Can we prevent cancer? Join our guest, Dr. Andrew Isaksen and learn ways we can all reduce our cancer risk. He will also talk about what the future holds in cancer treatment, including use of heat treatments in destroying cancer cells.

It's so hard to know what to say or what to do, so sometimes it seems easiest to avoid contact altogether rather than upsetting anyone by saying or doing the wrong thing. Meet Yvonne Nydigger, Programs director at Breast Friends. Yvonne is a master at reaching the heart of patients. She can teach you the right things to say and do to help patients feel loved and cared for.

Are you confused or overwhelmed by all the conflicting information you hear about what to eat? Everywhere you turn, some expert has a new and improved recommendation to reduce inflammation that is going to change your life. You’ve tried them all, but nothing seems to work for you? Tune in to learn more about supporting your immune system and reducing inflammation. Leading our discussion will be Megan Gardner, licensed clinician who in her practice treat patients with chronic inflammatory conditions.Not only will you learn what foods may be best for you individually, but you will also learn simple day-to-day tips and tricks to help implement these strategies.

Maimah Karmo is the Founder/CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) and a ten-year survivor of breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, Maimah was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history and was 32-years old. While undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer. After her second treatment, Tigerlily Foundation was born. Join us to hear her fascinating story and learn about the impact of cancer on young women.

Finding JOY in daily living is a choice and something we should all strive for. For those battling cancer, it can be very challenging. Our guest today is a two time survivor who made that choice to take her journey and turn it into something positive, something that brings her JOY. At Breast Friends, we call this the Twinkle. It's that thing that makes you light up when you talk about it. Working with us, Michelle found her twinkle, Listen in today as she shares her story and shares how you can find that special place in your life that brings out the best in you.

(This episode is in honor of Kristen Janes, who introduced to us the concept of the Twinkle. We thank her and have been teaching her concept ever since.)

When cancer strikes at the heart of the family, the partner is often the first line of defense. When the host of this show, Becky Olson, was first diagnosed in 1996, her husband, Bill Olson, was there for her. He was there for her through the next 4 battles including her current battle with metastatic disease. Learn tips on how to care for your loved one during this time and understand the role of, and the impact on, the care giver.

The KickinCancer movement is growing. WeAreTheSolution, a 501c3 NPO in Salem, was formed in Nov. 2018 with the goal to “Empower individuals to take control of their own bodies, so we can significantly reduce cancer” through education while still supporting local people currently in the fight.

In March of 2020, Baron Robinson, creator of the KickinCancer movement will be Climbing the US Bank tower in Portland, OR - all 40 stories, to raise awareness for the cause.

One in two people have an Auto-Immune System problem leading to a myriad of diseases. Imagine if you could understand how you got sick and then find some great opportunities that could assist you to be well again. Join us with best-selling author, Lynda Dyer, as she discusses how she healed herself from Lupus.

Cancer is stressful anytime of the year, but adding the burden of the holidays can make it unbearable. Learn some tips and tricks to make your holidays easier and lighter and find out how you can be that hero next door to someone battling cancer right now.