In part two of this two-part interview, host Dr. John Walker sits down for a candid conversation with Dr. Mike McCall, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Surgical Oncology and General Surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Produced by VĪV Productions courtesy of VĪV Mental Health (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

In part one of this two-part interview, host Dr. John Walker sits down for a candid conversation with Dr. Mike McCall, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Surgical Oncology and General Surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Produced by VĪV Productions courtesy of VĪV Mental Health (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

Dr. John Walker chats with Dr. Egiroh Omene, MD, FRCPC and neuro-oncologist at the Cross Cancer Institute at the University of Alberta.

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Produced by VĪV Productions courtesy of VĪV Mental Health (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with Dr. Mariam Shahidi, Endocrinologist from UAH. They review a shared case and discuss the impact that some potentially long-term side effects of immonotherapymay may have on patients, in relation to the pituitary gland, effects on the thyroid, and more.

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

They discuss the impact that immunotherapy has had in the field of gastroenterology, with a deep dive into a particular case study. A fantastic conversation that's both candid and revealing.

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

Guest Notes:

Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam

M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc. (Oncology), MD (Oncology)

Assistant Professor, UofA

Medical Oncologist, CCI

Dr. Omar M Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam is currently working as an assistant professor, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta. Primary clinical interests are in the field of Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Oncology.

Dr. Hatim Karichawala

MD, FRCPC

Medical Oncologist

Dept of Medical Oncology

Assistant Professor in the department of Oncology in the faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta

Lead of GI Oncology Research at the University of Alberta

In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with melanoma survivor and immunotherapy patient Chris Brochu, who is joined by his mother Leslie Brochu and aunt, Lee Ongman. They discuss Chris' incredible journey from diagnosis to recovery, and his continued advocacy for cancer research and patient support.

The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)