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 Gryt Health team members Dan Platt, MD and Lauren Lastauskas. Dan and Lauren share how to get involved in clinical trials, how it can benefit your medical care and debunk some of the myths regarding clinical trials. They also share how Gryt Health empowers the adult cancer community through their programs. ...
Colon cancer survivor Jason "The Canadian" Abramovitch shares how he discovered he had cancer, how he handled his diagnosis, and his path to recovery through surgery and treatment. Two years after his diagnosis, Jason attended an Epic Experience camp and found confirmation of what he's supposed to be doing now: bringing hope to others diagnosed with cancer. ...
On this episode of Campfires of Hope: Living Beyond Cancer we welcome cancer thrivers Amanda Blackburn and Heidi Fuller to discuss Wigs and Cancer. Heidi is the founder and owner of Awakenings Boutique in Louisville, KY. Listen in and hear how Heidi empowered Amanda through her cancer journey. ...
