Cancer Covered

Dr. Stephanie Fries and Dr. Judy Tjoe sit down to examine what happens following a breast cancer diagnosis and how treatment decisions are tailored to each individual patient. They unpack how modern cancer medicine has moved away from a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach toward personalized care, explain how tumor biology and genomic testing guide choices around chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, and highlight the multidisciplinary teamwork and patient preferences that shape surgical options. “

Dr. Tony Jaslowski and Dr. Edgar Badine sit down to examine the popular diets, detoxes, and natural remedies frequently marketed to cancer patients. They unpack why the physiological reality of the human body disproves viral trends like the alkaline diet and extreme fasting, explain why high-dose antioxidant supplements can inadvertently protect tumors from chemotherapy and radiation, and highlight the critical distinction between complementary supportive care and unproven alternative treatments

A cancer diagnosis is an incredibly overwhelming experience, and it’s completely natural to search for hope, control and answers. It’s not hard to find claims of “miracle cures” and unproven therapies on social media and across the internet. While it’s understandable to want to explore every option, the viral nature of these testimonials can sometimes blur the line between supportive care and dangerous misinformation, leading people down paths that may do more harm than good. In this episode of

Founding oncologist Dr. Paul Koch, second president Dr. Jules Blank, and current president Dr. David Groteluschen reflect on 50 years of Green Bay Oncology. They look back on the practice’s journey from a single physician working out of a hallway office in 1976 to a team of more than 90 employees caring for patients across 12 locations in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. From transporting chemotherapy in the trunks of cars to offering cutting-edge clinical trials, immunotherapies, a

Oncologists Dr. Brian Burnette, Dr. Tony Jaslowski and Dr. Edgard Badine take an open, evidence-minded look at cannabis and cannabinoid use in cancer care. They explore what we know about potential benefits and risks, what we don’t know and why it’s important for patients and their care teams to talk openly about cannabis use during cancer treatment. The oncologists also explore COSMIC, an ongoing observational clinical trial following how people with cancer are using cannabis and cannabinoids

Every patient is like a puzzle box. And, just when you think you have things figured out, a new piece of the puzzle can emerge. In this episode of Cancer Covered, host Steve Slocum gets to know Dr. Stephanie Fries, a medical oncologist who joined Green Bay Oncology in the fall of 2025. Dr. Fries shares her journey into medicine, her “quarterback” approach to cancer care, and why treating patients in a tight-knit community setting offers a uniquely meaningful experience. She discusses how her tea