Wendy Griffith joins the conversation to share her role at MD Anderson as the Program Director for the Adolescent and Young Adult program.  Wendy highlights her research, specific areas of concern and expectations of treatment and recovery for AYA cancer patients and writing for the hospitals blog. Wendy names legacy work as an important tool to ensure family traditions and tell unique lasting stories.

Please follow the link below for MD Anderson's Cancerwise blog:
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise.html

Brad Zebrack, PhD, joins us to discuss his expansive experience in cancer research including topics of integrative oncology, and  his current role at the University of Michigan. He shares his personal story of being treated as a young adult with cancer and his how his career has been altered by his research interest in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer-related topics. We discuss Brad's involvement with program development and evaluation and advent of peer-to-peer support and outdoor adventure non-profits. Including his involvement in programs Down Under!

Dr. Doose shares a published opinion education piece on navigating through healthcare systems and speaks to the needed improvements for cancer care, holding organizations accountable and transfer of care issues. She highlights challenges of minority populations, the importance of survivorship programs and calls for cancer survivors to participate in research.

Please follow the link below for Dr. Doose's LinkedIn account and additional resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doosemichelle/
https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/oar
https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/patient-advocacy/
https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/focus/advocacy/

Dr. Rhonda Sherman and her patient Jennifer join for part two of the conversation on psycho oncology. Jennifer shares her cancer diagnosis and treatment history that contributed to seeking out therapy. She highlights her presenting concerns, the benefits of therapy, and how this has inspired her community involvement in peer-to-peer support.  Dr. Sherman reflects on the therapeutic process and growth observed within Jennifer's sessions and how she relented to offer a breast cancer support group.

Please follow the following link to CanCare:
https://www.cancare.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy9-kBhCHARIsAHpBjHi1SUOiTaFlZYVCEV7c2OAkmU33RGbaQtXsbETBWIYa3eDXqB0UkkQaArw2EALw_wcB

Dr. Sherman defines psycho-oncology, describes the referral process for psychological services, and discusses presenting concerns for patients when seeking therapy during cancer treatments and the psychosocial impact.  She lists some of the common themes seen in the patients she serves including  body image, sexuality and intimacy and social support.

Please follow the following links to find a provider in your area:
https://apos-society.org/
https://www.ipos-society.org/
https://www.cancer.org/

Karla shares her passion and wealth of knowledge as a nurse practitioner and researcher in the survivorship clinic at the City of Hope. During this episode, we discuss secondary cancers, late effects, and preventative care for survivors. The conversation also speaks to multicultural aspects of cancer care, treatment and survivorship.  

Please follow the link to City of Hope Pediatric and Adolescent and Young Adult Survivorship programs:
https://www.cityofhope.org/research/beckman-research-institute/population-sciences/outcomes-research/population-science-survivorship#paragraph-493661

https://www.cityofhope.org/patients/departments-and-services/supportive-care-medicine/resources-and-practical-concerns/adolescents-and-young-adults-program

Ida joins the discussion to share her role as a researcher and medical educator as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSD , her clinical work at the VA Hospital in La Jolla, CA and her personal experience with her own cancer diagnosis and treatment when she was an adolescent. We talk about current treatment modalities including targeted drugs and immunotherapy, and how the field has changed during her practice as an oncologist/hematologist. 

Amy joins the conversation to discuss her work at the Ridley Tree Cancer Center (RTCC) in Santa Barbara, CA .  She shares free resources available through RTCC, talks about her role as a social worker and the change the pandemic has had on cancer treatment. Amy also highlights specific barriers to her work and a case that has made her proud.

Please follow the link for the Ridley Tree Cancer Center online resources: https://socialwork.ridleytreecc.org/cancer-center/patient-care/medical-services/medical-service/details/oncology-social-work-services

Sheri joins the conversation and shares her personal cancer story and her interest in holistic nutrition. She offers dietary suggestions to prevent cancer, for those in active treatment and survivors. The discussion also discusses "soul food," probiotics, the Mediterrean diet and changing dietary recommendations in the approach to cancer treatment.  Added bonus: odd food recommendations to treat cancer.

Please follow this link for Sheri's for website:
www.movetowellness.net

Welcome to the Sick & Good Podcast! Hosted by cancer survivors Dustin Mesick, RDN and Colin Goodwin, PsyD, the podcast explores cancer-related topics from a wellness perspective.  To start the conversation, Dustin and Colin share their cancer stories, the impact cancer had on their career paths, their role as hosts and vision for the podcast.

Please follow the link for Dustin's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdXIWRPjmAWyk9-EQRakJw/videos