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Selected interviews, podcasts, conversations, and other public exchanges

Top 10 Questions I Get Asked as an Oncologist

Cancer Awareness Event – Organized by PASOR (Pakistani-American Socitey of Rochester) held at the Islamic Center of Rochester

AI in health care: possibilities and ethical questions

We sit down with Farhan S. Imran, a hematology-oncology physician. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of health care and technology, discussing the impact of computers on the doctor-patient relationship, the role of AI in medicine, and the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence in health care.

How the shortage of drugs used to treat cancer is impacting care in Rochester region

If someone has Stage IV cancer, we might have more flexibility in what other drugs we can use. But if someone has early stage, curable cancer, then using the specific chemotherapy drugs becomes all the more important. 

To my patient who is going to lose her hair from chemotherapy

I understand that the biggest fear you have about going through chemotherapy is losing your hair. I just want to tell you. You will be fine. Trust me.

What this physician says to vaccine-doubters

I would say the same thing to a vaccine-doubter. If I am being vaccinated myself as a health care worker and if I agree to vaccinate my children, please trust me that you should do the same.

Cancer patient honors doctors with $36,000 donation to Lipson Cancer Institute

Rochester, N.Y. – A colon cancer patient has given back in a big way to the doctors and medical professionals who have helped treat her during her fight with the disease.

 

A cancer patient's last wish

I left her house wondering if, when somebody is given the death sentence, they are asked about their last wish. We seldom do that in medicine. Should we?

A physician's tribute to nurses

A nurse is to a patient what a mother is to a child. She is the foremost advocate for the patient. She is at the bedside when the patient is taking his last breath, and she is the one to call the doctor to pronounce him dead after having first witnessed and confirmed it herself.

Medicine's science has advanced. Medicine's art has stalled.

I don’t know how much longer she has to live. She may have another two months or another two years. I will be ready to treat any symptom she gets from cancer, but I will also make sure that we do everything for her to feel beautiful. Just like she actually is.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A conversation at the Fox News Rochester NY studios to discuss Breast Cancer Care, recent advances and the current treatment options. 

Discussion with WROC News Channel about Breast Cancer Research

A new research study with participation from Rochester General Hospital patients is making waves nationally. The study found that women with stage one breast cancer may be able to avoid chemotherapy for treatment. Oncologist Dr. Farhan Imran weighed in on how this news will shape future treatment options for women.

Medicine's science has advanced. Medicine's art has stalled.

I don’t know how much longer she has to live. She may have another two months or another two years. I will be ready to treat any symptom she gets from cancer, but I will also make sure that we do everything for her to feel beautiful. Just like she actually is.

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Baacha Khan Autobiography Book Review

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan  was an iconic leader of the Pashtun people who lived a selfless life and was one of the greatest freedom fighters against the British Colonial rule. He was revered by many but misunderstood by others. 

Single Dad in Desi Culture

Conversations with “Shamelessly Desi” Podcast about the journey and experience of being a Single dad in the Desi South-Asian Culture. 

Breast Cancer care at the Lipson Cancer Center

A conversation with anchors at the Fox News Studios regarding surgical and medical care for patients with Breast Cancer at the Lipson Cancer Center

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