Dose of Joy

The "Dose of Joy" Cancer Podcast turns one year old this month!  Surely 50 episodes haven't all been perfect on the first take, right?  Tune in for some Bloopers from Joy whether she's overheating in the podcast 'recording studio' or getting tripped up over her words, this show finale (for now, special episodes may come out from time to time in the future) delivers a true "Dose of JOY."  Contact Joy with live or virtual speaking requests at doseofjoypodcast@Hotmail.com.  To book a private session with Joy to discuss resources tailored to the kind of cancer you or your loved one is facing, visit this Support the Show link to pre-pay your selection.  Thank You for listening to the "Dose of JOY" podcast!    Support the show

Your Dose of Joy Podcast Host Joy Huber was the featured guest on the Cancer U Thrivers podcast this past week!  After listening to this brief introduction from Joy, click here to go directly to the Cancer U Thrivers podcast to listen into the conversation between Joy & Andrea!    Support the show

Learn more about the thyroid in this special episode during Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.  What are the symptoms & signs of thyroid cancer?  You'll also discover how thyroid cancer is diagnosed & treated as you find out what the main treatment for thyroid cancer is.  If you or someone you know is facing thyroid cancer, be sure to check out this helpful information!    Support the show

In this episode focused on Prostate Cancer, you'll find out Prostate Cancer risk factors.  Also, learn about the signs & symptoms of Prostate Cancer as well as tests & treatment options.  Finally, discover web sites & a phone number you can call for free Prostate Cancer support.  Support the show

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and it's also your podcast Host Joy's "Remission Anniversary" or when she found out her stage 4 NHL was in remission!  In this special episode focused on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) you'll learn about the symptoms & signs along with finding out how lymphoma is diagnosed.  Hear about your treatment options, & discover helpful information on clinical trials to consider.  Finally, get the phone number to contact an Information Specialist directly at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Support the show

In this final part of a two-part show for Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, your Host Joy (a stage 4 cancer survivor) shares important information on appendix cancer treatment as well as possible side effects.  For example, did you know (as of this recording) radiation therapy is rarely used in appendix cancer treatment?  You'll also hear a helpful list of questions you should consider asking when you or your loved one is diagnosed with appendix cancer.  Support the show

Check out this episode of the Dose of Joy Podcast to hear an Important Announcement from your Host Joy.  Also, learn about Appendix Cancer during Appendix Cancer Awareness Month.  Discover how common this cancer is, symptoms & signs along with tests used to diagnose this cancer.  Finally, find out about your treatment options including surgery.  More on Appendix Cancer treatment will be covered in the next episode!  Support the show

In this second part of a two-part show on nutrition for those in cancer treatment, your Host Joy talks about a variety of treatment side effects & shares really helpful information from the American Cancer Society.  From fatigue to nausea ... weight loss to weight gain ... hear what you can do.  You'll even get nutrition tips in this episode for after your cancer treatment ends.  Support the show

In this first-part of a two-part show on nutrition for those in cancer treatment, your Host Joy shares so many valuable tips from the American Cancer Society!  This helpful nutrition information includes valuable ideas to help you get ready for cancer treatment.  Joy also shares a list of quick & easy snacks along with a list of high-protein foods.  Finally, get suggestions for those with weakened immune systems with more to come next week!  Support the show

Your Host Joy dives right back in where Part 1 left off to tell you about Bone Cancer staging and treatment.  Find out why immunotherapy is generally not approved for the treatment of bone cancer.  Also, learn where bone sarcomas most often spread.  Finally, discover a terrific resource you can call or e-mail for free bone cancer support.  Support the show

In the first part of a 2-part show for Bone Cancer Awareness Month, your Host Joy (a stage 4 young adult cancer survivor) shares risk factors that could raise your risk of Bone Cancer.  She also shares symptoms & signs to be aware of including one that's especially important to know for youth.  Finally, discover tests used to diagnose bone cancer.  Support the show

In this final part of a special show on STS (Soft Tissue Sarcoma), your host Joy (a stage 4 cancer survivor) shares more about your treatment options.  Learn why immunotherapy is generally not a sarcoma treatment option as of this recording.   Also find out why palliative care is so important and beneficial.  Discover typical treatments for sarcoma by stage and hear a very useful list of questions you may not have thought of asking!    Support the show

From learning what a sarcoma is to learning about the 3 different types of biopsies ... this week's part 1 of a 2-part show has essential sarcoma cancer information.  Discover the difference between a higher & lower grade tumor.  Find out about the signs & symptoms of sarcomas as there are no screening tests for sarcoma as of this recording.  Start learning about your sarcoma treatment options with more to come in next week's show.  Support the show

While this week's episode looks short, it's about 45 minutes in total.  Listen to the introduction here and then click here to go to the terrific conversation Joy had with Sarah on the Cancer Out Loud podcast from CancerCare.  You'll discover how to shift your perspective - but not have toxic positivity!  Find out a few really useful tips along with a key question that's helpful to reflect on.  Learn how to use laughter as a coping mechanism instead of other unhealthy behaviors.      Support the show

As you'll learn in this inspiring episode, laughter is the best medicine!  Hear what the scientific studies say about laughter.  You can choose to be a survivor instead of a victim.  Discover how a cancer diagnosis motivated one woman to put herself out there.  You've heard of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder); learn what PTG is!  Finally, find out about a course Joy offers to help you with video!  Support the show

It's the 35th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day!  Hear a couple motivational stories of others in part 1 of this special 2-part episode.  Your Host Joy, a stage 4 young adult cancer survivor, shares "Lessons from a 10-Year Breast Cancer Survivor to Those Newly Diagnosed," and "The Power to Choose" from a blog and a book.  You'll be reminded that you can control how you respond to what happens to you in life.  Discover helpful ideas for your cancer journey.     Support the show

It's World No Smoking Day this next week!  Discover myths & facts when it comes to quitting smoking along with a timeline of incredible benefits for your body when you quit.  Find out the 5 steps that increase your chances for success!  Learn what doubles your chance of quitting tobacco - 1 thing!  Whether you need a Quitline like 1-800-QUIT-NOW, or a Quitline in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese your Guide Joy has the # for You!  Also discover a Quitline just for Veterans!  Finally, learn about the Freedom From Smoking Program and Quitters' Circle!   Support the show

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.  Find out some of the risk factors for Bladder Cancer along with symptoms and signs.  Learn what urine cytology is as well as other tests that may be used to determine if Bladder Cancer has spread.  Discover how Bladder Cancer is treated.  Also, your guide to cancer Joy shares useful questions you'll want to consider asking your doctor.  Finally, learn about the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network's Survivor 2 Survivor Program.  Support the show

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month.  Discover fascinating information about the parts of the brain.  Learn about some of the risk factors for brain tumors as well as the symptoms and signs to be aware of.  Hear the preferred way to diagnose a brain tumor.  Find out about the standard of care to treat a brain tumor.  Your Guide Joy also shares really useful questions you may need to ask after getting a diagnosis.  Finally, learn about online support conversations you can take part in.    Support the show

Happy Mother's Day to All Those Fantastic Moms out there!  It's also World Ovarian Cancer Day today, and in this valuable episode, you'll discover a few of the risk factors for Ovarian Cancer.  You also need to find out the symptoms for Ovarian Cancer because the Pap Test does Not find it!  Learn about some of the tests that are used to find Ovarian Cancer, and don't miss the crucial time to discuss your fertility concerns before cancer treatment.  Joy concludes this episode by sharing an inspiring story on Mother's Day from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition web site.  Their site also offers Ovarian Cancer Support.      Support the show

May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month.  Your host Joy covers some of the risk factors that may increase your chance of this cancer.  Also discover how to do a potentially life-saving self-examination of your skin.  Learn what the "ABCDE" rule is!  Find out how melanoma is diagnosed and hear how melanoma is typically treated by stage.  Joy guides you to the Melanoma Research Foundation; they offer a patient forum and an e-mail you can send your medical questions to!  Finally, the "Dose of Joy" Podcast has been named a Top 20 Cancer Podcast in 2022!!  See the list at:  20 Best Cancer Podcasts to Listen to in 2022 (feedspot.com)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.  According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, Testicular Cancer is the Leading Cancer in Men ages 15-44.  Discover some of the risk factors for testicular cancer.  Also learn about the symptoms and treatments.  Find out who has a list of testicular cancer treatment experts.  Finally, hear about Jonny Imerman who survived testicular cancer and founded Imerman Angels.  Imerman Angels offers Free Cancer Support.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

In this episode, Joy shares a couple helpful cancer resources for a young wife & mom.  E-mail doseofjoypodcast@hotmail.com to find out what resources Joy knows of that can help you!  Also, April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.  Find out what the esophagus is while you learn about Esophageal Cancer.  What are the risk factors for it?  What are the symptoms & signs?  Discover what tests can be done to diagnose this cancer and find out what ASCO (the American Society of Clinical Oncology) recommends.  Finally, discover key questions to ask your doctor.  Learn about a hotline you can call as well as free monthly zoom support groups.    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

E-mail doseofjoypodcast@hotmail.com your non-medical cancer questions!  As an example, Joy shares a recent question about how to appeal to your insurance company when they deny coverage for something your Doctor orders.  Joy also shares useful information on multiple myeloma, including:  what it is, the symptoms & signs to be aware of, and some of the tests that are used to diagnose it.  Learn how to avoid kidney damage during a CT scan!  Also discover how multiple myeloma is treated.  Finally, Joy guides you to the Myeloma Foundation, including sharing the phone numbers for their information line.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

The "Dose of Joy" Podcast calls for your non-medical cancer questions!  E-mail doseofjoypodcast@hotmail.com, and your question may be answered in the next show.  With World Health Day coming next week, your Host Joy gives essential information on how to reduce your cancer risk.  From nutrition tips to learning how to do your part to help the climate crisis, Joy also shares about secondhand smoke.  You don't have to smoke or use tobacco yourself to suffer the harmful effects!  If you're trying to stop smoking, learn what your plan to stop smoking must include, and also discover how to deal with nicotine withdrawal.    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

In the longest episode of "Dose of Joy" to date (The podcast will be off the week of March 27th.), your Host Joy shares SO Much Life-Saving Colon Cancer Information for all to hear!  From risk factors for colon cancer to tests to help detect colon cancer to signs & symptoms to watch for ... along with typical treatments by stage of colon cancer ... this under an hour show is jam-packed with essential information.  For example, cancer.net currently states, "All colorectal cancers should be tested for problems in mismatch repair proteins, called a mismatch repair defect (dMMR). There are 2 reasons for this testing."  Discover the reasons in the show.  This helpful show includes laughs for you too as you'll hear a story featured in the book Joy authored "Cancer with Joy."  Be listening for the semicolon part of the story!  Finally, get the number for a free call line from FightColorectalCancer.org.     Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

In this final part of a two-part show on Kidney Cancer, your Host Joy explains what TNM stands for.  She also shares valuable information on Kidney Cancer staging and the variety of treatment options.  Discover why you need to tell your doctor about everything you're taking, including herbs!  Also, find out why radiation isn't effective as a primary Kidney Cancer treatment.  Learn terrific questions you may not have thought to ask, but need to consider asking your cancer treatment team.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

It's International Women's Day this next week!  Hear tips to help you with things from stressing less to sleeping better.  It's also World Kidney Day this next week - so in the first episode of two parts, your Host Joy shares interesting facts about the kidneys and kidney cancer.  Find out why kidney cancer diagnoses are increasing!  Also discover factors that can increase your risk for kidney cancer.  Learn about tests to find kidney cancer as well as symptoms that may be signs you have kidney cancer.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

We all want to be able to help others; what can you donate to specifically help those who are facing cancer?  In this interesting show, your Host Joy covers everything from how to donate hair to donating organs and even bone marrow.  Find out how you can be the match for someone!  In addition to these three things, find out 10 other items you could donate.  It might be as simple as giving your time to help a loved one or volunteering with a cancer organization.  We can all give something and make a tremendous difference in someone's quality and even length of life.  You'll get more than you give receiving a feeling of purpose and satisfaction as you gain appreciation (& even tax benefits in some instances).      Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

This week's show is around 39 minutes.  While it looks like only 3 minutes here, listen to the show first for the introduction, and then click here to hear Joy as a Guest on the Pursuing Uncomfortable Podcast with Melissa Ebken.  Our conversation is just over half an hour. Learn about getting free cancer support, and how to be a helpful friend to someone in cancer treatment.    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

This episode is just under an hour and a half Total.  It looks short with only an intro. here, but this is how to get to the second part featuring Joy as a Guest on the Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast this past week.  Click here to go to that podcast after hearing the first few minutes intro. from Joy.  Discover how asking yourself the question, "Why?" can be so helpful in reflecting & planning after a cancer diagnosis.    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

World Cancer Day was February 4th, so this show is all about risks, prevention & screenings!  Get useful information on cancer risks you can control like tobacco use along with things you can't control like your age.  Joy guides you to free resources for quitting smoking including ... where can you chat with a trained counselor immediately?  Find out multiple tips to prevent cancer starting when kids are young.  Also, Joy shares helpful information from the American Cancer Society on what screenings you should have when* ... when you're at average risk.  *Discuss with your Doctor your individual situation.  Support the show

In the second part of this two-part show, Joy guides you to really helpful information by age group since you need to take a different approach to helping a 4-year-old ... and a 14-year-old adjust to a cancer diagnosis.  If you have so much on your mind you've forgotten to ask, Joy reminds you to inquire about options the cancer treatment center may offer your youngster, including pet therapy, art therapy & music therapy!  Joy shares a specific resource for teens that helps them look good so they can feel better.  There's also tips in this show older kids & teens may benefit from listening to!  & Joy has thought of all kids as she shares a helpful program for the kids who are siblings to the child facing cancer so they're not left out.  This episode ends with a program that helps youth express themselves and heal through the power of making music.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

In the first episode of two parts, find out how cancer in children & teens is different from adult cancer.  Also, discover helpful ideas for how to cope with this diagnosis.  Hear important "Dos" at this time, from controlling what you can & keeping a sense of normalcy to specific ways others can help (because you'll want to accept help!).  Explore different ways your child can keep up with school at this time.  Finally, learn about a resource where you can create a web site to keep everyone informed saving you a tremendous amount of time.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

A cancer diagnosis & treatment becomes expensive fast!  You'll be thankful for this helpful show from stage 4 cancer survivor Joy that covers the different types of costs you may face to help you make a solid plan for handling them.  There's a lot more out there that can help you beyond Go Fund Me!  Joy also shares so many valuable resources you need to know about from phone numbers to jot down, a prescription discount card to get, a resource that provides free air transport in all 50 states, help with discounts for lodging, a resource for free home cleaning, local & faith-based resources, &&& a free service from the National Council on Aging.  If you don't know what MAT stands for, be sure to tune in!   Support the show

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and your Host Joy shares information you need to know, including:Risk Factors for Cervical CancerWhy you should know about the risk factors you can't changeWhat's a factor that could lower your risk?  18 Critical Questions You May Not Have Thought OfWhere Can You Get Online Support & Free 1:1 Support?  Learn About Factors That Can Impact Your Treatment OptionsWhat are the screening tests for Cervical Cancer?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

Is that a New Year's horn blowing that you hear?  In this first episode of the year 2022, stage 4 cancer survivor Joy hosts a helpful show sharing organizations who fulfill wishes!  You're familiar with Make-A-Wish, but Joy highlights additional organizations you may not know about that help those under 18, and over 18.  There's help for Veterans too!  What about an organization who helps fulfill seniors' dreams?  Joy guides you to them!  Joy concludes by sharing an organization that helps preserve memories and a loved one's legacy.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

The final part of managing cancer & your career is key for employees as well as employers to listen to.  Joy shares valuable information from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Cancer & Careers so you'll know what the law is on what questions employers can and can't ask.  How does an employee request a reasonable accommodation?  Can an employer ever deny an employee's request?  Also, discover helpful tips on working with "chemo. brain!"  In the final episode of 2021, your host Joy also gifts listeners a few "bloopers" from recording "Dose of Joy" this year.  Happy Holidays!!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

In the first two-part episode of "Dose of Joy," your Host Joy shares essential information about managing cancer whether you're employed, or you own your own business.  Should you tell those you work with about your cancer?  Who are you going to tell, and when?  How will you tell them, and how will you pivot from questions you're asked that you don't want to discuss.  There's a Lot to consider, so discover key questions you should ask yourself as you decide what to do.  Also, find out what questions a potential employer can ask and what you need to tell.      Support the show

Facing a cancer diagnosis and being in cancer treatment is hard.  But when you add a hectic Holiday season to the mix, you're likely to experience a range of emotions - from anger others are seemingly care-free and having fun while you're dealing with so much - to an overload of stress.  Get valuable tips in less than half an hour from Joy, a stage 4 cancer survivor who's "been there," to guide you through the holidays with less stress!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

In this extremely helpful episode, stage 4 cancer survivor & host of "Dose of Joy" Joy Huber shares her emotional story of transforming hair loss ... from the traumatic hair loss shower to creating an online fashion show making hair loss a fun experience to receive support from family & friends.  Discover how you might be able to avoid hair loss as you learn about cooling caps.  Also receive terrific information from the American Cancer Society about numerous options if hair loss happens to you.  From wigs to scarves, fun hats & halos (Learn what a "halo" is!) ... there are many options to consider.  Joy even shares how you can get help if you can't afford a wig.  Finally, learn about virtual workshops that are available to help you look good so you can feel better as you go through cancer treatment.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

Since November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, learn the "101" about Stomach Cancer.  Joy covers risk factors that may increase your risk of stomach cancer along with symptoms to watch for so you can get checked if you're experiencing these.  Of key importance in this show, Joy shares a really helpful list of questions to ask 1) when you've been told you have stomach cancer, 2) when deciding on treatment for stomach cancer, and 3) during treatment for stomach cancer.  Stomach cancer treatment options are also covered.  Finally, get the # of an organization you can call and even text for more stomach cancer information, resources, and support! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, so in this useful episode Joy tells you about the pancreas as well as the signs or symptoms of pancreatic cancer.  What might increase your risk for developing pancreatic cancer?  Find out about the special CT scan many cancer centers use.  Also, discover a few things you may want to request for testing to stage the cancer.  You'll learn about treatment options as well in this useful show.  Finally, Joy shares a great place to contact when facing pancreatic cancer including their e-mail & phone number.  Support the show

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death.  With Joy, your Host of "Dose of Joy" & Stage 4 Cancer Survivor, guiding you discover a low-dose CT Scan that has helped save lives.  Learn what the symptoms of lung cancer can be along with why the disease is often not caught in early stages.  You need to hear about the Lung Cancer Treatment Planning tool Joy found for you!  Also get the number for the Free Lung HelpLine.  What's biomarker testing, and when is the best time to have it done?  How do you share your lung cancer diagnosis, and answer questions that can be hurtful like, "So, did you smoke?"  11.18.2021 is the Great American Smokeout in 2021; learn about the Freedom from Smoking program and Much more in this super helpful episode.  Support the show

Cancer Caregivers:  This episode is especially for you!  November is National Family Caregivers Month, and Joy provides so much helpful information from the sources of caregiving conflict to how multiple caregivers (or family members) can work together.  There's also questions to ask the health care team along with tips for caregiving when your loved one's at the hospital and caregiving at home.  How can you better manage all the financial costs of caregiving?  How do you maximize an in-person visit when you're long-distance caregiving?  What are some self-care tips for the exhausted caregiver?  Where can cancer caregivers get free support?  It's all in this jam-packed episode ... along with hearing Joy's recap from her first colonoscopy!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

This Special Halloween Episode is filled with Treats for Listeners!  Your Dose of Joy Host Stage 4 Cancer Survivor Joy Huber covers 4 things to DO after a Cancer Diagnosis, and another Don't.  Learn about the free program the American Cancer Society offers that could help you with rides to & from treatment.  Also, this final show during Breast Cancer Awareness Month tells you about a fund that could help pay for your cost-of-living expenses for Breast Cancer patients.  Finally, find out how you can support the show && speak privately with Joy about your unique situation.    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

October is not just Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It's Liver Cancer Awareness Month too so this episode includes helpful liver cancer information.  Also discover another important do & don't when diagnosed with cancer of any type.  For all those listeners caring for and supporting someone in cancer treatment, this episode includes great tips for what to say ... and what not to say to be most encouraging!   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

Stage 4 young adult cancer survivor & Host of "Dose of Joy" Joy Huber reveals her #1 Don't when diagnosed with cancer.  Don't do this.  With Halloween in 2 weeks, Joy also gets into useful tips from her popular Huffington Post blog "Five Tricks for Facing 'Cancer with Joy.'"  What's the best way to learn the "101" basics of cancer?  It's a scary world so many are involuntarily immersed in; Joy's been there and serves as your guide.  If you're looking for a cancer planner to keep everything organized, Joy highlights a terrific one and tells you where you can possibly get a free planner.       Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

October is known well as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but do you know when in October Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is?  How about National Mammography Day?  It's also World Hospice & Palliative Care Day on October 9th, 2021.  In this special episode stage four cancer survivor Joy shares details so you'll know what Palliative Care is and how it can help while you - or someone you know - faces cancer.  Joy shares who the independent third party is who ranks the best hospitals for cancer.  Joy also gives really helpful thoughts into why a cancer diagnosis causes so much fear, and what you can do to ease the understandable fear of dying.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)

Most people lack the time and energy to find specific, credible & useful information when facing the devastation of a cancer diagnosis.  Stage 4 cancer survivor Joy serves as your personal guide to cancer who's "been there" offering a dose of needed inspiration ... and information for your journey.  From the ASCO Treatment Plan to questions you need to know to ask your doctor to sharing the Reach for Recovery Program, Joy shares all this and much more including an uplifting story of what brought a breast cancer patient tremendous joy during cancer treatment.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true)