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In this episode, we are delighted to have #MomCrushingCancer, Ananda Lewis on the show. Ananda is a well know former MTV Veejay, BET host and her own talk show host and carpenter. Ananda was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 3 years ago and recently shared her diagnosis in October of 2020.

In this episode we discuss:

-What Ananda has been up to

-Sharing one's diagnosis-How and with who

-Living in the now (Ananda is on point!)

-Cancer terminology and lingo

-Breast cancer research

-The American health care system

-Music play list

-Life goes on and so do we

Angie and Karlee adored Ananda growing up watching her on MTV and BET. When they finally met over Zoom as it was if they knew each other for years. The conversation flows amongst friends sharing everything cancer related and more. The laughter throughout is a sign it's a conversation you don't want to miss.

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#momscrushingcancer #lungcancerinfluencer #mommyhadalittlecancer #momcrushingcancer In part one of this episode, we are delighted to have #MomCrushingCancer, Ananda Lewis on the show. Ananda is a well known former MTV Veejay, BET host and her own talk show host and carpenter. Ananda was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 3 years ago and recently shared her diagnosis in October of 2020. In this episode we discuss: -What Ananda has been up to -Sharing one's diagnosis-How and with who -Living in the now (Ananda is on point!) -Cancer terminology and lingo -Breast cancer research -The American health care system -Music play list -Ananda's hair and Karlee's bangs -Port sistas Ananda and Angie Angie and Karlee adored Ananda growing up watching her on MTV and BET. When they finally met over Zoom it was as if they had known each other for years. The conversation flows amongst friends sharing everything cancer related and more. The laughter throughout is a sign it's a conversation you don't want to miss. Connect with Ananda Lewis- https://www.instagram.com/iamanandalewis Follow, like and subscribe to Mommy Had A Little Cancer podcast- https://anchor.fm/mommyhadalittlecancer or on preferred platforms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommyhadalittlecancer/ https://www.instagram.com/xennialexpat/ https://www.instagram.com/thehairoine/ Media: [email protected]

#momscrushingcancer #lungcancerinfluencer #mommyhadalittlecancer #momcrushingcancer  

In this episode, we are delighted to introduce you to a #MomCrushingCancer, Dr. Kavita Jackson. Kavita is a wife, Mom to 2 young daughters and an attending ER Doctor. Kavita was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer shortly after moving to a new city.   

In this episode we discuss: 

 - Auto-pilot mode/tunnel vision  - Diagnosis day; Coping with a cancer diagnosis and small children  - Culture and cancer (Indian and Haitian)  - What brings us joy  - Dr vs. cancer patient  - Top tips for new cancer patients  - Creativity, music and Kavita's dancing skills on TikTok  - The word warrior and other cancer lingo - we weren't taught how 'to do' cancer. We started out with life goals and then cancer happened. It was't something any of us expected. But, we realized we have choices. Choices how to process, choices in how we tell people and choices in how we cope and beyond. Everyone deals with cancer differently and that is OK. Regardless of the diagnosis, we are Moms. We are here and we have so much love to give. And when we were ready, we found community. And when you are ready, there is a cancer community waiting to embrace you when you are ready.   

Connect with Dr. Kavita Jackson- https://www.instagram.com/drkavitajackson/ Blog: www.drladyblog.com  

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The shock of a cancer diagnosis can put life on a hold for a minute. And when you're ready you bounce back stronger. We are delighted to have Nicole from Anointedcare podcast join us in this episode sharing her story and her experience living with colorectal cancer. Nicole kept her cancer under wraps and shared what she was going through when she was ready with her 2 daughters as her key focus to get through it. In this episode we discuss: Nicole's cancer journey as a single Mom Cancer and parenting Cancer and faith Colorectal cancer symptoms Hope in times of adversity Karlee's love of the Buffalo Bills Angie's radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments in hospital. Focusing on what matter when times our tough, will get you through. You just have to follow your instinct and do what is best for you and your family at that time. Connect with Nicole- @anointedcarepodcast Follow, like and subscribe to Mommy Had A Little Cancer podcast- Anchor.fm/mommyhadalittlecancer Instagram: @mommyhadalittlecancer Media: [email protected]

This episode is dedicated to Dionne Warwick. Happy 80th Birthday Dionne! A fixture in our household to this day! 1 day to go Dionne! When we make it to 80, we will be Tweeting just like Dionne. 

In this episode we discuss:

Karlee baked a chocolate cake for a dear friend's birthday. And before you know it Angie and Karlee were talking about cancer support specifically during a pandemic. AstraZeneca reached out to Angie and shared their “Notes of Encouragement program that  supports patients faced with lung cancer. They send note cards and emails with personal stories and other real, helpful info to support patients going through lung cancer treatment. The program has really benefited Angie as she has realised there are people like her on their journeys too with encouragement. 

Karlee and Angie met at Mass Mentoring Partnership so mentoring support is always on their minds. Connections are key! Karlee took part in the 'Someone Like Me' programme by the charity Breast Cancer Now. Karlee was so thankful to learn about getting a port and to be encouraged along the way and so much more!

Angie is back in hospital and has started a new chemo and radiotherapy regime. Mom guilt really kicks in when away from their families. But, it is for the best as Angie has many ailments that need hospital attention.

Angie and Karlee discussed Angie's DIY ice packs and Karlee's attempt at sewing. There was a lot of laughter in this episode, but that is a good sign given the change in Angie's circumstances. She is loved. She is supported. And we are all thinking of her! 

Happy 80th Birthday Dionne! 

Amelia on Grey’s Anatomy was told by Richard,

‘If you don’t let them help you through this, you’ll hurt them a lot worse.’

Well, what if Amelia processed her feelings and her cancer journey on her own terms?

According to our special guest Ms. Jenny D. Brice, MFT, MPH of www.jennydbrice.com, there are coping tools for others. It is important to allow the cancer patient to feel and process their diagnosis.

Ms. Brice is not only Angie’s cousin, but a director at a Philly based health centre. Her vast experience professionally focuses on public and mental health. She literally showed up for Angie from the start of her healing cancer journey with her sister Annie in Geneva.

In this episode we discuss:

Learn more about Jenny Brice at: www.jennydbrice.com

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