Cancer Perspective with Sarah, DNP

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. This is an umbrella category which encompasses cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Because we have focused on some of these more specifically in the past as well as the broad nature of this group, we give a brief introductory overview of this wide topic including risk factors, treatment and recovery, and more.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This episode provides an introduction to this disease, which is one of the most common cancers being diagnosed and treated. We discuss signs & symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Having previously covered Myeloma during its awareness month, today's episode covers the remaining types of blood cancers. In this introductory episode we discuss what differentiates the many categories and subcategories, signs & symptoms, and more.

For September Cancer Awareness Month, we give an introduction to childhood cancers. Because this show's perspective is specific to adult oncology, we discuss what makes these two world's of cancer so distinct and separate from one another. We also look at risk factors, signs and symptoms, and more.

It is more likely than not that an individual undergoing cancer treatment will experience some form of "Chemo Brain." While the name implies chemotherapy, it describes a brain fog that can come from any part of your treatment such as surgery and radiation as well as chemo. Join us as we introduce this common experience, as well as what to expect, tips for coping, and more.

Ideally, every adult has taken careful planning towards the possibility of unexpected tragedies including death or end of life. Realistically, the cancer diagnosis is often a person's first prompt to get all their affairs in order. Because cancer is rarely an immediate emergency, this conversation can become overlooked especially in the early journey. This episode takes you through different forms and documents, legal perspectives and more for ensuring that everyone from patients, caregivers, and team members are able to provide ideal quality of care while honoring one's wishes.

Sleep, in relation to overall health and wellness, can never be overstated. Healthy sleep cycles are critical for cancer prevention and recovery, however it makes our list of topics that receive too little attention in one's cancer journey, often only after a problem manifests. To promote regular attention to sleep awareness, join us as we discuss good sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm maintenance, a variety of solutions, tips, and tricks, and plenty more.

As we explore topics which can tend to get overlooked, fertility and sexuality is a vast and major topic which ultimately requires self-advocacy and communication with your cancer team and loved ones. Many may have to face prolonging treatment to address fertility concerns, while others may experience significant short and/or long-term intimacy complications. Join us as we bring focus to these hurdles of the cancer journey and much more.

Cancer or cancer treatment can result in a loss of a part of the body. From hair to limbs and everywhere in between, we touch on a subject that is often not discussed or explored as much as we should.