CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

In this episode, Dr. Eanelli and co-host Angel Santana explore the damaging practice of physicians criticizing other physicians in front of patients. Using authentic clinic vignettes and research, they explain how such comments harm teamwork, increase patient confusion, distress, and even worsen outcomes.

The hosts review four common scenarios, discuss why clinicians sometimes engage in this behavior, and offer clear solutions for ...

Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana mark 26 years of grassroots cancer support of CROC Organization and 5 Years of The CROC PODCAST in a Thanksgiving special that centers on restoring humanity to healing. Through personal stories, the “black moleskin” practice, and reflections on survivorship, the episode explores why understanding the person behind the patient is essential for proper healing.

This episode offers practical insight for ...

🎙️ Croc Podcast Special Announcement

Hello everyone! We wanted to let you know that this week’s Croc Podcast will be airing on a special new day — Wednesday, November 12th, at 9:00 a.m.

Dr. E has been handling some unexpected administrative duties, so we’ll be postponing today’s episode and rescheduling it for this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

We appreciate you're understanding and support! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the rest of...

Ep8: Defining Survivorship Module 6 - Cancer survivorship past, present, and future What better way to end this tremendously informative module on defining survivorship than with Dr. Charles Shapiro professor of medicine Mount Sinai medical center; one of the pioneers of cancer survivor advocacy and a legacy level clinician in breast cancer and translational medicine. --------------------------------------------------------------...

I Believe in Miracles Joanne’s Journey of Hope When we think about the concept of miracles, we immediately think of something grand, like the parting of the Red Sea. But there are many small miracles that surround us on a daily basis that often go unnoticed. On today’s podcast Angel and Dr. E discuss a patient’s miraculous journey to cure from what many thought was an incurable and stigmatized illness.

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Jive Talking & Other Slangs as a Way to Connect & Communicate with Survivor/Thrivers Traditional medical training teaches formality and distance; and discourages the use of language that is understandable, comfortable and brings us closer to our patients. On today’s podcast Dr. E tells a story of a patient who taught him how important it is to use not just formal training but also personal and cultural experience to bette...

Back Sept 14 with Dr. E — Stay Connected to Croc Nation

Hello everyone, this is Angel Santana, co-host and producer of The Croc Podcast. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness for leukemia, lymphoma, and melanoma and to emphasize education, early detection, and support for those affected.

We don't have a new episode this week, but we'll be back Sunday, September 14 with Dr. E in studio. Stay connected...

Today The CROC Podcast will continue on with part 2 of last week's episode called Defining Survivorship Module 1 Ep 2. Today we talk about Defining Survivorship Seasons of Survival Module 2 Ep 3. We referenced article from the New England Journal of Medicine from 1985 Vol. 313 pages 270-273. Last week we introduced you to Dr. Fitzhugh Mullan who was an American physician, writer, educator, and social activist. He participated i...

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Secondary Cancers But Were Afraid To Ask

If having cancer wasn’t hard enough, between the fear of recurrence and the pain and inconvenience of post-treatment side effects, our brave Survivor/Thrivers also have to traverse the treacherous minefield of possibly getting a secondary tumor.

This week, Angel and Dr. E take a deep dive into this complex and confusing world to bring you the latest d...

Top Ten Reasons Why Cancer Survivors Don’t Take Vacation and Top 10 Reasons Why They Should

As we ease into the warmth and light of summer, our dreams and fantasies of packing up and getting “away from it all” begin to take form and come true. We make our plans without worry or consequence.

But our sacred and worthy Survivor/Thrivers, who not only deserve but also need this break, often pass on these life-affirming and necessary v...

Savor Every Patient Encounter Like It’s Your Last We often preach about “Mindfulness” and “Living in the Moment” here on the CROC Podcast, but do we follow our own advice? I recently noticed a trend where I would be physically sitting in a room with a patient, but my mind was elsewhere. Sometimes I would be thinking about the next patient, my next task, or perhaps something unrelated to my job. That realization did not sit well ...

Savor Every Patient Encounter Like It’s Your Last We often preach about “Mindfulness” and “Living in the Moment” here on the CROC Podcast, but do we follow our own advice? I recently noticed a trend where I would be physically sitting in a room with a patient, but my mind was elsewhere. Sometimes I would be thinking about the next patient, my next task, or perhaps something unrelated to my job. That realization did not sit well ...

Savor Every Patient Encounter Like It’s Your Last We often preach about “Mindfulness” and “Living in the Moment” here on the CROC Podcast, but do we follow our own advice? I recently noticed a trend where I would be physically sitting in a room with a patient, but my mind was elsewhere. Sometimes I would be thinking about the next patient, my next task, or perhaps something unrelated to my job. That realization did not sit well ...

For Whom The Bell Tolls The Bell Tolls For Thee As Cancer Providers, we labor tirelessly in supporting our survivors and thrivers, both through our treatments and our advocacy. In this advocacy, we offer hope, confidence, and peace. But how legitimate are our words when we haven’t had to experience the horror of cancer personally? This week, Angel and Dr E welcome friend and colleague David Garcia, who had to recently take a wa...