In this special and lighthearted episode of the DBT Podcast, Dr. Neel Shah does something unusual—he interviews himself! Dr. Shah is a board-certified Hematologist-Oncologist based in Dyer, Indiana, widely recognized for his contributions to community oncology and his commitment to bringing academic-level cancer care to patients in Northwest Indiana.
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:
(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?!!!