Let's talk F*ng Cancer

Join Colette & Leah for this weeks Spotlight episode featuring Olivia. As a young wife and mother of two, Olivia's journey with chronic pain and endemetriosis, led to her cancer diagnosis but only after Olivias own tireless self advocacy.

Join Colette & Leah for this weeks Spotlight episode featuring Jacki. As a devoted and loving 7th grade teacher she faced a diagnosis of Stage 2 Glioma Astrocytoma. Join us, as Jacki admirably navigates surgery, radiation and soon to be finishing chemotherapy! Wooo Whooo Jacki!!!

Join Colette & Leah for Part 2 of this weeks Spotlight episode featuring Allison.... Now me?! After years of cancer affecting her life through her mom and dad, now she is faced with her own cancer diagnosis. Join the ladies as they dive into Allisons personal cancer experience with Lymphoma.The Gathering PlaceLeukemia Lymphoma SocietyLight The night WalkElephants and Tea

Join Colette & Leah for this weeks 2 part Spotlight episode featuring Allison. Part 1 explores Allisons life "before cancer", before her own cancer diagnosis, Allison had many years with cancer in her immediate family. As a young woman, whille in highschool and college Allison forged ahead recieving a triple masters, Join us for part 1 today!

Join Colette & Leah on this weeks Spotlight episode with Karey. Karey's experience with breast cancer led her on a life changing journey. Karey discusses her cancer experience with Cryoablasion as her first line of treatment, then followed by surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Kareys journey then leads into huge life changes, addiction acknowlegment and recovery and how her existential crisis led to the career and communtiy involvement she has been in for the last 13 years.Free Wig Resources:Hoag Brighter Image ProgramEBeautyCancer KinshipMemorial CareHelen's RoomRuth's Free Wig ClosetAmerican Cancer SocietyBeth's Wig BoutiqueMichelle's Place

Join Colette & Leah on todays Spotlight episode, as they talk with Molly. Molly was diagnosed with Triple Positive Breast Cancer (HER2 +). Listen to Mollys experience and the decisions she was able to advocate for herslef throught her journey. Read more from recources below about Triple Positive Breast Cancer: Mayo Clinic:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/expert-answers/breast-cancer/faq-20058066Cleveland Clinic:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25213-her2-positive-breast-cancer

Join Colette & Leah today as they talk with Randy, his wife Suzanna and cancer best friend Stacy from episdoe 24. As Randy faces the diagnosis of rectal cancer, how wife Suzanna was an amazing caretaker and rock and how you can make some of the most meaningful friendships with "cancer friends". Join us as we dive into Randy's cancer experience.

Join Colette & Leah on todays Spotlight episode, featuring Tara. Tara's cancer experience is one many women can relate to with having dense breast tissue. Knowing years prior she had dense breast tissue and what type played a huge role in Tara's own self advocacy. We discuss dense breast tissue, how to find out if you have it and how to self advocate for closer mointoring and other possible follow up imaging you can request. Show Resources:densebreast-info.orgThe Find It Early Acr

As April comes to a close and we eneter May, We would like to acknowledge Brain, Bladder, Melnoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As we kick off May we would like to introduce Savannah, At 21 yrs old, a junior in college she recieves a brain cancer diagnosis. Now at 23 yrs old and 2 years out, hear her story with her crazy experience with Brain Cancer. See below for Savannahs experince through, music, articles, podcasts and resources!Collaborative Ependymoma Research NetworkNational Cancer Institute AYANational Brain Tumor SocietyTeen Cancer AmericaOriginal Songs-- Producer: Kenli Mattus, Play it Back songs organization (https://teencanceramerica.org/play-it-back-music-program/savannah-mason/)"Keeps Me Warm"https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/savannahmason/keeps-me-warm  "I Say Free"https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/savannahmason/i-say-free Elephants and Tea articles:https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ngag/elephantsandtea_202312/index.php#/p/6  https://elephantsandtea.org/survivorship/finding-my-voice-again/  https://elephantsandtea.org/survivorship/what-a-thief/  https://elephantsandtea.org/survivorship/a-powerful-vessel/  Podcast: Cancer Chronicles with Sav & Momma T https://open.spotify.com/show/0w6Ucj6qKUZLEmmBZqXoI5?si=m2xg32-WRd-cx_e0pwFhNQ  CERN Foundation article:https://www.cern-foundation.org/awareness/story/what-i-wish-people-knew-about-what-it-is-like-to-be-a-young-adult-with-a-brain-tumor 

Recast: Join Colette & Leah this week as they have the opportuniy to  speak with Dr. Matt Bridgman PhD, ABPP, CN and founder of The Clear Mind Coaching. The ladies discuss "chemo brain" and the effects of not only chemotherapy but cancer as a whole, and its affects on the brain as a whole. Dr, Bridgmsn opens up the world of neuropsycology and its undestanding of these cancer ordeal (see CONS) related  symptoms. Thank you to Dr Matt Bridgman of The Clear Mind CoachingFind and follw Dr. Bridgman @Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dr.mattbridgmanWebsite https://www.mwbclearmindcoaching.com/home?fbclid=IwAR0NX3_NEb5JbvRqqYl7w1fEUMCtU0xVZ1tJh8ynz_XZJuHW3JuzIcFWijA"Chemo Brain" resourcesCleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21032-chemo-brain?fbclid=IwAR2JW7s66z-54YFyRCHoTqr9fWTRzNS4NtJnm7TugoXET1M2lxrHLx8zPisHarvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/suffering-from-chemo-brain-theres-hope-and-many-things-you-can-do-2019112018403?fbclid=IwAR3ry05Rj927u7bP07wsGbQJ4E5cnYWJ1RHKFf1jnbR1EGyWUHTcs-XuaHcMD Anderson Cancer Center https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/emotional-physical-effects/chemobrain.html?fbclid=IwAR3ry05Rj927u7bP07wsGbQJ4E5cnYWJ1RHKFf1jnbR1EGyWUHTcs-XuaHcAmerican Cancer Societyhttps://amp.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/side-effects/changes-in-mood-or-thinking/chemo-brain.html?fbclid=IwAR0hYK643ArMRcLz3wRrMcakGR5lBt9OfrSNBJjFUZdUhsLR5gBKjkfnLbkMayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chemo-brain/symptoms-causes/syc-20351060?fbclid=IwAR0NX3_NEb5JbvRqqYl7w1fEUMCtU0xVZ1tJh8ynz_XZJuHW3JuzIcFWijA#:~:text=Overview,cognitive%20impairment%20or%20cognitive%20dysfunction ContactWAYS We Are Your Support Inc. https://www.weareyoursupport.com/LTFC Podcast [email protected] 

Join Colette for Aprils Spotlight episode featuring The' Hoang. The' shares his experience as Colette's husband and caregiver during and after a cancer diagnoses hits them. With the focus being on cancer and Colette's fight, how does that affect the family. How does that affect The' as a husnand and father. Where has this jounery taken the family for good and bad.

Join Colette & Leah for this months Whats New In Cancer News  as they discuss new treatments for localized and metastatic non resectable esophageal cancers. Source list below: Medscape- FDA Approves New Espohageal Cancer Drug Clinical Trial Trageted Oncolgy - Camrelizumab

Join Colette & Leah on this weeks Tips & Tricks episode as Colette shares with Leah and this listeners her favorite and most useful tool in the kitchen and beyond, while she was in treatment and she also uses it still today.Rebbecca Katz - The Cancer Fighting Kitchen

Join Colette & Leah for this weeks Spotlight episode featuring Krissy and her journey with Multiple Myeloma. At 28 weeks pregnant with her first child Krissy was diagnosed. Krissy's strength, continued resilience while living with and advocating for Multiple Myeloma is admirable and inspiring. Join us for this very special episode. Find some links below on Multiple Myeloma and how you can help out.Mayo Clinic - Multiple MyelomaKrissy Beard FundraiserInternational Myeloma Foundation (IMF)The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (The MMRF)

Join Colette, Leah & Julia for this weeks  Professionals segment fetauring Kristine Mendenhall, LMFT, MA. The ladies have an open and honest chat with Kristine about therapy and their own experiences.Therapy Resource: Psychology TodayDonate To W.AY.S. Therapy Services: W.A.Y.S. We Are Your Support

Join the ladies for their first "What's New" in cancer news and research. Colette, Leah and Julia each bring a current topic to share with one another and you the listener. Todays topics are from the following sources:New findings in Multiple Myeloma treatment:Stopping Multiple Myeloma- Cedars-SinaiResearch ArticleBreast Cancer Analysis:Breast Cancer AnalysisRehabilative and Integrated Therapies for Pain In Cancer Patients:Pain In Cancer PatientsMIT AI Modle to Predict Lung Cancner:MIT AI Modle - Good News NetworkMIT AI Modle - Applied Radiation Oncology 

Join Colette & Leah on todays Professionals  episode as they explore End Of Life Doulas with Rita Mae. Rita Mae:  Organically grown from attending numerous funerals as a child, visiting elderly in nursing homes with her Mom, having an NDE (near death experience), volunteering for hospice, then becoming a certified End of Life Doula (Death Doula). To support her passion of providing comfort to the dying, Rita became a certified Reiki Master, Holistic Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor. As an end of life doula she works in conjunction with palliative and Hospice care teams. Rita 4 Life

Join Colette & Leah for an all new Spotlight episode featuring Stacy. Join the ladies as they discuss Stacy's colon cancer journey and its reoccurance.

Join Colette & Leah on this weeks Tips & Tricks episode. The ladies give some suggestions on what to ask, how to prepare and more. Many thanks and credit to Abby Keller, Hollistic Cancer Coach for her input into this episode.

On this weeks Professionals episode Colette & Leah have special guest Abby Keller, Holistic Cancer Coach on to discuss what a Holistic Cancer Coach is. What her mission is for the cancer community. Abby works with active cancer patients, chronic cancer patients, survivors and caretakers. Abby gives many great tips on managing grief and menatl health. Join the ladies for this informative and heart warming episode. Find Abby on the links below:Abby Keller CoachingAbby keller InstagramAbby Keller Facebook

Join Colette & Leah for their first Spotlight episode of 2024! Our dear friend Lisa joins us to share her journey with Colorectal cancer. See links below for resources.COLONTOWNColorectal Cancer AllianceBlue Hope Nation FacebookW.A.Y.S. We Are Your Support IncTriumph FitnessShamrock'n Marathon

Recast:In our first Professionals episode Colette And Leah meet Sara Stratton Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Oncology Nutrition and Breast Cancer Warrior! When facing cancer, cancer treatment and post cancer life, food is crucial. Given advice from many sources, how do we know whats right for us and our journey? Join us as we dive into oncolgy nurtition with Sara. remissionnutrtion.comInstagram Remission NutritionInstagram Sara StrattonInstagram LTFC_podcastFacebook Let's Talk F*ng CancerTwitter Let's Talk F*ng CancerInstagram We Are Your Support Inc.Facebook WAYS IncTwitter WAYS IncContact LTFC_podcast 

*Trigger Warning*- This episode contains discussions of loss due to cancer, marital and family issues, suicide, mental health struggles and addiction. Please see below for resources. Part 2 Join Colette this week with producer Julia as they "Spotlight" Sean. In this two part episode, Sean shares with the ladies his journey with cancer which began in 2007 with with a cancer diagnosis and edventual loss of his wife. The life altering affects of her loss. Along with Seans own cancer diagnosis in 2018. Cancer has had many life altering affects for Sean and his then 2 young children. Seans story is vulnerable and brave. Join us for his story now. National Suicide Hotline Website National Suicide Hotline phone: 988 SAMHSA National Hotline: 1-800-662-4357  

*Trigger Warning*- This episode contains discussions of loss due to cancer, marital and family issues, suicide, mental health struggles and addiction. Please see below for resources. Join Colette this week with producer Julia as they "Spotlight" Sean. In this two-part episode, Sean shares with the ladies his journey with cancer which began in 2007 with a cancer diagnosis and eventual loss of his wife, the life altering effects of her loss, and Seans own cancer diagnosis in 2018. Cancer had forever changed life for Sean and his then 2 young children. Sean's story is vulnerable and brave. Join us for his story now.National Suicide Hotline WebsiteNational Suicide Hotline phone: 988SAMHSA National Hotline: 1-800-662-4357  

Join Colette & Leah on this weeks Tips & Tricks as they discuss some strategies for managing the holiday season. Find some resources for virtual support groups and food banks belowVirtual support groups: Cancer.netFood Banks and Pantrys:River City Food BankSt. Vincent de PaulSacramento Food BankSacramento Loaves and Fishes 

Join Colette, Leah & Julia as they look back over the first 16 episodes of the LTFC podcast. Reminiscing on each episode and guest. Our appreciation goes out to all our guest for what you have given to us and our community.  Take a listen back with us or see what you may have missed!Giving Tuesday www.weareyoursupport.com/donate 

Join Colette & Leah on today's Professional segment with Arielle Grossman LMFT as they discuss mental health and how to advocate and seek treatment for yourself or a loved one.Find Arielle:Website https://www.ariellegrossmanlmft.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrossmantherapy/Find a Therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us  

Join Colette & Leah this week as they have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Matt Bridgman PhD, ABPP, CN and founder of The Clear Mind Coaching. The ladies discuss "chemo brain" and the effects of not only chemotherapy but cancer as a whole, and its effects on the brain as a whole. Dr. Bridgman opens up about the world of neuropsychology and its understanding of these cancer ordeal (see CONS) related symptoms. Thank you to Dr. Matt Bridgman of The Clear Mind CoachingFind and follow Dr. Bridgman @Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dr.mattbridgmanWebsite https://www.mwbclearmindcoaching.com/home?fbclid=IwAR0NX3_NEb5JbvRqqYl7w1fEUMCtU0xVZ1tJh8ynz_XZJuHW3JuzIcFWijA"Chemo Brain" resourcesCleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21032-chemo-brain?fbclid=IwAR2JW7s66z-54YFyRCHoTqr9fWTRzNS4NtJnm7TugoXET1M2lxrHLx8zPisHarvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/suffering-from-chemo-brain-theres-hope-and-many-things-you-can-do-2019112018403?fbclid=IwAR3ry05Rj927u7bP07wsGbQJ4E5cnYWJ1RHKFf1jnbR1EGyWUHTcs-XuaHcMD Anderson Cancer Center https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/emotional-physical-effects/chemobrain.html?fbclid=IwAR3ry05Rj927u7bP07wsGbQJ4E5cnYWJ1RHKFf1jnbR1EGyWUHTcs-XuaHcAmerican Cancer Societyhttps://amp.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/side-effects/changes-in-mood-or-thinking/chemo-brain.html?fbclid=IwAR0hYK643ArMRcLz3wRrMcakGR5lBt9OfrSNBJjFUZdUhsLR5gBKjkfnLbkMayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chemo-brain/symptoms-causes/syc-20351060?fbclid=IwAR0NX3_NEb5JbvRqqYl7w1fEUMCtU0xVZ1tJh8ynz_XZJuHW3JuzIcFWijA#:~:text=Overview,cognitive%20impairment%20or%20cognitive%20dysfunction ContactWAYS We Are Your Support Inc. https://www.weareyoursupport.com/LTFC Podcast [email protected]  

Join Colette & Leah this week on their Tips & Tricks episode and they discuss Medicare/Medicaid during this open enrollment season. Leah breaks down the different plans and upcoming changes. The ladies then begin to dive into "Chemo brain" or CONS. Tips for identifying it and ways to better manage it.A full episode will be coming this month featuring Dr. Matt Bridgman, PHD, ABPP-CN. Creator of The Clear Mind Blueprint, where Chemo Brain or CONS will be discussed in greater detail.Medicare 2024 Open EnrollmentGrant Finder Harvard Chemo BrainClevland Clinic Chemo BrainMD Anderson Chemo BrainAmerican Cancer Society Chemo BrainMayo Clinic Chemo BrainDr. Matt Bridgman - Clear Mind Coaching 

In today's extraordinary Spotlight episode, we talk to Faith and her journey with Epithelioid Sarcoma. Epithelioid Sarcoma is an extremely rare, under researched and commonly misdiagnosed cancer of the soft tissue and extremities. Join us as we discuss Faith journey and advocacy. Follow below for links to some amazing support and resources for this extremely rare cancer. https://www.instagram.com/cctdi/https://www.instagram.com/mdandersoncancercenter/https://www.itactuallyisatumor.com/https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-carlos-corverahttps://www.instagram.com/mdandersoncancercenter/https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/ravin_ratan.html

Join Colette & Leah for today's Professionals episode featuring Tara, The Tender Hearted Healer. Tara is an Intuitive Teacher, Self-Love Coach and Tarot Reader. Tara's mission is to help you discover, embrace, and nurture your inner heart-centered tenderness and courage, to live free from shame while remaining deeply rooted in self-compassion, self-trust, and self-love.As your self-love empowerment coach, I guide you via class and private sessions to connect to your own inner strength to live connected, spiritually grounded and a self-empowered life with a focus on the heart chakra.We do this via thought curiosity, conversation, meditation, accountability assignments, and mindfulness to hold you at your highest self.Find Tara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tender_hearted_healer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetenderheartedhealerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetenderheartedhealerWebsite: https://www.thetenderheartedhealer.com/

On todays Grief & Remembrance episode we remember Russell Henry the father of Tara The Tender Hearted Healer. Join us as she shares about his memory.Instagram: Tara The Tender Hearted HealerWebsite: The Tender Hearted Healer 

In todays episode of Tips & Tricks we talk to Jennifer of "Wigs R You" Roseville, Ca. Join Leah & Colette as they talk all thing wigs with Jennifer. Wigs R You www.wigsryou.comWigs R You Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wigsryou/Wigs R You Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wigsryouLTFC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094300179568LTFC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ltfc_podcast/LTFC Twitter https://twitter.com/LetsTalkFngC

In todays Sptolight episode we feature Part 2 of Jennifers Story. Discussing life after cancer, mental health and becoming the owner of "Wigs R U" Roseville, Ca.

Today in part 1 of a 2 part Spotlight we feature Jennifer's story. From her cancer diagnosis to how it lead her to support the cancer community with an amazing support group and becoming the owner of "Wigs R U" in Roseville, Ca. Join us as we explore Jennifer's story

On this Grief & Remebrance episode Colette and Leah discuss the grief process as presented by HelpGuide.Org they will discuss Myths and Facts about the grief process. The five stages of grief. Types of grief. Ways to seek support. Please see the links below for resources. Colette and Leah will also be remembering Dolores (Nana) and Tinslee3rd Annual "Finding WAYS" Casino Night: https://WAYS.givesmart.comResource Links:HelpGuide.Org:  https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htmAmerican Counseling Association: https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/grief-and-loss-resourcesGrief Share: support in you area https://www.griefshare.org/GriefCounselor.org: https://www.griefcounselor.org/resources/helpful-websitesTinslee's Story: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991956?form=fpfSocial Media: LTFC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094300179568LTFC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfc_podcast/LTFC X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LetsTalkFngC  

In todays Tips & Tricks Colette and Leah discuss skin care throughout cancer treatment. Why skin care is so important, products available for chemotherapy and radiation patients online and where to source them locally. All products reviewed are not sponsored and were researched as noted by the links below. Information is not intended to be used as medical advice. 3rd Annual "Finding WAYS" Casino Night https://WAYS.givesmart.comResources:Lindi Skin https://lindiskin.com/True Union Skin Care https://www.trueunionskincare.com/DermaVitality https://dermavitality.com/Bag Balm https://bagbalm.com/Cruelty Free Kitty https://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/Refill Madnes https://refillmadnesssacramento.com/Social Media:LTFC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094300179568LTFC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ltfc_podcast/LTFC X (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/ltfc_podcast/Maui Fire Donations:Maui United Way  https://mauiunitedway.org/disasterreliefRed Cross https://www.redcross.org/donate/hawaiiwildfires.html/?cid=fy24hiwildfires&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gbraid=0AAAAAD0HxsAtsro0eVCEblsEtLxartsKp&gclid=CjwKCAjwloynBhBbEiwAGY25dHEbr3VbFxqRKk63JG1O6VYGb_gO1TLH_jXNMdDECgPTROo8VOXCnRoCIZAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 

In our second Spotlight episode we talk with Jessie. Jessie is a 5-year cancer survivor and shares her journey and how it has affected her to this day.3rd Annual "Finding WAYS" Casino Night: https://e.givesmart.com/s/:YfXRLb9Q33w/e/y5d/Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094300179568Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfc_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsTalkFngCW.A.Y.S. We Are Your Support Inc. https://www.weareyoursupport.com/

In our first Professionals episode Colette and Leah meet Sara Stratton, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Oncology Nutritionist and Breast Cancer Warrior! When facing cancer, cancer treatment and post cancer life, food is crucial. When we are given advice from many sources, how do we know what's right for us and our journey? Join us as we dive into oncology nutrition with Sara. remissionnutrtion.comInstagram Remission NutritionInstagram Sara StrattonInstagram LTFC_podcastFacebook Let's Talk F*ng CancerTwitter Let's Talk F*ng CancerInstagram We Are Your Support Inc.Facebook WAYS IncTwitter WAYS IncContact LTFC_podcast3rd Annual "Finding WAYS" Casino Night 

The Egyptians belive you die twice. Once when you take your final breath and then again the last time someone says your name. On our Grief & Rememberance segment we want to dedicate this space to saying the names and stories of thsoe we have lost to this cancer jounrey. On todays episode we honor Gayle, Maryann and RickInstagram: LTFC_podcast Facebook: Let's Talk F*ng CancerTwitter: Let's Talk F*ng CancerInstagram: W.A.Y.S. We Are Your SupportWAYS Inc FacebookTwitter: W.A.Y.S. We Are Your Support Inc.3rd Annual "Finding WAYS" Fundraiser : Fundraiser Tickets Here

On our first episode of Tips & Tricks, Colette & Leah will discuss Tips for keeping your eyebrow look on point when dealing with hair loss. The benifits of soaking in an eposme salt bath and how taking walks benifitted Colette's cancer jounrey.

In our first Spotlight episode we feature Colette. Our founder and co-host. We capture a glimpse into who Colette is, who Colette was and her cancer journey along the way.

An introduction to who we are, what brought us to talking F*ng cancer and why we thought it was so important! Join us as we dive into the uncomfortable necessary. 

Welcome to the Let's Talk F*ng Cancer podcast. Where we will be covering all things in the cancer world. With our 4 monthly topics covering professionals from the cancer world, tips& tricks to get through your chemotherapy, radiation and more. We will also be having spotlight episodes speaking with cancer survivors and thrivers, as well as a grief and remberberance segment focusing on saying the names of loved ones passed.