Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast

We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠canceroutloud@cancercare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment on this episode! Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find strength and support through our community. In this episode of Cancer Out Loud, CancerCare social worker Daniel LaPook speaks with four young adults whose lives were forever chan...

In honor of TNBC Day, CancerCare is proud to partner with the TNBC Foundation for a special episode of Cancer Out Loud dedicated to the triple-negative breast cancer community. We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠canceroutloud@cancercare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment on this episode! Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find str...

We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at ⁠⁠⁠⁠canceroutloud@cancercare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment on this episode! Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find strength and support through our community. Summary In this episode of Cancer Out Loud, Cancer Care  social worker Christina Monaco and Alexa Dashko, an Oncology Dietitian, discuss t...

We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at ⁠⁠⁠canceroutloud@cancercare.org⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment on this episode! Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find strength and support through our community. Summary In this episode of Cancer Care Out Loud, Cancer Care  Social Worker Hayley Feuchs speaks with Marija and her daughter Tara about the...

We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at ⁠⁠canceroutloud@cancercare.org⁠⁠ or leave a comment on this episode! Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find strength and support through our community. Summary Join CancerCare social worker Laurie Feingold and Tonya Potts, a certified fitter who runs the wig and prosthesis clinic for CancerCar...

We would love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts or episode ideas at ⁠canceroutloud@cancercare.org⁠ or leave a comment on this episode! Please follow, rate and share Cancer Out Loud to help others find strength and support through our community. Summary In this episode, Christina Monaco and Sara Whelan discuss the profound impact of childhood cancer on families, emphasizing the emotional...

Join us for the next episode of Cancer Out Loud, The Cancer Care Podcast, as guest host and oncology social worker, Sara Grisales Jaramillo, speaks with Jon Fox, a cancer survivor and former elementary school teacher. Jon shares his journey from diagnosis to survivorship, discussing the emotional and psychological challenges he faced, the grief of losing aspects of his former life, and the importa...

In this next episode of Cancer Out Loud, guest host and oncology social worker Daniel LaPook, LMSW, speaks with Fernando Palacios , an oncology nurse and cancer survivor, about his journey from healthcare provider to patient. Fernando shares his experiences with diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional complexities of navigating cancer as a young adult. He emphasizes the importance of communication...

In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, guest host Christina Monaco, LMSW, sits down with young adult survivor Neema Philippe for an unflinching conversation about being diagnosed with cancer at age 29—and what comes next. Neema revisits the shock of her diagnosis, the whirlwind of treatments, and the grief of watching life plans shift overnight. She shares how vulnerability became a healing t...

In this episode of Cancer Out Loud , guest host and oncology social worker Christina Monaco welcomes bladder cancer survivor Steven Gruber to explore life after diagnosis, just in time for May, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Steven recounts the moment he first saw blood in his urine, the frustrating run‑around he faced before landing in a world‑class NYC cancer center, and the decision to undergo...

In this episode of Cancer Out Loud , Briana shares her profound journey of grief with guest host and oncology social worker, Laurie Feingold, following the loss of her young adult brother to a rare terminal brain cancer. She reflects on the initial shock of his diagnosis, the emotional turmoil she faced during his illness, and the deep sense of loss after his passing. Briana speaks to the unique c...

Since 2009, Cancer Care and the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation have partnered to provide vital support to those affected by TNBC. In this episode of  Cancer Out Loud , host Cassie Spector (oncology social worker and CancerCare's Breast and Gynecological Cancer Program Coordinator) speaks with Allison McNeill, a Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Day ambassador, about her experience wit...

In this episode of Cancer Out Loud, host Sarah Paul sits down with VanDawn Williams, a fashion industry professional and young adult who shares his inspiring journey through a rare metastatic cancer diagnosis. VanDawn opens up about his career in fashion, the vibrant lifestyle he enjoyed, and the life-altering shock of his diagnosis. He candidly discusses the mental and physical challenges he face...

In this episode, host and oncology social worker Julia Manna speaks with Muriel Linetsky, a uterine cancer survivor, about her journey from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. Muriel shares her emotional responses to her diagnosis, the challenges she faced during treatment, and the importance of having a strong support system. She emphasizes the need for self-advocacy and her proactive steps to m...

In this episode, we bring you an engaging and informative panel discussion from our AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) workshop series, focusing on the unique challenges young adults face in cancer survivorship. Our expert moderators delve into the critical transition from active treatment to post-treatment life, exploring common themes such as managing ongoing side effects, overcoming the fear of r...

In this special episode of Cancer Out Loud, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Cancer Care . Join us as we explore Cancer Care 's remarkable journey over the past eight decades, highlighting key milestones and achievements. Additionally, we focus on the importance of mental health for cancer patients and their families during Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover practical tips and strateg...

Continue listening to Ira's story as host Sarah Paul continues their conversation, exploring the profound emotional support and life changes following his cancer diagnosis. In the second part of this episode, Ira opens up about the vast network of support that buoyed him through his treatment—from family and friends to medical teams and support groups. He emphasizes the invaluable role of Canc...

In the upcoming episode of Cancer Out Loud, host Sarah Paul, Senior Director of Social Work, sits down with Ira to delve deeper into his journey with stomach cancer. This first part of a special two-part series captures Ira's raw and detailed account from the onset of symptoms to the complexities of treatment and the life-altering changes he faced. Ira openly discusses his emotional rollercoas...

In this episode of  Cancer Out Loud , host and oncology social worker, Sarah Paul has a candid conversation with Jessica Engelhart, who shares her personal experience with colon cancer. Jessica discusses the challenges she faced during her treatment and recovery post-surgery, and the importance of mental health support during this time. She provides insights into how her background as a therapist...

Meet Malissa Matthews, a mother, a wife, a woman of faith. Late in 2022, Malissa was diagnosed with a very rare type of endometrial cancer and has been fighting for her life ever since. Tune in as Julia Manna, an oncology social worker at CancerCare, as she explores the challenges Malissa faced in her career due to treatment and the importance of having a supportive network. Malissa emphasizes the...

November is National Family Caregivers Month. In this episode, we delve into the often-unseen world of cancer caregiving. Join us as we interview Cancer Care’s Caregiver Program Coordinator, Dina Smith, LMSW, exploring the multifaceted challenges and emotional experiences faced by those caring for loved ones diagnosed with cancer. We discuss practical issues, emotional tolls, family dynamics, and...

In this episode, Mike and Nancy open up about the profound impact of losing their spouses and the unforeseen journey of healing that followed. Join us as they recount their experiences at Cancer Care 's Healing Hearts Bereavement Family Camp, a place they never imagined would play a pivotal role in their paths towards recovery. Joined by Kathy Nugent, Senior Director of Regional Programs, we h...

In the second part of this episode, oncology social worker Lucia continues her conversation around grief with two former members of her Bereavement Support Group, Jay and Lou. After being with their wives for upward of 30 years, they share their journeys of loss, moving forward and survival. Join us for an episode exploring the evolving nature of grief and the crucial role of a support system; a r...

Cancer Out Loud returns this summer to share new stories of hope and resilience. In the first part of this heartfelt episode, oncology social worker, Lucia, brings together two former members of her Bereavement Support Group, Susan and Mary, to share their experiences navigating grief and loss after the death of their husbands. They touch on the universality of loss and yet the profoundly personal...

March is National Social Work Month and an opportunity to reflect on the positive impact that Cancer Care ’s services have had on the oncology community. For our Season 6 finale and the three year anniversary of the Cancer Out Loud Podcast launch, we take a closer look at what it means to be an oncology social worker at Cancer Care . Listen in as earlier podcast guests share their sentiments of wh...