How Would You Handle It ? Radio Host Christie Mathews Explains

#podcast #cancer #treatment  Christie Matthews, an award-winner disc jockey at the Jonesboro Radio Group and a Make-A-Wish ambassador, was at her daughter’s wedding when she turned to speak to a guest, and her hip popped out of the socket.That’s when she realized something wasn’t right. After months of trying to figure out what was wrong, she got a call from her doctor. She had a tumor on her hip. It was multiple myeloma.She was diagnosed on New Year’s Eve of 2020 and started treatment in 2021. Even after getting answers to the cause of her pain, she was still shocked.“I just thought I’d had a bad hip and needed hip replacement,” Matthews said. “I look back, and I can’t really remember a lot of it because I was just on autopilot. It’s devastating.”Nick Tingquist, a thoracic surgeon at UAMS, said one of the best forms of prevention is early detection. That can start with regular visits to a primary care physician. He said they’re trained to find and prevent diseases early on.Tingquist said there are also some suggested tests and procedures for certain patients.“Getting a yearly colonoscopy at age 45, or if you have a history of smoking, some people are eligible to be screened,” Tingquist said.As for some of the early signs of cancer, it will vary depending on the type and the person. The symptoms may be difficult for patients to understand.“It may be something you get used to over a period of time. I think it’s important to recognize what’s abnormal,” Tingquist added.Some of those abnormal symptoms could be unexpected weight loss, pains in certain parts of the body, changes in stool, and discoloration of the skin.Matthews’ advice to everyone is to be your own advocate. If you think something is wrong, don’t dismiss it. MY RADIO HISTORY:  I started my radio career in 1989 working for the station I grew up listening to. My friends and I would slather on the suntan oil and iodine, work on our tan and listen to our favorite songs on KISR 93.7 in Fort Smith. I never dreamed at that time that radio would be where I would spend my career. I wanted to work in TV, but radio captured my heart. In the fall of 1990, I moved to Jonesboro to attend Arkansas State and started my full-time career in radio at KZ100. I hit a few frequencies over the years, but found my home at Jonesboro Radio Group in 1997.FAVORITE MUSIC:  Asking me to list my favorite artists is like asking me to tell you why I love Christmas. I love the classics Haggard and Jones. I still get a funny feeling in my heart when I hear a song from Garth’s “No Fences” album. I’m a super fan of today’s country too, there are  just so many talented singer songwriters today; Jordan Davis, Luke Combs, Hardy, Lainey Wilson, and Kelsea Ballerini just to name a few. Luxe Life Discovered podcast idea originated from meeting so many diverse, talented individuals along the Emerald Gulf Coast in Florida. There is a tremendous range of talent from artist, recording artists, entrepreneurs, as well as many desirable destinations and resorts. “Luxe Life Discovered” recently started remote interviews with others that Steiner Event Group has connected with nationally and internationally. We look forward to see what is ahead as we showcase talented and creative individuals, and showcase their journey.Website www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube  Roku Amazon Fire TV