First, the patient
Walruses are a struggle to break down barriers of body and mind. Episode 21
Lovers of ice baths are starting the walrus season. Did you know that ice baths have a beneficial effect on potency and can help fight addictions as well as stress?
Healthy lungs. Medication is less than 50% of success. Episode 20
The respiratory disease that patients fear most is lung cancer.
Final stage and farewell support. Episode 19
Why responding early is key and how important doctor-patient communication is during the fight against cancer
Less meat, more health. Episode 18
Only 300 grams of meat a week! What to choose instead and are boxed diets really healthy?
A burning problem. The challenges of lung cancer. Episode 17
Lung cancer and invisible challenges. Is a diagnosis a judgment? How can thoracic surgery change patients' lives and why smoking is still a key risk in Poland?
A system with a soul or the humanisation of medicine. Episode 16
We dissect the challenges of humanising the Polish health system, highlighting the key role of education, communication and the balance between patients' rights and responsibilities.
Appetite for life. A cancer patient needs to eat. Episode 15
Up to 30% patients are malnourished on admission to hospital. Aleksandra Kapala, MD, PhD, talks about the dangerous consequences of this problem and the role of the dietitian in cancer treatment.
Allergists. Victims of excessive hygiene? Episode 14
In the latest episode of the podcast 'Patient First', Professor Maciej Kupczyk discusses the influence of age, genetics and environment on the development of allergies and emphasises the importance of correct diagnosis and therapy.
Vaccines are victims of their own success. Episode 13
We reflect on the consequences of vaccination choices, discuss the growing 'denialism virus' and analyse the role of doctors and health inspection in our daily lives.
New perspectives on cancer treatment. Episode 12
Cancer as a future leading cause of death, living with cancer, choosing an oncology centre and the challenges of Polish doctors are the topics discussed in the latest episode of the podcast 'First the patient'. Monica Rachtan's guest is oncology expert Professor Jakub Zolnierek.
