more information on upcoming events and patient/caregiver resources from JNF, please visit jnfkidneycancer.org. This podcast is made possible because of the support of Merck. https://bit.ly/4163GVH