Look, I’m a huge fan of adding something new to your life after cancer, something that means the world to you, something that you really care about. That’s why I have so much in common with Dana, she took her energy and she’s channeled it into becoming an advocate for young adults who had cancer, for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Here is what we cover in this conversation: Overcoming the diagnosis Your emotional shield during treatment The challenges beyond recovery Our right and duty t...
Aug 04, 2018•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Simple truth from Matthew Zachary of Stupid Cancer - know your rights and your choices in the quest to crush cancer. Matthew is a true inspiration, with stupid cancer empowering young adults to deal with cancer on their terms! Here is what we cover in this conversation: The invincibility bubble (AKA your life before cancer) How knowing your rights and choices can safeguard your future after cancer Dealing with scanxiety Stick with what you love during cancer Safeguarding your future as a young a...
Jul 28, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full Transcript Hey, my name is Joe Bakhmoutski, I am the creator of Simplify Cancer and it’s weird that with cancer, you end up in this foreign country where you don’t speak the language, you don’t have a map to get around, and it’s scary because you don’t know who you can trust or how things are going to play out, and you have to figure out how everything connects together... And you can’t stop thinking about it because every twitch, every ache and pain, and you ask yourself: is this cancer? T...
Jul 25, 2018•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s tough to open up and talk about your worries during cancer, even with people you trust the most. That’s where someone who is outside of your immediate circle can help - they don’t know you and there is no agenda. To shed some light on why a qualified psychologist can become your greatest ally in dealing with worries and uncertainty that come with cancer, I’m talking to Maria who heads up Clinical Psychology department at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Melbourne. Maria has a really uni...
Jul 24, 2018•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I’m super excited to be talking to Ben Smith. Ben is based at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney. He specialises in developing online tools to deal with the mental side of cancer that give you control over the support that you get. Ben also has some fantastic advice on dealing with the fear of cancer coming back, on where you can turn to for professional help, and where cancer caregivers, what can they do to stay sane during this crazy adventure and much, much more. There are so...
Jul 04, 2018•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, or maybe you’re going through treatment, or maybe it’s someone you love and you’re trying to get through it together. Whatever the case may be, you’re on this crazy roller coaster of emotions and feelings that are hard to put into words. That’s what Jill and I are talking about today, practical ways to take charge of your life and your emotions as you tackle cancer on every level. Here is what we cover: Overcoming guilt How putting a name to your feelings helps ...
Jun 22, 2018•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cancer is crazy - every single day, you're dealing with physical symptoms and side effects of treatment and your own emotional state while still trying maintain a sense of normality in your everyday life. It’s so easy to overthink it and get swept up in the craziness of it all... That’s why I love talking to Khevin - he is a male breast cancer survivor who has a way of cutting through the noise of worries and stress and deal with cancer in a profound and honest way through humor and ingenuity, h...
Jun 15, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I’m talking to Christoffer, he’s an expert in psychosocial cancer research and we take a plunge into the deep and murky waters of the psychology of cancer, the psychological repercussions of cancer on you and those you love. Here is what we cover: How diagnosis can change the way you see yourself Evidence that psychological stress does not cause cancer The impact of mindset on survivorship Social factors that play a huge role in our approach to treatment Dealing with 3 major late effects ...
Jun 07, 2018•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I’m talking to Justin who found that when document your cancer journey, it helps you and gives you a higher purpose in helping so many others by promoting cancer awareness. Sharing your story is a fantastic way to transform these tough times when you’re dealing with cancer, to share your experience in such a powerful, so you can really refocus and re-centre your life around something positive. Here is what we cover: Dealing with cancer diagnosis Mental health during cancer Documenting you...
Jun 01, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the worst side-effects of cancer is that it takes away control and it changes the way you see yourself and the world around you. It’s easy to lose sight of who you really are, and you need to find your way back. That’s what I love about Sophie’s book "The Cancer Whisperer" - it’s all the ways that you can take your power back without being a hero. Sophie shares some fantastic advice and insight that can really help you: Dealing with fear that comes with cancer On being blindsided by cance...
May 27, 2018•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the main challenges that you’re confronted with when you get cancer is that you are completely unprepared. You’re thrust into this alternate universe, where you’re confronted with new rules, and new terminology and new specialists, new perspectives and all of a sudden, you have to make decisions and you have to talk to new people and you really don’t understand their world and where they’re coming from. Today, you’re going to hear from Joseph, a top urologist who works with cancer and Jos...
May 22, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Right now we have a really special guest. His name is Michael Jefford, and Michael is not only an expert in oncology, but he’s also a passionate advocate for cancer survivors! In this episode, Michael shares some truly inspirational words of wisdom on how you can take control of your life during treatment, and what to do with this whole uncertainty and stress around cancer really gets to you. Michael also has some tremendous insights on how you can deal with the challenges that come with rebuild...
May 19, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast When you’re dealing with cancer, the spotlight is on you. But what happens when your loved one has cancer? For them, it’s just as tough if not more, because not only are they trying to help you and be there for you, they also want to have some sort of normal life, just living from day to day. We don’t get to hear this side of the cancer story. That’s why today you’re going to meet Jill. Jill’s partner had prostate cancer and Jill has some profound insights about what this experience was like for...
May 15, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m really excited today because I get to talk to my new friend, Frances Goodhart who wrote this great book called "The cancer Survivor’s Companion: Practical ways to cope with feelings after cancer". Frances is a clinical psychologist and it’s a real privilege to hear from her because she genuinely cares about people like you and me who go through these tough times. Today, Frances shares some fantastic insights and practical tools to tackle cancer that you can start applying right away: Why it'...
May 11, 2018•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to cancer, we are so focused on the specialist who’s treating you, and rightly so because your oncologist or surgeon or your urologist is absolutely crucial in getting you through it. But what about the general practitioner, the family doctors, what role do they play and how can they help you in your fight against cancer? Right now, you’re going to hear from Jon Emery, the professor of primary care cancer research at the University of Melbourne. Jon will reveal why the GP is your b...
May 02, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen, I think it’s fair to say that nutrition isn’t the first thing in mind when it comes to cancer but eating well can make a huge difference in dealing with cancer, during treatment and in recovery. Today, I’m talking to Julie Lanford. Julie is a cancer dietitian who is going to describe your nutrition needs during cancer. Whether you find it difficult to eat at the moment, or you maybe you’re relying too much on comfort foods, or maybe you don’t really know much about eating well during can...
Apr 25, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who Is Going To Stay With You Through Cancer Listen, I don’t know about you, but for me, honesty has become such a rare commodity these days because it’s so hard to accomplish - you have to set aside your ego, you have to put your worries aside about how other people see you, but it also gives you this incredible power of clarity. Honest - that is how I would describe Matt Featherstone, our guest today. Matt is for real. Matt doesn’t screw around. He takes his honesty and he turns it into insigh...
Apr 23, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast If there one thing that I regret throughout my cancer adventure, it's not being properly prepared. There’s a lot going on and it’s easy to forget about your symptoms. You forget to tell your specialist what’s bothering, so to help you with that, in this episode you’re going to find out about Cancer Aid, a mobile application that helps you track your symptoms and so much more. I'm talking to Raghav Ganesh-Murali, COO of CancerAid and in this episode, we cover: The importance of logging and sharin...
Apr 17, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Bogda, medical oncologist who shares some great insights if you’re facing cancer right now, or if you’re building a life after cancer. Bogda breaks down what to expect when you’re talking to your oncologist, advice on dealing with stress, why oncologists are here to guide through the tough times as well as closing the loop with your general practitioner, as well as other specialists you might be dealing with. In this episode, we cover: Dealing with cancer diagnosi...
Apr 14, 2018•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Rochelle who is amazing at articulating her cancer adventure in a way that’s universal. So even if your experience is different, you can still find so much that you can relate to! In this episode, we cover: The bombshell of diagnosis and the alien reality of cancer Why trust in your specialist is critical Why some people are the rock of support (and why some people drop off) Ups and downs of chemotherapy The importance of connecting cancer experience Emotional ebb...
Apr 06, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Suzanne Chambers who has a fantastic book that helps men deal with prostate cancer. Filled with tremendous insights and practical advice, this book should be prescribed like medicine. In this interview, Suzanne shares: How to use your inner resources to better deal with cancer The importance of recognising your own instinctive reactions Becoming the expert on your own illness Separating the dubious advice from the truth 3 types of coping Making big decisions under...
Mar 31, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Karen Barrow, a New York Times journalist who has put together a truly unique and inspiring project to tell the story of what happens when the treatment ends. This book should be on every cancer patient's coffee table for those dark times when you don't know if there's a light at the end of all this... Stay strong, you can get through it! Here's what we talk about in this interview: Why survivor stories make you feel less alone The universal emotions through cance...
Mar 23, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Daniel Sencier who shares his perspective in battling prostate cancer, dealing with a broken health system and finding new meaning and a new way of life despite cancer. Here's what you going to find out in this interview: The hammer-blow of your diagnosis How to deal with a broken system if you fall through the cracks Why starting your blog can help you deal with cancer The importance of gathering the facts about your cancer Why some folks disappear from your life...
Mar 18, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Darryl Mitteldorf who shares what is unique about men facing cancer and other insights and perspective from helping folks as the oncology social worker. Darryl goes above and beyond to help men who face cancer as well as the gay and lesbian community in dealing with cancer through many innovative projects delivered by Malecare, organisation founded by Darryl. Here's what you going to find out in this interview: Crucial and unique challenges for men facing cancer H...
Mar 16, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Mike Craycraft who turned the tables on his cancer diagnosis to transform it into a mission to help others. Mike is amazing because he puts in an incredible effort in running the Testicular Cancer Society and continuing support of folks joining the Testicular Cancer Forums. In the interview with Mike we get to hearing about: The criticality of finding support online How to put diagnosis into a more positive perspective What conditional survival is and why that's i...
Feb 23, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to Kate Williams, exercise physiologist who the creator of Movement Against Cancer program. Kate specialises in exercise oncology and gives some fantastic, real world advice on how you can use exercise to support you during and after cancer. In the interview with Kate we get to find out more about: how exercise helps crush cancer during treatment and recovery the importance of regular evidence-based prescriptive exercise how to find the sweet spot by pushing yourself...
Feb 22, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm talking to medical oncologist David Pook from Melbourne, Australia. David treated my cancer and he has been incredibly positive and supportive throughout. In the interview with David we get to find out more about: the biggest development in cancer treatment this decade one of the most common misconceptions that people have around cancer DNA testing and ethical challenges moving forward psychological fallout from cancer diagnosis the importance of regular exercise during trea...
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