Triad Cancer Connection Podcast

It's Great When You're Grateful! This is week 2 in our 5 week program designed to guide you into a habit of gratitude in order to enhance your well-being during and after cancer treatment. This program is open to patients/survivors as well as caregivers. All participants receive an email once a week (on Mondays, starting March 1st) with a link to the podcast interview regarding the week's topic. W...

It's Great When You're Grateful!   We are launching a special 5 week program designed to guide you into a habit of gratitude in order to enhance your well-being during and after cancer treatment.  This program is open to patients/survivors as well as caregivers. The program begins on March 1st! All participants will receive an email once a week (on Mondays, starting March 1st) with a link to the p...

We are here today with Dr. Stacy Wentworth, medical director of cancer survivorship at Wake Forest Baptist Health to talk about the COVID-19 Vaccine. We cover the following questions: - What do cancer patients and survivors need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine? - What's the best way to get scheduled for one? - Are there any individuals who should NOT get one asap? - It's confusing that we still...

In this interview, Julie talks with Dr. Bhuiyan about the latest study for cancer survivors out of the Mindful Health Lab at Arizona State University. Dr. Bhuiyan also shares information on other wellness studies available to cancer survivors, as well as general tips about sleeping well.  Find information about the study, if you're eligible and register for notification of other studies at bit.ly/...

Julie and Lindy talk about our upcoming cancer survivorship programs and events that you don't want to miss! * NOTE that in this episode, Julie says her cooking class is on Wednesday, Jan 20th, however we have rescheduled that class for 11am on 1/27. REGISTER HERE .  Important links: www.cancerservicesonline.org/calendar www.cancerservicesonline.org/register www.cancerservicesonline.org/news www.c...

This is the recording from the the second day of Survivors Week 2020.  Felicia Dobson, a Patient Advocate at Cancer Services hosts the session on behalf of Cancer Services, Novant Health Derrick L Davis Cancer Center, and Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. Find information on the week, including videos from the sessions here: www.cancerservicesonline.org/survivorsweek This ses...

Watch the interview on video: https://youtu.be/iA_39qkDWVs Contact Julie with questions or ideas: julie@cancerservicesonline.org Check out the latest virtual wellness programs at Cancer Services: www.cancerservicesonline.org/news Sign up to be on Cancer Services' email list . Dr. Wentworth discusses the following with us today: 1. What are the most important things that cancer patients and survivo...

Is takeout food safe? The short answer is YES, it's perfectly safe. And it's helping to keep our restaurants in business! With a few common-sense precautions like washing your hands before you eat, and making sure you store the food safely, it's a great way to find variety in your meal plan. Check out NC State's information regarding takeout food and COVID-19.  Check out these apps for your phone...

It's been a week with our new reality and I think most of us are tired of the new words we are using all the time...things like "social distance" and "coronavirus" and "homeschool." At Cancer Services, we are working to maintain our services as much as possible and offering many things online.  Let us know if you have questions or suggestions on how we can assist you during this time. We are open...

Wellness Programs at Cancer Services TRANSFORMED! Our country has shifted in less than one week. It was just over one week ago that Julie was getting prepared for her Cook to Thrive! Class. It was a great success with recipes enjoyed and handwashing jokes made. Little did we know it will always be known as "the last class before coronavirus canceled everything." Since then, Cancer Services has bee...

How to talk about cancer can be very touchy. If you're the person facing a diagnosis, you want to communicate the right information without giving too much information. You want to be honest, but also not scare your loved ones. For caregivers and friends, sometimes you don't know what to say. You have your own emotions about it but don't want to make your loved to have to worry about how you're ha...

On this episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast we're talking about the emotional effects of cancer with Dr. Richard McQuellon, Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Patient Support Program. We'll discuss practical coping mechanisms, when to seek professional help for depression, and the power of community. We're also speaking w...

On this episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast we're talking about survivorship with Kristin Houston, PA and Dr. Stacy Wentworth of Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. They walk us through recommendations regarding follow up medical treatment, treating common side effects, and the mental challenges that come with transitioning into post-treatment life. We'l...

On this episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast we're discussing diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer with Joyce Fenstermaker, a GI Oncology Nurse Navigator at Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center, about the colon cancer screening and treatment process and coping with the anxiety that comes with a diagnosis. We also chat with cancer survivor and Board-Certified Medical...

On this episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast we're talking with Thuy Vu, a Genetic Counselor at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, NC, about how genetics can affect your probability of developing colon cancer and preventative measures you can take to help stay cancer-free. We'll also chat with Jill Hyson about her diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome and how it's af...

On this episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast we're talking about evidence-based guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity when it comes to colon cancer. We're going to uncover the truth about what science shows are the most important things to eat for colon cancer risk reduction and survivorship and talk with colon cancer patient Tommy Mitchell about his experience with people...

On our first episode of the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast, I'm talking with Scott Cornella, MD of Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont about colon cancer screening recommendations. Originally from western North Carolina, Dr. Cornella attended the University of North Carolina for his undergraduate education, where he graduated with honors with a degree in Biology. He stayed in Chapel Hill...

Welcome to the Triad Cancer Connection Podcast! I'm Julie Lanford, your host, and the wellness director for Cancer Services, Inc. If you're not familiar with us, we are a local cancer support agency in Winston Salem, NC. We offer comprehensive cancer support services and our mission is to enhance health, life, and survivorship and that's exactly what this podcast is designed to do! Whether you're...