Let's talk F*ng Cancer Colette Hoang
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Welcome to the Let's Talk F*ng Cancer podcast. Where we will be covering all things in the cancer world. With our 4 monthly topics covering professionals from the cancer world, tips& tricks to get through your chemotherapy, radiation and more. We will also be having spotlight episodes speaking with cancer survivors and thrivers, as well as a grief and remembrance segment focusing on saying the names of loved ones passed.
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Ep. 35 - Spotlight: Randy, Rectal Cancer
Join Colette & Leah today as they talk with Randy, his wife Suzanna and cancer best friend Stacy from episdoe 24. As Randy faces the diagnosis of rectal cancer, how wife Suzanna was an amazing caretaker and rock and how you can make some of the most meaningful friendships with "cancer friends". Join us as we dive into Randy's cancer experience.
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Ep. 34 - Spotlight: Tara, Breast Cancer and Dense Breats Tissue awareness
Join Colette & Leah on todays Spotlight episode, featuring Tara. Tara's cancer experience is one many women can relate to with having dense breast tissue. Knowing years prior she had dense breast tissue and what type played a huge role in Tara's own self advocacy. We discuss dense breast tissue, how to find out if you have it and how to self advocate for closer mointoring and other possible follow up imaging you can request.
Show Resources:
densebreast-info.org
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Ep. 33 - Spotlight: Savannah, Ependymoma Brain Cancer
As April comes to a close and we eneter May, We would like to acknowledge Brain, Bladder, Melnoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As we kick off May we would like to introduce Savannah, At 21 yrs old, a junior in college she recieves a brain cancer diagnosis. Now at 23 yrs old and 2 years out, hear her story with her crazy experience with Brain Cancer. See below for Savannahs experince through, music, articles, podcasts and resources!
Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network
National Cancer Institute AYA
National Brain Tumor Society
Teen Cancer America
Original Songs-- Producer: Kenli Mattus, Play it Back songs organization (https://teencanceramerica.org/play-it-back-music-program/savannah-mason/)
"Keeps Me Warm"
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/savannahmason/keeps-me-warm
"I Say Free"
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/savannahmason/i-say-free
Elephants and Tea articles:
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ngag/elephantsandtea_202312/index.php#/p/6
https://elephantsandtea.org/survivorship/finding-my-voice-again/
https://elephantsandtea.org/survivorship/what-a-thief/
https://elephantsandtea.org/survivorship/a-powerful-vessel/
Podcast: Cancer Chronicles with Sav & Momma T
https://open.spotify.com/show/0w6Ucj6qKUZLEmmBZqXoI5?si=m2xg32-WRd-cx_e0pwFhNQ
CERN Foundation article:
https://www.cern-foundation.org/awareness/story/what-i-wish-people-knew-about-what-it-is-like-to-be-a-young-adult-with-a-brain-tumor -
Ep. 32- Recast: Dr. Matt Bridgeman, Chemo Brain
Recast:
Join Colette & Leah this week as they have the opportuniy to speak with Dr. Matt Bridgman PhD, ABPP, CN and founder of The Clear Mind Coaching. The ladies discuss "chemo brain" and the effects of not only chemotherapy but cancer as a whole, and its affects on the brain as a whole. Dr, Bridgmsn opens up the world of neuropsycology and its undestanding of these cancer ordeal (see CONS) related symptoms. Thank you to Dr Matt Bridgman of The Clear Mind Coaching
Find and follw Dr. Bridgman @
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dr.mattbridgman
Website https://www.mwbclearmindcoaching.com/home?fbclid=IwAR0NX3_NEb5JbvRqqYl7w1fEUMCtU0xVZ1tJh8ynz_XZJuHW3JuzIcFWijA
"Chemo Brain" resources
Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21032-chemo-brain?fbclid=IwAR2JW7s66z-54YFyRCHoTqr9fWTRzNS4NtJnm7TugoXET1M2lxrHLx8zPis
Harvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/suffering-from-chemo-brain-theres-hope-and-many-things-you-can-do-2019112018403?fbclid=IwAR3ry05Rj927u7bP07wsGbQJ4E5cnYWJ1RHKFf1jnbR1EGyWUHTcs-XuaHc
MD Anderson Cancer Center https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/emotional-physical-effects/chemobrain.html?fbclid=IwAR3ry05Rj927u7bP07wsGbQJ4E5cnYWJ1RHKFf1jnbR1EGyWUHTcs-XuaHc
American Cancer Society
https://amp.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/side-effects/changes-in-mood-or-thinking/chemo-brain.html?fbclid=IwAR0hYK643ArMRcLz3wRrMcakGR5lBt9OfrSNBJjFUZdUhsLR5gBKjkfnLbk
Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chemo-brain/symptoms-causes/syc-20351060?fbclid=IwAR0NX3_NEb5JbvRqqYl7w1fEUMCtU0xVZ1tJh8ynz_XZJuHW3JuzIcFWijA#:~:text=Overview,cognitive%20impairment%20or%20cognitive%20dysfunction
Contact
WAYS We Are Your Support Inc. https://www.weareyoursupport.com/
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Ep. 31 - Spotlight: The' (Tay), A caregivers perspective
Join Colette for Aprils Spotlight episode featuring The' Hoang. The' shares his experience as Colette's husband and caregiver during and after a cancer diagnoses hits them. With the focus being on cancer and Colette's fight, how does that affect the family. How does that affect The' as a husnand and father. Where has this jounery taken the family for good and bad.
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Ep. 30 - Whats New In Cancer News: Esophageal Cancer Treatments
Join Colette & Leah for this months Whats New In Cancer News as they discuss new treatments for localized and metastatic non resectable esophageal cancers. Source list below:
Medscape- FDA Approves New Espohageal Cancer Drug
Clinical Trial
Trageted Oncolgy - Camrelizumab
Customer Reviews
Amazing!
This podcast is so good!! Being a cancer survivor I love hearing other people’s journey. I wish there was a podcast like this when I was diagnosed and going through my treatment. These ladies are very down to earth with practical ideas. Can’t wait for the next episode.