Dr. Kyle Concannon and Co-Host Samantha Murrell talk all things chemotherapy in this episode of Cracking Cancer. They tackle common myths and misconceptions in the public sphere regarding chemo, and dive into Samantha's first-hand experiences battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer and receiving continuous chemotherapy infusions.
The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and communities through continued discussion and to raise funds for the continued research of cancer treatments and positive outcomes. All raised proceeds go directly to the continued upkeep of this podcast and cancer research. To find out more about supporting the show and research endeavors, please go to the following website: www.crackingcancer.org
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to Cracking Cancer (01:01) Diving into Chemotherapy (03:30) Common Misconceptions About Chemotherapy (07:17) Understanding How Chemotherapy Works (13:24) Preparing for the First Chemotherapy Infusion (18:39) Tips for a Better Chemotherapy Experience (24:08) Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy (30:48) Understanding Chemotherapy Cycles (35:02) Individual Variations in Side Effects (40:57) Common Chemotherapy Side Effects (46:23) Addressing Immune System Concerns (55:48) Final Thoughts and AdviceAttributions
The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License
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