GAG | eating life with head & neck cancer Ep 60 - 120

In episode 60 of the "Gag. eating with head & neck cancer" podcast, I discussed the challenges of communicating food to head and neck cancer patients. As someone who has personally undergone head and neck cancer treatment, I understand the difficulties that come with the process of transitioning from a peg tube to oral eating. In the episode, I emphasised the importance of resources, nutrition, an...

You can find my community here and more about the following below: - Mind Food Body Programme yvonnemcclaren.bio.link As someone who has gone through the treatment process, I can say that food plays an incredibly important role in our lives. It's not just about nourishing our bodies, but it's also about our social abilities and our ability to reintegrate back into society. Being able to get back t...

In this episode of "The No Feeding Tube Show," I discuss the emotional and social impact of head and neck cancer treatment, specifically the feeling of loneliness that can arise after treatment ends. The lifeline that head and neck cancer nurses provide. I share my personal experience and emphasise the importance of recognising and addressing this aspect of the patient experience. I also highlight...

Show Notes In this podcast episode, I discuss the importance of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) as a resource for people with swallowing difficulties. I share my personal experience with dysphagia and how I discovered IDDSI, expressing frustration with the lack of promotion of the resource by healthcare professionals. I note that IDDSI is person-focused and prov...

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Podcast Episode 7 How to eat an elephant with HNC treatment side effects How to eat an elephant ... A popular proverb in the 1940's & 50's and was accepted to be of Chinese origin. The job may be lengthy, but in the words of the great Kung Fu Tze - "A man can eat an elephant if need be, one bite at a time". In this episode I discuss:-  Recognising the elephant in the room - grief, fear and failure...

* I am not a medical professional but I am a lived experience patient*💜  Before this horrible journey started I was a very social person. I was ( or had been) an event manager, worked in and around food and wine all my career, and even turned down an audition opportunity for MasterChef here in Australia.   I had Head & Neck Cancer (subsequent treatment) and a PEG tube feeder in my stomach for...