Episode 61

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17th Dec 2024

Ep. 61 - "What's New" in cancer news and research: Cancer Vaccines and Checking on one another during the holidays

Join Colette, Leah Nad Julia for this weeks "What's New" in cancer news and research. As the ladies recover from an unexpected hiatus they enjoys some laughs, cancer news and some tips on checking on one another through the holidays.

New Cancer Vaccines on the Horizon: Renewed Hope or Hype

Stanford Medicine: Scientist transform cancer cells into weapons against cancer

Sacramento and sourrounding area support and services:

Spirtiual Life Center

Placer county: Holiday Stress resources

Sacramento county: Tips for a holly jolly holiday season

What to do if you're alone for the holidays

The national number for mental health crises and suicide prevention is 9-8-8. You can call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7 for judgment-free support. 

Here are some other mental health hotlines:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 
  • SAMHSA's National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) 
  • Teen Line: 800-TLC-TEEN (800-852-8336) 
  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can also: Call 911, Go to the nearest emergency room, and Text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line. 

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Let's talk F*ng Cancer
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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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