In the first part of a 2-part show for Bone Cancer Awareness Month, your Host Joy (a stage 4 young adult cancer survivor) shares risk factors that could raise your risk of Bone Cancer.  She also shares symptoms & signs to be aware of including one that's especially important to know for youth.  Finally, discover tests used to diagnose bone cancer.  

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In this final part of a special show on STS (Soft Tissue Sarcoma), your host Joy (a stage 4 cancer survivor) shares more about your treatment options.  Learn why immunotherapy is generally not a sarcoma treatment option as of this recording.   Also find out why palliative care is so important and beneficial.  Discover typical treatments for sarcoma by stage and hear a very useful list of questions you may not have thought of asking!    

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From learning what a sarcoma is to learning about the 3 different types of biopsies ... this week's part 1 of a 2-part show has essential sarcoma cancer information.  Discover the difference between a higher & lower grade tumor.  Find out about the signs & symptoms of sarcomas as there are no screening tests for sarcoma as of this recording.  Start learning about your sarcoma treatment options with more to come in next week's show.  

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While this week's episode looks short, it's about 45 minutes in total.  Listen to the introduction here and then click here to go to the terrific conversation Joy had with Sarah on the Cancer Out Loud podcast from CancerCare.  You'll discover how to shift your perspective - but not have toxic positivity!  Find out a few really useful tips along with a key question that's helpful to reflect on.  Learn how to use laughter as a coping mechanism instead of other unhealthy behaviors.      

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As you'll learn in this inspiring episode, laughter is the best medicine!  Hear what the scientific studies say about laughter.  You can choose to be a survivor instead of a victim.  Discover how a cancer diagnosis motivated one woman to put herself out there.  You've heard of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder); learn what PTG is!  Finally, find out about a course Joy offers to help you with video!  

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It's the 35th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day!  Hear a couple motivational stories of others in part 1 of this special 2-part episode.  Your Host Joy, a stage 4 young adult cancer survivor, shares "Lessons from a 10-Year Breast Cancer Survivor to Those Newly Diagnosed," and "The Power to Choose" from a blog and a book.  You'll be reminded that you can control how you respond to what happens to you in life.  Discover helpful ideas for your cancer journey.     

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It's World No Smoking Day this next week!  Discover myths & facts when it comes to quitting smoking along with a timeline of incredible benefits for your body when you quit.  Find out the 5 steps that increase your chances for success!  Learn what doubles your chance of quitting tobacco - 1 thing!  Whether you need a Quitline like 1-800-QUIT-NOW, or a Quitline in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese your Guide Joy has the # for You!  Also discover a Quitline just for Veterans!  Finally, learn about the Freedom From Smoking Program and Quitters' Circle!   

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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.  Find out some of the risk factors for Bladder Cancer along with symptoms and signs.  Learn what urine cytology is as well as other tests that may be used to determine if Bladder Cancer has spread.  Discover how Bladder Cancer is treated.  Also, your guide to cancer Joy shares useful questions you'll want to consider asking your doctor.  Finally, learn about the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network's Survivor 2 Survivor Program.  

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May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month.  Discover fascinating information about the parts of the brain.  Learn about some of the risk factors for brain tumors as well as the symptoms and signs to be aware of.  Hear the preferred way to diagnose a brain tumor.  Find out about the standard of care to treat a brain tumor.  Your Guide Joy also shares really useful questions you may need to ask after getting a diagnosis.  Finally, learn about online support conversations you can take part in.    

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Happy Mother's Day to All Those Fantastic Moms out there!  It's also World Ovarian Cancer Day today, and in this valuable episode, you'll discover a few of the risk factors for Ovarian Cancer.  You also need to find out the symptoms for Ovarian Cancer because the Pap Test does Not find it!  Learn about some of the tests that are used to find Ovarian Cancer, and don't miss the crucial time to discuss your fertility concerns before cancer treatment.  Joy concludes this episode by sharing an inspiring story on Mother's Day from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition web site.  Their site also offers Ovarian Cancer Support.      

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