Facing Cancer Together

Throughout this podcast, you’ve heard people share their very personal stories and experiences around cancer. So many of them were nervous about being “interviewed”. When I asked them why they were doing it - they all said the same thing. They wanted to share their story to help someone else going through treatment, to know they are not alone. As we wrap up this podcast series, we want to thank ou...

When treatment is done, people around you - including co-workers and bosses - may feel you are now “back to normal”. But side effects can last much longer after treatment ends. Dr. Christine Maheu and Maureen Parkinson, Co-Directors of Cancer and Work, will join us to share best practices. Visit Cancer and Work’s website for resources on heading back to work: www.cancerandwork.ca/ Please share thi...

The appearance-related impacts of cancer treatment can take a very serious toll on someone’s overall well-being. It’s not vanity. It’s about looking into a mirror, and not seeing the “Cancer Patient” - but instead seeing yourself. Dr. Margaret Fitch, and some of our other special guests, discuss why feeling like yourself does, in fact, make you feel better. Then, Andrea Galley talks about "Boobie...

Often, a personal cancer experience can highlight gaps in the system. For Audrey Guth, it led her to helping mothers facing cancer, and helping their children. In this episode, Audrey teaches us how to talk to kids about cancer. For more information about Audrey Guth and Nankind: https://nankind.com/ Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or caring for someo...

Everyone’s cancer experience is unique. In this episode, you’ll hear from Michelle Sylvain who is currently in treatment, then Denise Dmitruk on going through treatment as a nurse - and her most unusual pet. We finish with a male perspective from Michael Suba, who is looking back years later - and learning to trust his body again. Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer...

Radio broadcaster Maureen Halloway and television journalist Wendy Mesley are back - continuing the conversation about their cancer experience. You can hear more from Wendy and Maureen over at The Women of Ill Repute Podcast: www.womenofillrepute.com Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or caring for someone who is. For more information about Look Good Fee...

Anyone who names their own podcast “Women of Ill Repute” is not going to hold back. And Maureen Halloway and Wendy Mesley certainly do not hold back when it comes to sharing their cancer experiences. You can hear more from Wendy and Maureen over at The Women of Ill Repute Podcast: www.womenofillrepute.com Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or caring for...

Going through treatment, there can be so many extra sources of stress - including food & nutrition. Hopefully listening to Registered Dietician Denise Gabrielson will help take some of that stress off your plate. Here are the links to some of the resources Denise mentions: Eat well | Canadian Cancer Society and Healthy Eating - American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org) You can also sig...

Navigating stage four cancer, facing cancer as a Black woman, grieving - and dried up raisins. Michelle Audoin is here to talk about it all - including how she ended up revealing more than she thought she ever would. Here is a link to the resource discussed in this episode rethinkbreastcancer.com/uncovered, as well as a video featuring Michelle on YouTube . Please share this podcast with anyone in...

In our first episode, host Susan Larkin introduces some of the real voices you will hear throughout the series as they share the real deal about their own personal cancer experiences. Whether you are a patient, family, friends, or part of the health care team - we are - Facing Cancer Together. Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or caring for someone who...

Hair loss. Brittle fingernails. Rashes. Stomach upset. Fatigue. Brain fog. Just a short list of the many side effects that someone may have told you was “normal”. Dr. Margaret Fitch, Oncology Nurse, professor, and a leading researcher in psychosocial support in oncology, explains how there is nothing normal about it. Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or...

With advancement in treatments and greater understanding of the disease, there are people who are living with cancer. But what does that mean? Jules Whish joins us and shares how she is figuring it out as she goes - along with sharing on social media. Learn more about Jules Whish: www.heyjules.ca Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or caring for someone w...

What the heck is psychosocial support? It can be emotional support, spiritual, overall well-being, and even practical support. Dr. Margaret Fitch, Oncology Nurse, professor, and a leading researcher in psychosocial support is back, talking about just how important these supports are. Please share this podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis - or caring for someone who is. For mo...

Facing cancer doesn’t mean you are now only “the cancer patient”. So often, we hear those with cancer share the need to feel seen, to feel understood and not feel alone. So whether you are facing cancer, family, friends, or part of a health care team - the Facing Cancer Together podcast is for you. Please share the Facing Cancer Together podcast with anyone in your life facing a cancer diagnosis -...