Simplify Cancer

In this episode, I'm talking to Suzanne Chambers who has a fantastic book that helps men deal with prostate cancer. Filled with tremendous insights and practical advice, this book should be prescribed like medicine.  In this interview, Suzanne shares: How to use your inner resources to better deal with cancer The importance of recognising your own instinctive reactions Becoming the expert on your own illness Separating the dubious advice from the truth 3 types of coping Making big decisions under stress How to deal with intrusive thoughts around cancer Links Facing the Tiger: A Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer and the People Who Love Them Suzanne Chambers Academic Profile Full Transcript Joe:                 Hello, my friends.  This is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome to Simplify Cancer Podcast.  Today, I’m talking to Suzanne Chambers.  Suzanne is a psychologist who has been helping folks with cancer for many years.  She took all that knowledge and all of that experience and put it into a fantas

In this episode, I'm talking to Karen Barrow, a New York Times journalist who has put together a truly unique and inspiring project to tell the story of what happens when the treatment ends. This book should be on every cancer patient's coffee table for those dark times when you don't know if there's a light at the end of all this... Stay strong, you can get through it! Here's what we talk about in this interview: Why survivor stories make you feel less alone The universal emotions through cancer we all can relate to The importance of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel How you deal with cancer is a choice Why some people reject the term “survivor” The naturally occurring shift in priorities when you get cancer Links Picture Your Life After Cancer (Amazon) Picture Your Life After Cancer (New York Times) Well Blog (New York Times) Karen's Work at New York Times Full Transcript Joe:                 Hey, this is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome to Simplify Cancer podcast.  Today, we’re going to

In this episode, I'm talking to Daniel Sencier who shares his perspective in battling prostate cancer, dealing with a broken health system and finding new meaning and a new way of life despite cancer. Here's what you going to find out in this interview: The hammer-blow of your diagnosis How to deal with a broken system if you fall through the cracks Why starting your blog can help you deal with cancer The importance of gathering the facts about your cancer Why some folks disappear from your life when they found out about your cancer Starting a new way of life with cancer Links Prostate Cancer - Daniel's Blog Full Transcript Joe:                 Hey, this is Joe and welcome to Simplify Cancer Podcast.  Today, you’re going to hear from Daniel, who found a new meaning in life and a new way of life through prostate cancer, which is incredible, so check it out.  Daniel, thank you so much for coming and chatting with me.  I really appreciate it.  Daniel, I really want to start at the beginning and I r

In this episode, I'm talking to Darryl Mitteldorf who shares what is unique about men facing cancer and other insights and perspective from helping folks as the oncology social worker. Darryl goes above and beyond to help men who face cancer as well as the gay and lesbian community in dealing with cancer through many innovative projects delivered by Malecare, organisation founded by Darryl. Here's what you going to find out in this interview: Crucial and unique challenges for men facing cancer How to work through your feelings when you are diagnosed Unveiling the biggest myth about men and cancer The voice for gay and lesbian and transgender and bisexual cancer survivors Why some folks run away when they found out about your cancer Overcoming dating challenges for cancer survivors A unique way to keep track of your symptoms and why that's crucial for your specialist Why now is the perfect time to be selfish when you are dealing with cancer Links Malecare LGBT Cancer Project Cancer Match C

In this episode, I'm talking to Mike Craycraft who turned the tables on his cancer diagnosis to transform it into a mission to help others. Mike is amazing because he puts in an incredible effort in running the Testicular Cancer Society and continuing support of folks joining the Testicular Cancer Forums. In the interview with Mike we get to hearing about: The criticality of finding support online How to put diagnosis into a more positive perspective What conditional survival is and why that's important How building knowledge beats cancer anxiety Taking the opportunity to live a better life and help others Links Testicular Cancer Society Testicular Cancer Forums Dial It Down Battle Scars Full Transcript Joe:                 Mike, thank you so much for doing this.  I’ve been really looking forward to it.  Mike, can you please tell me about yourself? Mike:               Sure.  My name is Mike Craycraft.  I’m a clinical pharmacist by trade and also a testicular cancer survivor.  I was diagnosed i

In this episode, I'm talking to Kate Williams, exercise physiologist who the creator of Movement Against Cancer program. Kate specialises in exercise oncology and gives some fantastic, real world advice on how you can use exercise to support you during and after cancer. In the interview with Kate we get to find out more about: how exercise helps crush cancer during treatment and recovery the importance of regular evidence-based prescriptive exercise how to find the sweet spot by pushing yourself far enough without exhaustion practical ideas on healthy habits including nutrition and mindfulness types of exercise that are most helpful when dealing with cancer Links Movement Against Cancer Exercise and Sports Science Australia Cancer Council Victoria Full Transcript Joe:                 Hey, Kate.  Thanks very much for taking the time to speak to me, I really appreciate it.  Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself, what you do and what are you passionate about? Kate:                Sure

In this episode, I'm talking to medical oncologist David Pook from Melbourne, Australia. David treated my cancer and he has been incredibly positive and supportive throughout. In the interview with David we get to find out more about: the biggest development in cancer treatment this decade one of the most common misconceptions that people have around cancer DNA testing and ethical challenges moving forward psychological fallout from cancer diagnosis the importance of regular exercise during treatment when do get a second opinion how cancer awareness eradicates guilt Full Transcript Joe:                 Hi, Dave.  Thank you so much for doing this.  I’ve been really looking forward to this.  Please tell me about yourself.  What do you do?  What are you passionate about? David:              Well, thanks for inviting me on, Joe.  I’m a medical oncologist with a special interest in GU cancers.  That’s kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancers.  I trained and obviously did a medical degree a