On this episode of Campfires of Hope: How to Cancer, leukemia and bone marrow transplant survivor Vanessa Hood discusses how to be your own advocate when diagnosed with cancer. Vanessa details the 4 C’s that she lives by: confidence, communication, community, and continual education. When meeting with doctors, she recommends taking notes and recording conversations to review and process information later. Being diagnosed with cancer is a new and overwhelming experience, so having the capacity to educate, communicate, and advocate for yourself is tremendously helpful.
On this episode of Campfires Of Hope: Living Beyond Cancer we welcome Epic Experience founder and caregiver Nancy Ferro and Leanne Blackburn. These two woman will share their experience of what it was like to care for their adult child who was diagnosed with cancer. They discuss topics such as self care, anxiety, fears and successes through their cancer experience. ...
On this episode of Campfires Of Hope: Living Beyond Cancer we welcome cancer survivor, Trevor Maxwell. Trevor is the creator and founder of Man Up To Cancer, an online support community for men facing cancer whether as a survivor or caregiver. Man Up to Cancer is a guy’s roadmap to facing cancer with an open heart and a warrior spirit. Tune in and learn Trevors survivorship story and how this group empowers the male cancer community. ...
On this episode of Campfires of Hope: Living Beyond Cancer, we welcome Dan Crail and Scott Hood, both caregivers to their wives who are cancer thrivers. During this episode, Dan and Scott share their successes, struggles, and lessons learned while caring for their wives during diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. ...
