13 - January 2021 Program Plans
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Julie and Lindy talk about our upcoming cancer survivorship programs and events that you don't want to miss! * NOTE that in this episode, Julie says her cooking class is on Wednesday, Jan 20th, however we have rescheduled that class for 11am on 1/27. . Important links:
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12 - Cancer Survivorship and Integrative Medicine
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
This is the recording from the the second day of Survivors Week 2020. Felicia Dobson, a Patient Advocate at Cancer Services hosts the session on behalf of Cancer Services, Novant Health Derrick L Davis Cancer Center, and Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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11 - What Cancer Patients & Survivors Should Know About COVID-19
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Dr. Wentworth discusses the most important things that people in cancer treatment need to know, and what cancer survivors should consider when social distancing measures are lifted.
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10 - Is Takeout Food Safe? And Other Wellness Topics!
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Is takeout food safe?
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9 - Staying Well While Staying Home
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At Cancer Services, we are working to maintain our services as much as possible and offering many things online.
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8 - Coronavirus Cancelled Everything, So What Now?
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Listen to this episode as Julie shares updates about Cancer Services' programs and services, science-based information on how to deal with the current public health crisis, and fun ideas on how to stay healthy and well while at home and social distancing.
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7 - Talking Cancer with Friends & Family
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In this episode, Julie talks with Lindy Milligan, Cancer Services' Survivorship Coordinator and a 10-year cancer survivor who was diagnosed in her 40s when she had 4 children ranging from 3rd grade to a freshman in college.
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6 - Emotional Effects of Cancer
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On this episode we’re talking about the emotional effects of cancer with Dr. Richard McQuellon, Director of Psychosocial Oncology at WFBH's Cancer Patient Support Program.
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5 - Colon Cancer Survivorship
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
Today we’re talking about survivorship with Kristin Houston, PA & Dr. Stacy Wentworth of Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. They walk us through recommendations regarding follow up medical treatment, common side effects, & the mental challenges that come with transitioning into post-treatment life. We also chat with Malek Rais, an 8-year colon cancer survivor, about his experience and how becoming a patient advocate at Cancer Services aided in his recovery.
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4 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Colon Cancer
Triad Cancer Connection Podcast
On this episode we’re discussing diagnosis & treatment of colon cancer with Joyce Fenstermaker, a GI Oncology Nurse Navigator at WFBH Comprehensive Cancer Center, about colon cancer screening and treatment process & coping with the anxiety that comes with a diagnosis.
info_outlineOn this episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast we’re talking about the emotional effects of cancer with Dr. Richard McQuellon, Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Patient Support Program. We’ll discuss practical coping mechanisms, when to seek professional help for depression, and the power of community.
We’re also speaking with Julie Pope, a GI Oncology Nurse Navigator at Novant Health Cancer Center about their local cancer support group for cancer survivors, patients and caregivers. Then we’ll hear from ten-year colon cancer survivor Rod Hunter about his experience and how he has navigated his emotions from diagnosis to recovery.
What we discuss:
- Coping with disease and management, relationships and how you think and feel
- The importance of understanding how you work and what gives you hope
- Finding a support community
- Practical coping mechanisms
- When to seek professional help to deal with depression
- The power of both speaking about how you feel and listening to others
- Different types of creative therapy options
- The greatest need for caregivers
Links mentioned:
ACS Coping Checklist for Patients
Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic
Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Services, Inc.
Cancer Dietitian
Colon Cancer Coalition
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