CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

I Believe in Miracles Part 3 In this final podcast of a triplet series, we are joined by one of our favorite Survivor/Thriver friends and colleagues, Talaya Dendy, who gives us an update on her Cancer Doula practice, podcast, and personal journey, as well as shares a story of hope and inspiration from one of her friends who was told that she only had six months to live; and that was approximately...

Navigating the Uncertainties of Medicine How to Embrace the Unknown in Your Survivorship Journey “I don’t know” is an answer you never want to hear come out of the mouth of your oncologist. Or is it? In this first part of a three-part podcast module, Angel and Dr. E explore the reality of uncertainty in medicine, define it, and begin embracing it and making it part of our Survivor/Thriver journey....

Financial Assistance 101 Not only do our Survivor/Thrivers have to endure the torment of their diagnosis and pain and side effects from treatment, but also the stress of trying to figure out just how to pay for the astronomical costs that go with it. This week Angel and Dr. E welcome friend and fellow board member Nick Lanza to go over where to find the many resources that are available but not kn...

The 8 Percent Rule Part 3 Here on the CROC Podcast, we constantly discuss the side effects of cancer treatments that complicate and diminish our courageous Survivors'/thriver's' journey. Angel and Dr. E will explore the following two podcasts from the patient's and provider's perspectives. Please join us!    DescriptionCitizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC) is a grass roots cancer survivorshi...

The 8 Percent Rule Part 2 Here on the CROC Podcast, we constantly discuss the side effects of cancer treatments that complicate and diminish our courageous Survivors'/thriver's' journey. Angel and Dr. E will explore the following two podcasts from the patient's and provider's perspectives. Please join us!    Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC) is a grass roots cancer survivorship organizat...

The 8 Percent Rule Here on the CROC Podcast, we constantly discuss the side effects of cancer treatments that complicate and diminish our courageous Survivors'/thriver's' journey. Angel and Dr. E will explore the following two podcasts from the patient's and provider's perspectives. Please join us!   

​Have Faith Let It Begin​ Sat 1/25/2025 9:26 AM     What Do You Do If You Don’t Like Your Patient As Oncology health professionals we not only revere and respect our Survivor/Thrivers but we also develop an interconnectedness; and may I dare say feelings of love. But just as we may love our family members, there are times we may not like them or at least not like their behaviors. It comes as no sh...

What Is a Cancer Doula? Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Talaya Dendy, Cancer Thriver, pioneer and trailblazing Doula, and certified Survivor Advocate. If you are not uplifted and inspired by the end of this podcast, then you are not paying attention! https://www.ontheotherside.life/ @NCTpodcastfan Navigating Cancer TOGETHER https://www.ontheotherside.life/navigating-cancer-together-podcast...

I Believe in Miracles Part 3 In this final podcast of a triplet series, we are joined by one of our favorite Survivor/Thriver friends and colleagues, Talaya Dendy, who gives us an update on her Cancer Doula practice, podcast, and personal journey, as well as shares a story of hope and inspiration from one of her friends who was told that she only had six months to live; and that was approximately...

I Believe In Miracles On our last podcast of 2024, we told the story of Mary, a living, breathing testament that medical miracles do happen. The response we received was so positive and impactful that we decided that moving forward, the CROC Podcast would forever end the old year with a story of hope and start the new year likewise. On today’s podcast, we will tell the story of “Dee,” another brav...

Join Dr. E and Angel as they recount the extraordinary and inspiring journey of Mary  a true survivor. This Christmas special episode delves into Mary's battles with two of the most daunting cancers, exploring themes of hope, courage, and miraculous endurance. Despite overwhelming odds and dire prognoses, Mary defies the grim expectations, embodying strength and faith. Reflect on the miracles of C...

Part 1 We Are Family As 2024 comes to a close we thought with our last 2 podcasts of the year it would be appropriate to acknowledge and honor not just our blood relatives or even our close friends, but rather the people we spend the great majority of our day with; the people that we stand shoulder to shoulder with in the pursuit to care for and cure our amazing Survivor/Thrivers! And what’s Chris...

Thanksgiving Episode Of Gratitude As we begin Thanksgiving week, what better subject to explore than gratitude? This week Dr. E shares a very intimate and profound moment he experienced with a patient and their family which was life changing!

Angels Of Mercy Part 1 Everyone involved in healthcare, whether from the Caretakers or Caregivers prospective, knows the value and irreplaceable necessity of great nursing care. But what rarely gets noticed are the innumerable acts of compassion that  happen everyday that go unseen and unnoticed; that is until today! Please join Angel and Dr E give credit to these healthcare superheroes!!!

Today we make a formal announcement! Croc Podcast will go every other week Starting November 10, 24, and so on.. We will continue to run rewind episodes on our off weeks. I would like to let you know that Starting on Jan 2025 we will run season 1 episode 1 on our off weeks so that all of you that have just joined us will be able to start from the begining. We hope you are patient and understanding...

"Doctor My Brain Hurts" Although the title to this week's podcast is taken from a funny Monty Python skit, there is certainly nothing humorous about having brain cancer. However with new technology, techniques and innovative therapeutics, our Survivor/Thrivers have more optimism and hope for a long and productive life. We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. James Melisi to discuss what's new in the r...

Doctor, It's Time To Take Your Medicine As a follow up to our "Giving a Sh.!&t" episode, Angel and Dr E review 2 survivor interactions that occurred this week which were both humbling and instructive. Please join us! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http://ww...

Module: What you DON'T want from your caregiver Episode: Words Words can be as soothing as a mother's embrace or as sharp and hurtful as a kick in the pants. Today we play excerpts from a short film written, directed and produced by Dr. Eanelli starring local Hudson Valley actors dramatizing real life actual events. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith...

When Did "Giving A Sh.!&t" Go Out Of Style? When our Survivor/Thrivers get referred to an outside specialist by their Oncology team, is there usually adequate communication and follow through? The sad answer is a resounding No!!!!!!! This week Angel and Dr E address this growing trend of widespread apathy and lack of "giving a sh.!&t" CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.s...

CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin--3015374 Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/ Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/ http://www.crocvip.com/ https://twitter.com/CrocVip https://www.facebook.com/CROCVIP http://www.crocvip.com/

New Shoes In the iconic 1946 Life Magazine photograph of a young post war European orphan clutching a pair of new shoes with the penultimate look of joy and gratitude, an entire world had this vision burned into their memory forever as a reminder to be always aware of their blessings and abundance. This week Dr E takes Angel and the CROC Nation on a journey of a Cancer Staff's act of selflessness...

This week we take a moment to share with all of the Croc Nation about how you can find us, like us, share us and subscribe. We also take a moment to explain what CROC stands for. Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin--3015374 Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http://www.cha...

Special Labor Day Episode Honoring All Our Survivor/Thrivers Who Continue To Work During Treatment This week Angel and Dr E honor our beloved and gritty Survivor/Thrivers who continue to work despite the mental and physical challenges that occur before, during and after cancer treatment; as well as offer support, tips , suggestions, and resources! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://...

Please Don't Get Yourself Kicked Out Of The Practice For the first time in his career Dr E had to do something very uncharacteristic; he had to dismiss several patients from the practice. Join Angel and Dr E as they discuss the steps and circumstances that transpired to instigate this situation and how to avoid being put in such an embarrassing and inconvenient position. CROC gratitude shout outs...

It's Only 2 More Days: What's The Big Deal? This week Angel and Dr E pull the curtain back once again to give our Survivor/Thrivers a "behind the scenes" glimpse of what goes on inside the black box of treatment preparation. Between all the intricate complexities and nuances of each case; the horrors of insurance authorization, and finally the prospective presentation to a multidisciplinary Tumor...