Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 8: Join me at the mic with CEO of Campaign One At A Time. We chat about the childhood cancer community in regards to this truly organic-based dream-making non-profit. Yes, they grant wishes, but they do so much more. But what is special about this non-profit is not only what inspired Brodi Nicolas to start it but also the relationship the organization maintains wi...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 007: Part II with Christine Handy. She discusses all aspects of courage as she joins me at the mic for this episode. Again, as seen on NBC, Fox News, Fox News Radio, and more, she is a motivational speaker following her journey as a warrior. Join me in this episode to discuss an important topic she covers, often, within her speeches, and that is courage. She dives...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 006: Join me at the mic with author and cancer survivor Christine Handy. This episode is like nothing we’ve done before on Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast. Christine conveys the emotional aspects of her journey as a warrior and how it affected her and her children. While this gives us a glimpse into the world we so badly wish we could have, taking cancer awa...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 005: Join me at the mic with Ellie Waters. She is a medical student and an advocate for AYA, Teen Cancer, and childhood cancer. Her main focus is to inform not only cancer patients but also caregivers and doctors about the mental health aspects surrounding the diagnosis of cancer. She was diagnosed with Stage IV Alveolar   Rhabdomyosarcoma nearly five years ago (a...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 -004- Kate Blair is Miss America's Outstanding Teen of Maricopa County in Arizona. In this episode, she recounts her feelings after her sister, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with childhood cancer (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage IV). Kate watched as her sister, two years younger, faced cancer and its' side effects. Kate also discusses her current life goals as an advocat...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 003: Join me as I interview the 'guru' of pediatric oncology massage, Kerri Padgett. She well versed in all aspects of the pediatric oncology world. She was thrust into the cancer world when she heard, "Your son Kai has cancer." After he lost his battle, she decided she wanted to help the community and the children. She chose massage therapy. T...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Episode 002 - Join me for the interview with Jorge Fernandez. He is a social worker for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s pediatric oncology program located in Boston, MA. He takes some of the guesswork out of his area of helping patients. Working on the emotional, behavioral, and supportive side for caregivers and children with a cancer diagnosis allows him to support e...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2- Episode 001  Heather, a mother of a survivor of childhood cancer, discusses three surprises for her from start to finish of her son, Matt's diagnosis and treatment. She is a mother of two and also offers insight into how she made sure her daughter, Lucy, did not feel left out. Tune in to hear about the ups and downs and suggestions she has for parents.  For Shownote...

Send us Fan Mail 035- For the good days, we all want our child to have a smile reaching from ear to ear. Sometimes as parents, it is difficult to provide that, however, join me for a discussion with Amy Reid and find out how it can be made accessible. Due to Covid-19, so many small businesses had to make changes, and the difference she made has a direct impact on the pediatric cancer community. Ou...

Send us Fan Mail -034- Lindsey Pacios, the founder of Team Cure, was interviewed concerning her part in helping children with cancer. She brings smiles to children all over. She communicates directly with parents and provides a bit of happiness in the most difficult of times. Tune in to find out her inspiration, what exactly she does, how she can help your child, and her long term goals.  For Link...

Send us Fan Mail -033- Join me as I interview Katie, a survivor of childhood cancer. While we discuss the lows of long term survival, we also talk about the highs. She was diagnosed at such a young age most of her story is told to her, but she deals with the side effects daily. She has a witty personality that makes you easily connect with her and want to hear more about her accomplishments and st...

Send us Fan Mail -032-This episode focuses on opening the lines of communication between you and your child’s oncology team of doctors even though it might be painful.  Sophia Zilber, a writer, joins me to discuss her coping style, personal story, and why opening the lines of communication is so important.  For Show Notes Please Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail -031- Join me for an interview with Casey O Anaru, a mother of a baby who has Rhabdomyosarcoma.  Mason, her son, and the family are navigating treatment and COVID. Tune in for an inside look. For Show Notes Visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes Support the show

Send us Fan Mail -030- Join me as I interview Sara Manjikian, working as a nurse for COVID-19 patients in the ICU at Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. We discuss protocols, testing, personal protective equipment, working overtime, and more.  For show notes visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org Please note Sara is in her internship and graduates in May 2021 as a Registered Nurse. Support th...

Send us Fan Mail -029- Join me as I speak with Lisa Moore, RN, with 40 years of experience. She is currently working as a home nurse for children with pediatric cancer, with referrals coming from the Jimmy Fund and other children's hospitals. While many of these children are vulnerable in general (e.g., neutropenia), she reviews new policies with the COVID-19 crisis. She assures parents their...

Send us Fan Mail -028- A teen cancer survivor, Sergio Gabaldoni, discusses his story of being one of the first recipients of a procedure that saved his life following relapse. He was so courageous in his battle, which led him to overcome cancer when his oncologists said otherwise. He was told he was going to die, yet with one final treatment option took a leap of faith. Cancer never took over his...

Send us Fan Mail -027- Summer, inspired by her late brother who battled pediatric cancer, started a company known as Brave Gowns. Join me and find out more about the Brave Gowns mission, how to get one, and hear her story. Her gowns provide not only comfort and privacy/modesty through their construction but also hope.  The episode was recorded before the United States becoming number one in cases...

Send us Fan Mail -026- Join me while I interview a singer/songwriter and four-time survivor of childhood cancer, Ryan Hamner. We review the initial diagnosis, the importance of hobbies, and focus on side effects before and after treatment. At the same time, taking chemotherapy and going through radiation, he explains how his relationship with music grew and how family played a role during his time...

Send us Fan Mail -025- Jessica Scutt's son was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. She struggled through the ups and downs of diagnosis. As a mother homeschooling her children, she not only had to find help for herself and her son, Tucker, but her other children as well. Tucker is a fun-loving boy that seemed to be okay before he started to show increasingly strange behavior. Mother&...

Send us Fan Mail -024- Christina Gonzalez of Go Gold For Childhood Cancer shares her passion for helping children in an eight-minute episode. You will learn how to support her, join in the pediatric cancer community through stories she shares on her social media, and how she can help you raise money for you're child's treatments or treatment. She has had success in helping raise awarenes...

Send us Fan Mail -023- Join me as I interview Jenna Smith, the mother of Angel Emery, about her journey through diagnosis, battling cancer, parenting, and community. She discusses the ups and downs of treatment. Jenna gets into the difficulties she had to overcome to speak up and question the oncologists. She became her very young child's voice. Jenna discusses the challenges behinds scanxiet...

Send us Fan Mail -022- Join me as I interview the mother of micro-premies, one of whom was diagnosed with cancer. Her child, Sophia, faced incredible odds and at the time of the recording, December 2019, she was being weaned off of oxygen and currently still had a trach. Sarah was faced with the most awful thing a parent could go through followed by a diagnosis of childhood cancer with Sophia, she...

Send us Fan Mail  -021- Join me as I interview Lyon Herron, who has dealt with tumors and cancer starting at the age of 7, now twenty years and counting. His life's mission is to spread awareness and hope through his journey. We discuss his journey, his body's rejection of chemotherapy, transfer from pediatric to adult oncology, his good days, his goals, and more. You will truly get a gl...

Send us Fan Mail -020- Fabian Bolin is the co-founder of the War on Cancer app. Join me while he tells his story about his diagnosis of Leukemia. Also, how this not only turned him into an advocate for patients and others alike but how it prompted him to start a movement, The War on Cancer. Tragedy to triumph is visited in this episode as we discuss mental health, community, Post Traumatic Growth,...

Send us Fan Mail -019- Have you ever wondered what is Chemotherapy or even Radiation and Immunotherapy? Well, oncologist Dr. O'Neill is back to tell you all about them and a little bit about her daily life at work. You will gain a wealth of knowledge listening to this pediatric oncology based episode concerning treatment. Treatable children and kids with cancer are bound to experience one of...