Welcome to the Cancer Dispatches. This is an audio- documentary telling the story of my mother's fight against breast cancer. It was inspired by several emails my parents sent to friends and family during the treatment. We included the stories of others here, and we hope that they help patients and caregivers alike. -Teka Thomas
Hear the stories of my mother, Odette Thomas, the women in her support group discuss how they discovered they had breast cancer.
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Hear my mother, Odette Thomas, and others re-tell the experience of the first days after getting a breast cancer diagnosis.
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My mother, Odette Thomas, and her friends Moira, MaryAnn, and Rachel all share stories about their treatment regimens.
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Stef Woods was a single woman fighting breast cancer. She shares her stories of how she absorbed, and turned down, help from friends.
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My good buddy Raj has been caring for his mom for over a year. Listen to his story about altering his career, and moving with his mother to Houston for cancer treatments.
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My friend Brian Budds discusses the role of professional staff, and his own experience as a caregiver to a partner.
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In heartfelt interviews, my friends Stef Woods, Dorinda, and Rachel, all discuss how bouts with cancer affected their self image and futures.
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My mom closes with the aftermath of her treatment regimen, and words of hope.
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