CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

The CROC Podcast is a regularly scheduled program hosted by Dr. Thomas Eanelli whose sole purpose is to support cancer survivors and their families who strive to “turn tragedy into triumph.” Welcome to the CROC Podcast… A Podcast for Cancer Survivors by Cancer Survivors. I look forward to our Journey…

Episodes

April 27, 2025 30 mins

I Believe in Miracles Part 3 In this final podcast of a triplet series, we are joined by one of our favorite Survivor/Thriver friends and colleagues, Talaya Dendy, who gives us an update on her Cancer Doula practice, podcast, and personal journey, as well as shares a story of hope and inspiration from one of her friends who was told that she only had six months to live; and that was approximately one decade ago!

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Navigating the Uncertainties of Medicine How to Embrace the Unknown in Your Survivorship Journey “I don’t know” is an answer you never want to hear come out of the mouth of your oncologist. Or is it? In this first part of a three-part podcast module, Angel and Dr. E explore the reality of uncertainty in medicine, define it, and begin embracing it and making it part of our Survivor/Thriver journey.

 

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March 30, 2025 30 mins
Financial Assistance 101 Not only do our Survivor/Thrivers have to endure the torment of their diagnosis and pain and side effects from treatment, but also the stress of trying to figure out just how to pay for the astronomical costs that go with it. This week Angel and Dr. E welcome friend and fellow board member Nick Lanza to go over where to find the many resources that are available but not known about. There is always help ...
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March 16, 2025 30 mins

The 8 Percent Rule Part 3 Here on the CROC Podcast, we constantly discuss the side effects of cancer treatments that complicate and diminish our courageous Survivors'/thriver's' journey. Angel and Dr. E will explore the following two podcasts from the patient's and provider's perspectives. Please join us! 

 

DescriptionCitizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC) is a grass roots cancer survivorship organization established in 1999...

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March 2, 2025 31 mins

The 8 Percent Rule Part 2 Here on the CROC Podcast, we constantly discuss the side effects of cancer treatments that complicate and diminish our courageous Survivors'/thriver's' journey. Angel and Dr. E will explore the following two podcasts from the patient's and provider's perspectives. Please join us! 

 

Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC) is a grass roots cancer survivorship organization established in 1999 whose sole...

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February 16, 2025 20 mins

The 8 Percent Rule Here on the CROC Podcast, we constantly discuss the side effects of cancer treatments that complicate and diminish our courageous Survivors'/thriver's' journey. Angel and Dr. E will explore the following two podcasts from the patient's and provider's perspectives. Please join us! 

 

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​Have Faith Let It Begin​ Sat 1/25/2025 9:26 AM     What Do You Do If You Don’t Like Your Patient As Oncology health professionals we not only revere and respect our Survivor/Thrivers but we also develop an interconnectedness; and may I dare say feelings of love. But just as we may love our family members, there are times we may not like them or at least not like their behaviors. It comes as no shock then that w...
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January 26, 2025 54 mins

What Is a Cancer Doula? Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Talaya Dendy, Cancer Thriver, pioneer and trailblazing Doula, and certified Survivor Advocate. If you are not uplifted and inspired by the end of this podcast, then you are not paying attention! https://www.ontheotherside.life/ @NCTpodcastfan Navigating Cancer TOGETHER https://www.ontheotherside.life/navigating-cancer-together-podcast If you would like to contribut...

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January 19, 2025 27 mins

I Believe in Miracles Part 3 In this final podcast of a triplet series, we are joined by one of our favorite Survivor/Thriver friends and colleagues, Talaya Dendy, who gives us an update on her Cancer Doula practice, podcast, and personal journey, as well as shares a story of hope and inspiration from one of her friends who was told that she only had six months to live; and that was approximately one decade ago!

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January 5, 2025 29 mins

I Believe In Miracles

On our last podcast of 2024, we told the story of Mary, a living, breathing testament that medical miracles do happen. The response we received was so positive and impactful that we decided that moving forward, the CROC Podcast would forever end the old year with a story of hope and start the new year likewise. On today’s podcast, we will tell the story of “Dee,” another brave Survivor/Thriver who was told she...

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Join Dr. E and Angel as they recount the extraordinary and inspiring journey of Mary  a true survivor. This Christmas special episode delves into Mary's battles with two of the most daunting cancers, exploring themes of hope, courage, and miraculous endurance. Despite overwhelming odds and dire prognoses, Mary defies the grim expectations, embodying strength and faith.

Reflect on the miracles of Christmas as Mary's story becomes a ...

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December 8, 2024 23 mins

Part 1 We Are Family As 2024 comes to a close we thought with our last 2 podcasts of the year it would be appropriate to acknowledge and honor not just our blood relatives or even our close friends, but rather the people we spend the great majority of our day with; the people that we stand shoulder to shoulder with in the pursuit to care for and cure our amazing Survivor/Thrivers! And what’s Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza without a fe...

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November 24, 2024 23 mins
Thanksgiving Episode Of Gratitude As we begin Thanksgiving week, what better subject to explore than gratitude? This week Dr.E shares a very intimate and profound moment he experienced with a patient and their family which was life changing!
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November 10, 2024 22 mins
Angels Of Mercy Part 1 Everyone involved in healthcare, whether from the Caretakers or Caregivers prospective, knows the value and irreplaceable necessity of great nursing care. But what rarely gets noticed are the innumerable acts of compassion that  happen everyday that go unseen and unnoticed; that is until today! Please join Angel and Dr E give credit to these healthcare superheroes!!!
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November 3, 2024 3 mins
Today we make a formal announcement! Croc Podcast will go every other week Starting November 10, 24, and so on.. We will continue to run rewind episodes on our off weeks. I would like to let you know that Starting on Jan 2025 we will run season 1 episode 1 on our off weeks so that all of you that have just joined us will be able to start from the begining. We hope you are patient and understanding and thank you for your loyality.  ...
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October 31, 2024 47 mins

"Doctor My Brain Hurts" Although the title to this week's podcast is taken from a funny Monty Python skit, there is certainly nothing humorous about having brain cancer. However with new technology, techniques and innovative therapeutics, our Survivor/Thrivers have more optimism and hope for a long and productive life. We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. James Melisi to discuss what's new in the rapidly changing and evolving fie...

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Doctor, It's Time To Take Your Medicine As a follow up to our "Giving a Sh.!&t" episode, Angel and Dr E review 2 survivor interactions that occurred this week which were both humbling and instructive. Please join us! CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/ Michael B...
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October 13, 2024 26 mins
Module: What you DON'T want from your caregiver Episode: Words Words can be as soothing as a mother's embrace or as sharp and hurtful as a kick in the pants. Today we play excerpts from a short film written, directed and produced by Dr. Eanelli starring local Hudson Valley actors dramatizing real life actual events. CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/show/have-faith-let-it-begin-introduction Rod F...
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When Did "Giving A Sh.!&t" Go Out Of Style? When our Survivor/Thrivers get referred to an outside specialist by their Oncology team, is there usually adequate communication and follow through? The sad answer is a resounding No!!!!!!! This week Angel and Dr E address this growing trend of widespread apathy and lack of "giving a sh.!&t" CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/have-faith-...
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September 22, 2024 19 mins
CROC gratitude shout outs Angel Santana - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin--3015374 Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.com Charlotte Larsen - http://www.charlottelarsen.net/ Michael Benzaia - https://www.michaeljohnbenzaia.com/ http://www.crocvip.com/ https://twitter.com/CrocVip https://www.facebook.com/CROCVIP http://www.crocvip.com/
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