Dish with Nish Podcast

UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center
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The Dish with Nish Podcast is a new series exploring topics of interest in cancer prevention, the human spirit and how new ideas are changing cancer care. Dr. Andrew Nish, Medical Director at the John Stoddard Cancer Center, will host insightful conversations with doctors, health care workers and patients discussing various aspects of health and cancer care.

  1. Jun 10

    Beyond Treatment: A Conversation on Breast Surgery and Reconstruction

    On this episode of Dish with Nish, Dr. Nish is joined by Samuel Maruice, MD, a double-board certified plastic surgeon, and Devon Foster, DO, a breast surgery specialist. They discuss the specialized care they provide and the innovative reconstructive surgery options available to patients.

  2. Apr 14

    Cancer in Iowa Report 2026

    Iowa continues to rank among the highest in the nation for cancer incidence, and it’s one of the few states in the country where rates are still rising.  What's behind the numbers? In the latest episode, Dr. Andrew Nish is joined by Mary Charleton, a professor of Epidemiology and the Director and Principal Investigator at the State Health Registry of Iowa and the Iowa Cancer Registry to break down the Cancer in Iowa Report 2026 and what it means for Iowans.

  3. 12/31/2025

    The Vision for Oncology Care at UnityPoint Health

    Dr. Nish is joined by Dr. Greg Kennedy, chief medical officer for the UnityPoint Health Oncology Service Line, for a thoughtful conversation about the future of cancer care at UnityPoint Health. Together, they discuss the vision for oncology services across the system, what truly matters in delivering high-quality, compassionate cancer care, and how UnityPoint Health is committed to serving patients and communities throughout its footprint.

  4. 10/29/2025

    Writing Circle Mondays

    Dr. Andrew Nish is joined by Ana McCracken, Founder and Executive Director of the Ames Writers Collective. Ana leads Writing Circle Mondays with John Stoddard Cancer Center, where participants create a safe space and then write together for timed intervals to writing prompts.

  5. 06/18/2025

    Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy in a Cancer Journey

    Dr. Andrew Nish is joined by Maren Sand-Peck, DPT, PT, who is a part of the oncology rehabilitation team, to talk about the important role therapists play in patient's cancer journey.

  6. 05/02/2025

    Meals That Matter Program

    On this episode of Dish with Nish, Dr. Andrew Nish is joined by Gina Mandernach, oncology outreach coordinator, Sarah Zeidler, executive director of oncology, and Greta Lange, certified dietician, to talk about Meals that Matter! Thanks to the support from our community, this program provides no cost, nutritionally balanced meals to patients and caregivers at Stoddard Cancer Center.

  7. 02/22/2025

    National Caregivers Day

    In honor of National Caregivers Day, Dr. Andrew Nish is joined by Alex, a best-selling author and a caregiver to her partner who was diagnosed with cancer. They discuss her story and the importance of caregivers in a cancer journey.

  8. 02/22/2025

    Caregivers Day

    In honor of National Caregivers Day, Dr. Andrew Nish is joined by Alex, a best-selling author who has been a caregiver to her partner after receiving a cancer diagnosis. They discuss her story and the importance of caregivers in someone's cancer journey.

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The Dish with Nish Podcast is a new series exploring topics of interest in cancer prevention, the human spirit and how new ideas are changing cancer care. Dr. Andrew Nish, Medical Director at the John Stoddard Cancer Center, will host insightful conversations with doctors, health care workers and patients discussing various aspects of health and cancer care.

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  • Creator
    UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dish with Nish Podcast
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