10/13/2026
🎙️ Cancer Talk with Dr. Anand Kuruvilla, Kuruvilla Oncology
Hosted by Mary Makie Connor Saucier
This week’s episode takes a closer look at the challenges of health insurance and how coverage can impact access to cancer care. With Medicare Open Enrollment approaching, Dr. Kuruvilla discusses the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, the financial burdens patients may face, and why understanding your insurance coverage before a diagnosis is so important.
Through real patient experiences, he also highlights the difficulties uninsured individuals face when seeking potentially lifesaving treatment, the role of the Putnam First Cancer Fund, and the importance of early detection, routine screenings, and having a trusted primary care provider.
đź”— Tune in to learn how making informed healthcare decisions today can make a difference when you need care most.
đź“» Catch the broadcast this Sunday at 10 AM and 11 AM on WIYD and WPLK, with a repeat airing Monday at 12:30 PM on both stations.