Managing Mental Health With Cancer
The Cancering Show
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce discusses mental health and its impact on cancer patients. She emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health concerns and seeking help, as they can affect the overall quality of life and even survival. Dr. Pierce explains that mental health encompasses external factors (such as basic needs and purpose) and internal factors (such as anxiety and depression). She advises patients to assess their ability to engage in daily activities and seek help if they cannot. The oncology team is a good starting point for support, as they have expertise in...
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Navigating Pain On The Cancer Journey
The Cancering Show
In this episode of The Cancering Show, Dr. JYP explores the topic of pain and its connection to cancer. She shares a powerful personal story highlighting the importance of addressing and managing pain in cancer patients. She also discusses the types of pain that can arise during the cancer journey, the difference between cancer pain and treatment pain, and when to communicate with your doctor about your pain. Dr. JYP also relates strategies for managing pain at home and the importance of finding the right pain relief methods. Join us as we delve into this crucial aspect of Cancering. ...
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Let's Talk About Nausea and Cancer
The Cancering Show
Welcome to another episode of The Cancering Show, where we demystify cancer and take away the fear surrounding its diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, Dr. JYP delves into the topic of nausea, which can be a side effect of cancer treatment. She addresses the various causes of nausea and explains how cancer treatments can affect the gastrointestinal tract. Dr. JYP also provides valuable advice on managing and treating stomach-related symptoms, including medication use and seeking guidance from healthcare providers. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of staying in touch with your...
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Local Research, Global Cure with Beth Davis
The Cancering Show
Welcome to The Cancering Show, where we demystify cancer and take away the fear surrounding its diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, Dr. JYP is joined by from the to discuss the importance of research in improving outcomes for breast cancer patients. With 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it is crucial to invest in research. The BCRFA is unique in that it funds breast cancer research exclusively in Alabama, with an investment of almost $1.3 million in 24 research projects last fall and $14 million since its inception. Beth shares...
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Listener Questions Part 2
The Cancering Show
In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce answers listener questions about cancer. She explains where cancer can travel in the body, how treatments can be tailored to individual patients, how technology has changed cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of psychological and physical support for cancer patients and their caregivers. Plus, Dr. Pierce provides helpful advice on topics ranging from financial support and support groups to home remedies and tips for sex after cancer treatment. Tune in for an informative and candid conversation about the challenges of cancer...
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Care For The Caregiver with Dr. Nick Dionne-Odom
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This episode of the Cancering Show focuses on the importance of caregivers in the cancer journey. Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce talks with , associate professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and co-director of Caregiver and Bereavement Support Services in the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care. They discuss what it means to be a caregiver, how caregiving for someone with a terminal diagnosis is different from caring for those with earlier stage cancers, the physical and mental toll that caregiving can take, and the resources available to help...
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Precision Medicine for Cancer with Dr. Nate Jones
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On this episode of The Cancering Show, Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce is joined by GYN oncologist Dr. Nathaniel Jones from Institute to discuss advances in precision medicine for cancer treatment. They will explore what precision medicine is, how it can help inform treatment, and what effect it has on patients. They will also discuss data showing the effects of precision medicine, as well as its future implications, giving us a better understanding of the significant impact that precision medicine has made on oncology. Enjoy the show. ////// Never Miss an EpisodePlease subscribe to Want...
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Listener Questions Part 1
The Cancering Show
We are so excited for this special episode that addresses our listeners' questions. All of you have been writing to us, and we've got a long list of questions. We'll get through some today and save some for a second show toward the end of Season 3. You all know our season has been about community and the community of Cancering, and we couldn't think of a better way to respond to our community than by answering your questions directly so that you can understand, prevent, and fight cancer. Plus, our mission is to help all those who are Cancering in the best way possible, with the longest life...
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Feeling So Alive with Helen Bender
The Cancering Show
On this episode, we will introduce you to an amazing young woman and a true inspiration, Helen Bender. Helen, who is only in her mid-20s, learned a few months ago that she has Stage 4 melanoma. But that is not where this story ends. It's actually the beginning of Helen's story. You will hear about how her cancer is responding to immunotherapy, how her family and community have rallied around her, how she is truly living her best life, and how she's planning for her future. Watch Helen on-stage at Hear Zedd's remix of Follow Helen's Cancering Journey here >>> ////// ...
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Making Surviving Count with Tamika Felder
The Cancering Show
Our guest today, , is practically the definition of a Cancering community. When she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 25, she didn't feel like she had found a community of survivors who could help walk her through what was ahead of her. So, she CREATED her own community, , a nonprofit organization that brings cervical cancer survivors together and helps to spread awareness, education, and support. On this episode, Dr. JYP and Tamika will be talking about the origins and mission of Cervivor, and also the terrible stigma that women who have reproductive cancers face in our culture....
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In this episode, Dr. JYP talks with Facebook Live celebrity and Cancering Warrior Princess Gina Gregory. Gina is a patient at the Mitchell Cancer Institute and has completed two surgeries, lost her hair, finished chemo and radiation treatment for breast cancer, and rang the bell twice. Her experience makes her an expert to give a detailed blueprint preparing physically and mentally for anyone's cancer surgery and journey. Plus, get those pens out and jot down all the Warrior Princess tips for pre-op planning, dealing with post-op recovery, chemotherapy fashion choices, and making the best out of a difficult situation.
Takeaways:
1. Cancer treatment is a marathon, but it can be managed with preparation, knowledge, patience, and a sense of humor.
2. Be proactive in all phases of your cancer treatment.
3. Seek advice from other patients and ask questions.
4. Always get a port.
5.Be open with your doctors and your family on what you need and want for your recovery and well-being.
6. Millions of others have cancer. Know you are not alone.
Follow Gina's journey on MCI's Facebook and Instagram at #ginasonajourney
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Quotes and Notes
If you are so serious, concerned, frightened, and all of those things, you just, you just have let go and let the process take its course. - Gina Gregory
It's very important to listen to what other cancer survivors tell you. They've been there, and more than likely what happened to them will happen to you. - Gina Gregory
Warrior is a much better, much stronger, more aggressive word than "survivor." - Gina Gregory
Millions of other women have breast cancer; you're going to be okay, just like they are. - Gina Gregory
I rang the bell twice and spent a year of dealing with being diagnosed with breast cancer. I had two surgeries, and I've gone through two phases of chemotherapy and radiation. - Gina Gregory
Just because I have gotten over this portion of treatment doesn't mean that it's ended. Even in remission, cancer is still with me. So, I have to be more proactive. I have to be this Warrior Princess, who is constantly battling this horrible disease. - Gina Gregory
Always a port. Do not even second guess. - Gina Gregory
A blood port is a place that accesses a vein that's always available, and it goes completely under the skin. - Dr. JYP
A lot of oncologists advise patients to keep a port in for up to six months or a year after treatment. - Dr. JYP
All in all my chemotherapy experience was positive. - Gina Gregory
Cancer gives you a lot of perspective because I think everybody goes through very similar things and I think you have to have a sense of humor about all of this. - Gina Gregory
Work out the things you know you will need. Get the wigs ahead of time. I made sure that I had all of the different medications and supplements and other little goodies that people told me that helped them. - Gina Gregory