Ep
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Saving Little Lives: Inside Pediatric Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering | EP 77
Dec 8, 2025
With
Dr. Jess Puzzuoli
1:02:02
Saving Little Lives: Inside Pediatric Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering | EP 77
What if the future of childhood cancer looked different? Safer treatments, targeted therapies, and doctors who carry personal stories that fuel every decision? Today’s guest is one of those rare voices changing everything.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Jess Puzzuoli takes us inside the world of pediatric oncology. A place filled with courage, heartbreak, hope, and breakthroughs that most people never hear about. From the rising rates of childhood cancer to the emotional weight families carry, she breaks down the truth behind the numbers and the real-life moments that matter most.
This isn’t just a medical conversation… it’s a human one.
✨ In this episode, we discuss:
• Why childhood cancer rates are increasing
• The massive research gap affecting pediatric patients
• How targeted therapies + new treatments are transforming outcomes
• The emotional reality for parents, siblings, and caregivers
• What children REALLY experience during treatment
• The importance of play, support teams, and trauma awareness
• Dr. Jess’s deeply personal “why” that fuels her work every day
If you’ve ever wanted a clearer understanding of pediatric cancer and the hope that exists right now this episode will open your eyes and strengthen your heart.
