notes from cancerworld

Kelly Jackson Brooks, an LPC and an ordained UMC clergy, joins us to talk about how two different kinds of cancer impacted her family. A UMC clergy person herself, Kelly found herself walking with her mom (who is also a UMC clergy person) as she had stage 4 breast cancer and then 25 years later, stage 4 ovarian cancer.

Rev. Racheal Headden a UMC pastor, talks about what it looks like to have a family that has multiple generations in Cancerworld.

Dr. Debra Feakes, Dean of Arts and Science at Texas A&M San Antonio talks about her experience with her father's cancer. Ironically, it was the same cancer that her husband had survived over a decade earlier. Having been hit twice with the same cancer has made her journey unique.

This is our season 2 wrap up.  Thanks to Bill Carter for jumping on.  Thaks to Alitu for being our hosting platform.  And you can reach me at notesfromcancerworld@gmail.com

Monica Bryant the Chief Operating Officer of triagecancer.org joins us to talk about what her highly rated non-profit does to help cancer patients, medical providers, and others understand the legal and sometimes life issues that surround cancer.  They have impacted millions of people with their free, high quality educational materials. www.triagecancer.org  

Marci Schenkweiler, founder and CEO of "For Pete's Sake" ( www.takeabreakfromcancer.org ) shares the mission and goals of her non-profit... for Pete's Sake -  Take a Break from Cancer. This vital non-profit provides respite for cancerworld residents and their family.  The non-profit is specifically geared toward supporting younger adults as they travel through cancerworld.

Marci Schenkweiler, founder and CEO of "For Pete's Sake" ( www.takeabreakfromcancer.org ) shares her personal story of caring for her first husband through his cancerworld journey.  Her personal story is so helpful to caregivers and provides a backdrop of why she founded Take a Break from Cancer...for Pete's Sake.

Rabbi Tom Samuels of Congregation Kol Ami in Elmira, NY joins us to talk about cancer from a spiritual perspective and support we might find there.

In last week's episode Jenny joined us to talk about her journey as a caregiver to her physician husband as he traveled through Cancerworld. In today's episode Jenny helps us understnd what happens as you process a death and construct a new life.

Jenny joins us to talk about her journey as a caregiver to her physician husband as he traveled through Cancerworld.

Bret Champion, a District Superintendent for schools in Medford, Oregan joins us to talk about how communities of support can grow from that setting.

In today's episode, our host, Tina Carter is joined by a friend, Krystin for a random conversation about life.  This podcast episode was mostly just for fun, although we do touch on tools for coping. 

Jamie joins us to explain what social workers do and why they are so very helpful to folks traveling through cancerworld.

Dr. Arnie Slive, a liscensed counselor and author joins us today to talk about counseling possibilities.  One of the books that he co-edited, "When One Hour is All You Have: Effective Therapy for Walk in Clients," has helped counselors open up to new possibilities in seeing patients. 

Dr. Jereka Thomas Hockaday the founder and director of the Central Texas Allied Health Institute ( www.ctahi.org ) talks to us about healthcare, awareness and so much more.

Heather Hart Gause, a medical professional, offers us practical advice about how we can use various tools to help us cope with stressors. (Which might include crafting and please don't let that put you off this episode.)

Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, a working medical oncologist and the Senior Vice President of Cancer Care Support at the American Cancer Society talks to us about Hope Lodge.  Hope Lodge is a housing program for cancerworld residents developed and maintained by the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).  She also points us to other ways that Cancerworld residents can get support  which can be...

Today's guest, Omar Barnhart of rahpowerfitness.com helps us understand the importance of hydration and movement on our journey through cancerworld.   See him on Instagram @rahpowerfitness

In today's episode Alicia Kabir, CEO of Kesem.org helps us understand the importance of letting children be children, even as their parents go through cancerworld.  Find out more about Camp Kesem at:  www.kesem.org

Christi works at a manufacturing facility in human resources.  In this episode she helps us understand some of the language, options, and ways to cope if you are going through cancerworld while working. This is an episode with information specific to the United States. 

In last week's episode we heard from Kelly and her grief journey processing her son's death. This week we hear from Reece, Kelly's son. He tells the story of his brother, Christopher's cancerworld journey from his perspective and the perspective of the 12 year old child that he was at the beginning of the journey.

In this episode of the podcast, Tina interviews Kelly, a mother who shares her experience of traveling through Cancer World with her son, Christopher, who unfortunately did not survive the journey. Kelly discusses the initial shock of the cancer diagnosis, the aggressive treatment options, and the emotional toll it took on her and her husband. She also talks about the support they received from ho...

Ann joins us to talk about hospice.  Ann is on staff with Hospice Austin ( https://www.hospiceaustin.org ).  We talk about what hospice does, some differences in how hospice might function and the logistics of hospice. 

In this episode of 'Notes from Cancer World,' John, a pastor and cancer survivor, shares his journey through Cancer World. From the initial diagnosis to experiencing fatigue, John offers practical insights on how to navigate this challenging path with grace and humor. He discusses the importance of receiving help and the healing power of support from loved ones. John also reflects on the impact of...

In this episode we talk to Maggie, who manages a chronic illness, about how she manages her energy (or lack thereof).  We reference "spoon theorgy" which origniated on the www.butyoudontlooksick.com website and was developed by blogger Christine Miserandino.