In this special episode Neel Shah interviews Dr. Neel Shah! Dr. Shah is a board-certified Hematologist-Oncologist in Dyer, Indiana, known for his work in community oncology, bringing academic-level care to patients in Northwest Indiana. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center.

Beyond his clinical expertise, he is passionate about his hometown of Detroit—and a proud supporter of the Detroit Lions.

In this candid self-conversation, Dr. Shah explores a range of important topics:

• Cancer basics: What cancer really is and the emotional weight of delivering a diagnosis.
• Treatment decisions: How oncologists determine the right course of care.
• Medical advancements: Breakthroughs in tools, blood cell treatments, and bone marrow therapies compared to 10–15 years ago.
• Supplements: Which are safe, helpful, or harmful for cancer patients.
• Second opinions: When and why they matter in oncology.
• Mental health: Essential support for patients and families navigating a cancer diagnosis.
• Genetic and family history: The role of testing when cancer runs in the family.
• A personal touch: Dr. Shah even pokes fun at himself—answering the burning question of why he’s so short!

(1:10) Dr. Shah begins this unusual episode talking about his passion for Detroit and the Detroit Lions!

(1:30) Dr. Shah, an Oncologist, talks about cancer, what it is and what it’s like to tell a patient they have been diagnosed with it.

(3:20) How does a doctor know the correct course of treatment to pursue? Dr. Shah explains.

(4:52) What tools are not available today that weren’t available 10-15 years ago?

(5:44) What are the new treatments that are being used to treat cancer? Learn about blood cells and bone marrow and their part in healing.

(8:40) what about supplements? Does Dr. Shah recommend them to fight cancer? What to take and what to avoid.

(10:50) Whan is it wise to get a second opinion on a cancer diagnosis?

(12:42) what kinds of mental health support is important for those diagnosed with cancer?

(13:55) What kind of tests are important when there is a history of it within a family?

(16:06) And why is Dr. Shah so short?!!!

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