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Cancer Perspective with Sarah, DNP
by Sarah Lindsey
Sarah Lindsey, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), has specialized in oncology since 2000. Whether it has been her countless patients and their loved ones, her colleagues, university students, or even her own close friends and relatives, one thing has always been clear when navigating the dizzying world of cancer: Oftentimes all one needs is to be able to process the same information... just from a different angle. That’s why we’ve set out to provide you with professionally produced discussions on all things cancer. Join Sarah and guests once a week for an unique and entertaining experience sure to offer clarity, comfort, ease, humor, and much more. We couldn’t be happier that you’ve found us because you’ve stumbled onto a truly invaluable resource for developing your absolute best Caner Perspective!
Episodes
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057 - Stomach Cancer
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and more.
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056 - Pancreatic Cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
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055 - Neuroendocrine Cancer
November is Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Month. We give an introductory overview of this unique class of cancers, along with risk factors, treatment options, and more.
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054 - Lung Cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We take a look into the many types lung cancers, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
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053 - Honoring Caregivers
November is National Caregiver Month. As a truly vital role within the whole healthcare team surrounding anyone on their cancer journey, we highlight helpful resources, statistics, and more.
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052 - Liver Cancer
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look into its signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
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051 - A Dietitian’s Perspective & Breast Cancer pt.2
We pick up where we left off in our last episode featuring Jeanna Rich, RD. While we focus on breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this conversation includes symptom management, common nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle changes, and much more which pertain to anyone on a cancer...
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050 - A Dietitian’s Perspective & Breast Cancer pt. 1
Jeanna Rich, RD joins us for a conversation centered around breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In part one we discuss a range of topics from dietary myths, weight loss, estrogen, supplements, and more. Jeanna's insight is invaluable for those with any diagnosis, so be sure to…
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049 - Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We explore the many types of breast cancers, their treatments, signs & symptoms, and more.
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048 - Thyroid Cancer
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. We give a brief introduction to this broad cancer, including types, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
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047 - Gynecological Cancers
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. This is an umbrella category which encompasses cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Because we have focused on some of these more specifically in the past as well as the broad nature of this group, we give a brief introductory overview...
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046 - Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This episode provides an introduction to this disease, which is one of the most common cancers being diagnosed and treated. We discuss signs & symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
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045 - Leukemia & lymphoma / Blood Cancers
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Having previously covered Myeloma during its awareness month, today's episode covers the remaining types of blood cancers. In this introductory episode we discuss what differentiates the many categories and subcategories, signs & symptoms, and...
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044 - Childhood Cancer / Pediatric Oncology
For September Cancer Awareness Month, we give an introduction to childhood cancers. Because this show's perspective is specific to adult oncology, we discuss what makes these two world's of cancer so distinct and separate from one another. We also look at risk factors, signs and symptoms, and more.
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043 - Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that causes loss of feeling and/or pain from the peripheral nerves. Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nervous system from cancer or cancer treatment. People who have had peripheral neuropathy before they have had cancer can experience worsening...
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042 - Chemo Brain / Brain Fog
It is more likely than not that an individual undergoing cancer treatment will experience some form of "Chemo Brain." While the name implies chemotherapy, it describes a brain fog that can come from any part of your treatment such as surgery and radiation as well as chemo. Join us as we introduce...
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041 - Care Planning / Proactive Focus on the Worst & Unexpected
Ideally, every adult has taken careful planning towards the possibility of unexpected tragedies including death or end of life. Realistically, the cancer diagnosis is often a person's first prompt to get all their affairs in order. Because cancer is rarely an immediate emergency, this…
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040 - Sleep
Sleep, in relation to overall health and wellness, can never be overstated. Healthy sleep cycles are critical for cancer prevention and recovery, however it makes our list of topics that receive too little attention in one's cancer journey, often only after a problem manifests. To promote regular...
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039 - Fertility & Sexuality
As we explore topics which can tend to get overlooked, fertility and sexuality is a vast and major topic which ultimately requires self-advocacy and communication with your cancer team and loved ones. Many may have to face prolonging treatment to address fertility concerns, while others may...
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038 - Prosthetics / Wigs, Forms, and other Artificial Replacements
Cancer or cancer treatment can result in a loss of a part of the body. From hair to limbs and everywhere in between, we touch on a subject that is often not discussed or explored as much as we should.
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037 - Sarcoma & Bone Cancer
July is Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month. We offer an introduction into these types of cancers, how they are related and how they differ from other cancers we've discussed involving bones. We also discuss common treatments, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and more.
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036 - Blood Clots (DVT / VTE)
Cancer can increase a person's risk of developing a clot in a vein. In this episode we explore the risk factors, signs and symptoms and potential treatments of blood clots. As always, if you or someone you know feels as though they may have a blood clot, it is important to get evaluated and...
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035 - Anxiety, Distress & Cancer
Anxiety and distress are an expected part of the cancer journey but it's important to know that there are people who want to help. This episode aims to keep you aware of these major hurdles while also offering a number of options to explore.
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034 - Working, Employment, & Benefits
The decision, choice, ability or desire to work or not work during the work up to a cancer diagnosis, plan of care, treatment, post treatment or survivorship is complicated. We explore questions and concerns regarding working during this journey.
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033 - Cancer Genetics / Gene Testing
Most individuals on their cancer journey will either be approached about genetics, have undergone testing, or are curious if they or their loved ones should undergo the process. Join us as we give an introductory explanation of cancer genetics, when testing is appropriate, what all is involved,...
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032 - Cancer Survivorship
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, with Cancer Survivor Day celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. We offer a brief introductory discussion on survivorship including who constitutes a survivor, statistics, resources, and more.
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031 - Melanoma & Skin Cancers
Our final May Cancer Awareness spotlight is on Melanoma & Skin Cancers. Especially as we approach the summer months, we stress and encourage attention to the common risk factors, primarily UV light. We also discuss the widely varied types of skin cancers, treatment options, and more.
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030 - Brain Cancer
Our next focus for May Cancer Awareness is on Brain Cancer. We give you a brief overview of what makes this particular cancer so unique, along with symptoms, risks, common treatment options, and more.
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029 - Bladder Cancer
In our first Cancer Awareness spotlight for the month of May we highlight bladder cancer. We give a brief introduction to its subcategories, risk factors, common treatments, and more.
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028 - Feeding Tubes & Liquid Nutrition w/ Registered Dietitian Jeanna Rich
We pick up right where our last episode left off with Jeanna Rich, RD. We take a deep dive on feeding tubes, putting to rest any fears or concerns one may have, especially in hopes of advocating for those hesitant to undergo such a procedure. We also discuss liquid nutrition, the vital role the...
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027 - Nutrition Struggles, Tips & Tricks w/ Registered Dietitian Jeanna Rich
Most everyone on their cancer journey will experience some degree of nutritional hurdles which could not be more serious an issue to resolve. As we emphasize head, neck, and esophageal cancer awareness this month, we bring back Jeanna Rich, RD to discuss a host of topics involving nutrition…
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026 - Testicular Cancers
In our final April Cancer Awareness topic, we give a brief introduction to testicular cancers. We breakdown its two main subcategories, risk factors, fertility concerns, and more.
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025 - Pain: An Introduction
While the concept of pain and cancer tend to go hand in hand, it is important to distinguish that pain should not be accepted as the norm throughout the cancer journey. Today we briefly touch on one of the broader topics on everyone's mind, including when to expect pain, how your team manages…
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024 - Head, Neck, & Esophageal Cancers
April is Head & Neck cancers awareness month (also may be known as "oral caners"), esophageal cancer awareness month, and testicular (testicle) cancer awareness month. In this episode we join both esophageal and the whole scope of head and neck cancers due to their similarities in the cells where...
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023 - Poop! A Conversation with Registered Dietitian Jeanna Rich
Jeanna Rich, RD joins us today to discuss how to manage gut health during diagnosis and treatment. We talk about the difference in how to treat the digestive tract when it is unwell (cancer diagnosis) versus when we are trying to prevent disease. We get intimate with the discussion of poop and…
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022 - Kidney Cancer
Rounding out our March Cancer Awareness, in this episode we offer a brief introduction to Kidney Cancers. Kidney cancer can affect the kidneys and are named after the specific cells in the kidney that are diseased and can have one of many different names, usually divided into two main categories;...
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021 - Multiple Myeloma
Continuing our March Cancer Awareness, this episode focuses on Multiple Myeloma. Multiple myeloma is different in that it is not a solid tumor type of cancer. This is the first blood cancer that we discuss.
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020 - Colon, Rectal, & Anal Cancer
March cancer awareness are Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer (together those two are often combined and called "colorectal" cancer), Anal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, and Multiple Myeloma. This episode focuses on the colorectal and anal. Although anal cancer is fairly rare, according to the American Cancer...
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019 - Communication / Friends, Family, & Caregivers
While cancer care is rightfully centered around the patient, every individual involved adds additional layers of complexity to an already tough situation. We discuss how to communicate with friends experiencing cancer, being designated as a patient's spokesperson, communicating with the care team...
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018 - Clinical Trials
Clinical trials may offer an opportunity for newer drugs or newer combinations of drugs to treat cancer. Progress in cancer care has come a long way thanks these options that move Science forward
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017 - Cancer Prevention / Armed With Education
February is Cancer Prevention Awareness month. We take this opportunity to reinforce common themes that lead to wellness: Education/awareness, screening recommendations, taking control of your health.
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016 - Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer / Cholagiocarcinoma
February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the rare cancers in the bile system and learn more terminology along the way.
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015 - Obesity & Cancer
In the spirit of the new year where resolutions and freshly renewed personal goals often center around weight, exercise and diet, we address a major elephant in the room regarding cancer. Obesity as a significant cancer risk is undeniable. While this is simply known amongst oncology…
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014 - Side Effects / Managing Health Through Treatment
Treatment for cancer is not supposed to be worse than the disease. There have been a lot of advanced in side effect prevention and management that should allow for a good quality of life at home. This episode answers some questions about what should be expected and how you can manage at home. If...
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013 - Treatment Options #3 / Systemic Therapies
On our final introduction to one's options for treating cancer, we discuss systemic therapies using traditional chemotherapy, cancer immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapies. Many people tend to associate cancer treatment with this option group, most notably chemo. However, we quickly…
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012 - Cervical Cancer / January Cancer Awareness
Cancer awareness for the month of January belongs to cervical cancer. Here we take a broad look at this specific cancer, touching on general statistics, common causes, prevention, treatment, and more.
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011 - Treatment Options #2 /Surgery & Radiation
Our next episode on cancer treatment options centers around both surgery and radiation. We discuss when surgery is or isn't an option, side effects and lack thereof when undergoing radiation, when these two options take place along the process, and more.
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010 - Treatment Options #1 / No Treatment
In our first conversation on cancer treatment options, we discuss the most commonly overlooked decision: No Treatment. While this is often a personal choice, it may actually be the option your oncology team recommends for a variety of situations.
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009 - Who Do I Call? / Contacting Your Cancer Team
You have a team of health care providers that hope you are doing well at home between office visits. When questions come up or problems arise it may be hard to know if the concern is important enough to discuss with your team. And which one? This episode touches on when and who to call and, of...
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008 - What Causes Cancer? / What did I do?
We discuss the most current understandings of what triggers cancer development as well as what does not.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sarah Lindsey, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), has specialized in oncology since 2000. Whether it has been her countless patients and their loved ones, her colleagues, university students, or even her own close friends and relatives, one thing has always been clear when navigating the dizzying world of cancer: Oftentimes all one needs is to be able to process the same information... just from a different angle. That’s why we’ve set out to provide you with professionally produced discussions on all things cancer. Join Sarah and guests once a week for an unique and entertaining experience sure to offer clarity, comfort, ease, humor, and much more. We couldn’t be happier that you’ve found us because you’ve stumbled onto a truly invaluable resource for developing your absolute best Caner Perspective!
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