Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces.” In honor of Father’s day, we offer some thoughts about parental relationships that you may find helpful as you pick up your own pieces of glass, and maybe a few splinters.  https://bit.ly/4l8cvXf 

In this Episode:

• 02:54 - Road Trip: V...

Marianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3

Several patients told Dr. Ford she had to watch this. One patient told Jeanna she felt “seen and heard” as this was the first thing to represent what she was going through as a metastatic cancer patient.

Why did they find it so powerful? Listen to our interview with Je...

 Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief 

Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the energy to talk. On the other hand, many people do not know how to manage being around a person who is grieving. This week we talk about the things you can do, alone, to find your healing path through grief. https://bit.ly/3ZFyX1u

In this E...

Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured."  https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx

Advances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment have greatly improved the 5-year survival rates of most people with cancer over the last 30 years. Long-term survivors of cancer are more and more common, and research is increasingly directed at helping people live well after ...

Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU

Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This heartbreaking story brings into focus the value of advance care planning, organ donat...

Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy and channel it in productive ways.  https://bit.ly/4iWTmpM

In this Episode:

• 01:39 - Streaming Series Review:  Adolescence
• 05:22 - New Jersey and Coconut Cream Pie
• 06:23 - What Does American Medical Debt Look Like?
• 10:17 - Chemo Rage: Wh...

 How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42Hvhyk

In this Episode:

• 03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes
• 04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life"
• 08:45 - Chemotherapy Overview: How it works, Cycles, Port
• 12:19 - Types of Chemotherapy Drugs
• 15:35 - A...

Cancer cells often have ways to hide from immune cells. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps our body's own defenses - "Natural Born Killers" - to more effectively fight the cancer. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3S5rAfA

In this Episode:

• 01:37 - Relishing New York's Finer Moments
• 04:47 - New York Cheesecake Recipe
• 08:08 - Anna Quindlen - Gratitude for the Moments
• 11:17 - Immunotherapy, How it Works a...

Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing radiation—X-rays, gamma rays, or subatomic particles such as neutrons—to destroy cancer cells. Learn how it works, the types of radiation, and early and late side effects you may see. https://bit.ly/4cEClyU

In this Episode:

• 01:52 - Road Trip - Louisiana, and Crunch Cake Recipe
• 03:30 - Anna Quindlin - The Dividing Line
• 06:52 - Radiation Therapy Explained
• 12:16 - Radiation Side Effects
• 17:35 - L...

Learn how your treatment plan is decided and terms you may see

We continue our series to help you understand cancer and its treatment. This week we focus on surgery, the oldest form of cancer treatment. Learn about surgery timing, types of cancer surgery, and how NCCN evidence-based guidelines provide a standard treatment path no matter where you are.

In this Episode:

• 02:58 - Wisconsin-Cheese, UFOs, and Booyah Stew
• 04:52 - Anna Qui...

Why “What Do You Need from Me?” Should be Among the First Things We Say
When someone with serious illness needs to make a decision about treatment, is facing the end of their life, or grieving the death of a loved one, it’s easy to feel like you just don’t know what to say. Learn conversational tools to help them more effectively. https://bit.ly/42hWWEw

#friendship #grieving #whattosay #comfort #howtohelp #treatmentdecisions #dy...

Like the seeds of a dandelion drift on the wind and land other places, cancer can spread under the right conditions. How does cancer spread and why does it happen? We tackle these questions in this episode in our series “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn’t have anyone to ask.” https://bit.ly/440dQKo

In This Episode:

• 3:44 - Road Trip: Missouri and Recipe for Gooey Butter Cake
• 5:22 - What is Your Life'...

How Get a Head Start and Investigate All Your Options - Before Your Health Declines 

How do you know when the time has come to choose an assisted living facility? Learn factors to consider and how to proactively make a good choice for the future. https://bit.ly/4iKzbvx

In this Episode:

• 02:30 - Illinois Road Trip and Recipe of the Week: Ann Sather's Famous Cinnamon Rolls
• 04:39 - Ten Rather Undignified Deaths
• 09:14 - Assisted Liv...

Cancer staging is very important to guide treatment decisions and eligibility in studies. When an oncologist delivers a diagnosis it will include stage, but what does that mean? After an agonizing period of tests, waits for results, and finally an answer, many people go numb as soon as they hear the word "cancer" and fail to ask for clarification about terminology. Learn what you need to know to be an active participant i...

Nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and it is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure in search of normalcy. Dr. Matzo shares pointers to help you spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also share her experiences and as we discuss the role of holistic medicine and how to stay safe. https://bit.ly/4i510Pc

In this Episode:

• 04:07 - Kentucky Road Trip: The Origin of Little Green Men
• 06:06 - Recipe of the Week: Kentucky Benedictin...

Did you download your CT scan report from your portal and are anxiously waiting contact from your doctor to understand what it means? The complex terminology can be intimidating. How do you find what really matters? We show you how to hone in on the summary section and what those findings mean. https://bit.ly/43fzBFG

In this Episode:

• 03:22 - The Origin of Kellogg Corn Flakes
• 04:56 - Recipe of the Week: Peanut Butter Balls
• 05:20 - J...

Is cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanU

There are lots of popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads that make a lot of sense. However, many of these claims have no scientific basis, even after numerous studies. This week we are the MythBusters for some frequently asked que...

Is the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment...or is it just part of the human experience? Show Notes

How people receive a cancer diagnosis is variable. Their reactions can range from anxiety, fear, and depression to feelings of guilt. They may feel cancer is a punishment for past actions or failure to practice a healthy lifestyle. This week we dive into these emotional reactions.

Our guest Dr. Jeanna Ford shares cultural p...

Did you or someone you love ever ask: What exactly is cancer? Why did I get cancer? Did I do something to cause it, or was it just bad luck? Noble laureate Dr. Harold Varmus says, "The prevention of cancer requires us to look not just at genetic predisposition but at how our lifestyle choices and environmental exposures interact with our biology to affect cancer risk.”

We talk about how cancer develops, lifestyle and environmen...