Joni Aldrich SOS: Supporter of Survival

Girls (women survivors) just wanna have fun, right?! Learn more in this spirited interview with Karen Shayne and Judy Pearson, the fun and inspirational founders of the National Women's Survivors Convention. And, yes, there's a serious side to Karen to Judy's advocacy work. Find out how the words "you have cancer" changed the focus of their lives to "transforming survivorship from a MOOD to a MOVEMENT by empowering, educating and connecting women whose lives have been touched by cancer." In Nashville July 31-Aug. 2, www.survivorsconvention.com. Listen to Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Guest: Richard Clapp, Adjunct Professor U. Mass., Environmental Services Expert studying high incidence of breast cancer (and other cancers) in and around military bases in both men and women, Mass. Military Reservation (1994) and Camp Lejeune, N.C. (1950-1985). Hundreds of thousands of veterans, dependents and civilians have been exposed. Army Women in the study found 48% incr. risk of breast cancer (melatonin). Exposure to magnetic fields is just one issue. Marines with breast cancer study ongoing at Camp Lejeune. Many issues that have been exposed have been addressed. There are others. And, the total impact in human lives now and in the future is still unknown and frightening. Co-host Dr. Peter Hofland www.oncozine.com. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

In U.S. hospitals, more than 290,000 surgical site infections occur every year (CDC). Some patients die; others live with serious, recurring infections. What could lower that dramatically? Hand washing by medical staff. Ask everyone who walks into your hospital room to wash their hands. Guest: Dr. Maryanne McGuckin, Patient Survival Guide: 8 Simple Solutions to Prevent Hospital- and Healthcare-Associated Infections. Co-host: Dr. Melissa Stewart, Practical Patient Literacy: The Medagogy Model. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Guest: Chris Brewer, Deputy Dir. External Affairs, worldwide efforts of LIVESTRONG Foundation. Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology, Daily Cures & Cancer Hacks (the U.S. cancer care system for more support to survivors NOW), the “Big C” competition (international movement to create financially-sustainable enterprises to make the world better for the 32.5 million people living with cancer globally, and for their family, friends and caregivers) and more. Co-Host Dr. Peter Hofland, www.oncozine.com. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Jeff and I got the most restful sleep that we've had in a long time. Before bed, we used a drop of Lavender Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oil. No drugs, over-the-counter medications or supplements were involved. Similar oils have been used for health throughout history. Tracie Poerazaff and Aisake Vuikadavu (Oils Made Simple) discuss use of essential oils for caregivers and care receivers. Safe and effective for depression, sleep, pain, boosting the immune system, and dementia. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

When a man finds out that a woman he loves has breast cancer, it's uncharted territory for both of them. He can't "fix it". He must show support. But how? For example, is it time to just listen or are you solving a problem together? Wouldn't it be great to have a blueprint? Marc Heyison’s mother, Gloria, had breast cancer. He founded Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC), a national leader that helps male caregivers. His new book is: It’s Not Rocket Science: A Guy’s Blueprint to Caregiving. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Guest: Patricia Rullo, advocate, author and show host. Speak Up and Stay Alive! a patient advocate hospital survival guide, is the result of years of research and interviews in addition to real life mishaps. Pat speaks nationally – educating groups, clubs, organizations, and healthcare and hospital providers. As the hostess and producer of international radio shows, she stresses the need for an advocate at all times and shares the dangers – what they are, why and how they happen, and how to survive them. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

You have cancer. Now what? A must listen for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families. How and why should you own your cancer? A passionate cancer patient advocate, Dr. Peter Edelstein is a double-board certified surgeon and member of the Surgical Faculty at the Stanford University School of Medicine. After years of experience partnering with cancer patients and their loved ones, Dr. Edelstein has determined that an important part of cancer treatment is for patients is to "own your cancer." This is the message of Dr. Edelstein’s new book by the same name. Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Michael Neuvirth, entrepreneur, patent attorney, inventor, and as a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, Michael searched for Websites with caregiver resources and products. He couldn't find one, so he created caregiver reviews (www.caregiverreviews.com). Michael's new company is Invention Generation, which is focused on creating needed innovations for the Sandwich Generation through a team of Care Mavens. Listen to Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com

Guest: Camille Sanzone, For a Better Way. She's worked with victims of abuse, patients with AIDS, families in distress, and seniors with Alzheimer's disease. Yet to talk to Camille, she doesn't look at that as exceptional. She is one amazing, strong woman. This writer, speaker, educator, comedienne, philosopher, and poet has published 3 books: A Conversation with Some Angels, Drop the WAIT: Someday Is NOW!, and At the End of your Rope? TIE A KNOT & HANG ON! Prepare to be entertained, inspired and awed! Joni live M-F at 2:00 p.m. ET on www.W4CS.com. www.JoniAldrich.com