CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

Just Look It Up You can't even make up some of the things that come out of your doctor's or their staff's mouth. Today, Angel and Dr. E take a hard and critical look at the way some of your questions are being answered and make sure you know what you're entitled to and what your rights are regarding asking questions about the specifics of a procedure you're about to undergo. CROC gratitude shout o...

Spotlight Series Dr. Sophia Edwards Bennett Top Doc Cancer Ambassador Best Selling Author Motivational Speaker Spiritual Warrior Scientific Pioneer Advocate For The Oppressed Over the next several podcasts Angel and Dr E will peel back the layers to help us get to know a truly unique and innovative healer and leader. From her humble Carribean roots, using her faith and spirituality to "turn traged...

Spotlight Series Dr. Sophia Edwards Bennett Top Doc Cancer Ambassador Best Selling Author Motivational Speaker Spiritual Warrior Scientific Pioneer Advocate For The Oppressed Over the next several podcasts Angel and Dr E will peel back the layers to help us get to know a truly unique and innovative healer and leader. From her humble Carribean roots, using her faith and spirituality to "turn traged...

Spotlight Series Dr. Sophia Edwards Bennett Top Doc Cancer Ambassador Best Selling Author Motivational Speaker Spiritual Warrior Scientific Pioneer Advocate For The Oppressed Over the next several podcasts Angel and Dr E will peel back the layers to help us get to know a truly unique and innovative healer and leader. From her humble Carribean roots, using her faith and spirituality to "turn traged...

Module: What do you want from your caregiver? Episode 22: Confidence and Humility - you can't have one without the other. Join Angel and Dr. E. as they explore the seeming paradox between caregiver confidence and caregiver humility - and find out why you can't have one without the other.

Salute To Service/July 4th Special  This episode is of course dedicated to all of our Survivor/Thrivers who served in the military; but especially to our Vietnam vets who: Got shipped off to the other side of the planet to endure unspeakable hardship  Had to fight an invisible enemy in a war that was unpopular at best, if not downright unnecessary, not winnable, and unsupported by their own countr...

Transparency, Clarity, and Detail Part 2 Practice Proclamation Last week we discussed the importance of taking the time to explaining (in  painstaking detail) the logistics of what patients are to expect during their cancer treatments. This week Angel and Dr E continue this crucial module by imploring practitioners to formally and tangibly develop and share their particular practice philosophies a...

So Close Yet So Far When was the last time you went to a doctor's office and felt like you actually knew what was going to happen? So many times our Oncology Team has nothing but the best intentions to go over risks and benefits, alternatives of care and side effects that they forget the easy stuff; 1. like who will be the people that will be taking care of them 2. Where is the room that the treat...

Host Talaya Dendy celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month with Dr. Thomas Eanelli, a radiation oncologist from New York. Dr. Eanelli shares his extensive experience and approach to compassionate cancer care. He discusses his involvement with Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC), a grassroots organization supporting cancer survivors and their families. Dr. Eanelli elaborates on his unique...

Hero's In Oncology Episode 1 Doing The Right Thing When A Mistake Or Unexpected Outcome Occurs Here on the CROC Podcast we have filled the archives with stories of the broken medical system and broken or flawed practitioners; so today Angel and Dr E want to balance things out by telling an uplifting story about 3 hero's who went above and beyond the standard. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santan...

The Fear Of Saying No: Setting Boundaries With Our Patients And Ourselves We here at the CROC Organization and Podcast have vowed an oath to assist and advocate for our Survivor/Thrivers as they journey through the dark tunnels of their Cancer diagnosis and treatment no matter what. But this week Dr E utilizes a personal encounter he had to highlight certain unusual and rare circumstances where th...

Ageism In Oncology: A True Generation Gap Crisis Cancer is overwhelmingly a disease of people over 65 years old. Yet despite the numbers, this population of Survivor/Thriver more often than not will experience bias and prejudice in their health care journey which affects the quality of care they receive resulting in inferior outcomes and healthcare disparities. Tonight Angel and Dr E tackle this m...

Today we begin a new module regarding A Mother's Love. We are so fortunate to have Michael Benzaia as a special Guest. Michael John Benzaia is from the Hudson Valley, NY, USA. He is an American whose family has immigrated from Sicily, Spain, and Jordan. Recently, Michael John appeared as James McCord in All The President's Men alongside Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Don Cheadle, Laurence Fishburne &a...

Special Mother's Day Edition Honoring Our Special Group Of Survivor/Thrivers And Highlighting The Complex Challenges Of Trying To Be A Mom Through The Cancer Journey Dedicated to My Aunt Tabby An Elegant Woman A Tenacious Fighter A Courageous Warrior The Best Mother and Aunt anyone could ever ask for! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begi...

Breaking Bad News To Cancer Patients A Six Step Guide Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news; least of all sharing bad news to our beloved Survivor/Thrivers. However, if done correctly, with proper respect and empathy, the long term benefits are worth the stress and anxiety and discomfort. Join Angel and Dr E go through the steps. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.c...

Trying To Achieve Sustainability In Healthcare-Protecting the Poor, the Elderly, And the Healers Part 3 of 3  For the next 3 weeks Angel and Dr E are privileged to welcome Professor Len Berry back to the CROC podcast to discuss the critical issues which are choking our health system and failing the marginalized communities we serve. This is a must 3 week mini Public Health Bootcamp! “Reclaiming He...

Trying To Achieve Sustainability In Healthcare-Protecting the Poor, the Elderly, And the Healers Part 2 of 3  For the next 3 weeks Angel and Dr E are privileged to welcome Professor Len Berry back to the CROC podcast to discuss the critical issues which are choking our health system and failing the marginalized communities we serve. This is a must 3 week mini Public Health Bootcamp! “Reclaiming He...

Trying To Achieve Sustainability In Healthcare-Protecting The Poor, The Elderly, And The Healers Part 1 of 3  For the next 3 weeks Angel and Dr E are privileged to welcome Professor Len Berry back to the CROC podcast to discuss the critical issues which are choking our health system and failing the marginalized communities we serve. This is a must 3 week mini Public Health Bootcamp! “Reclaiming He...

Sustainability In Healthcare-Protecting The Poor, The Elderly, And The Healers Part 1 of 3  The Breakfast Club I never thought it would happen again; another Mary and Beth story; but it did. Join Angel and Dr E share the moving story of three strangers as they formed another lifelong bond in  the waiting room! as they share  CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Confessions: The Survivor/Thriver Is Never Wrong (Even if They Are Wrong) This week Dr. E goes back to his "Confessions" series reviewing an exchange between Doctor and Patient that could have been handled much better. Please join us. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin--3015374 Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larse...

Community Health Partners In Unexpected Places We could not be more pleased to welcome Sunjay Letchuman as our special guest this week. Sunjay will be discussing his recently published article outlining innovative ways to broaden healthcare access and reduce racial and financial disparities especially in rural areas and areas of poverty. You will not want to miss this interview! Check this out: Ca...

25th Anniversary Episode Please join Angel and Dr E kick off our 4th podcast season which just so happens to coincide with our 25th year anniversary of Survivor/Thriver support and advocacy. This week we will go back in time to our 1st event in 1999; go through the development of our 4 pillars and discuss future directions. Please join the celebration! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - htt...

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

Meeting Your Oncologist-What Should You Expect Your first visit with an Oncologist is a "first date" of sorts. You understandably have certain expectations and concerns; by the end of the consultation have your questions been answered, have you been treated with respect and dignity, did you understand everything. This week Angel and Dr E make sure you get what you deserve; and if not what to do ab...

Making Your Own Decisions-A Tricky Business for Our Survivor/Thrivers As soon as the word "Cancer" is uttered, all of a sudden, everyone is an expert; all of a sudden, everyone knows what to do, where to go, how to act, and they are not shy about pushing you to do what they say. This week, Angel and Dr. E will teach you how to keep your autonomy without causing a "Civil War" within your support st...