CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

Theresa and James A Survivor Love Story On June 29th 2023 a bright light was taken from us, yet at the same time the story of Theresa and James is not a tale of sadness and defeat, but rather one of courage, hope, love, inspiration and wisdom! Join Angel and Dr E as they honor a life well lived! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introdu...

Reclaiming Youth The Importance Of Remembering How You Got To Where You Are 2 weeks ago was an unusually slow week for Dr E Maybe a summer lull Doctor/patient vacations Treatment protocol evolution Whatever the reason, certainly a great opportunity to take stock of the core values that brought us to the sacred practice of medicine CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/...

Prior Authorization Let The Battle Continue We are honored to welcome trusted and respected colleague Jane Capozella as our special guest. Jane works tirelessly on behalf of our beloved Survivors/Thrivers on so many different levels, one level of which is preauthorizations. Jane's experience and passion advocating for our patients will surely inspire and teach all of us what goes on behind the sce...

988 This month our Cancer Center was devastated by the suicide of one of our survivors. We asked the right questions and we set up the right resources; yet we couldn't stop the outcome. Today Angel and Dr E are honored to welcome Tara McGuire of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention join the podcast to share her story and provide information on how our survivors who are in crisis can get...

Prior Authorization Let The Battle Begin Just when you finally are able to breathe after getting the "bad news", and are mentally prepared to begin treatment your doctor tells you that your insurance authorization is being held up for PA. On today's podcast Angel and Dr E go through the frustrating and soul sucking process that has brought the cancer care freeway to a standstill! CROC gratitude sh...

Finding A Doctor Supply And Demand In Healthcare Everyone has heard of Adam Smith and the "invisible hand" of supply and demand as it relates to widgets and gadgets and toilet paper, but does it apply to Cancer Healthcare? On this week's podcast Angel and Dr E reveal the answer. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman...

There Are No Atheists In Foxholes Or In Cancer; Is It Ok For Your Doctor To Pray With You? You all know that Angel shares a prayer at the end of every episode of Have Faith Let It Begin, and that Dr E offers a blessing to all the Survivor/Thrivers at the end of each CROC Podcast, but how would you feel if your Doctor offered to pray with you? On todays podcast the "boys" review the literature and...

There Is No Crying In Baseball, But Is There Crying In Oncology? Is it ok for your doctor to cry with you? A famous photograph taken outside of a California ER A recent commercial for Cancer Research fundraising And thousands of personal moments of sadness and witness to pain, fear, and suffering all bring Angel and Dr E to investigate this controversial and visceral question on this podcast https...

Part 2 On Part 1 Angel and Dr E went through the "unforgivable circumstances" which eroded trust in the relationship with your care team as well as shared the 15 Point checklist to help you find the perfect practitioner "fit" for you. Today in Part 2, they continue the module by discussing some practical and essential steps in the doctor shopping process. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana -...

"It's Not You, It's Me" How To Break up With Your Doctor You've given your healthcare team every chance to earn your trust and confidence but for whatever reason it's just not working. On today's podcast Angel and Dr. E go through the process of switching providers. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://ww...

New module Continued Why When and How to Get a Second Opinion and Why When and How to Change Doctors Part II On Today's podcast Angel and Dr. E review the whys and the whends to get a second opinion for survivor/thrivers, and further the questions as to the how to get a second opinion. When you've just been given the "gallows news", your head is spinning and you are sick to your stomach!!! Your fa...

New module Why When and How to Get a Second Opinion and Why When and How to Change Doctors When you've just been given the "gallows news", your head is spinning and you are sick to your stomach!!! Your family and friends are likewise devastated and don't know what to do or how to help. So everyone starts screaming for you to travel to the big city to get the "Hallowed Second Opinion" and switch do...

To Breathe or Not to Breathe That is the Question. The question is not whether or not the Cancer Survivor Has Ever Experience stress, discouragement, despondency, or fear; but rather how often. On today's podcast Angel and Dr E welcome a special guest Erica Tortorella Who is Garnet Medical Center's Alternative/Complementary Practitioner extraordinaire who will share different mindful breathing tec...

Today We wanted to pause from our regular weekend episode to show Gratitude to all those Brave and Women who served and continue to serve our country. Happy Memorial Day Weekend ! 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://www.charlottelarsen.net/ Michael Benzaia -...

Cheating Death-The New age of Medical Miracles Did you ever wonder what it must have been like living in the 1880's. Now Imagine if you were diagnosed with cancer in the 1880's. Today Angel and Dr E go back and forth in time to share a new perspective for your survivorship journey. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Free...

Stealing Simplicity From The Mouth Of Complexity As a Survivor-Thriver isn't your life complicated enough? Between the fear and anxiety of your disease, the treatments and side effects, and balancing your health with work, family, friends and interests, sometimes things must seem overwhelming. On this week's episode Angel and Dr E try to help by sharing the 4 Rules of "Keeping It Simple"!!!! CROC...

Confessions-Don't Fall Asleep at the Wheel; How to Avoid Complacency in Your Practice Join Angel and Dr E as they review the medical management of a recent patient and how a different mindset would have afforded a more personalized treatment plan. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www. SmallBizUp.com C...

Join Angel and Dr E for a three episode module on how to avoid isolation in your survivorship by developing the: 1. Power of you and your singularity 2. Power of we and the need to connect with other "comrades in arms" 3. Power of remaining strong and singular even in a crowd of distraction CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction...

Join Angel and Dr E for a three episode module on how to avoid isolation in your survivorship by developing the: 1. Power of you and your singularity 2. Power of we and the need to connect with other "comrades in arms" 3. Power of remaining strong and singular even in a crowd of distraction CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction...

Singularity and Plurality The Nuclear Power of Survivorship Join Angel and Dr E for a three episode module on how to avoid isolation in your survivorship by developing the: 1. Power of you and your singularity 2. Power of we and the need to connect with other "comrades in arms" 3. Power of remaining strong and singular even in a crowd of distraction Music SONG One (Remastered 2020) ARTIST Aimee Ma...

Next GenOncologists Should We Be Worried? This week Dr. E had the honor of being asked to speak to a group of medical students interested in a career in Oncology. Were they enthusiast and dedicated or entitled and self absorbed? Listen to today's podcast for the answer! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https:...

Finding Your Center Being Your Center Keeping Your Center As a survivor/thriver, the question isn't whether or not you disconnect from your inner self and lose your way; but rather how often. On todays podcast Angel and Dr E will show you how to stay on course no matter the distraction! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod...

In Search of the Person You Want To Be Part 7 Continued Putting It All Together-The Final Product There are not many advantages conferred by cancer; but over the last 6 podcasts Angel and Dr E have opened a portal for our survivor/thrivers to supercharge their journey of self discovery by unleashing the hidden superpowers they possess. This is the second half of the podcast that will review the hi...

In Search of the Person You Want To Be Part 7: Episode 1 of 2 Putting It All Together-The Final Product There are not many advantages conferred by cancer; but over the last 6 podcasts Angel and Dr E have opened a portal for our survivor/thrivers to supercharge their journey of self discovery by unleashing the hidden superpowers they possess. For the next 2 weeks the podcast will review the high po...

In Search of the Person You Want To Be Part 6 How Survivors Can Use A Secret Superpower To Supercharge Their Journey Of Self-Discovery We spend the majority of our Podcasts sharing information and advice to help mitigate the disadvantages our beloved Survivor/Thrivers face on a daily basis. Today, Angel and Dr E shake things up by teaching our survivors to unlock a special superpower they may not...