Finding Hope Podcast

  In this episode Joe Bakhmoutski joins me from Simplify Cancer.  Joe is a fellow Testicular cancer survivor.  He is coming up on two years of remission and has decided to help others diagnosed with cancer.  He has a great podcast with over 50 episodes.  He also has great articles and tools on his website at www.simplifycancer.com.  In this episode we discuss our cancer journeys, the importance of support groups and getting the most out of life after cancer.    Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at the podcast's site www.findinghopepodcast.com or via the email  findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.  

This is the seventh Short Takes episode.  In this episode I discuss new changes for 2019 and an upcoming interview with Joe Bakhmoutski from Simplify Cancer.   Joe is nearly two years out from testicular cancer.  In the interview we both share our stories and our passion to help newly diagnosed cancer patients.  He has been podcasting for over a year and has some great content both on the podcast and his site http://simplifycancer.com/  Please take a look at his site you will not be disappointed. Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

This is the sixth Short Takes episode.  In this episode I share an interview between Susan Smith and Betty Castellani that occurred in 2011.  Betty died January 2014 ending her own long battle with cancer.  In this interview she discusses her experience with her first patient.  Her story in this short interview shows how special she was and how she was able to impact so many.  Her legacy lives on through all the people she touched.  She was a true angel on this earth. Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

This is the fifth Short Takes episode.  In this episode I discuss Lex's interview from last month and Bruce Lipton's book The Biology of Belief.  Your attitude and perceptions do matter.  I also added a new blog post that dives deeper and includes a YouTube video of Bruce Lipton explaining the connection between your health and your beliefs.  You can find the new blog post here.  The Finding Hope Blog Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Today I will be interviewing Lex from my cancer support group.  Lex was diagnosed back in 2012 with stage 3B Rectal Cancer.  Some of the more memorable things she shares is the fact that her doctor did not even mention survival percentages.  He felt that the percentages were not correct since typically they were several years old and treatments have changed.  She also, shares how not isolating and reading over 150 books on her Kindle helped her get through the tough times.  Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at the podcast's site www.findinghopepodcast.com or via the email  findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

  This is the fourth Short Takes episode.  In this episode I discuss the impact of smoking and drinking on cancer recovery.  I also discuss that I will be updating finding hope website.  You can find the two new blog posts here.  The Finding Hope Blog Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.  

  Today I will be interviewing Colleen from my cancer support group.  Colleen is coming up on 23 years of recovery from stage 3 colon cancer.  Colleen was given a small chance of survival and had two daughters under the age of two.  She shares her determination to beat cancer and see her two daughters grow up.  She shares what worked for her and how she handled the tough times.    Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at the podcast's site www.findinghopepodcast.com or via the email  findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.  

This is the third Short Takes episode.  In this episode I list several suggestions for cancer patients.  I discuss a number of steps that can be taken to help with dealing with cancer treatment.  For more details please see the blog at https://findinghopepodcast.com/findinghopepodcast/category/blog/.  Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Today I will be interviewing Linda from my cancer support group.  Linda has over 10 years of recovery from colon cancer and she was a cancer nurse that worked for many years at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. She shares how she had to follow the same advice she gave her patients.  In the interview she shares great advice and stories from her time with cancer patients.  Through humor and a positive attitude she has become a guide and inspiration to others.  Below are a few examples of the advice she provides in the interview. Have a friend with you during doctor visits and ask lots of questions. Find humor in your journey. Keep a gratitude journal to log your journey. Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at the podcast's site www.findinghopepodcast.com or via the email  findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

This is the second Short Takes episode.  I discuss how a number of friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, new treatments and past and future episodes.  Please visit the blog for the podcast at https://findinghopepodcast.com/blog/ to view the two YouTube videos on new treatments discussed in this episode.  Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Today I will be interviewing Peggy from my cancer support group.  Peggy is coming up on 29 years of recovery from colon cancer.  The cancer was not the most difficult thing she faced.  She shares what was the most difficult in the interview.  Cancer was a stepping stone into a new and better life for Peggy.  She shines brightly and is helping other cancer patients become survivors.  She is a blessing!  Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at the podcast's site www.findinghopepodcast.com or via the email  findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Today I will be interviewing Robert from my cancer support group.  Robert was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2017.  He shares how his diagnosis was a relief.  He finally knew what was wrong and could plan for his recovery.  He is on a great path and has a wonderful attitude.  Subscribe to the podcast and join me for a new episode each week.  If you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

This is the first Short-Takes Episode.  In this episode I discuss the first four episodes, cancer support groups, healthy eating, upcoming episodes and the new website www.findinghopepodcast.com.  Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes.  If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.    

Today I will be interviewing Darrie from my cancer support group.  Darrie has over 25 years of recovery from Hodgkin's lymphoma.  She shares her experience with life after cancer.  Subscribe to the podcast and and join me for a new episode each week.  If you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Jeanne is a long term breast cancer survivor.  She has over 20 years of recovery.  She shares her journey with having stage 4 breast cancer and how her infant son was her biggest worry at that time.  Her strong faith and macrobiotic diet helped her in her journey to overcome cancer.    Subscribe to the podcast and and join me for a new episode each week.  If you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Today I am interviewing Frank who is a long term survivor of prostate cancer. Frank has over 28 years of recovery.  He has taken his life in a new happier and healthier direction.  Frank shares his fun story of how he overcame cancer and how life is today.  Subscribe to the podcast and and join me for a new episode each week.  If you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

This is the first episode of the Finding Hope Podcast.  Join me as I introduce myself and have my wife interview me about my cancer story.  Join my wife and I in our candid conversation.  Learn how I could have avoided a lot of testing and exploratory surgery by taking a simple pregnancy test. Subscribe to the podcast and and join me for a new episode each week.  If you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.