Handle with CARE: Cancer & Beyond

This special episode was recorded during the Male Breast Cancer Coalition's 2021 Road Trip! Carrie was joined by Cheri Ambrose, Co-founder of MBCC, Pat Washburn, Global Ambassador of MBCC and Tammy Porter, special co-host who lost her husband Mike to Male Breast Cancer. (See previous episode with Tammy.) Cheri and Pat stopped through Carrie's city to tour The CARE Project, Inc., do a Meet and Greet at Raincross Barbershop and stay at the historic Mission Inn Hotel. They share their personal reasons for working so hard to not only raise awareness but also support for male patients and their families. For more information, visit www.malebreastcancercoalition.org

This episode sponsored by Raincross Barber Shop https://www.raincrossbarbershop.com

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Chris and Carrie are joined by Psychic Medium, Bill Philipps, who recently recorded a new guided meditation in our studio at The CARE Project, Inc. We discussed the importance of meditation, his journey of losing his mother at age 14 and discovering his ability to channel spirit after his mother appeared to him just days after her death. We hope you'll listen to this conversation with an open heart and mind, even if you don't believe anyone has the ability to connect with spirits who have passed away.

For more information on Bill and to get a copy of his books or guided meditations, please visit https://www.billphilipps.com/

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In this episode, Carrie speaks with Patty Ramirez, Certified Breast Patient Navigator - Advocate. They discuss the role of a caregiver, the importance of self care, boundaries and emotional support.

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Chris and Carrie chat with Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma Free Society. Andrea is known as the Bipolar Babe in the mental health community. Her mission is to STOMP OUT THE STIGMA! She shares her experience of being diagnosed as bipolar, a suicide attempt and her work to end the stigma around mental health issues. This is an incredibly candid conversation and such an important topic as so many are affected by anxiety, depression, PTSD and the like.

Check out some of her story on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCQnZ46b9Hg&t=3s

www.stigmafreesociety.com

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Can you believe it's been 1 year since we started the Handle With CARE podcast? Listen in on this conversation with co-hosts, Carrie Madrid and Chris Donovan, as they discuss highlights from the past 52 episodes, the reviews received and so much more! We thank each and every one of our past guests and look forward to continuing to share information and inspiring stories surrounding cancer and other obstacles in life. Wonder what the most downloaded episode was? Listen and find out! 

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Katherine has been a Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer patient since 2004! Can you imagine being metastatic for 16 years and still going strong? Just 6 months after her original diagnosis, Katherine was devastated to receive the news that cancer had returned! She shares her personal experience, including how this has affected her marriage and perspective on life. The bonus is her words of wisdom for others newly diagnosed metastatic. What an incredible story of strength, hope, inspiration, love and so much more!

Check out this video featuring Katherine and her hubby, Ray.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdPQA4hv1sY

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In this episode, Chris and Carrie introduce Metastatic Thrivers, Lavetta Ross and Bob Devito. Lavetta has been living with Metastatic Breast Cancer for three years and Bob recently received his Metastatic diagnosis. Hear how both of them handled their initial diagnosis and how they're managing the Metastatic diagnosis current day. Lavetta gives Bob some great nuggets of wisdom. Of note, Bob, Lavetta and Carrie were all diagnosed with the exact same diagnosis initially. Breast Cancer doesn't discriminate!

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In this special episode, Carrie discusses Breast Reconstruction with "Dr. C" of PRMA Plastic Surgery- Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction and one of his satisfied patients, Terri Coutee. Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo is the President of PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas and is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Breast Reconstruction Surgeon and Microsurgeon. Dr. C is also the Founder of the Breast Cancer Advocate App which is all about shared decision-making between the patient and their surgical team. Terri is the Founder|Director of DiepC Foundation where her mission is all about empowering patients with education and options for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. For more information on the app, Dr. C of PRMA and the DiepC Foundation, visit the links below.

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https://breastadvocateapp.com/
https://diepcfoundation.org
https://PRMA-enhance.com

Carrie chats with Paul and Roxann, a married couple who were diagnosed with different forms of cancer within 8 days of each other. Roxann had a very rare Phyllodes Tumor of the breast and Paul was diagnosed with Stage III Rectal Cancer. Hear how they handled the news, took care of one another and have come out stronger on the other side of cancer!

For more information on Phyllodes tumors, visit www.cancer.org and type Phyllodes into the search bar.

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Carrie chats with the Founders of Living Hope Cancer Foundation, Chuck and Hannah Keels. Chuck shares his miraculous healing of Stage IV Prostate Cancer and Hannah shares about her Stage IV Breast Cancer experience. Their books, Hi, I'm Chuck and Faith Like Skin are what cause these two to meet initially. They fell in love, married and then started their foundation. Visit www.livinghopecancerfoundation.com to purchase their books and learn all about their foundation. Be sure to check out their YouTube channel (Living Hope Cancer Foundation,) to take advantage of their Cancer Roadmap Project which consists of 35 free videos for anyone who has just heard the words, "You have cancer."

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