Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Season 6 Episode 2 When Scott, a childhood cancer survivor turned advocate, and Rosalie, the director of government relations and advocacy from St. Baldrick's Foundation, joined me, Rosaria Kozar, the conversation was nothing short of inspiring. Our dialogue cut through the complexities of advocacy, unraveling how crucial policies like the STAR Act shape the landscape of pedi...

Send us Fan Mail Season 6 Episode One: Join me at the mic with Dr. Pei Wang, who is the Vice President of Clinical Development and Technical Operations, and Dr. Nicole Nunez, who is the Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Patient Engagement of Eureka Therapeutics. Eureka Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Bay Area of California, focused on developing novel ther...

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode Join me as I interview Stacey of  The Rare Patient Voice! I am so excited to publish this episode! She joined the Rare Patient Voice team in 2021. She is personable, empathetic, and caring about childhood cancer. Additionally, she builds long-lasting relationships with patients and family caregivers. The Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with res...

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 7- Join me at the mic with Ashley Brooks. She is down to Earth and breaks down her experience as a young survivor. She discusses the ups and downs of her experience and how she is rising above her late effects.  For show notes and more, visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 6: Meet me at the mic with Bonnie Trainer for an authentic and raw conversation about what it means to be a caregiver and caretaker. Hear her suggestions for parents and also identify with her on childhood cancer treatment. [This was recorded before the end of treatment] For show notes and more: www.livingwithscanxiety.org Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 5: Join me at the mic with Chris Woodruff, the CEO of Lighthouse. Lighthouse is a non-profit located in Georgia. Lighthouse's mission is to strengthen families living through childhood cancer by offering restorative retreats and helpful resources.  Tune in to hear about what they can provide for your family and the history behind what they do. For Show Notes...

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 4 Join me at the mic with Meg Gallagher, who discusses everything from friendship and the end of treatment. What she says about childhood cancer and aya cancer might surprise you. She gives a fresh perspective on life with and after cancer and advice for caregivers—a remarkable young woman and survivor of Leukemia. For show notes and more: www.livingwithscanxiety....

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 3 Join me as I interview Adriana Lewin, a momcologist of a fantastic survivor. Hear her story of triumph during hardship and what she is up to now in the childhood cancer world. She is revolutionizing the coming together of caregivers through mental health and more.  For Show Notes Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.com Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 2 Join me with Jessica Nelson of My Cancer Story. She is not only a podcaster but a thriver following a battle with Thyroid Cancer. As a thirty-year-old AYA patient, she struggled with cancer on multiple levels. Now thriving, she tells her story here on Living With Scanxiety. For Show Notes: www.livingwithscanxiety.com/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 Episode 1: Join me while I speak with Kris Jerome, CEO of Anna's Pals believes that childhood cancer patients need a safe environment, away from the clinics and hospitals, to bond with family and friends. Listen and learn how they want to provide a place for immune-compromised children that will improve their morale and mindset. For Show Notes and More Visit: www.liv...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 7: Join me as I interview activist and advocate for childhood cancer, Chad Ehlers. We discuss everything from his presence on social media to caregiving his child Mia, who is currently battling Leukemia.  For Show Notes and More Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 6:  Listen and find out how you and your child can benefit from their services for sarcoma patients. A philanthropy professional, Alyssa O’Driscoll has been at the helm of the Sarcoma Alliance since 2017. She has a family history of sarcoma and knows the important role patient advocacy has when facing a difficult diagnosis. Alyssa’s experience includes leadership...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 5: Sit with me as I chat with a board member of the non-profit, Stupid Cancer, David Richman. We touch on AYA cancer, Stupid Cancer, the non-profit, his experiences with oncology, and his work as a humanitarian. For all the details of this episode, tune in. The childhood community can't miss this one! For Show Notes and More Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 4: Join me as a chat with author and momcologist Samarrah Clayman gives a summary of her son's journey as a warrior of brain cancer, sibling, and more. She also discusses her book. Her story is touching and she is vulnerable discussing her pediatric cancer journey as a mom.  For Show Notes and More: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 3: This is part 1 with Dr. Frances Baumgarten of Fran's Place: Center for Cancer Counseling. In this part, we discuss all things childhood cancer in relationship to parenting and caregiving. Tune in to hear more. For Show Notes Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 4: Part II with Dr. Frances Baumgarten of Fran's Place: Center for Cancer Counseling. In this part, we discuss pediatric cancer, and how her Çancer for Counseling can help all people involved in the journey on a mental health level. For Show Notes Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 2: Self Proclaimed coffee-loving, cancer Survivor, advocate, positive thinker, and philanthropist joins me at the mic for an intimate look into his story. We discuss so much, from hiding his diagnosis and how parents can better communicate and his fall and rise as an advocate.  For Show Notes and More: www.livingwithscanxiety.org Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 Episode 1: Join me as I talk with the mother of Vincent The Conquer. He is currently battling pediatric brain cancer. We discuss all things cancer and Vincent's journey as a cancer warrior. Everything from neurosurgery to research and even social media is touched upon through her perspective. Learn how to better help your child through her story as a momcologist.  Fo...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 12: Join me as you get an inside look at the non-profit Strong Little Souls. From customized care packages to wishes, they are worldwide accessible. But they offer so much more. Please tune in to find out what they can do for your child with cancer, also how this pediatric oncology support started. For Show Notes: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 11 Join me for a therapeutic look at what trauma can do to a relationship and how to hold it together with Valerie Hamaker; LPC, NCC, CPT, SATP. She is also the host of Voices About Living, which she will summarize during this show. So tune in and hear about siblings, marriage, and more during the face of childhood cancer.  For Show Notes Visit: www.livingwithscan...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 10: Join me with Joel, angel Mia Ojeda’s father. He was born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Joel discusses a father's role and expectations from his experience in the childhood cancer world. Pediatric oncology was new to him while medicine was not; he works in ophthalmology surgery. His vulnerability and his suggestions for the com...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 9: Join me as I interview Josh Aryeh, the CEO and founder of Smiles Through Cars. Learn about his mission, legacy, and devotion to making children smile. Whether it's dressing up, coordinating events, or more, he’s there for kids with cancer to smile. Childhood cancer has made a huge impact on his calling in life, and tune in to see how.   For more informatio...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 and Episode 8 Sit down with your host Rosaria Kozar, the mother of a warrior that battled Rhabdomyosarcoma. She answers numerous questions about her podcast, Living With Scanxiety, the Cancer Podcast that focuses on giving support, providing information, and promoting hope. The aim is at caregivers of a child who has cancer. But this episode focuses on the 'why'...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 Episode 7 Join me with CEO Ali Hornung of Glimmer of Hope Foundation. We discuss the inspiration, the value of children having a connection to normalcy during childhood cancer, and more.  It is an amazing organization with a bright future as it helps more and more children every day! For Show Notes Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 3  Episode 6 This is part II with Juanita Prada about late-term effects after surviving Leukemia twice as a young child and later as a teen. She gets personal with her own struggles and how they made her who she is today, an advocate, and more. Join me, tune in to find out how and why. For Show Notes and More Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show