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November 7, 2024 11 2
World Diabetes Day 2024: “You Are not Alone” – an Interview with Konstantina Boumaki
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast and with regard to this year’s World Diabetes Day on November…

October 17, 2024 0 0
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024: “It’s Living Every Day to Your Fullest” – an Interview with Abby Match
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Abby Match about her patient journey with breast…

September 5, 2024 0 0
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2024: “Nobody Knows Your Condition Better Than You” – an Interview with Alastair Boyle
For the first episode of season 5 of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Alastair Boyle about his…

July 11, 2024 0 0
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2024: “The Importance of Early and Correct Diagnosis” – an Interview with Roger Wilson
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Roger Wilson. He is a sarcoma patient, patient…

June 6, 2024 0 0
World Continence Week 2024: An Interview with Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret (WFIPP)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret. She is the President…

March 14, 2024 0 0
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024 – Hard Braking in the Fast Lane: An Interview with Jessica Settle
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Jessica Settle about her experience of being diagnosed…

February 22, 2024 3 0
Rare Diseases and AI/Digital Technologies: An Interview with Emily Lewis (Digital Transformation Project Lead)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Emily Lewis about Rare Disease Day on February…

November 23, 2023 0 0
Movember and Men’s Mental Health: An Interview with Charlie Bethel (Chief Officer UK Men’s Sheds Association)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Charlie Bethel about men’s mental health in the…

September 28, 2023 0 0
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023: An Interview with Dr Erik Briers, MS PhD (Europa Uomo)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Dr Erik Briers, MS PhD about current screening…

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer and the most common form of leukemia in adults….

July 27, 2023 0 0
Psoriasis Action Month: An Interview with Elisa Martini and Helen Crawford (International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA))
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Elisa Martini and Helen Crawford from the International…

May 18, 2023 0 0
World IBD Day 2023: An Interview with Jen Rose (IBD Patient/Patient Advocate) – Part 2
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen…

May 4, 2023 0 0
World IBD Day 2023: An Interview with Jen Rose (IBD Patient/Patient Advocate) – Part 1
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen…

April 28, 2023 0 0
For Asthma Patients, Education Must Be Part of the Therapy: An Interview with John Harrington
A lot is known about the causes and treatment options for asthma. However, the most important success factors for an…

April 20, 2023 0 0
“Look after Your Largest Organ”: An Interview with Prof Willie Visser for World Melanoma Day and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast for World Melanoma Day on May 1, 2023, as well as…

March 23, 2023 0 0
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Stephen Rowley (Cancer Survivor / Patient Advisor) – Part 2
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we spoke with Stephen Rowley….

March 9, 2023 0 0
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Stephen Rowley (Cancer Survivor / Patient Advisor) – Part 1
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we spoke with Stephen Rowley….

March 3, 2023 0 0
International Women’s Day 2023: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
It is a fact that sociocultural factors determine taboos. Taboos then can lead to restrictions, which in turn may affect…

February 9, 2023 0 0
Rare Disease Day 2023: An Interview with Lisa Sarfaty (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Rare Disease Day 2023, which is held on February 28,…

November 11, 2022 0 0
UK Disability History Month 2022: An Interview with Piers Wilkinson (Diversity and Ability)
This year’s UK Disability History Month is held from November 16 until December 16, 2022, and features the theme “Disability,…

October 28, 2022 0 0
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Movember 2022: “Changing the Face of Men’s Health”. An Interview with Anne-Cécile Berthier (Country Director UK & Europe)
The yearly event known as Movember involves growing moustaches throughout the month of November to bring attention to issues affecting…

October 18, 2022 0 0
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Abeda Steenkamp (CANSA)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer….

October 18, 2022 0 0
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Check Your Breasts – Save Your Life: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
The good news is: The earlier breast cancer is detected the faster it can be treated, which means that cure…

September 21, 2022 0 0
World Cancer Research Day 2022: An Interview with Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo-Hwang (Cancer Research Malaysia)
In 2020, more than 18 million individuals were diagnosed with cancer and nearly 10 million died of the disease, more…

September 14, 2022 0 0
World Patient Safety Day 2022: An Interview with Prof. Sir Liam Donaldson (Patient Safety Envoy WHO)
For World Patient Safety Day 2022 on September 17 we got in touch with Professor Sir Liam Donaldson. He is…

September 2, 2022 0 0
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Sally Sara (Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses of Australia)
For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is held in September each year, we got in touch with Adjunct Professor Sally…

From August to October, thousands of people across the UK will come together to take part in Shine Night Walks…

August 11, 2022 0 0
Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Hayley McCorkle (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Gastroparesis, commonly known as delayed gastric emptying, is a condition in which the stomach does not empty completely. In the…

August 5, 2022 0 0
Appendix Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Dr. Paul Sugarbaker
Appendiceal cancer is very rare. It is estimated that approximately 1 or 2 people per million in the United States…

July 1, 2022 0 0
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Megan Fletcher (Early Diagnosis Officer Sarcoma UK)
According to Sarcoma UK, sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or…