Hello Cancer Friends

Leave your stress behind! Top 10 stress reducers for the holiday season on this episode of HELLO CANCER FRIENDS! 

Every so often I remember the silver linings of having cancer. This would be one of those moments. Meet Gracie. She's not afraid to share her story and she's spreading awareness far and wide about young patients needing to advocate for themselves. There is so much more to Gracie including raw and real poetry. Experience the emotions and for some, validity of her words, in her poem, "Waiting Rooms". You are amazing Gracie! Thank you for sharing your story. 

For this special Thanksgiving episode, I'll be serving up another word salad about my own personal story and how sometimes, I am not thankful. I'm going to say it out loud as I continue to keep it real here on Hello Cancer Friends! Thanks for listening!

Hello Cancer Friends is BACK and we are so excited to bring to you Dr. Jessica Pharar, as she shares her heartwarming story. Cancer is cruel and can break your heart. Sometimes it also helps to turn the most difficult situation into one that can help others. Carrying on the tradition of giving and generosity of her Dad, Jessica shares her drive to provide services and compassion to those that need it so much. Yes, there is sadness, yes there are also smiles. Enjoy!

Meet Rachel! She's brave and she's sharing her story to help others.  Cancer does not discriminate when it comes to age and Rachel has learned this first hand after her diagnosis at just 30 years old. Add in the topic of how genetics came into play, this episode is one to not just listen to, but share with the young people in your life.  I'm so proud to have Rachel on this episode to sound the alarm! 

Even some beautiful days can become a shit storm before you know what happened! Trigger Warning: This episode is about my trigger experience this week. Survivorship isn't all rainbows and unicorns but with self awareness and knowing what your mind and body need, you can turn it around.

Meet Lindsay! Friends, Lindsay is the real deal. She's turning lemons into lemonade on a daily basis. You probably have already seen her on social media. Yes, it's Lindsay from Cray Gardens! From her hilarious and also sincere tik tok videos, to her own line of naughty word bracelets on Etsy, Lindsay has helped so many! Myself included!  I really enjoyed every moment of this conversation. You will too! Thank you Lindsay! Go to hellocancerfriends.com for easy links to find her products and videos!

Meet my new friend, Tara! She caught the attention of my eyes and ears as I scrolled tik tok and I'm so happy that she agreed to share her story. Not all cancer stories are the same and Tara's is no exception. She has gone from a serious cancer situation to a recent report of NED (no evidence of disease). I've learned so much from Tara and I know you will too! Did I mention she has written a book? It's called Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses. Available on Amazon!

Sharing has been a helpful outlet for me to release feelings and pressures of going through a cancer experience. Today I'll be telling my story in fewer words in the format of haiku. It's fun and traumatic all at the same time! LOL!

Keep the Faith! Early on in my diagnosis I knew I was in trouble. Facing one of the deadliest cancers, it's a challenge to be hopeful but I am proof that all hope is never lost. On this episode, I'll give a sneak peak into my book "Keep the Faith".