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The Chemo Files
by Debbie Galant
A mother and son together tell the story of her breast cancer. With Debbie Galant and Noah Levinson.
Episodes
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Episode 9: Graduation
In this final episode of the Chemo Files, Debbie Galant and her son Noah Levinson discuss the end of chemo and the beginning of everything else. Special thanks to Debbie's brother, Mark Galant, and to Molly MacDonald of The Pink Fund.
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Episode 8: Sisterhood
In Episode 8 of the Chemo Files, we take time to hold the mic up to the Cancer Sisterhood, the interconnected web of women who've had cancer, and to thank them for all that they do. Tape editing and music by Noah Levinson. Interviews by Debbie Galant. Special shoutout to Mary's Place by the Sea...
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Episode 7: Persephone
In Episode 7, as Debbie battles increasing fatigue from chemo, along with the shortened daylight hours, we explore the myth of Persephone. And we find comfort from an unlikely source: the TV show Friday Night Lights. Special guest: Ellen Bakalian, adjunct professor of classics at Montclair State...
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Episode 6: Second Opinions
This week, we look into the science and controversy of the American Cancer Society's new screening recommendations encouraging fewer mammograms. With interviews from Dr. Michael Scoppetuolo, Dr. Michael Baum, and Dr. Nancy Elliott. Tape editing from Warren Levinson, and new logo courtesy of Joe...
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Episode 5: Talking Baseball
In Episode 5, we talk hair loss, heart surgery, wigs, Iris Apfel – and of course baseball. Thanks to Evan Schwartzman, who supplied musical interludes, and Terry Cashman, composer of "Talkin' Baseball," whose song has earwormed into our brains and into our hearts.
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Episode 4: Patient #2
Just as Debbie comes through her first chemo more or less intact, we discover that Warren has a life-threatening problem of his own: a major arterial blockage. In this episode, mostly written and recorded at the hospital the week before a scheduled triple-bypass, we learn that even the sick can…
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Special Extra: Chemo Ukulele, Plus Nature Calls (unedited)
Raw sound of Noah teaching Debbie some songs on ukulele, interrupted by a nature call. Some explicit language.
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Episode 3: Zen Student
In Episode 3, Noah Levinson comes on board as the show's producer, holding the mic in the oncologist's office and working hard to scrute the inscrutable. Meanwhile, there's a wig-shopping adventure, a family staycation and more life lessons, in an episode we call Zen Student. Host: Debbie Galant....
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Episode 2: Titty Talk
As New York City's mayor and police commissioner freak out about women baring their breasts in Times Square, host Debbie Galant comes to appreciate her breast reduction, courtesy of cancer. Thanks to Becky Dawson for covering GoTopless's Nipple Pride Parade (and Margot Levinson for telling us…
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Episode 1: Weirdville
In Episode 1 of The Chemo Files, host Debbie Galant talks about having surgery for breast cancer, which involves a lot of people bringing gifts and strange dreams. Edited by Warren Levinson. Satie musical interlude arranged by Evan Schwartzman. Logo by Joe Amditis. Concept by Noah Levinson.
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How many episodes does The Chemo Files have?
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A mother and son together tell the story of her breast cancer. With Debbie Galant and Noah Levinson.
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Who hosts The Chemo Files?
The Chemo Files is created and hosted by Debbie Galant.
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