Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio: Recent Episodes
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Breast Friends helps women and families deal with the emotional upheaval of cancer. Our show focuses on education, inspiration and hope, by offering advice to the patients and survivors, while teaching their friends and family how to provide significant and helpful support to their loved ones. Our show benefits the patients, as well as their friends and family members in several ways: Patients benefit because they find hope and inspiration in hearing stories of survival not only from the host, but also from our guests. Their friends and family members benefit by learning ways to support their loved ones and understand her journey a bit better. Each week we will introduce a different topic AND GUEST and provide resources that are sure to create interest and provide additional support to the patients and their families. Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio can be heard live every Wednesday at 9 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
Kellie Grill is a certified Equine Gestalt Coach. Equine Gestalt Coaching is a unique way to deal with trauma and any past unfinished business in a person’s life that is keeping them from living a happier more joy-filled life. It is done with a coach and a horse acting as co-coach. The process is truly a magical experience and the therapeutic healing that comes from this type of work has a permanent and everlasting change in a person’s life.
Our host, Becky Olson, will be sharing excerpts from her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life," (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends.
"Grief Your Way" Helen Rose is Committed to helping others move beyond past traumas to a place of safety and hope. Helen was born in Toronto in 1962. By the age of 2 1/2, she had been shuttled between her birth mother and various foster homes eight times before her adoption at age four. Although she didn't know this at the time, her journey with grief had begun. She shares her story so that others can move forward with forgiveness and peace.
Cancer touches us at different stages in the journey. Our guest, Yvonne Nydigger, has talked with us about the diagnosis and treatment stages. Now we will focus on life after breast cancer. We will explore the emotions, the opportunities and the blessings that can come from all of this if we open our hearts and our minds.
After her own breast cancer diagnosis at 35, April Stearns was very alone for a number of years until she met another in-real-life survivor who was also diagnosed under 45. Meeting her changed everything for April, and opened up her eyes to the fact that young women with breast cancer need resources that are specific to their age and station in life. Since then April has made it her life's work to help women who were diagnosed at a young age tell their stories so that others will feel less alone.
We will discuss the different phases of the cancer journey and how we navigate that journey with each patient. Our guess is Yvonne Nydigger, Program Director for Breast Friends.
Tune in as we hear the stories of three young women, all diagnosed in their 30's, all with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. We will talk about working, parenting, daycare, and maintaining physical activity while in treatment and after. Our guests are Alyssa Beyer, Nathalie Huber and Christine Poulin.
Not all cancer is the same. When it turns metastatic, it becomes a whole different situation. Issues are different, challenges are different. Helping us understand the nuances are David Dachinger, a stage 4 cancer patient, His wife, Tamara Greene who is a psychotherapist and David's caregiver, and our show host, Becky Olson who is a 5 time survivor, this time stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
Are you living with a high level of uncertainty right now? What if we told you the solution is to embrace uncertainty instead of resisting, you can make a conscious decision to accept change? Join us with our guests David Dachinger and Tamara Greene of Loving Meditations.
Breasts are a profound source of the female self-image. Cancer of the breast may seriously affect a woman's perception of her identity in the following areas: femininity, sexuality, sensuality, motherhood, and overall attractiveness.
Do you feel guilty worrying about your body and how cancer has changed it? Are you concerned about your breasts being misshapen, reconstructed, or uneven? Do you feel selfish or petty for even thinking about such things?
You are not alone. Join us as we discuss these issues and more with our previous show host, and Breast Friends' Co-founder, Sharon Henifin.
We will be discussing the use of integrative medicine, specifically intravenous vitamin c and herbal medicine during and after breast cancer treatment. We will also discuss medically induced menopause and possible solutions to symptoms with our guest Dr. Dianna Henson
During these troubling times, life can deliver some terrible blows. Throw in a cancer diagnosis and it can seem unbearable. Handling it all can seem overwhelming. Tune in as we discuss the stages of grief, loss, and how to deal with it with our guest, Paul Bright, Mental Health Clinical Specialist
A creative act such as crafting can help focus the mind, and has even been compared to meditation due to its calming effects on the brain and body. Even just gardening or sewing releases dopamine, a natural anti-depressant. Creativity reduces anxiety, depression, and stress. Join us with our guest Anne Louise Sterry, aka Aunt Lena, as we explore this topic during a very difficult time for our country and our world.
In these difficult times, as we watch the news daily on the Corona Virus, how do we sort out fact from fiction, and keep ourselves and our loved ones, especially those battling cancer, safe. Join our guest, Patrick Quillin PhD, as we discuss this topic in dept, including: What is a virus? How did this corona virus get started? What is the prognosis for Americans and the corona virus? What is the prognosis for cancer patients and the corona virus? How can we protect ourselves from this virus? We will also talk about the immune system.
"Staying in the Light," is a phrase often heard on this show. It has taken on a life of its own its own. Learn about the impact of the phrase, and what it has meant to our host as we talk with Dr. Shani Fox.
Join us for Part 3 of the 12 Keys to a Healthier Cancer Patient. Among the 12 keys to be discussed: more on Nutrition, How to change the Underlying causes of the disease and Rational Cancer Treatment.
Join Katrin Fink, certiifed life coach, as we continue our conversation on how to find hope and possibility by honoring and affirming yourself, aligning with your values, and choosing thoughts and beliefs that empower you and move you forward with the life you truly desire. We will also discuss habits, and how they keep us in stress mode or help us heal.
Educating and empowering the listeners on how lifestyle factors can dramatically improve outcome in conjunction with traditional cancer treatment. Among the 12 keys to be discussed: Exercise, Detoxing, Microbiomes, more on Nutrition, How to change the Underlying causes of the disease and Rational Cancer Treatment.
Laura Addonisio will be diiscussing the subtle differences of how breast cancer impacts lesbian women and their partners. There are few resources for lesbian patients facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment and even less support after treatment concludes.
Join Katrin Fink, certiifed life coach, as she teaches you how to to find hope and possibility by honoring and affirming yourself, aligning with your values, and choosing thoughts and beliefs that empower you and move you forward with the life you truly desire.
Join us as Patrick Quillin, PhD educates and empowes the listeners on how lifestyle factors can dramatically improve outcome in conjunction with traditional cancer treatment. Among the 12 keys to be discussed: understand the problem, understand the solution, the incredible healing capacity of the human body, mind, nutrition, exercise, microbiome, toxins, energy alignment,and why nutrition is essential in comprehensive cancer treatment, changing the underlying causes of the disease.
Can we prevent cancer? Join our guest, Dr. Andrew Isaksen and learn ways we can all reduce our cancer risk. He will also talk about what the future holds in cancer treatment, including use of heat treatments in destroying cancer cells.
It's so hard to know what to say or what to do, so sometimes it seems easiest to avoid contact altogether rather than upsetting anyone by saying or doing the wrong thing. Meet Yvonne Nydigger, Programs director at Breast Friends. Yvonne is a master at reaching the heart of patients. She can teach you the right things to say and do to help patients feel loved and cared for.
Are you confused or overwhelmed by all the conflicting information you hear about what to eat? Everywhere you turn, some expert has a new and improved recommendation to reduce inflammation that is going to change your life. You’ve tried them all, but nothing seems to work for you? Tune in to learn more about supporting your immune system and reducing inflammation. Leading our discussion will be Megan Gardner, licensed clinician who in her practice treat patients with chronic inflammatory conditions.Not only will you learn what foods may be best for you individually, but you will also learn simple day-to-day tips and tricks to help implement these strategies.
Maimah Karmo is the Founder/CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) and a ten-year survivor of breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, Maimah was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history and was 32-years old. While undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer. After her second treatment, Tigerlily Foundation was born. Join us to hear her fascinating story and learn about the impact of cancer on young women.
Finding JOY in daily living is a choice and something we should all strive for. For those battling cancer, it can be very challenging. Our guest today is a two time survivor who made that choice to take her journey and turn it into something positive, something that brings her JOY. At Breast Friends, we call this the "Twinkle." It's that thing that makes you light up when you talk about it. Working with us, Michelle found her "twinkle," Listen in today as she shares her story and shares how you can find that special place in your life that brings out the best in you.
(This episode is in honor of Kristen Janes, who introduced to us the concept of the "Twinkle." We thank her and have been teaching her concept ever since.)
When cancer strikes at the heart of the family, the partner is often the first line of defense. When the host of this show, Becky Olson, was first diagnosed in 1996, her husband, Bill Olson, was there for her. He was there for her through the next 4 battles including her current battle with metastatic disease. Learn tips on how to care for your loved one during this time and understand the role of, and the impact on, the care giver.
The KickinCancer movement is growing. WeAreTheSolution, a 501c3 NPO in Salem, was formed in Nov. 2018 with the goal to “Empower individuals to take control of their own bodies, so we can significantly reduce cancer” through education while still supporting local people currently in the fight.
In March of 2020, Baron Robinson, creator of the KickinCancer movement will be Climbing the US Bank tower in Portland, OR - all 40 stories, to raise awareness for the cause.
One in two people have an Auto-Immune System problem leading to a myriad of diseases. Imagine if you could understand how you got sick and then find some great opportunities that could assist you to be well again. Join us with best-selling author, Lynda Dyer, as she discusses how she healed herself from Lupus.
Cancer is stressful anytime of the year, but adding the burden of the holidays can make it unbearable. Learn some tips and tricks to make your holidays easier and lighter and find out how you can be that hero next door to someone battling cancer right now.
Kim Wagner believes that our lives are best served by serving others. Sometimes, when we are in the midst of our own battle, it can be difficult. Yet, it’s often the small things that make our lives better. How can we have a great day in spite of our own struggles? Tune in and listen to Kim’s amazing story.
When Janinha Piazzetta was a child, she suffered a brain injury. She had another one as an adult sustained during an auto accident. Throw in a breast cancer battle, Janinha is a walking testimony to surviving trauma. Listen in and hear her inspiring story.
Part 2 - How do we know when we've crossed the line from sadness to depression? What can we do about it. Our guest, Dr. Linda Denke, PhD, Rn, CCRC, will finish the conversation as she takes us through the three phases: the problem of depression & screening in breast cancer, common medical treatments and strategies for self-care, bias & stigma in personal experience with depression, books and other resources.
Join us as we discuss your ph and why it matters before and after cancer with our guest Nancy White. Nancy believes your healthy mind, body and spirit makes a difference. Her mantra: Peace, we do our best, God does the rest. Visit her website at https://thehealthycellschick.com/
When does sadness cross over into depression? How do we know when we've crossed the line? What can we do about it. Our guest, Dr. Linda Denke, PhD, Rn, CCRC, will take us us through three phases: the problem of depression & screening in breast cancer, common medical treatments and strategies for self-care, bias & stigma in personal experience with depression, books and other resources.
Join us as our guest, Marni Amsellem, PhD, Provides an introduction to journaling as a tool to help you reflect upon, learn from, or record your cancer or survivorship journey. We will discuss some well-established benefits of journaling, as well as how to start and how to create a journaling practice. Marni has been a guest on our show twice before.
A reflective and inspiring discussion with two-time breast cancer survivor and professional harpist, Amy Camie, about how to live life fully and honestly from a place of inner peace, joy, acceptance and love.
When Andrea Wilson Woods first became a patient advocate, she shied away from telling her story even though she founded a nonprofit in her sister’s name. Due to a mountain of grief and a desire for privacy, Andrea discussed the facts about liver cancer, not what motivated her to stand up for patients and caregivers. One day, when fighting for a bill in Congress, she saw someone’s eyes glaze over. That’s when she realized: numbers don’t cause change; personal narratives do. Because in the end, we all become stories.
When undergoing massage therapy, cancer patients have special needs and can be harmed if it is done improperly. Join our guest Julia Morrow as she discusses the needs for, and benefits of, oncology massage.
Our guest today has been a star athlete since she was about 8 years old. Jordan Ray stepped onto the softball field at age 4 and she knew right then that this would be her life. She started competing on a travel team at age 8. At age 16, her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It hit her hard, but she found she could escape on the softball field. Then, at age 17, her life took a personal twist. She was diagnosed with a serious neurological disorder. Between her moms diagnosis, and her own personal journey, Jordan really struggled to find order among chaos. Now at age 21, she owns her own business and continues living the dream she started.
Stress is the power YOU give to outside circumstance to define what you believe you are capable of handling successfully. Take it back Learn quick grab and go tips to help you stress less and live more from our guest, Lauren Miller, Googles no 1 stress relief expert.
It is common to experience high levels of anxiety once initial treatment is complete. Will I be okay? Will it come back? What does my future hold? Guided meditation to relieve anxiety is a powerful tool for managing these feelings.
You are not your cancer, it does not have to define your life. Learn why it is important to create a new vision and set new goals to uplift your life and strengthen your purpose. Join our guest, Wendy Clifford as she teaches us how to be inspired to start today with some simple steps that will have you moving forward on your journey beyond cancer.
Much has happened in the area of Immune Therapy. New trials are being developed, and with good results are slowly becoming the standard of care. If they work for metastatic disease, could that treatment work for early stage cancer diagnosis? Listen in as Dr. David Page brings us up to date on the latest in Immune Therapy. (He was on our show previously in March of 2016.)
What happens when you step out of your comfort zone and live life courageously kind? From spending childhood Saturdays in a prison visiting her moms husband, to experiencing the joy that comes with forgiveness, to fighting breast cancer with kindness, Nicole loves to share the transformation that happened in her own life when she made a career out of writing about Kindness– and living life courageously kind!
When Tanyis Brunscheon found out she had a genetic mutation that contributed to her cancer diagnosis, she instantly wanted to do something to help other women going through this. She found that by sharing her story she started to heal. Through her desire to learn everything about her gene mutation, Tanyis found her passion in educating others on the importance of genetic testing, family history, and advocacy.
In America, our culture revolves around learning and working. We become adults and providers. The chaos we are involved in distracts us from the basic elements of life. Only until it's absolute necessary can we understand the capacity we truly can manage.
Anne-Louise Sterry, aka Aunt Lena, is one of the funniest people we know, She was a guest on our show on March 6, 2019 and took us all by storm. Back by popular request, She will be talking about Creativity and Joy as tools in the fight against cancer.
Psychologists agree that engaging in creative activities contributes to an “upward spiral” of positive emotions, psychological well-being and feelings of “flourishing” in life.
Anne-Louise is a Cancer survivor, humorist, professsional speaker, and writer, She is sure to rock your world as you listen in.
The Pink Hulk, which debuted in 2016, is Valerie David's award-winning solo show about her journey to become a 3-time cancer survivor with plenty of humor—guaranteed. Having had Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Stage 2 breast cancer in the past, Valerie conquered a metastatic stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, now with no evidence of disease, that she will be adding to her show this summer. Her show takes us through that journey and her resilience to fight back and kick cancer to the curb—you will laugh and you will cry at the same time.
Today's episode will talk about the importance of early screening to detect breast cancer, not only here in the United States, but in the rest of the world. The challenge is not only access to screening and breast information in general, but also treatment once cancer is detected.
Breast Advocates International, founded by Melissa Hopkins, is dedicated to bringing life saving resources to women in countries with little access to information, screening, detection, and treatment.
As a survivor of a rare and deadly form of cancer, Mark Roby has endured much. He brings his wisdom to our audience by teaching us the Top 10 Keys that cancer patients need to know before they start their journey toward survival.
Janie Lidey was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. When the doctors told her it was incurable, Janie told them that didn’t work for her. Just five short months after the diagnosis, Janie was cancer free! She is using her miracle story and inspirational music to infuse hope, love and light into her audiences.
Janie will be sharing her stories and songs from her new book, Radiating Hope ~ Cancer Unplugged.
We all experience times of transition in our lives. Some are chosen and some are thrust upon us. It can be from a cancer diagnosis, or simply watching our kids grow up and move out. Sometimes divorce, or loss of a loved one will lead to huge transitions. Or choosing to retire can leave us feeling empty. Some transitions we see as positive but sometimes they feel negative. Often referred to as "the new norm," we find ourselves struggling with change rather than accepting it for what it is, a new direction. Join show hosts, Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, in a lively conversation about how to put a positive light on all of it. You will no doubt be inspired as you look at your own new direction.
Fear of recurrence is rampant among cancer survivors, squashing hope and stealing dreams. Yet very few survivors report that their fear is effectively treated or even acknowledged by their wellness teams. Seeing the damaging effects of fear in nearly all the survivors she works with, Dr. Shani Fox shares effective tools she’s created to help survivors to master their fear and reclaim hope and peace of mind.
Today’s segment will focus on Palliative Care. Information on palliative care, how one enrolls and palliative care teams will be provided. Myths around palliative care and hospice will also be discussed.
Last week, we discussed self-care during cancer treatment with our guest Cathy Leman. We focused primarily on the nutritional part of self-care. This week, we will finish the topic by focusing on exercise, and other examples of self-care, such as: Social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and relational.
When Cathy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, her trusted self-care practices were put to the test, Cathy credits them for her positive outcomes and the maintenance of her physical and mental health. Tune in and learn what she did and how she coped.
On the internet and beyond, erroneous and sometimes dangerous breast cancer diet, nutrition, fitness and wellness myths persist.
Today we’re speaking with Cathy Leman, registered dietitian nutritionist, certified personal trainer and breast cancer survivor. Cathy will bust those myths with evidence-based science, straight talk and smart solutions for elevating your health and optimizing healing.
When Cathy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, her trusted self-care practices were put to the test, Cathy credits them for her positive outcomes and the maintenance of her physical and mental health. Tune in and learn what she did and how she coped.
A cancer diagnosis and treatment is more than a wake-up call. It is an opportunity to change your entire life for the better. Tune in as the Breast Friends Co-founders, Sharon Henifin and Becky Olson, who also co-host this program, share their lives and their inspirations. They remind us, there is always hope.
When Stacie Overman went through cancer in 2006, she had a near death experience which led her to her discovery of angels and the spiritual realm of healing from a completely different perspective. Listen in and hear her amazing story.
We all know that volunteers greatly benefit organizations and individuals that need help. But what do we get out of the act of volunteering? Turns out volunteering is great for your health! Volunteering helps reduce stress levels, improves our social life, develops news skills and may even advance your career! Hear from a Breast Friends Volunteer how helping others has been its own reward.
We all know that stress is bad for cancer patients. Learn about the impact of stress and how to overcome it using various tools, including massage, and introducing balance into our lives. We will also explore how others affect our self-care and how to ask for help even if our cancer is in remission. Join us with our guest Jacki Gethner.
Every now and then we bring someone on our show to tell their personal story and through the telling of those stories, we hear stories of resilience and hope. Our guest today, Julie Seiber, has one such story. She has been through an amazing journey of cancer, which then led to a heart problem, but with the love and support of her husband and others, Julie is still going strong.
How Biohacking can have you thinking, moving, and feeling your best. Listen in today and learn what it is and why it works with our guest Mary Jo Campbell
Sometimes life's twists and turns are expected — and sometimes they are not. A diagnosis of breast cancer often comes out of the blue causing great upheaval and trauma in our lives. We may try many paths, or feel stuck while our wheels just spin. We can become tired and have difficulty seeing a path ahead. Join us today as we explore the healing power of writing with our guest Karen Newcomb.
Becky Olson, co-founder of Breast Friends, inspirational speaker and author of "The Hat that Saved my Life," is in the middle of her 5th breast cancer battle since 1996. This time, her fight is with metastatic breast cancer. She is currently enrolled in a medical trial that includes Immune therapy. Hear her story and how she used three things that got have gotten her through each battle.
A breast cancer diagnosis impacts not our our physical health, but can cause serious issues with our emotional health. Many women suffer serious hits to their self-esteem as they suffer the loss of breasts, hair, enter into early menopause, suffer sexual anxieties and much more. Today, our guest, Sharon Henifin, Certified Life Coach, who is also one the co-founders of Breast Friends will discuss in depth the issues that impact so many survivors and provide tips on how to overcome our current crisis and improve our self-esteem.
Dr. Larkey will share evidence from the latest research on the lifestyle behaviors one can adopt that reduce risk for cancer as well as reduce risk for recurrence. She will discuss her research about strategies for rebuilding wellness in the wake of a cancer diagnosis and she will share information on a study that is currently open for breast cancer survivors, aged 45-75, that provides free classes, further testing these strategies.
Meet Anne-Louise Sterry, otherwise known as "Aunt Lena." She will teach us the power of using music and humor and "Audacious Joy," to help people change their story to one of health and hope. She used this technique to overcome her journey through breast cancer. She will share with us today her journey and the tools she used to overcome. I have a feeling we might need to be strapped in. This lady is FUNNY!
Cancer related fatigue hits nearly all cancer patients in one form or another. It is a mystery that cannot be measured objectively. There is no blood test or scan to determine if you have it, or to what degree. It can be due to a number of factors which we will explore on today's show. Not only will we discuss what it is and why it happens, but we will look at ways to combat it. Our guests, Door Vonk and Dr. Bram Kuiper, are from the Netherlands and will bring their perspective to this very important issue. We will also discuss their cancer related app, appropriately named, "Untire."
Dr. Robert Nagourney is a cancer researcher who has a new concept of carcinogenesis wherein cancer is not caused by mutations, challenging decades of genomic research. He just announced research findings in which he could identify breast cancer patients with a greater than 95 percent accuracy.
Dr. Nagourney is a proponent of healthy diet and lifestyle to help mitigate cancer risks and will talk about the importance of personalized breast cancer care/functional profiling and lifestyle and diet to reduce cancer risks.
Using the natural immunity of our own bodies is important to understanding how cancer can be treated. Dr. Bernie Fox will teach us how improve our chances of survival through immunotherapy and clinical trials. We will also explore treatments for triple negative breast cancer.
Radiation therapy has been an approved method of treatment for cancer for many years. But there are still many mysteries about how it works, is it safe and more. Our guest today is a researcher in the field of radiation and will debunk the myths often associated with this method of treatment.
The beautiful parts of life are sprinkled with love, challenge, fear, joy, and hopefully the appreciation for the insight we gain along the way. If your goal is to outrun pain or conflict you will never succeed. But, if you can learn to turn the tides and recognize the strength you have and the blessings all around you, you will in turn become more courageous, more alive, and fearless to face whatever is thrown your way. Through her own journey with cancer, Shandy Welch was given the opportunity to walk the walk, see medicine from the perspective of a patient, and became incredibly inspired along the way.
Elizabeth Cluff was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 37. Like many of us, it turned her life upside down. After treatment, she began to research what was missing the world of breast cancer. She came to the same conclusion that Breast Friends did. There is much information on prevention, research and awareness, but there was very little that actually helped women in the trenches - to help them feel whole again. As a result, she formed I'mpact One. Now in her second battle she is still fighting and will not stop.
We all survive something. Tangie Roseboro grew up in poverty and abuse but somehow came out on the other side as a warrior. When cancer strikes, things can seem hopeless at times. The struggles can be daunting But we can be warriors too.
When life hands us a diagnosis like cancer, we have choices in how we handle it. Our guest today, Kristen Carbone made choices after her mother's diagnosis that changed her life for the better.
When a person survives a major setback, often, it leads to an inner yearning to make something of their experience. Breast Friends was started by two cancer survivors. Today, we will talk with Brad Lebowsky, a non-profit consultant about volunteering and nonprofit management, including the basics of setting up a non-profit.
Young adult cancer (age 15-39) is largely unknown in the war on cancer with 72,000 new diagnoses each year. That's one every eight minutes. This is not OK! This neglected group—now millions strong—has limited resources, inadequate support, and, more importantly, a lack of awareness and understanding from the community around them. Stupid Cancer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the largest charity that comprehensively addresses young adult cancer through advocacy, research, support, outreach, awareness, mobile health and social media
Certified Lymphedema Therapist Kathleen Lisson shares information on lymphedema, a side effect of cancer treatment that catches many survivors by surprise. She will let us know how to reduce our risk and offer tips and advice for dealing with lymphedema. Kathleen focuses on holistic treatment for her clients, including advice on meditation, balancing their immune systems and more.
Are you ready to author a new story of your life? To take all that you’re learning about yourself and this disease and make a choice in this moment to start anew. Let’s talk about how to pick up the pieces after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and put them back together into the new you.
Fortunately, survival is the new normal in cancer care. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of individuals surviving cancer results in suboptimal care for cancer survivors, who are frequently overlooked by the healthcare system. According to the National Cancer Institute, this situation creates an urgent need for clinical strategies to address cancer survivorship. To address these issues, and to manage additional complex healthcare needs, cancer survivors require a comprehensive cancer survivor plan.
We will discuss the relationship of stress and cancer. What is this relationship? How does stress work? What are the 3 most common mistakes people make about stress? How managing your stress is NOT going to help you in the long run. And how to achieve mastery over your stress.
The show will address how frequently as women we think once the cancer is gone or the wounds have healed it is over physically and emotionally when in reality the healing process has just begun. The importance of physical rehabilitation is rarely advised by doctors as rehabilitation and if so, the focus is only on short term range of motion. However, the body takes a year to heal from the trauma and the mind sets its own pace. Methods of connecting the mind/body experience to complete the healing process will be focused on.
When a person is struck with a serious illness or other trauma, it is easy to fall into a pit of sadness and just watch life move around you. We can become isolated and fearful. Dr. Fox will share with us the concept of staying in the light, and why it is so important mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She helped Becky Olson, the co-host of this show with those very words, and now is here to to share it all with you.
16 years ago Liam Ryan was anonymous in the world. Then he began to get headaches. He was diagnosed with a huge stage 4 tumor in his face and was told very few hospitals in the world could look at his case. To survive the surgery alone would be a miracle. But the tumor was so extensive that radical radiotherapy was also required to remove what the surgery couldn’t. If medics were to be found, the chances were the surgeon would be in New York, but the radiotherapist would be in Tokyo. He needed both of them in the one place. Eventually, a team in Liverpool offered treatment. They didn’t think he’d make it but wanted to give him the chance he was desperate for. Today, he will share his miraculous story
When Laura White was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37, her life was turned upside down.She has a family with two young boys and a job. Managing both is hard enough but to add a serious cancer diagnosis makes the challenge even greater. Well-meaning friends try to be of help, but it's hard to know what to do unless you've walked the same path. She found support among a local group of young survivors, but turned to Breast Friends radio show to gain understanding and knowledge that would ultimately help her through her journey. Listen in as Laura shares her heart-felt message with our global community.
A breast cancer diagnosis impacts not our our physical health, but can cause serious issues with our emotional health. Many women suffer serious hits to their self-esteem as they suffer the loss of breasts, hair, enter into early menopause, suffer sexual anxieties and much more. Today, our guest, Sharon Henifin, Certified Life Coach, who is also one the co-founders of Breast Friends will discuss in depth the issues that impact so many survivors and provide tips on how to overcome our current crisis and improve our self-esteem.
Hearing the words metastatic and cancer in the same sentence is never a good thing. But with all the dollars being spent on research, scientists are making advancements. This show will focus on the different options for women living with metastatic disease including, chemotherapies, clinical trials and immunotherapy. Our guest today is Dr. David Page from Providence Medical Center in Portland.
Cancer costs are getting in the way of healing. Patients and their families are anxious that they do not have the financial resources to pay for treatment. The goal of this program will be to educate patients and the professional support community about the availability of financial assistance programs
What is palliative care and when do patients need it? How does it differ from hospice. Listen in as we discuss this topic, as well as end-of-life issues for cancer patients with Dr. Angela Kalisiak of Compass Oncology.
Surgical drains are a common occurrence for cancer patients. Depending on the type of drain, it can be very cumbersome process to clean them. Our guest today has developed an easier way.
When Jennifer Batten, guitarist for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck, got diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn't let it stop her. She continued to travel the globe as a guest guitarist. But, it did cause her to reconsider her lifestyle, including diet, exercise and more. Listen in to Jennifer's story in this exciting episode
We've all heard that music is the universal language but does it help in our recovery from illness? We will talk about the role of music in helping us heal from emotional or physical trauma with our special guest, Julianne Johnson. She will share her personal journey through the world of music starting at age 2 and how music became her life. Besides performing, Julianne teaches music and is the choir director for the "Worship in Pink" choir.
In today’s podcast Andrea dispels widespread myths surrounding cancer and nutrition that commonly cause unnecessary stress in patients, survivors and family members. Additionally, she will discuss practical ways to reduce cancer risk and recurrence with nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Andrea Hamilton is a Registered Dietitian for Compass Oncology, a comprehensive community cancer center in Portland, OR with six sites in the metropolitan area.
There are many ways to reconstruct a breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy and decisions can be complicated. Join us this week, with our guest Dr. Elisa Burgess to discuss many of the available options, pros and cons of each, and what to consider when making your decision.
What is the standard of follow-up care after a cancer diagnosis? How much self- monitoring is the right amount? What about follow-up care from our physician team? These questions come up often as different doctors seem to have different methods of monitoring their patients. We will explore this topic and more with our very special guest, Lillie Shockney, Administrative Director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Lillie is also a two-time breast cancer survivor, professional speaker, and published author.
When treatment ends for a cancer patient, it doesn't mean everything will return to "normal," The term "new normal" fits the situation better. Finding a way to talk about the physical restoration, and more importantly, the emotional restoration, is even better still,
Reconstruction of a survivor goes well beyond the physical reconstruction. The emotional reconstruction is even more difficult. Join us today as we discuss this often underestimated part of the journey with our guest Wanda Johnson.
Do you remember Dear Abby or Ask Ann? Maybe you've heard of the "radically empathetic" advice column in the NYTimes called "The Sweet Spot," which is excerpted from the Dear Sugar podcast hosted by Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed. On this week's program, hear about a new kind of advice column for the cancer community called "Dear Hope." We talk with the writer behind Hope to find out what led her to share mindful advice to support those living with or after cancer.
Cancer survivors need guidance in their exercise programming to make sure that it is safe and effective. Understanding the side effects of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can enable you to improve your health and feel better through a proper exercise program. Please join Carol Michaels as she discusses when and how often one should exercise during and after treatment. She will also speak about managing fatigue, lymphedema, osteoporosis, range of motion and strength while reviewing what exercises are safe and unsafe.
The lens of scientific research that approaches cancer from the perspective of the whole person reveals new discoveries. Changing self-talk, surrendering fear, properly nourishing the body help you live a life that radiates gratitude, even during the storms. The journey of life is not always simple, easy or what we plan, but it can always be rich and full. The mind-body connection is real. Discover how love and a positive approach to healing transforms the experience of cancer and your life!
Cancer can take over your life. While some survivors seem to flow through the treatment and have little or no transition into life after cancer, others find that more difficult to do. Many experience some level of depression. Some of those have extreme depression. Listen in to Cancer Coach - Mama Bear as she talks about her journey through depression and back and how she now spends her life coaching others through their cancer experience.
Finding JOY in daily living is a choice and something we should all strive for. For those battling cancer, it can be very challenging. Our guest today is a two time survivor who made that choice to take her journey and turn it into something positive, something that brings her JOY. At Breast Friends, we call this the "Twinkle." It's that thing that makes you light up when you talk about it. Working with us, Michelle found her "twinkle," Listen in today as she shares her story and shares how you can find that special place in your life that brings out the best in you.
(This episode is in honor of Kristen Janes, who introduced to us the concept of the "Twinkle." We thank her and have been teaching her concept ever since.)
Do you know the warning signs of hereditary cancer? Breast cancer before age 50…triple negative breast cancer…male breast cancer…ovarian cancer…aggressive prostate cancer…pancreatic cancer…colon cancer. These are red flags that warrant talking to a genetic counselor. Join us to learn more about BRCA and “newer” mutations that increase the risk of cancer.
Have you been diagnosed with lymphedema? Do you have chronic swelling following surgery for breast cancer or are you about to have surgery?
Learn how massage therapies can reduce post-surgical swelling and bruising with our guest expert Jill Nelson.
Join us as we explore the benefits of Integrative Mind Body Medicine with guest Avinoam Lerner. Lerner is a Cancer Recovery Specialist and an integrative Medicine practitioner. His innovative approach to cancer recovery highlights the multidimensional nature of illness and the need to treat not only the body but also the Mind. Failing to do so; he argues, means treating only part of the illness, the physical part. This results all too often, in cancer resurfacing in secondary medical conditions. Tune in and learn about the role of the Subconscious Mind in sickness and health and how you can mobilize your own Mind to improve the rate of your recovery.
This show is about empowering women to recover not only from the debilitating effects of breast cancer but breast cancer treatment. Too often recovery is addressed as a black and white issue - either conventional medicine or alternative medicine. Our guest will discuss the integrative approach combining the best of both worlds.
It is common for individuals affected by cancer to struggle to make sense of what they have been through or are currently experiencing. Consequently, this has effects on outlook and general well-being. A growing body of research literature has shown that when people with cancer have discovered a sense of purpose, they end up feeling better. Meaning-centered therapy is a unique process in which individuals are guided in the journey of discovering this meaning.
Survivor Pat Wetzel will share her journey as a lymphoma survivor and she created the Anti-Cancer Club and the Cancer Road Trip
Approximately 266,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. The treatments, while lifesaving, can have significant side effects that decrease not only day-to-day quality of life but may have residual effects that remain for years after treatment. We will discuss the pros and cons of using integrative care, both during and after treatment, and how it may help to improve quality of life as well as treatment outcomes for these women
This week, we will talk about the latest scientific data and discussion around why cannibis helps with the side affects of cancer treatment. Our guest, Cesar Escobar, has educated and counseled people about cannabis for the past 15 years. His primary objective is empowering the community with knowledge of the endocannabinoid system in order to raise awareness of natural health, and to help transform our social dependence on pharmaceutical medicine.
Use of medical marijuana continues to confuse people. Please join for an in depth look at the benefits of cannibis in minimizing symptons of cancer treatment.
Join us this week as we introduce you to Portland's most beloved media personality, Daria! Daria has been a huge supporter of Breast Friends by serving as our Emcee of our flagship event, Moonlight at the MAC fundraiser. She will share her story of overcoming life's transitions, which often come out of the blue. It happens to all of us at one time or another.
Daria, is funny, beautiful, passionate, charming and quite real. If you want to laugh and learn,and truly feel something, this is your moment.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1985 and is the only nonprofit in the United States focused solely on cancer prevention and early detection. With your help, the Foundation has invested nearly $142 million in support of cancer prevention nationwide through research, education, advocacy and outreach. While most groups were focused on cures and treatment, our work sparked the conversation on the possibility of preventing cancer
Facing end of life issues can be devasting for families coping with a stage 4 diagnosis of cancer. Our guest today, Elizabeth Dougherty, will share with us how to communicate with families facing this situation and will explain what palliative care is, when is it appropriate and more.
We will introduce the Compassionate Cancer Resources available to cancer patients in the US from Cancer Horizons.com. Learn how you can benefit from Free Stuff for cancer patients, Financial help, Cancer gifts, Free products, Clinical trials, Cancer News, Crowdfunding accounts published for free, and more.
Expert Breast Cancer Surgeon and author of “Prevent, Survive, Thrive: Every Woman’s Guide to Optimal Breast Care” wants to save women’s lives by providing the most up-to-date, medically sound answers to the many confusing and controversial questions facing women today such as: Can Cell phones cause breast cancer? What should I do if I am told I have dense breasts. Can mammograms at age 40 not 50 save lives?
Relationships can be delicate at times. Throw in a cancer diagnosis, and issues become even more complex. Join relationship coach, Jennifer Blankl as she provides tools to help strengthen the bonds during this difficult challenge.
We’ve made tremendous progress in breast cancer research in the last 20 years with advances in targeted therapies like Herceptin (and other Her2-targeted therapies) newly approved CDK4/6 inhibitors (Ibrance, Verzinio, Kisqali) for advanced breast cancer, the use of adjuvant (systemic) therapy to reduce risk of recurrence, and genetic tests that allow us to better predict risk and risk of recurrence. These advances are evidenced in a nearly 40% decrease in breast cancer-related deaths in the last 30 years and more than 3.5 million women and men with a history of breast cancer in the US. While the latter number speaks to the success of therapies and early detection, it also speaks to a great failure in preventing breast cancer and breast cancer metastasis and it does not count the number of women and men who live with long-term effects of their cancer treatment or the disparity in breast cancer outcomes among African American women compared to white women.
Effective communication between health care providers and patients is vital. It establishes trust and gives patients insight into owning their disease. With understanding of their disease comes the ability for patients to actively make decisions about their care with confidence. Members of the Dr. Joe team will discuss barriers to communication and provide tools to overcome these challenges. Additionally, they will talk about their approach to patient education and the power of simplifying medical terminology with analogies.
Breast surgery following a cancer diagnosis brings many issues. Not only do we often lose our breasts, but the loss of nipples and areola can have a huge impact. Our guest today will bringing an awareness of areola, 3d nipple tattooing post mastectomy and reconstruction with or without nipple reconstruction.
You might not be obese or overweight, but you may be part of the 76% of the world’s population who are now being labeled “overfat” according to a recent report in Frontiers in Public Health It’s a new term being used by doctors to describe patients that may have normal BMIs but have an excess of body fat around the abdominal region that could put them at higher risk for diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart disease and inflammation.
Dr. Horner will share four nutrients that are scientifically proven to specifically target belly fat and five positive quick-fix habits you should make now that take 15 minutes or less and can reduce inches off your waistline – All tips are part of her 30-day program outlined in her award-winning book, “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty.”
A cancer diagnosis can dismantle a relationship, or make it stronger. These couples talking with us today will share how they turned the cancer journey into a bond of strength.
At a very young age, Clifford provided care for his mother when she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. He experienced and lived through financial hardship, placed his studies on hold and started petty trading to pay his mother’s medical bills. He grew strong and tall with these experiences. Let’s discover Clifford’s insight and listen to his yesterday that compelled his present.
Nicole is a speaker, author and believer. She has endured more than most at her young age. Join us to hear her inspiring and uplifting story.
Learn about a new technology that allows women to self-inflate their expanders during reconstruction with implants. No more weekly trips to the doctor's office.
Join us with our guest Kate Michels. Kate believes, using emotional wisdom training supported her body, mind and spirit through the seven years of an intensive healing process stemming from a misdiagnosis and culminating with cancer...then miracles began to happen. She recognized that cancer was one of the ways her body used to communicate.
Inflammatory breast cancer overview: symptoms, diagnosis challenges, metastatic potential, and research needs.
Meet our staff and learn about our incredible programs that have brought hope and support to so many cancer patients for the past 17 years.
Use of medical marijuana continues to confuse people. Please join for an in depth look at the benefits of cannibis in minimizing symptons of cancer treatment.
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent of cancers in women. It is not only physically challenging but can also be life threatening. Mammography has been touted as THE early detection modality but dense tissue can interfere and decrease its capability by up to 50%. This conversation with Bosom Buddies, Nancy and Bonnie, will enhance your understanding of the risk of density and the means to help eliminate late stage detection.
(Yoga For Cancer) y4c is an unique yoga approach focusing on management of cancer treatment side effects, boosting immunity, while encouraging cancer survivors to take an active part in their recovery and long-term health.
Our guest, Tari Prinster realized that Yoga became her best prescription for wellness; it helped her deal with the side effects from cancer treatments and gave her the emotional support and spiritual comfort that she needed. Can it do this for you?
Our guest, Antoinette Martin, will take you through her first year with breast cancer. Her memoir, Hug Everyone You Know: A Year of Community, Courage, and Cancer chronicles her first year with breast cancer as a wimpy patient. Through journaling and the help of her community—Her Everyone, she was able to hone needed courage to face the beast and be part of life’s stories.
Bob Carey is a commercial photographer based in New York City. In 2002, as part of a new project exploring stereotypes and transformation, Bob began photographing himself in a pink tutu. When his wife, Linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, the project took on a different meaning. It became a powerful tool for self-therapy; expressing vulnerability, isolation, and humor.
Cancer is stressful anytime of the year, but adding the burden of the holidays can make it unbearable. Learn some tips and tricks to make your holidays easier and lighter and find out how you can be that hero next door to someone battling cancer right now.
Intimacy after cancer is difficult to navigate. Today we will talk about developing intimacy after cancer; What it means to healing emotionally, mentally, physically and individually, with your partner and being support for your lover and not shutting them out.
The show will address how frequently as women we think once the cancer is gone or the wounds have healed it is over physically and emotionally when in reality the healing process has just begun. The importance of physical rehabilitation is rarely advised by doctors as rehabilitation and if so, the focus is only on short term range of motion. However, the body takes a year to heal from the trauma and the mind sets its own pace. Methods of connecting the mind/body experience to complete the healing process will be focused on.
Remember when turning 40 was considered being “over the hill” marked by a symbolic tombstone engraved “RIP” on top of a birthday cake? Today, turning 40 is more synonymous with “running up a hill” especially for women in this age bracket who tend to be at their peak of busyness.
Surveys and census data show more women over the age of 40 are starting families, getting married (for the first or second time) and are at the pinnacle of their careers. But could running at such a fast pace at this age lead to fatal mistakes when it comes to your health and longevity?
Natural health expert, Dr. Christine Horner, author of “Radiant Health, Ageless Beauty” says there isn’t just one cause of aging, but rather many factors that simultaneously contribute to the overall aging process, however she says the silver lining is that we all have tremendous influence on our own health and longevity, no matter what the genetic lottery has dealt or how bad your health habits were in your 20s and 30s.
Certified Lymphedema Therapist Kathleen Lisson shares information on lymphedema, a side effect of cancer treatment that catches many survivors by surprise. She will let us know how to reduce our risk and offer tips and advice for dealing with lymphedema. Kathleen focuses on holistic treatment for her clients, including advice on meditation, balancing their immune systems and more.
Pilates has been found to be a gentle yet effective form of exercise that can benefit breast cancer survivors throughout treatment as well as post treatment. Pilates breathing and movements can enhance lymphatic flow and increase stabilization of the scapula and core musculature. Learn some of the basic principles, and experience a chair pilates session through this session. (Please have a chair without wheels nearby to participate and dress comfortably to move)
Fortunately, survival is the new normal in cancer care. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of individuals surviving cancer results in suboptimal care for cancer survivors, who are frequently overlooked by the healthcare system. According to the National Cancer Institute, this situation creates an urgent need for clinical strategies to address cancer survivorship. To address these issues, and to manage additional complex healthcare needs, cancer survivors require a comprehensive cancer survivor plan.
Some people feel that Breast Cancer Awareness month is a negative thing. That all the pink makes light of a serious disease. For those of us who have battled this disease, we think of it has hope. Meet some of our partners who are raising money this month to help us meet our financial goals so we can continue to support women with cancer.
The Cancer Experience Registry is a unique online community that allows people facing cancer to share their experience, identify the issues that impact their lives, take surveys, access resources and learn from each other.
Being told you have cancer is a life changing experience. Hearing those words changes your life in so many ways. Anne Llewellyn heard those words on November 24, 2014 when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Since that time, she has undergone brain surgery, harsh chemotherapy, lost her job and had to rehabilitate her body to be able to do simple activities of daily living. The good news is that she is alive today and working her way back after her life changing detour.
Anne will share how she has done this and provide some tips that others can when faced with a major life change.
After the whirlwind of a breast cancer diagnosis and its subsequent treatments, long after the physical wounds have mended, the inner scars can remain raw. Rebecca Pine will delve with us into the inner healing process. We will explore body image, self-acceptance, and reclaiming wholeness. Practical ways of cultivating inner awareness, welcoming vulnerability, and releasing difficult emotions will be shared. Rebecca was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, and has a unique approach to healing through mindfulness, nature, and creative expression.
What is the standard of follow-up care after a cancer diagnosis? How much self- monitoring is the right amount? What about follow-up care from our physician team? These questions come up often as different doctors seem to have different methods of monitoring their patients. We will explore this topic and more with our very special guest, Lillie Shockney, Administrative Director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Lillie is also a two-time breast cancer survivor, professional speaker, and published author.
Lisa Crites showered in a garbage bag following her mastectomy. She realized this was unacceptable and developed a company and a product that has changed her world. Join us for her fascinating story.
Dr. Wilkinson will discuss the advances in radiation therapy for breast cancer, as well as, the advantages of proton therapy. Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses a single beam of high-energy protons to treat various forms of cancer. Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center is a member of the Provision CARES Cancer Network, nestled in Knoxville, Tennessee.
We've all heard that stress not only can be a cause of cancer, but it may possibly feed cancer. Not having a will or proper estate plan is a major stress factor that no one really wants to talk about. Join us with our guest Craig Byrd as we discuss the importance of having ALL your affairs in order, regardless of how long you have left so you can LIVE your life one step closer to being "stress free."
Did you know prostate cancer in a male member of your family can be an early warning sign that you, or a woman you know, may be highly pre-disposed to developing breast cancer. Join us today with our guest, Dennis Golden, Ceo and Founder of the National Prostate Cancer Awareness Foundation, as we explore this subject.
We will explore how DeepLook Technology works using 2D mammograms, claiming that Tomosythesis (3d) mammograms are unnecessary. Can it save lives with better results and save money? Our guest Ken Boulange is CEO of DeepLook Technology.
We will explore how DeepLook Technology works using 2D mammograms, claiming that Tomosythesis (3d) mammograms are unnecessary. Can it save lives with better results and save money? Our guest Ken Boulange is CEO of DeepLook Technology.
Give Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer Women and their families a reason to rejoice TODAY & TOMORROW by gifting them a fully-paid week-long luxury vacation; Providing Fun & Happiness for families TODAY and offering LESLIE’S WEEK child participants with Educational Assistance toward a degree or vocation of their choice, thereby creating a better TOMORROW. To provide Stage 4 families a place to gather their spirits in a celebration of life where they Make Memories That Outlast Cancer. Our intent is to ease the end-of-life transition for every woman facing this devastating disease by allowing them this (potentially) last vacation away from cancer with their families.
It is common to experience high levels of anxiety once initial treatment is complete. Will I be okay? Will it come back? What does my future hold? Guided meditation to relieve anxiety is a powerful tool for managing these feelings.
Cancer Rehabilitation is an essential part of high quality cancer care. This is one survivorship care service that can accelerate a person to maintaining their highest quality of life throughout their cancer journey. This segment discusses common side effects and physical impairments from cancer and its treatments, benefits of cancer rehabilitation during surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and understanding the role of each rehab team member involved in the cancer journey.
Are you ready to author a new story of your life? To take all that you’re learning about yourself and this disease and make a choice in this moment to start anew. Let’s talk about how to pick up the pieces after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and put them back together into the new you.
Cancer rehabilitation is an emerging area of practice, meant to enhance the survivorship experience of patients who experience cancer of all types. Many areas of treatment are included in cancer rehabilitation, including: Lymphedema therapy, scar tissue/adhesion management, generalized strengthening, ADL retraining, pain management, neuropathy care, work re-entry, psychosocial and emotional care, energy conservation, adaptive strategies or equipment training, sexual rehab, cognitive therapy, image recovery, prosthetic/orthotic fittings, compression fittings, and therapy for cancer related fatigue. Every patient should have the opportunity to live as a better version of themselves following an experience with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Meet our co-directors of our Pennsylvania Affiliate, Vivian Vega and Kelli Mercurio. Kelli and Vivian met during treatment and are now giving back through the Breast Friends affiliate program.
This episode will discuss hereditary breast cancer, and especially issues around male breast cancer with our Guests, Harvey Singer and his sister, Vicki Singer Wolf, co-founders of HIS Breast Cancer.
Holly discovered breast cancer after her friend posted a funny reminder on facebook to do a breast self-exam. She did and discovered breast cancer. She went through 9 months of treatment with amazing community support that was life-changing. Holly decided to do something to give back to her community who helped her and her family through a difficult time and started the non-profit, "Don’t be a Chump! Check for a Lump!"
What is the standard of follow-up care after a cancer diagnosis? How much self- monitoring is the right amount? What about follow-up care from our physician team? These questions come up often as different doctors seem to have different methods of monitoring their patients. We will explore this topic and more with our very special guest, Lillie Shockney, Administrative Director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Lillie is also a two-time breast cancer survivor, professional speaker, and published author.
We all need emotional support from others when we are facing a difficult time. It’s not always easy to go someplace to receive it. Learn about this free app for on-line digital support to help with loneliness, coping skills and more.
This week is Mother's Day. We want to honor mothers. If you have a story to share about your mom, we'd love to hear from you. If you are a mother, and you want to share something your children did to honor you, we want to hear from you. We especially want to hear from those who battled cancer as a mom, or who had a mom who battled cancer. Please call us during the live show and share with us and our listeners. The live show number is 1-866-472-5792. The show will also be available for download after it airs live. What I nice gift for your mom to hear you tell the world how wonderful she is or to share your heart.
In today’s podcast Andrea dispels widespread myths surrounding cancer and nutrition that commonly cause unnecessary stress in patients, survivors and family members. Additionally, she will discuss practical ways to reduce cancer risk and recurrence with nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Andrea Hamilton is a Registered Dietitian for Compass Oncology, a comprehensive community cancer center in Portland, OR with six sites in the metropolitan area.
Join breast cancer survivor and art therapist, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, as she discusses the emotional impact a cancer diagnosis can have on one’s body, mind, spirit and self. Stephanie will discuss how and why the meditative practice of therapeutic art making can become a vehicle for exploring and healing from the cancer experience, and share how she can support your process independent of where you live.
We've all heard that stress not only can be a cause of cancer, but it may possibly feed cancer. Not having a will or proper estate plan is a major stress factor that no one really wants to talk about. Join us with our guest Craig Byrd as we discuss the importance of having ALL your affairs in order, regardless of how long you have left so you can LIVE your life one step closer to being "stress free."
There are many ways to reconstruct a breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy and decisions can be complicated. Join us this week, with our guest Dr. Elisa Burgess to discuss many of the available options, pros and cons of each, and what to consider when making your decision.
The impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on work life can vary from person to person. For some people, the effect is minimal. You may have an understanding supervisor, a flexible schedule, and an encouraging team to support you through treatment. For others, there might be some questions about how to manage work and treatment: What do I tell my boss and co-workers? Can I take time off from work for treatment? How will I pay the bills? What are my rights?
This program will discuss ways to manage the emotional, physical, and legal aspects of balancing your job and your treatment.
Learn what you can do to harness the healing power of your body. Susan, a breast cancer survivor and psychologist who has specialized in oncology for 30 years, shares wisdom garnered from her patients and her research of those who have survived their diagnosis – with grace. Susan simply and passionately helps you understand how the energy of your thoughts is related to the functioning of your immune system, and how choosing thoughts of love, gratitude and joy, as well as releasing those of pain and sorrow, helps us to heal emotionally, mentally, spiritually and even physically. She shares true stories from An Inside Job, providing you with inspiration, valuable insights, hope, comfort and guidance for choosing an integrative approach to healing.
We all face difficult challenges in our lives. Those who are able to use their experience to grow and become stronger, like a lotus flower, will bloom in the sun. Our guest today, Kristina Frank, a cancer survivor, will share her journey of the Lotus Flower.
Today’s segment will focus on Palliative Care. Information on palliative care, how one enrolls and palliative care teams will be provided. Myths around palliative care and hospice will also be discussed.
We are all going to run into our own life-changing speed bumps at least once. Why not be prepared? Victoria Cramer was faced with the staggering news of breast cancer when her twins girls were only 8 months old. Using her cancer treatment as a foundation, Victoria lays out a strategy that includes boldness, a strong support group, and the willingness to go against the grain in order to overcome one of life’s biggest challenges.
Discover 3 key ingredients you need to improve your chances of surviving—even thriving—beyond a cancer diagnosis. Important attitudes, behaviors, and major life choices will be explored with Heidi Bright. She also will share tips for managing chemotherapy, reducing pain levels, and getting out of the hospital early. Find genuine hope and practical options to improve your outcome from Heidi, in radical remission since 2011 from highly aggressive metastatic sarcoma.
When a person survives a major setback, often, it leads to an inner yearning to make something of their experience. Breast Friends was started by two cancer survivors. Today, we will talk with Brad Lebowsky, a non-profit consultant about volunteering and nonprofit management, including the basics of setting up a non-profit.
Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) is coming into the limelight. Using it as an alternative medicine to counter the side effects of cancer can be quite helpful. Join in this lively conversation with our guest today, Nique Pichette
Even considering breast cancer genes such as BRCA 1 & 2, PALB2, science shows breast cancer is 10% hereditary genetics and 90% acquired genetics…..an environmental influence that has caused a gene mutation favorable to breast cancer. We live in a world which creates an inner biology that is hospitable to cancer. The insidious influence of inflammation and oxidative stress must be minimized in order to create a resilient inner ecosystem which is hostile to cancer.
Jan Rosenthal was a single mom during her treatment for breast cancer at age 52. We will explore the impact on her life in three areas: as a mom, unemployment and financial challenges, and dating.
After cancer treatment ends, friends and family often ask when life will return to "normal." What they often fail to realize is that they may be looking at your new normal. Cancer changes us in very profound and unexpected ways. Many of those changes are ultimitely very positive. But it takes viewing those changes with new eyes. Our guest, Dave Williams, host of "Find Your New Normal" radio show, features guests who are experts in this. We've asked him to join us today to share his wonderful perspective.
Young adult cancer (age 15-39) is largely unknown in the war on cancer with 72,000 new diagnoses each year. That's one every eight minutes. This is not OK! This neglected group—now millions strong—has limited resources, inadequate support, and, more importantly, a lack of awareness and understanding from the community around them. Stupid Cancer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the largest charity that comprehensively addresses young adult cancer through advocacy, research, support, outreach, awareness, mobile health and social media
Recognizing that a simple scar from a childhood fall to major surgery as an adult can have a lifelong physiological and psychological effect on the body, yet is the most ignored and misunderstood part of recovery. Marjorie Brook designed a scar tissue release system that approaches the multi-faceted matrix of fasica three dimensionally.
We will explore Thermography and its effectiveness in detecting breast cancer by using thermal imaging. The technology used to perform thermograms is considered by some to be one of the most reliable for risk assessment and detection, especially in the case of breast cancer.
Do you have a friend or family member going through cancer? We know you want to do the right thing, but unless you’ve done this before you may be wondering what that right thing is. One thing that we constantly hear is, “I am afraid of saying the wrong thing.” Often times, people will avoid saying anything at all rather than say the wrong thing. In an attempt to “relate” or share a common experience, sometimes things get said that cause more harm than good. Today, we want to share some tips on what to say and do…and what NOT to say or do.
Dr. Souzan El-Eid, breast surgeon at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada will discuss breast cancer basics including breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Many of us diagnosed with breast cancer want to ensure that it never comes back. Mothers feel an additional responsibility to protect their children from following in their breast cancer footsteps. In this show, we will broaden our awareness about the effects of so-called “normal” American practices that could be influencing our risk of breast (and other) cancers.
Cancer is stressful anytime of the year, but adding the burden of the holidays can make it unbearable. Learn some tips and tricks to make your holidays easier and lighter and find out how you can be that hero next door to someone battling cancer right now.
Concure Oncology will discuss its new game-changing treatment for early-stage breast cancer called Breast Microseed Treatment™. It’s a single-time post-lumpectomy, low-dose rate radiation treatment that’s administered in a one-hour outpatient procedure that allows women to go home the same day without having to return for any additional radiation sessions. Women can return to their normal activities the very next day and quickly get focused on life after cancer. They can quickly get back to work, to their families, and all the things they love about their lives….with cancer in their rearview mirrors.
This Thanksgiving, our friends at Voice America are taking time off for their families. Enjoy our encore performance from Chef Ryan.
Find out how to make food taste great during and after cancer treatment. Our guest Chef Ryan Callahan is a 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook Award winning chef and hospitality industry veteran with over 15 years of hands on culinary experience in both Front and Back of the House.
Maimah Karmo is the Founder/CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) and a ten-year survivor of breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, Maimah was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history and was 32-years old. While undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer. After her second treatment, Tigerlily Foundation was born. Join us to hear her fascinating story and learn about the impact of cancer on young women.
Chemotherapy induced hair loss is one of the most difficult parts of the cancer journey for many women. For most of us, the good news is that it will grow back. Imagine if your hair doesn't come back. Please join us with our guest this week, TV actress and activist Amy Gibson. Amy's commitment to help other women “look beautiful and feel complete from the inside out" comes from her own struggle with alopecia beginning at age of 13, and having to cope with hair loss in the entertainment industry for 20 years. She has spoken courageously before the State Legislature of California to advocate and raise awareness for issues surrounding hair loss for women, has been active in Girls Inc., a non-profit organization which assists girls at risk in building self-esteem, and is an honorary board member for I'm a Kid Foundation, which educates children in the classroom about baldness.
In 1992, Beverly Vote was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38. She quickly realized she had no point of reference for healing and no role model specific for breast cancer. Her fears seemed to control her experiences until she learned there were ways she could indeed empower herself.
In 2006, Beverly created the award winning Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine. Join us today to hear her amazing story.
Rhonda Jolliffe, MSN, FNP-BC, CTNC will share safe and natural solutions for the breast cancer survivor. As a family nurse practitioner for nearly 20 years, Rhonda’s breast cancer patients find safe and natural solutions for their menopause challenges such as hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal dryness, loss of libido and anxiety. Rhonda will also share some recent research that supports these natural alternatives which include exercise and acupuncture. Finally, she will share the importance of finding a purpose and the positives in the journey of a breast cancer survivor related to health outcomes.
The co-hosts are out of town this week – so repeated by popular request is our show on nutrition with Dr. Ken Weizer. Dr. Weizer, is an expert in helping us look at food in a different, and quite entertaining manner. The fundamentals of health and healing become essential to know to reduce risk of recurrence of cancer. We tend to look to pills and fads, but nutrition -what we eat and how we digest and absorb it-, and maintaining our natural healthy weight are often overlooked or not fully understood. We will explore the relationships of food, eating, digestion, absorption, weight and cancer recurrence. And we will laugh! Dr. Weizer is also the recipient of the 2016 Breast Friends Compassion Award.
Using the natural immunity of our own bodies is important to understanding how cancer can be treated. Dr. Bernie Fox will teach us how improve our chances of survival through immunotherapy and clinical trials. We will also explore treatments for triple negative breast cancer.
One lingering challenge with breast surgery is the impact of lymphedema. There are a variety of ways to get it under control. Saffron Gustafson, owner of Saffron's Specialized Medical, will share some ideas on medical garments to ease the discomfort of lymphedema as well as discuss breast prosthetics as an alternative to breast reconstruction.
Global cancer advocate Tamika Felder shares her crusade to change the narrative on cervical cancer, the cancer that changed her life at 25. On this show, she'll discuss the importance of HPV education and eradication. Tamika will also share her life changing 'Cervivor Schools' and how they inspire and empower women with cervical cancer.
A Danish scientist found that up to 40 percent of all cancer patients have such high levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression that it makes their condition worse. Tamara and David, founders of Loving Meditations, share simple mindfulness practices that bring calm and ease to your cancer journey.
Fear of recurrence is rampant among cancer survivors, squashing hope and stealing dreams. Yet very few survivors report that their fear is effectively treated or even acknowledged by their wellness teams. Seeing the damaging effects of fear in nearly all the survivors she works with, Dr. Shani Fox shares effective tools she’s created to help survivors to master their fear and reclaim hope and peace of mind.
An estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older act as caregivers for patients living with chronic disease—creating significant personal challenges that can feel impossible to navigate without appropriate support. Tambre Leighn, a certified professional coach and caregiver advocate, provides you with the tools, insights, and strategies to address the stress and overwhelm of cancer and discusses the benefits of creating a care plan for the caregiver. Her 7 Levels of Conscious Caregiving provide a unique way to redefine the experience of caregiving and transform those times when it feels like a burden into empowering moments of conscious choice.
A physician and a mother of a child who had cancer, discovered a shared vision: bringing health care providers and patients together to better understand, appreciate and collaborate in health and illness through narrative-story. The Northwest Narrative Medicine Collaborative's mission is to create a community and build skills in narrative competence: the ability to recognize, listen to and be moved to action by the stories of others.
A guestion every cancer survivor wants to know is, 'How do I reduce my risk of recurrence.' Our guest today, Marnie Freeman, is here to talk about how Chinese Medicine can not only enhance your quality of life after cancer treatment, but can reduce your risk of recurrence.
What is palliative care and when do patients need it? How does it differ from hospice. Listen in as we discuss this topic, as well as end-of-life issues for cancer patients with Dr. Angela Kalisiak of Compass Oncology.
Creativity is the mind-body intervention that helps to break the stress and pain cycles. Creativity gets us out of our heads and into our hearts where healing begins.
What is the standard of follow-up care after a cancer diagnosis? How much self- monitoring is the right amount? What about follow-up care from our physician team? These questions come up often as different doctors seem to have different methods of monitoring their patients. We will explore this topic and more with our very special guest, Lillie Shockney, Administrative Director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Lillie is also a two-time breast cancer survivor, professional speaker, and published author.
Building your immune system is important to everyone. But for cancer patients, it's essential. Join us this week with our guest, Kalli Castille, MS, RD, FAND, LD Director of Integrative and Culinary Services, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She will share tips and ideas on how you can build your immune system and fight cancer from the inside out.
When an inmate is diagnosed with cancer, their support system is not like the rest of the world. They can't call their friends and invite them over. But the story is even bigger than that. Breast Friends, with the help of Tuality Health Care, provides very unique support to inmates. Listen on Friday as we explore this topic in detail.
When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, what should we tell the kids. How much is too much? Please join us for this thought provoking and highly informational session with our guest Krista Nelson, MSW.
As a survivor of a rare and deadly form of cancer, Mark Roby has endured much. He brings his wisdom to our audience by teaching us the Top 10 Keys that cancer patients need to know before they start their journey toward survival.
Why is sleep so important to have and so hard to achieve for cancer patients? Listen today to our guest, Dr. Marni Amsellem, a specialist in this area, as we try to understand the underlying causes of insomnia, how to treat it, and why sleep is SO important to our recovery.
Finding the right fit can be a challenging thing for cancer patients – whether fitting for prosthetics or breast reconstruction - Today’s show will speak to the issue and offer solutions.
People ask all the time, "How does Breast Friends impact the community?" This week, we will answer that question with guest hosts, Yvonne Nydigger and Linda Adams. Yvonne and Linda both met Breast Friends through the Thriving Beyond Cancer workshop. They have gone on to become incredible volunteers and meet with women all over the community. This week, they will share their storie of hope and survival, and the impact that Breast Friends had on them.
Today's show is about sex. It's about women getting to really know themselves: their inner critic and inner mentor, facing fear head on, and deeply connecting with their bodies. Learn awareness of the masculine and feminine within them and how to access each energy. This is important within relationships and plays a huge part in sexuality.
Fatigue is very real and very challenging for many of us. But, "As a long-term solution to the problem of fatigue, taking it easy and avoiding activity is not a good solution," says Kerry Courneya, PhD, professor and Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Cancer at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. "It is important for cancer survivors to get back to exercising to help their recovery." What do you do to stay active?Join us with our guest, Lisa Peters, this Friday, May 27 to talk about easy ways to get active.
Find out how to make food taste great during and after cancer treatment. Our guest Chef Ryan Callahan is a 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook Award winning chef and hospitality industry veteran with over 15 years of hands on culinary experience in both Front of House and Back of House.
Ovarian cancer has been described as the "silent killer," The symptoms are not obvious, and there are no screening tests for it. It is often ignored until it is so advanced that it becomes deadly.
This show is features Dr. Fabio Cappuccini from Compass Oncology. He will talk about prevention methods, signs and symptoms, and more.
Some breast cancers are hereditary and can be passed down from your mother OR your father. Genetic links to cancer are rare, only about 10-20% of cancers are linked to heredity, but those links are strong. Join us this week as we talk about the Angelina Jolie version with out guest Courtney Lercara, We will explore some of the newly discovered mutations as well.
Proven to find cancers earlier and reduce callbacks, Hologic's 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ technology is becoming the new standard of care in leading breast centers around the world.
What is 3D Mammography and how does it work? Join us with our guest Dr Stephen Rose, and expert on this topic.
Sex and intimacy can definitely take a hit during treatment for cancer. The surgeries make us feel bad about our bodies, the drugs can lead us into early menopause, which affects our sex life. Can we get it back? Join us this week with our special guest, Barbara Musser, author of Sexy After Cancer.
Sometimes it can feel like your life is simply too busy or hectic to find any time to volunteer. If so, you might be robbing yourself of a great opportunity. There are many benefits to volunteering, not only for your community, but also for your own health and well-being.* Volunteering can help you get connected to others, feel whole, and be part of something positive and much bigger than yourself. For those who have experienced cancer, and are now recovering, they find that giving back is a big part of their healing. Many organizations offer training too, so you can learn new skills on top of the other benefits.
Join us with our guest Cindy Fletcher from Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington as we explore this subject. If you have found healing in volunteering, we encourage you to listen to the show and call in and share your story.
*language courtesy of blog.massageenvy.com
Sometimes the sides effects of treatment can seem worse than the cancer itself. Join us as we discuss some of the most common post surgical situations. Our guest this week, Mary Gramling, Physical Therapist, will offer tips on working with lymphedema, as well as managing chronic soft tissue conditions such as scar tissue and fascial restrictions and more.
One thing that many cancer survivors have in common is the desire to revisit their priorities in life and make sure they are living up to their "best self." Join us this week as we talk about your God Given gifts, passion and purpose.
Our guest this week has an amazing story to share. Diagnosed with terminal breast cancer and given only four months to live, Ann Peters is still here 39 YEARS later and enjoying every minute of her life.
When cancer strikes, our self-esteem can be seriously challenged. From the loss of body parts, effects of chemo and other therapies, to a general loss of self-confidence, we find ourselves challenged in ways we have never before experienced.
In this episode we will explore what happens to our self-esteem and more importantly learn ways to get our "groove" back.
Hearing the words metastatic and cancer in the same sentence is never a good thing. But with all the dollars being spent on research, scientists are making advancements. This show will focus on the different options for women living with metastatic disease including, chemotherapies, clinical trials and immunotherapy. Our guest today is Dr. David Page from Providence Medical Center in Portland.
When Cancer Strikes, it’s easy to move into our “cave” and stay there, while waiting for it to pass. Others find a way to endure their journey by using their experience to move beyond their difficulty by finding the blessings in their experience. Our guest this week is Mack Dryden. Mack is a two time testicular cancer survivor, and uses his experience to make people laugh as a world-class comedian. We all have choices. Which ones will you make?
Our guest this week, Dr. Ken Weizer, is an expert in helping us look at food in a different, and quite entertaining manner.
The fundamentals of health and healing become essential to know to reduce risk of recurrence of cancer.
We tend to look to pills and fads, but nutrition (what we eat and how we digest and absorb it), and maintaining our natural healthy weight are often overlooked or not fully understood.
We will explore the relationships of food, eating, digestion, absorption, weight and recurrence.
And we will laugh!
When a woman is through with active treatment, it is common for her friends and family members to think that she is back to "normal." As much as the patient wants to feel the same way, there is no returning to her former pre-cancer life.
We will talk about what happens to women after the cancer journey, why the struggle to regain normalcy and what we can do about it.
We will also talk about our Thriving Beyond Cancer workshops and retreats, something that every cancer patient should experience at least once.
Becky Olson will be out of town, so please join Sharon Henifin and guest co-host, Yvonne Nydigger, Friday, February 26 at 10:00am pacific time.
When cancer strikes, we all experience it differently. From the diagnosis, though treatment, and beyond, it's challenging to each of us in a personal way.
But, through our many years of working with thousands of patients, we realize there are some consistencies. For example, hearing the word, "cancer," and hearing nothing else after that, why chemo impacts some women much harder than others, and why some get through it faster than others.
Join us this Friday, with our guest, Jennifer Steen-Reavis, RN, BSN, CBPN-IC, as we explore many of the common questions that arise, talk about why it's so different for each of us, and offer ideas and solutions to make the journey as positive as possible for each woman in the midst of her battle.
Cancer isn't funny, but there are funny moments. Those are the moments that get us through some of life's most difficult challenges.
Research shows that humor plays a tremendous role in helping us get through emotional trauma. We will talk about the importance of humor, where to find it and how to embrace it.
No one should go through cancer alone. We will be talking about the importance of emotional support, and what commonly happens when you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with cancer.
We want to hear from you about how support, or lack of, made a difference to you through your cancer journey.
You will have the opportunity to meet the co-hosts, Sharon Henifin, a 22 year breast cancer survivor, professional certified life coach and self-esteem facilitator, and creator of “Thriving Beyond Cancer,” and Becky Olson, a 20 year, three-time breast cancer survivor, professional keynote speaker and published author of "The Hat That Saved My Life."
Sharon is also a professional photographer specializing in butterflies (www.sharonhenifin.com). Becky is a singer currently with two local area Portland bands. (www.beckyolson.com)
Both women have received awards for their work and have turned their difficult journeys into their life's mission. Tune in, and get inspired!