Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards

THIS is the podcast you have been looking for! "Doc Discussions" are just what the title says they are: physicians from a wide range of specialties, talking about relevant, up-to-date medical topics, not to mention tips on habits to help you live your best life. Your host, Jason Edwards, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with a PhD in cellular and integrative physiology at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Edwards explores not only diseases but also suggests techniques to optimize mental and physical health for a long and good life. Real people. Real advice. Real good. This is Doc Discussions, with Dr. Jason Edwards!

Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Jason Edwards, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Jason Edwards hosts Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards, a health show with 49 episodes published.

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  Why Lung Cancer Screening Matters More Than You Think

  Nov 21, 202523 minS0

  <p>The quiet truth about lung cancer is that it often hides until it’s late. We break that pattern by showing exactly who qualifies for low‑dose CT screening, why it’s usually free under preventive benefits, and how a clear plan can turn fear into action. With pulmonologist Dr. Kristen Fisher and lung screening lead Lola Brand, we trace the path from a “spot on the scan” to a confident diagnosis, and we demystify the choices along the way.<br/><br/>We start with eligibility—ages 50 to 80 for most commercial plans (50 to 77 for Medicare), at least a 20 pack‑year history...

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  Menopause: Rethinking Hormones, Risk, And Aging On Your Own Terms

  Nov 12, 202517 minS0

  <p>Menopause doesn’t arrive overnight or follow a tidy script. The changes often begin years earlier, as energy dips, brain fog creeps in, sleep gets choppy, joints ache, and weight redistributes from hips to the belly. We invited OB-GYN Dr. Kael Murphy Pettis to break down what’s actually happening in perimenopause and share a practical roadmap that helps women feel better, stronger, and clearer without getting lost in internet noise.<br/><br/>We unpack the under-recognized signs that signal shifting hormones and the simple labs that often get skipped—iron, B12, vitamin D, and thyroid—that can mimic menopaus...

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  From Mastectomy to Tailored Care: How Tumor Boards, Genetics, and New Therapies Shape Modern Breast Cancer Treatment

  Oct 15, 202520 minS0

  <p>A breast cancer diagnosis can flip your world in a single sentence—so we set out to restore clarity, calm, and control. Dr. Jason Edwards sits down with breast surgeon Dr. Nanette Wendel and medical oncologist Dr. Meera Rana to map a modern pathway through complex choices, from the first tumor board conversation to long-term survivorship. Together we show how to match treatment to tumor biology while protecting quality of life.<br/><br/>We start inside a multidisciplinary tumor board where surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists collaborate on one coherent plan. You’ll hear why lumpectomy plus...

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  From Mammograms to Mindset: Navigating High-Risk Breast Care with a Nurse Practitioner’s Guide

  Oct 8, 202523 minS0

  <p>A routine mammogram can change everything—especially when a letter arrives labeling you “high risk.” We sit down with nurse practitioner Jill Flores, whose career spans labor and delivery to advanced breast care, to unpack what that label actually means, how risk models work, and how a high-risk breast clinic turns numbers into a practical plan you can follow without losing your sanity. Jill explains the intake process that starts with a cancer risk assessment, walks through why 20% lifetime risk is the threshold for enhanced screening, and shows how mammograms, whole-breast ultrasound, and MRI can be sequenced to shrink the wi...

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  Beyond Profit Margins: How Donor Dollars Transform Patient Care

  Sep 30, 202531 minS0

  <p>Ever wondered how hospitals afford those multi-million dollar machines that save lives? The answer might surprise you.<br/><br/>Dan McCormack, Vice President and Executive Director of Development for St. Luke's Hospital, pulls back the curtain on healthcare philanthropy in this eye-opening conversation. What emerges is a fascinating look at how donor dollars become the lifeblood of modern healthcare innovation when insurance reimbursements fall woefully short.<br/><br/>While universities like Harvard sit atop $50 billion endowments, your local hospital likely operates on razor-thin margins—sometimes just 1-2% above breaking even, if not in the negative. Medicare and Medicaid typically re...

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