Everything Cancer: the empowering extra-large suitcase of the cancer journey Jill Squire, Oncology Certified Nurse

Ford Fischer, also known as the Grammar Slammer, joins us to discuss his transformative journey as a cancer survivor. Marking five years since his diagnosis and three years of remission, Ford offers a fresh perspective on life, maturity, and the importance of asking questions, community, and practicing diligent self-care during and after treatment. In this candid discussion, Ford shares his journey through Hodgkin lymphoma, highlighting the challenges and personal growth he encountered from d...

Join us on this episode, where Dr. Rachel McCall, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor physical therapist, discusses how this specialized therapy can alleviate conditions that greatly affect quality of life. Rachael discusses tackling vaginal stenosis, erectile dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain, and both bowel and urinary incontinence, leading to improved quality of life, well-being, intimacy, and self-image.Rachael introduces pelvic floor muscle function, detailing how the...

Jill covers the critical role of sleep in the healing and restoration of mind and body on the cancer journey.What you'll learn:Discover how sleep aids in combating fatigue, alleviating stress and reducing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment.Jill shares practical tips to improve your sleep quality including establishing A consistent bedtime routine and creating a comfortable safe sleeping environment.Jill briefly shares some of her personal bedtime habits as concrete examples and how the...

Mike Herman did not just beat the longevity odds against cancer through clinical trials and self-advocacy—he's now on a mission to empower others to do the same.Mike shares his story: from his and his spouse’s unwillingness to accept what they were sure was an inaccurate diagnosis to fierce self-advocacy leading to the accurate but incurable cancer diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. True grit helped him surpass an initial life expectancy of four years with his blood cancer, along with searching f...

Feeling like you're alone is an awful feeling. Jill shares useful ideas on how asking for and accepting help can be so much easier. Your Crew' represents the group of people able to offer support. By matching the talents of individual crew members with specific tasks, everyone benefits. Your crew members feel fulfilled using their skills effectively, and you experience relief by having burdens eased.One of the biggest hurdles in a cancer journey can be the reluctance to ask for or ...

"I got my life back."Sit back and be inspired by breast cancer survivors who are destined for adventure. Join Breast Cancer Survivor Sara Hill, Breast Surgeon Dr. Kelly McClean, outdoor enthusiast and founder of Move Beyond Surviving, and Tom Tressler, Executive Director, as they share the transformative experiences of breast cancer survivors who embark on adventures with the not-for-profit outdoor experience organization, Move Beyond Surviving. Move Beyond Survival offers accessible day and ...