Improving mental wellness for caregivers
Mental wellness is defined as a state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotionalcapabilities
56m Jan 14, 2014
56m
Special Encore Presentation: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the impact of the holidays
57m Dec 24, 2013
57m
Special Encore Presentation: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, on today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses the impact of the holidays
57m Dec 24, 2013
57m
The Changing Definition of Cancer
Few things are more frightening than hearing a doctor say, “You have cancer.” However fewer patients may begin hearing those three shocking words.
56m Dec 10, 2013
56m
The Changing Definition of Cancer
Few things are more frightening than hearing a doctor say, “You have cancer.” However fewer patients may begin hearing those three shocking words.
56m Dec 10, 2013
56m
The Affordable Care Act
With the opening of the health insurance marketplaces in October, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is well underway.
1hr Nov 26, 2013
1hr
The Affordable Care Act
With the opening of the health insurance marketplaces in October, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is well underway.
1hr Nov 26, 2013
1hr
Finding Silver Linings in Cancer
Finding the silver linings while living with cancer can be difficult, but having a positive attitude
56m Nov 19, 2013
56m
Finding Silver Linings in Cancer
Finding the silver linings while living with cancer can be difficult, but having a positive attitude
56m Nov 19, 2013
56m
Giving Comfort
Cancer is tough. Basic comforts make a world of difference. On today’s show, guest host Linda House of the Cancer Support Community and special guest Carrie Varoquiers
55m Nov 12, 2013
55m
Giving Comfort
Cancer is tough. Basic comforts make a world of difference. On today’s show, guest host Linda House of the Cancer Support Community and special guest Carrie Varoquiers
55m Nov 12, 2013
55m
Lung Cancer Awareness
November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
57m Nov 05, 2013
57m
Lung Cancer Awareness
November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
57m Nov 05, 2013
57m
Re-Mission 2: Can a Video Game Make a Difference?
What do video games have to do with helping children with cancer? HopeLab and Cigna Total Health are hoping that their video game
58m Oct 29, 2013
58m
Re-Mission 2: Can a Video Game Make a Difference?
What do video games have to do with helping children with cancer? HopeLab and Cigna Total Health are hoping that their video game
58m Oct 29, 2013
58m
Improving the Cancer Experience with Palliative Care
We’re hearing the phrase “the cancer experience” more and more these days. This show is all about an increasingly popular
57m Oct 22, 2013
57m
Improving the Cancer Experience with Palliative Care
We’re hearing the phrase “the cancer experience” more and more these days. This show is all about an increasingly popular
57m Oct 22, 2013
57m
Patient Access to Cancer Care Excellence
Lilly Oncology's Patient Access to Cancer care Excellence (PACE) initiative represents a global
58m Oct 15, 2013
58m
Patient Access to Cancer Care Excellence
Lilly Oncology's Patient Access to Cancer care Excellence (PACE) initiative represents a global
58m Oct 15, 2013
58m
Single Fathers Due to Cancer
Even with all its rewards and wonderful moments, parenting is a tough job. Raising a family after losing a spouse can make things even more challenging. After coming up empty-handed in their search for resources for fathers who had recently lost their wives to cancer, a team at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill began their own support group just for these men, called Single Fathers Due...
56m Oct 08, 2013
56m
Single Fathers Due to Cancer
Even with all its rewards and wonderful moments, parenting is a tough job. Raising a family after losing a spouse can make things even more challenging. After coming up empty-handed in their search for resources for fathers who had recently lost their wives to cancer, a team at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill began their own support group just for these men, called Single Fathers Due...
56m Oct 08, 2013
56m
Dan Duffy, Lifting the Veil Off Cancer
Dan Duffy has been working in film, television, and radio for almost 20 years and has won numerous awards in his career. He is a Telly Award Winner, a seven-time Telly Award Finalist, and an AIR (Achievement in Radio) award winner, with two other nominations. In 2003, Dan was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer and was declared cancer-free seven months later. After his own cancer exper...
57m Oct 01, 2013
57m
Dan Duffy, Lifting the Veil Off Cancer
Dan Duffy has been working in film, television, and radio for almost 20 years and has won numerous awards in his career. He is a Telly Award Winner, a seven-time Telly Award Finalist, and an AIR (Achievement in Radio) award winner, with two other nominations. In 2003, Dan was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer and was declared cancer-free seven months later. After his own cancer exper...
57m Oct 01, 2013
57m
Dog Detectives
There have been many amazing stories in the news about dogs that have alerted their owners to cancer.
58m Sep 24, 2013
58m
Dog Detectives
There have been many amazing stories in the news about dogs that have alerted their owners to cancer.
58m Sep 24, 2013
58m
Life After Cancer: Cancer Rehabilitation
There is life after cancer. Learn about cancer rehab and how to live a healthy life after treatment is complete.
58m Sep 17, 2013
58m
Life After Cancer: Cancer Rehabilitation
There is life after cancer. Learn about cancer rehab and how to live a healthy life after treatment is complete.
58m Sep 17, 2013
58m
Living with MPN
September 12 is MPN Awareness Day. Today’s show is all about this rare group of blood cancers—whose full name is Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.
58m Sep 10, 2013
58m
Living with MPN
September 12 is MPN Awareness Day. Today’s show is all about this rare group of blood cancers—whose full name is Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.
58m Sep 10, 2013
58m
Support Over the Phone
Newly diagnosed and in need of support? Long-time survivor and looking for resources? Just having a rough day and just want to talk to someone? If cancer is in your life
56m Aug 27, 2013
56m
Support Over the Phone
Newly diagnosed and in need of support? Long-time survivor and looking for resources? Just having a rough day and just want to talk to someone? If cancer is in your life
56m Aug 27, 2013
56m
Special Encore Presentation: Tissue Sampling in the Cancer Continuum
In partnership with the Research Advocacy Network, CSC presents a show on the role of tissue sampling in the cancer continuum.
58m Aug 20, 2013
58m
Special Encore Presentation: Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality
Tune in Tuesday, July 17th to hear how a person’s race could affect their chance of surviving breast cancer.
1hr 1m Aug 13, 2013
1hr 1m
Doing Well By Doing Good
Within the past year, the Cancer Support Community has been extremely fortunate to have created partnerships with three philanthropic and community-minded entrepreneurs.
57m Aug 06, 2013
57m
Confronting Research Funding for Hard-to-Beat Cancers
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest 5-year survival rates of all cancers.
1hr Jul 30, 2013
1hr
Special Encore Presentation: Chemotherapy Myths or Facts
We know that often people undergoing cancer treatment have a very different experience than they originally anticipated.
59m Jul 23, 2013
59m
Eat to Live Healthy
People in treatment, post treatment, caregivers, family and friends—everyone wants to know what they should be eating that can make a difference.
56m Jul 16, 2013
56m
Special Encore Presentation: Skin Side Effects and Cancer Treatment
Tuesday’s show focuses on skin issues experienced by cancer patients both during and after treatment. CSC welcomes Dr. Mario E. Lacouture
59m Jul 09, 2013
59m
Cancer Experience Registry
The Cancer Support Community’s Linda House is joined by Craig Cole, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan
58m Jul 02, 2013
58m
Special Encore Presentation: Melanoma / Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Mary Ryan, a woman living with melanoma, Dr. Elizabeth Callahan, one of the country’s premier specialists
59m Jun 11, 2013
59m
Finding Support Through Documentary Film
When you’re a young adult diagnosed with cancer, you’re faced with a unique set of challenges. Today’s show is about a documentary web series called Valleys that chronicles the journey of Amy Mcdougall-Aubin
1hr Jun 04, 2013
1hr
Breakaway from Cancer 2013
The Amgen Tour of California is just around the corner! Learn more about the race and what it has to do with Breakaway from Cancer
59m May 07, 2013
59m
The Role of Tissue Collection in Cancer Part 2
Joining CSC for part 2 of our tissue collection and research radio show is Dr. Stephen Edge
58m Apr 23, 2013
58m
Special Encore Presentation: Myelofibrosis
Today’s show will delve deep into this newly classified and rare type of cancer--- Myelofibrosis. This chronic form of leukemia affects 1.5 out of every 100,000 people in the United States every year and CSC is bringing on experts and patients to demystify this often unheard of and misunderstood disease.
55m Apr 02, 2013
55m
Special Encore Presentation: Pregnancy and Cancer
On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses treating cancer during pregnancy. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Patty Murray, Co-founder and Chairwoman of Hope for Two.
56m Mar 12, 2013
56m
Tissue Sampling in the Cancer Continuum
In partnership with the Research Advocacy Network, CSC presents a show on the role of tissue sampling in the cancer continuum. Did you know that tissue can be donated at any point in one’s life, as well as from those living with cancer, and their family members? Learn more with Dr. LaBaer, Director of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics at the Biodesign Institute at Arizon...
58m Feb 26, 2013
58m
Special Encore Presentation: The Power of the Pen
Writing has the power to elevate the spirit and the mind, to bring solace and understanding. Join us for a conversation with columnist Suleika Jaouad who writes a weekly column for the NY Times’ Well section called Life Interrupted which chronicles her journey as a young adult with cancer and Meredith Ruden, an Oncology Social Worker who implemented the Healing With Words workshop at Mt. Sinai ...
55m Feb 19, 2013
55m
Special Encore Presentation: When your Valentine is Diagnosed with Cancer
On today's episode, the Cancer Support Community addresses what to do when your Valentine is diagnosed with cancer. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by husband and wife Ana and Victor and Suzanne Geffen Mintz, President/Co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association who will talk about what it means to be a spouse and caregiver. Tune in to hear advice and guidance about how to deal with many...
57m Feb 12, 2013
57m
Chemotherapy Myths or Facts
We know that often people undergoing cancer treatment have a very different experience than they originally anticipated. Today’s show brings on Jack Beckman, a professional drag racer in the National Hot Rod Association and cancer survivor as well as LauraJane Hyde, CEO of CSC’s affiliate, Gilda’s Club Chicago, to debunk common misconceptions associated with chemotherapy and work to encourage p...
59m Feb 05, 2013
59m
Care for the Caregiver
We know that a cancer diagnosis is life-changing—not only for the person with cancer, but also for the loved ones in that person’s life. Today’s show is all about caregivers and the FOCUS program, a unique collaboration between University of Michigan researchers and the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor. Host Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Dr. Laurel Northouse, nurse scientist and pro...
1hr Jan 29, 2013
1hr