Only 4 Words

Join Karen and Melanie as they talk scans (part 2) Dr's appoiontments and possible new treatments. Melanie talks about the Mother's Day holiday and remembering to live each day and make memories.

Next week Karen and Melanie talk about the second in person meeting and who they met.

Our next in person meeting will be June 8th at Worthy Coffee in Roy, Wa at 2:00pm. If you are are breastie, friend or family member, or have been touched by cancer in any way, come join us for coffee and conversation.

Join Melanie and her husband Kyle from the road as they talk road trips, living life to the fullest and how they cope with scaniety.

Join Karen and Melanie as they discuss types of breast cancer surgery, remission terminology and the latest reports on Immunotherapy.

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In person meetup

Our next in person get together will be at Worthy Coffee in Roy, Wa at 2:00pm on May 18th, 2025.

Has breast cancer effected you or a loved one? Join Karen and Melanie for a heartfelt gathering of friends, where you will find community, support and valuable resources.

There will be no lpodcast recording during this time.

Join Karen and Melanie for an episode filled with laughter and sisterhood as they interview breast cancer survivor Nerisa McQueen. Nerisa is a triple negative breast cancer survivor and tells about her journey as well as what promted her to create a crowd funded venture called Happy Mail. To date she has mailed over 700 "Happy Mail's" to people going through treatment.

Nerisa's linktree is: linktr.ee/its.Nerisa. All of the forms to fill out to request a Happy Mail can be found here. In addition, links to donate to help cover shipping costs and a list of resources are provided.

We are delighted to meet Nerisa, hear her story and support her wonderful venture.

In this episode of Only 4 Words, hosts Karen and Melanie delve into recent advancements in breast cancer detection and treatment. They explore the role of AI in predicting breast cancer risks, the importance of early detection , and the impact of healthcare funding cuts on access to necessary screenings. (During this dicussion, Medicare was referenced and we should have said Medicaid). The innovation of 3D Mammograms is discussed at length, as well as new treatments available.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/concerns-over-possible-medicaid-cuts-some-fearing-worst/281-aa83974d-f6e1-44c2-80e0-852761ed6cb7

Join us as we talk about our very first Only 4 Words in person meeting. We chatted with some amazing people about their stories and it was a wonderful afternoon.

Our next in person gathering will be:

May 18th, 2025

2:00pm

Worthy Coffee

No need to RSVP, just show up.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and supported us, and for everyone who came and enjoyed conversation and community.

Join Karen and Melanie as they talk about what to expect before during and after chemo, what to pack in your chemo bag (and what not to pack).

This is our final episode in this series. Recorded from the road. So, apologies for any technical difficulties.

Join Karen and Melanie as they talk about some of the things that no one shares when you when you have cancer and are going through chemo. From odd side effects to energy, hair loss and so much more, they share all of the things they encounter going through this journey.

This is the Survivor Caregiver Celebration information we talked about:

We are honored to invite you to our annual Survivor and Caregiver Celebration for a night of empowerment and celebrating you, Survivors and Caregivers. Please fill out the registration form below to obtain your spot for this special night. Please register below.https://forms.gle/sZdEKmYHSJp75QbZ7Here is the info on our April 6th in person gathering:

April 6, 2025

Worthy Coffee, Roy, Wa

2:00pm

Are you a breast cancer survivor or are currently going through treatment? Join Podcast hosts Karen and Melanie for a heartfelt gathering of friends, where you will find community, support and valuable resources.

There will be no podcast recording during this time.

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And to join the cancer study we talked about through Rutgers University. go to join.rugcc.org.

If you haven't had a chance to check out Part 1, go there first. Part 2 picked up where Part 1 ended. We talk about the things that we have experienced during and after treatment that no one tells you about. Did you know that Taxol might make your nails fall off. We tell you how we saved our nails and so much more.

We offer some tips and resources for you. Melanie talks about going through menopause during chemotherapy and offers some resources to help.

Part 3 is next. Don't miss the entire series.

Join Karen and Melanie as they discuss things that happened to them during their breast cancer journey that no one warned them about. From Melanie's Afib and getting the paddles while she was awake to strategies to keep their nails from falling off, there is a ton of info. This is a jam packed hour and since we didn't get to everything, we are doing a part 2 next week.