Beyond The Ribbon

It’s ok not to be ok. Cancer Survivors should not feel the pressure to always put on the brave face.

When Life Gives you Boulders, Turn Them into Gravel. An inspirational discussion with the Gravel Doc on his journey through cancer, self-advocacy, & riding bikes.

It is never too late to quit smoking, & quitting can significantly reduce your chance of numerous cancers. Join us as Shanna James, PharmD (Assistant Professor and Clinical Pharmacist at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Amarillo) discusses the many benefits of quitting as well as resources that are available.

Mentors can be an important listening ear & guide to a cancer survivor both during treatment and after. Cleveland Clinic’s 4th Angel Program has been a great addition to the many resources offered at the 24 Hours in the Canyon Cancer Survivorship Center. Listen as we discuss the many benefits of having (or being) a mentor with Mary and Carrie from 4th Angel.

Managing one of the most common side effects of treatment, Cancer Related Fatigue, can be difficult. Join us as we discuss this cumbersome side effect with Dr. Leigh Kinczewski, from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, and provide you with real-life ways to combat Cancer Related Fatigue.

Listen to David Robinson talk about being a caregiver to his mother-in-law, wife, and daughter during each of their cancer journeys, as well as what he learned and how he coped during these challenging times.

Take Good Care of Yourself! Emotional and Spiritual Self-Care are two ways that cancer survivors and caregivers may find great comfort and stress relief without much effort. Join us as we discuss Self-Care with cancer survivor and chaplain, Mary Margaret Girty.

A common side effect of cancer treatment can be vision changes & dry eyes. Listen to Dr. Ki Hargis as he explains these changes and provides tips & info on dealing with them.

Talking to your Dr can be difficult, but is an extremely important part of your care. Good communication can improve the care you receive. Today’s guest, Kathy Nugent, LCSW – Director of Regional Programs at CancerCare – shares practical tips on ways to improve your communication.

Chemo Cars-Episode 3 of Beyond the Ribbon, the podcast of the 24 Hours In The Canyon Cancer Survivorship Center. Revolutionizing transportation for cancer survivors, special guest Zach Bolster, founder of Chemo Cars.

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) isn't just for military veterans. Cancer survivors may experience forms of PTSD also. Listen and learn how to heal from this all too common disorder.

In this episode, you'll learn about Beyond the Ribbon podcast and what to expect from it.