Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast

Send us Fan Mail -018- Join me as I interview author, advocate, life coach, and momcologist Christina Johnson. Her son, David, was diagnosed with childhood cancer (High-Risk Neuroblastoma) due to circumstances, discussed in the episode, she felt alone. She used her journal, now a book, to cope and release her emotions. She also knew she had to stand up for her son, as you do your child because, be...

Send us Fan Mail 017- Join me while I interview Kelly West, a 25-year veteran Registered Nurse (RN) and a board-certified pediatric hematology oncology nurse. But she is currently working on infection control in relationship to childhood cancer at a hospital in Colorado. Despite her current position, she is representing herself not the hospital. Her mission in this episode is to help parents going...

Send us Fan Mail - 016 - Join in for an interview with Julie  Abel. She describes the ins and outs of the Make A Wish process. Everything from popular wishes to the history of Make A Wish is covered. Also, have you ever wondered if a wish can be fulfilled in the child or pediatric oncology unit, well she describes that here too? Everything from the referral process from a parent or caregiver and t...

Send us Fan Mail -015- Kenny Clutch, a father of four, found his purpose in life following his son’s diagnosis of cancer. He was a dancer and still is but not as active as he once was; instead, today, you can find him reaching out with motivational and inspirational speeches. He is also an advocate for children, like his son, that has Down Syndrome. Let’s just put it out there, this man is amazing...

Send us Fan Mail  -014- By utilizing the community and outside resources your child can be a 'kid' outside of the hospital. Jasmin was diagnosed with cancer, Leukemia, as a child. She was apprehensive about participating in Camp Ronald Mcdonald, but when she attended, she made life long friendships with other pediatric oncology patients. Varying activities and onsite healthcare services...

Send us Fan Mail # 013 - Pam Bernard was an Early Childhood Center/Daycare Director when she had a student with cancer.  The child was allowed to attend based on the oncologist's approval. However, she and the daycare played a pivotal role, ensuring there were constant communications and a partnership between the pediatric oncology patient, parents, and the teachers. Social workers were welco...

Send us Fan Mail # 012 - Sara Quiriconi, better known as Live Free Warrior, is a survivor of childhood cancer, motivational speaker, and model. After listening to this episode, parents should have a better understanding of what a child might think and feel during treatment, how to communicate with their child, how a child might feel after survival in the oncology world, and a how they feel about t...

Send us Fan Mail 011 - Dr. May Carter, a pediatrician, explains the role of the pediatrician following a  pediatric cancer diagnosis and after remission. She discusses the sensitivity pediatricians have during treatment for kids with cancer inside and outside of the doctor's office. Additionally, Dr. May Carter expands on how pediatricians take care of their patients (survivors) following che...

Send us Fan Mail #010 - Mette de Fine Licht, was a teen when diagnosed with cancer. She drew from the strength of the community during treatment. Currently, she is a writer and advocate located in Denmark. Friends and supportive parents surrounded her. Mette realized the real value of friendship and love, even though it could not cure her. She used their support to separate herself, whenever possi...

Send us Fan Mail # 009 - Author Angus Olsen found himself lost in the world of pediatric cancer. Thrust into the caretaker position due to unusual circumstances; he had to adapt quickly. In his new job as a caretaker, Angus used doodles and art to help his young daughter and himself understand the world around them. Today, he uses his talents as an artist to help others that are in his shoes. He h...

Send us Fan Mail #008 - Talented Author Tara Geraghty and public speaker/figure explains the insights within her book, Making Cancer Fun: A Parent's Guide. Tara provides us with her story, her daughter's battle with neuroblastoma, and how she 'dealt' with it. She turned her coping technique into a prevalent book amongst the pediatric caregiving oncology community. I hope you ca...

Send us Fan Mail #007 - Your son has just been diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer, and you feel lost and defeated.  Well, that's what John, an English professor in New Hampshire, discusses in this episode. With the help of his 'tribe' and family, he chooses hope. Because of his choice, his son is now in remission, and John has learned not to pay attention to statistics....

Send us Fan Mail #006 - Poetry and medicine unite. Dr. Portman of the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, explains how she ties poetry into her services as the head of the Department of Supportive Care Medicine. She reads her poem, Scanxiety, and also gives listeners a real treat by reading her favorite poem intended to stir up conversation in the medical community. As a professional in Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail #005 - What can a child oncology patient eat? How should they eat? Do they have particular foods they might enjoy? Well, in this episode, Nichole Giller will explain the ins and outs of nutrition during treatment. Remember to follow the doctor's orders, but this episode will definitely stir up some conversation for listeners. I hope you enjoy this episode with Nichole Giller...

Send us Fan Mail #004 - What is momcology? So many terms will surface as you progress through treatment, and one is momcology. While it can apply to dads, in this case, we interview a momcologist, Liz Cirillo. In this episode, we learn about her journey and also how she came across the term momcology. Being the mother or father of a cancer patient is not easy, but Liz Cirillo shares her story of h...

Send us Fan Mail #003 Join Rosaria Kozar as she interviews David Hagan, the Executive Director of Why Me in Worcester, MA. He will discuss the ups and downs upon initial diagnosis and how connecting with other families helped him overcome so many of the obstacles that deal with pediatric cancer. Your host, Rosaria Kozar, hopes you will identify with some of the aspects David shares and also learn...

Send us Fan Mail -002- Join Rosaria Kozar as she interviews Dr. O'Neill, a researcher, and practitioner from the Jimmy Fund's Dana Farber Cancer Institute located in Boston, MA. Dr. O'Neill gives a summary of the four most common types of scans. She also helps us to understand scanxiety; what it means and ways to help alleviate it. I hope you enjoy this highly informative podcast re...

Send us Fan Mail # 001 - Why should you listen to Living With Scanxiety is the first thing you will find out in this introductory episode. If you are a parent or caregiver of a newly diagnosed child with cancer, a child going through treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, etc...), or wrapping up treatment this show is for you. Additionally, family members, friends, and those who are ju...

Send us Fan Mail Join Rosaria Kozar, the mother of a warrior, as she interviews oncologists, pediatricians, survivors, parents, and other applicable organizations in the pediatric cancer world. If you need support as a caregiver or are just curious about childhood cancer, this is the show for you. Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast discusses more than scans; it covers life during treatment and...