Cancer Perspective with Sarah, DNP

November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and more.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

November is Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Month. We give an introductory overview of this unique class of cancers, along with risk factors, treatment options, and more.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We take a look into the many types lung cancers, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

November is National Caregiver Month. As a truly vital role within the whole healthcare team surrounding anyone on their cancer journey, we highlight helpful resources, statistics, and more.

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look into its signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

We pick up where we left off in our last episode featuring Jeanna Rich, RD. While we focus on breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this conversation includes symptom management, common nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle changes, and much more which pertain to anyone on a cancer journey.

Jeanna Rich, RD joins us for a conversation centered around breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In part one we discuss a range of topics from dietary myths, weight loss, estrogen, supplements, and more. Jeanna's insight is invaluable for those with any diagnosis, so be sure to give her a listen and stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We explore the many types of breast cancers, their treatments, signs & symptoms, and more.

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. We give a brief introduction to this broad cancer, including types, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. This is an umbrella category which encompasses cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Because we have focused on some of these more specifically in the past as well as the broad nature of this group, we give a brief introductory overview of this wide topic including risk factors, treatment and recovery, and more.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This episode provides an introduction to this disease, which is one of the most common cancers being diagnosed and treated. We discuss signs & symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Having previously covered Myeloma during its awareness month, today's episode covers the remaining types of blood cancers. In this introductory episode we discuss what differentiates the many categories and subcategories, signs & symptoms, and more.

For September Cancer Awareness Month, we give an introduction to childhood cancers. Because this show's perspective is specific to adult oncology, we discuss what makes these two world's of cancer so distinct and separate from one another. We also look at risk factors, signs and symptoms, and more.

Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that causes loss of feeling and/or pain from the peripheral nerves. Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nervous system from cancer or cancer treatment. People who have had peripheral neuropathy before they have had cancer can experience worsening of this condition. Today we will discuss this common problem and some of the ways it may be treated. W...

It is more likely than not that an individual undergoing cancer treatment will experience some form of "Chemo Brain." While the name implies chemotherapy, it describes a brain fog that can come from any part of your treatment such as surgery and radiation as well as chemo. Join us as we introduce this common experience, as well as what to expect, tips for coping, and more.

Ideally, every adult has taken careful planning towards the possibility of unexpected tragedies including death or end of life. Realistically, the cancer diagnosis is often a person's first prompt to get all their affairs in order. Because cancer is rarely an immediate emergency, this conversation can become overlooked especially in the early journey. This episode takes you through different forms...

Sleep, in relation to overall health and wellness, can never be overstated. Healthy sleep cycles are critical for cancer prevention and recovery, however it makes our list of topics that receive too little attention in one's cancer journey, often only after a problem manifests. To promote regular attention to sleep awareness, join us as we discuss good sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm maintenance,...

As we explore topics which can tend to get overlooked, fertility and sexuality is a vast and major topic which ultimately requires self-advocacy and communication with your cancer team and loved ones. Many may have to face prolonging treatment to address fertility concerns, while others may experience significant short and/or long-term intimacy complications. Join us as we bring focus to these hur...

Cancer or cancer treatment can result in a loss of a part of the body. From hair to limbs and everywhere in between, we touch on a subject that is often not discussed or explored as much as we should. 

July is Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month. We offer an introduction into these types of cancers, how they are related and how they differ from other cancers we've discussed involving bones. We also discuss common treatments, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and more.

Cancer can increase a person's risk of developing a clot in a vein. In this episode we explore the risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential treatments of blood clots. As always, if you or someone you know feels as though they may have a blood clot, it is important to get evaluated and identify the correct plan of care.

Anxiety and distress are an expected part of the cancer journey but it's important to know that there are people who want to help. This episode aims to keep you aware of these major hurdles while also offering a number of options to explore.

The decision, choice, ability or desire to work or not work during the work up to a cancer diagnosis, plan of care, treatment, post treatment or survivorship is complicated. We explore questions and concerns regarding working during this journey. 

Most individuals on their cancer journey will either be approached about genetics, have undergone testing, or are curious if they or their loved ones should undergo the process. Join us as we give an introductory explanation of cancer genetics, when testing is appropriate, what all is involved, costs and insurance basics, and more.