Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo @drwendygarvinmayo , distinguished nurse practitioner and healthcare leader, sits down with Tina and Leah to discuss how addressing stress can change your life. With over two decades of experience, Wendy shares her journey from an oncology nurse caring directly for patients to becoming a scientist with…
Tina and Leah sit down with Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, a distinguished nurse practitioner and healthcare leader. With over two decades of experience, Wendy shares her journey from working in pharmaceuticals to founding ’Collaborative Cancer Care’ and ‘The Stress Blueprint.’ She discusses the importance of stress management and emotional intelligence,…
What does "palliative care" mean to you? Leave a comment below and let us know! Dr. Janet Abrahm, a distinguished professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an expert in palliative care, delves into the truth about palliative and supportive care with hosts Tina and Leah. Dispelling the myth…
Often, caregivers are overwhelmed, scared, and exhausted from all of the emotions and information coming at them. This can lead to the patient taking over the role of caregiver, trying to hold everyone up as they go through treatment. This episode of The Cancer Pod touches on the significance of…
Can doctors use the placebo effect to utilize the power of the mind in healing? In our conversation with radiation oncologist Dr. Katie Deming, we explore the fascinating concept of harnessing the placebo effect in medicine. Watch the full episode to hear more from Dr. Deming, and her practical insights…
In this enlightening episode of The Cancer Pod, hosts Dr. Tina Kaczor and Dr. Leah Sherman visit with Dr. Katie Deming, a radiation oncologist who transitioned to a holistic, person-centered approach to cancer treatment. After a near-death experience in 2020, Dr. Deming embraced 'Conscious Oncology,' which integrates physical, emotional, and…
What are your thoughts on words like ”fight,” “warrior,” and other battle metaphors in cancer care? While some find motivation in ”battling” cancer, others experience heightened stress due to this language activating their sympathetic nervous system. Watch the entire interview with Dr. Katie Deming, Conscious Oncologist, to understand how language…
Are microplastics affecting our health? Tune in to the latest episode of The Cancer Pod where Tina and Leah discuss how these tiny particles could be impacting cancer rates and what you can do about it. Knowledge is power! 📈💪 Listen wherever podcasts are streamed and watch The Cancer Pod’s…
Why does the United States prioritize industry over consumer health and protection? 🏭 In this episode of The Cancer Pod, Tina and Leah sit down with investigative reporter and author Kristina Marusic to explore the alarming links between environmental toxins and cancer. Kristina shares insights from her book, ”A New…
War metaphors are everywhere in cancer care, so when comparing the costs put towards cancer treatment versus cancer prevention, well, the numbers are staggering. In this episode of The Cancer Pod, Tina and Leah sit down with investigative reporter and author Kristina Marusic to explore the alarming links between environmental…
Did you know that of the over 300,000 industrial chemicals invented in the last century, only five have ever been taken off the market in the USA? 🫣 In this episode of The Cancer Pod, Tina and Leah sit down with investigative environmental health reporter and author Kristina Marusic to…
☣️ Did you know that of the over 300,000 industrial chemicals invented in the last century, only five have ever been taken off the market in the USA? ☣️ Share this episode with someone who needs to know more about the environment and cancer. In this episode of The Cancer…
