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Scanxiety is a podcast dedicated to discussing the difficulties a family faces when their child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Join Rosaria Kozar as she interviews oncologists, pediatricians, survivors, parents, and other applicable organizations and specialists. If you need support or are just…

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    • Feb 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 94 EPISODES

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    The Living With Scanxiety podcast is an incredibly inspiring and informative show that brings hope and support to those facing the challenges of cancer. Hosted by Rosaria, who shares her own personal experience of her son's battle with cancer, the podcast offers a compassionate voice and valuable resources for families in need. Rosaria's vulnerability and willingness to share her story creates a relatable and comforting atmosphere for listeners who may feel alone in their journey. Additionally, she invites knowledgeable guests, such as social workers from Dana Farber, to provide helpful information and guidance in navigating the complex world of cancer.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Rosaria's ability to tackle difficult topics with grace and compassion. She sheds light on important issues that are often avoided due to their somber nature, bringing awareness and ensuring that no child fights cancer alone. The variety of topics covered also allows listeners to gain a comprehensive understanding of different aspects related to living with cancer, surviving it, and coping with loss. Furthermore, the podcast provides tangible resources for families seeking support, making it a valuable tool in their journey.

    While The Living With Scanxiety podcast excels in many areas, it may benefit from providing more specific details about resources mentioned during episodes. While Rosaria does an excellent job in bringing on informative guests, some listeners may find it difficult to access or locate the mentioned resources without further information or links provided in the show notes. Adding additional details would enhance the practicality and usefulness of the podcast for families seeking assistance.

    In conclusion, The Living With Scanxiety podcast is an invaluable resource for those facing cancer-related challenges. Rosaria's personal experience, along with her ability to spread positivity and provide tangible resources, makes her a beacon of hope for families who may feel lost or unsupported. The range of topics covered ensures that both individuals currently going through treatment and those who have survived find relevant information and advice. Overall, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, education, and empowerment in their journey with cancer.



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    St. Baldrick's: Advocacy in Action with Scott and Rosalie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 22:57 Transcription Available


    Season 6 Episode 2 When Scott, a childhood cancer survivor turned advocate, and Rosalie, the director of government relations and advocacy from St. Baldrick's Foundation, joined me, Rosaria Kozar, the conversation was nothing short of inspiring. Our dialogue cut through the complexities of advocacy, unraveling how crucial policies like the STAR Act shape the landscape of pediatric cancer care. We shared the often unseen struggles that follow the victory of 'beating' cancer — the continuous health battles, risks of secondary cancers, and the psychological toll on families.Support the show

    T Cell Therapy: Is A Cure For Cancer Almost Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 40:26


    Season 6 Episode One: Join me at the mic with Dr. Pei Wang, who is the Vice President of Clinical Development and Technical Operations, and Dr. Nicole Nunez, who is the Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Patient Engagement of Eureka Therapeutics. Eureka Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Bay Area of California, focused on developing novel therapies for cancer treatment, specifically solid tumors such as liver cancer. Visit www.livingwithscanxiety.org for shownotes and moreSupport the show

    An Interview with Stacey of The Rare Patient Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 11:41


    Season 5 Episode Join me as I interview Stacey of  The Rare Patient Voice! I am so excited to publish this episode! She joined the Rare Patient Voice team in 2021. She is personable, empathetic, and caring about childhood cancer. Additionally, she builds long-lasting relationships with patients and family caregivers. The Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with research opportunities and more.More about the Rare Patient Voice:They are celebrating our 10th anniversary and have raised their patient and family caregiver reward to $120 an hour. Rare Patient Voice has over 100,000 participants in our panel and over 3,000 Referral Partners. For more information and show notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgOrganization Website:www.rarepatientvoice.comSupport the show

    Ashley Brooks: Advocate, Early Childhood Cancer Survivor, and Thriver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 35:36


    Season 5 Episode 7- Join me at the mic with Ashley Brooks. She is down to Earth and breaks down her experience as a young survivor. She discusses the ups and downs of her experience and how she is rising above her late effects. For show notes and more, visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgSupport the show

    Bonnie Trainer: Activist and Mother of a Leukemia Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 32:13


    Season 5 Episode 6: Meet me at the mic with Bonnie Trainer for an authentic and raw conversation about what it means to be a caregiver and caretaker. Hear her suggestions for parents and also identify with her on childhood cancer treatment. [This was recorded before the end of treatment]For show notes and more:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgSupport the show

    Lighthouse: A Retreat for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 19:44


    Season 5 Episode 5: Join me at the mic with Chris Woodruff, the CEO of Lighthouse. Lighthouse is a non-profit located in Georgia. Lighthouse's mission is to strengthen families living through childhood cancer by offering restorative retreats and helpful resources.  Tune in to hear about what they can provide for your family and the history behind what they do.For Show Notes and Links, visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgSupport the show

    AYA Warrior Meg Gallagher Advocate, AYA Survivor, Driver of Awareness and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 28:51


    Season 5 Episode 4 Join me at the mic with Meg Gallagher, who discusses everything from friendship and the end of treatment. What she says about childhood cancer and aya cancer might surprise you. She gives a fresh perspective on life with and after cancer and advice for caregivers—a remarkable young woman and survivor of Leukemia.For show notes and more:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotesSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    Mother of a Rhabdomyosarcoma Warrior, Therapist, and host of Family Chemotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 33:41


    Season 5 Episode 3 Join me as I interview Adriana Lewin, a momcologist of a fantastic survivor. Hear her story of triumph during hardship and what she is up to now in the childhood cancer world. She is revolutionizing the coming together of caregivers through mental health and more. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    Warrior Jessica T Nelson of My Cancer Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 30:44


    Season 5 Episode 2 Join me with Jessica Nelson of My Cancer Story. She is not only a podcaster but a thriver following a battle with Thyroid Cancer. As a thirty-year-old AYA patient, she struggled with cancer on multiple levels. Now thriving, she tells her story here on Living With Scanxiety.For Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.com/shownotesSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    Anna's Pals: Beach House for Immunocompromised Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 12:51


    Season 5 Episode 1: Join me while I speak with Kris Jerome, CEO of Anna's Pals believes that childhood cancer patients need a safe environment, away from the clinics and hospitals, to bond with family and friends. Listen and learn how they want to provide a place for immune-compromised children that will improve their morale and mindset.For Show Notes and More Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    Chad Ehlers on Caregiving, Chad Change, and Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 38:54


    Season 4 Episode 7: Join me as I interview activist and advocate for childhood cancer, Chad Ehlers. We discuss everything from his presence on social media to caregiving his child Mia, who is currently battling Leukemia. For Show Notes and More Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    Sarcoma Alliance: Advocacy. Support, Inform, and Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 19:51


    Season 4 Episode 6:  Listen and find out how you and your child can benefit from their services for sarcoma patients. A philanthropy professional, Alyssa O'Driscoll has been at the helm of the Sarcoma Alliance since 2017. She has a family history of sarcoma and knows the important role patient advocacy has when facing a difficult diagnosis. Alyssa's experience includes leadership at healthcare nonprofits such as Harvard teaching hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Intermountain Healthcare. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and holds both her MBA and MPA. In May 2021 she completed her Nonprofit Management Certificate from Harvard University Extension School. Support the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    David Richman: Author, Humanitarian, and Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 31:22


    Season 4 Episode 5: Sit with me as I chat with a Stupid Cancer board member David Richman. We touch on AYA cancer, Stupid Cancer, the non-profit, his experiences with oncology, and his work as a humanitarian. For all the details of this episode, tune in. The childhood community can't miss this one!For Show Notes and More Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.orgSupport the show (https://paypal.me/Scanxiety)

    Brain Cancer, Siblings, Writing with Momcologist Samarrah Clayman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 20:06


    Season 4 Episode 4: Join me as a chat with author and momcologist Samarrah Clayman gives a summary of her son's journey as a warrior of brain cancer, sibling, and more. She also discusses her book. Her story is touching and she is vulnerable discussing her pediatric cancer journey as a mom. For Show Notes and More:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Part II: Dr. Baumgarten on Fran's Place: Center for Cancer Counseling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 20:30


    Season 4 Episode 4: Part II with Dr. Frances Baumgarten of Fran's Place: Center for Cancer Counseling. In this part, we discuss pediatric cancer, and how her Çancer for Counseling can help all people involved in the journey on a mental health level.For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Part I: Childhood Cancer With Dr. Frances Baumgarten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 22:51


    Season 4 Episode 3: This is part 1 with Dr. Frances Baumgarten of Fran's Place: Center for Cancer Counseling. In this part, we discuss all things childhood cancer in relationship to parenting and caregiving. Tune in to hear more.For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Rian Harvey: 2x Survivor of Leukemia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 42:51


    Season 4 Episode 2: Self Proclaimed coffee-loving, cancer Survivor, advocate, positive thinker, and philanthropist joins me at the mic for an intimate look into his story. We discuss so much, from hiding his diagnosis and how parents can better communicate and his fall and rise as an advocate. For Show Notes and More:www.livingwithscanxiety.org

    Natalie Nowroozi: ATRT, Research, and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 34:49


    Season 4 Episode 1: Join me as I talk with the mother of Vincent The Conquer. He is currently battling pediatric brain cancer. We discuss all things cancer and Vincent's journey as a cancer warrior. Everything from neurosurgery to research and even social media is touched upon through her perspective. Learn how to better help your child through her story as a momcologist. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org

    A Childhood Cancer Resource: Strong Little Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 14:20


    Season 3 Episode 12: Join me as you get an inside look at the non-profit Strong Little Souls. From customized care packages to wishes, they are worldwide accessible. But they offer so much more. Please tune in to find out what they can do for your child with cancer, also how this pediatric oncology support started.For Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Marriage and Trauma: Valerie Hamaker; LPC, NCC, CPT, SATP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 18:51


    Season 3 Episode 11 Join me for a therapeutic look at what trauma can do to a relationship and how to hold it together with Valerie Hamaker; LPC, NCC, CPT, SATP. She is also the host of Voices About Living, which she will summarize during this show. So tune in and hear about siblings, marriage, and more during the face of childhood cancer. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Is Childhood Cancer a Male Caretaker's World?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 27:04


    Season 3 Episode 10: Join me with Joel, angel Mia Ojeda's father. He was born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Joel discusses a father's role and expectations from his experience in the childhood cancer world. Pediatric oncology was new to him while medicine was not; he works in ophthalmology surgery. His vulnerability and his suggestions for the community are the first of their kind on Living With Scanxiety. Tune in because this episode will not disappoint!Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.com/shownotes

    Childhood Cancer and Smiles Through Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 25:53


    Season 3 Episode 8: Join me as I interview Josh Aryeh, the CEO and founder of Smiles Through Cars. Learn about his mission, legacy, and devotion to making children smile. Whether it's dressing up, coordinating events, or more, he's there for kids with cancer to smile. Childhood cancer has made a huge impact on his calling in life, and tune in to see how. For more information, visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes 

    Living With Scanxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 11:04


    Season 3 and Episode 7 Sit down with your host Rosaria Kozar, the mother of a warrior that battled Rhabdomyosarcoma. She answers numerous questions about her podcast, Living With Scanxiety, the Cancer Podcast that focuses on giving support, providing information, and promoting hope. The aim is at caregivers of a child who has cancer. But this episode focuses on the 'why' of the podcast. 

    Glimmer of Hope: More Than A Childhood Cancer Non-Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 15:48


    Season 3 Episode 6 Join me with CEO Ali Hornung of Glimmer of Hope Foundation. We discuss the inspiration, the value of children having a connection to normalcy during childhood cancer, and more.  It is an amazing organization with a bright future as it helps more and more children every day!For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Childhood Cancer & Devastating Late-Term Effects: Rising To The Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 28:49


    Season 3  Episode 6 This is part II with Juanita Prada about late-term effects after surviving Leukemia twice as a young child and later as a teen. She gets personal with her own struggles and how they made her who she is today, an advocate, and more. Join me, tune in to find out how and why.For Show Notes and More Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/livingwithscanxiety)

    Two Time Childhood Cancer Survivor Discusses Support Systems, Late Effects, and More (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 29:49


    Season 3 Episode 5 This is part one of a two-part series with Juanita Prada. She is a two-time survivor of ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia), a childhood cancer. Join me as we cover her story, her struggles, her triumphs, and her passion for advocating for late-term effects.  She overcame a stroke, language barriers, and more! Tune in to find out more about how this young child from Colombia dealt with culture shock, cancer, and now is in the process of dealing with side effects known as late effects.   For Living With Scanxiety Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.com/shownotes

    Improving Children with Cancer's Mental Health One Temporary Tattoo At A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 26:13


    Season 3 Episode 4: Join Tyler Stover, the CEO of Hope vs. Cancer. His love for Crackerjack temporary tattoos as a child led him to love tattoos as an adult. This love led to a unique idea, giving a tattoo to a child with cancer to wear. Seeing the child's response to the Disney tattoo took his selfless heart and pointed it to the pediatric cancer world.  Find out how this small idea branched out to Tyler's larger mission through Hope vs. Cancer and the ripple effect of improving children's mental health. Living with Scanxiety Show Notes for more information:www.livingwithscanxiety.com/shownotes

    Childhood Cancer: Adapting to an Amputation and Bullying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 19:57


    Season 3 Episode 3.  Join me for this one! Cerys Davies is a warrior and survivor of Osteosarcoma. She gives an intimate look into transforming her life as an amputee and what it means to have cancer in high school. She talks about bullying and more. For Show Notes and More Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    ACCO: American Childhood Cancer Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 17:21


    Season 3 Episode 2 Join me as I interview American Childhood Cancer Organization's Public Relations Coordinator,  Blair Scroggs. We don't keep it simple in this interview. We look at the organization's inner dynamics, the progress since it started, and where they see themselves in years to come. There is so much more than meets the eye, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by what they have to offer you and your family. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Grace Eline: Childhood Cancer Warrior and Advocate Speaks Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 18:33


    Season 3 Episode 1: We start this season off with a BANG! Grace Eline is 12 years old. Her ability to tell her own story as a pediatric warrior is done with such vulnerability and poise. Join me as this young lady tells her story of beating cancer and becoming an advocate through her own non-profit, With Grace Initiative. She also represented the Childhood Cancer initiatives at a White House State of the Union Address. New to season 3, the ending has something special in store for you.

    Food and Managing Side Effects From Pediatric Cancer Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 36:42


    Season 2 Episode 28: Maintaining side effects through nutrition is key. We all know food choice, appeal, or lack thereof is limited during treatment. Nichole Giller joins me for an episode from the LWS vault on how to manage symptoms due to childhood cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation. These symptoms include but are not limited to diarrhea, vomiting, and mouth sores.

    Caught In A War Zone: A US Military Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 33:32


    Season 2 Episode 27Join me with advocate Brandi Benson. She not only shares her story of AYA cancer, Ewing’s Sarcoma but also of the acceptance of the 'new Brandi.' She went from a very active and positive individual to a depressed one. But listen and find out how she overcame her trauma and became the amazing and inspirational person she is today.Show Notes Please Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Childhood Cancers of The Eye: Eye Removal Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 17:26


    Season 2 Episode 26 Part II With Efren Gonzalez, MD, the director, Ocular Oncology Service, and Director, Pediatric Retina Program at Boston Children's Hospital. Do you wonder what happens when your child is taken into surgery? Join me as Dr. Gonzalez discusses the specifics of eye removal surgery. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org

    Pediatric Cancers of the Eye: Retinoblastoma with Dr. Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 29:50


    Season 2 Episode 25 Part I With Efren Gonzalez, MD, the Director, Ocular Oncology Service and Director, Pediatric Retina Program at Boston Children's Hospital. Join me as we discuss the ins and outs of eye cancers. We focus on Retinoblastoma. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org

    Singular and Coexisting Mental Health Obstacles due to Childhood Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 38:53


    Season 2 Episode 24. Join me as I discuss mental health with seasoned Doctoral Fellow Alexandra Neenan. We discuss singular and co-existing, comorbid diagnoses. We cover a lot of ground on mental health concerning childhood cancer including therapy. You are sure to learn a lot, much of which applies to your own struggles.For Show Notes and Links Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Heroes In Children's Books That Mirror Kids With Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 12:51


    Season 2 Episode 23 Join me as I interview author Rosaria Calafati. It is her goal to better the lives of children that are struggling with anything, including cancer. Her books' heroes are bald and highly identifiable with children struggling with cancer. So tune in to hear more. For more information, visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    A Warrior Speaks on AYA Cancer and Support Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 33:06


    Season 2 Episode 22: Ashlie Gauthier, a warrior, speaks on AYA cancer in the childhood cancer community. Also, we focus on friendships of varying degrees. How different friendships are affected by cancer and how new ones are made. Please join me for an intimate portrait of a warrior that is wise beyond her years. For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Christopher's Haven: A Home For Kids With Cancer When Cancer Hits Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 26:01


    Season 2 Episode 21 Join me as I sit with Catie, the Family Service Manager from Christopher's Haven. She opens up about her experience as a mother with a child, Kenny, that needed treatment. She discusses the ups and downs and the strain it can put on a family. The most important part of his treatment was radiation. She chose to stay at Christopher's Haven, a short walk from the clinic. Catie was taken back by all they have to offer in contrast to standard communal living with their styled and fully furnished apartments and loft area. She took to it so much she decided to stay but now works directly with the kids as a manager.For Links Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Alive vs. Living: Terminal Can't Define How You Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 15:45


    Season 2 Episode 20 At 18 years young, Matthew, a writer, and runner, shares his story of a reoccurrence of brain cancer. While they are separate forms of cancer, both are located in the same region, except this time, it is terminal. Join me as I interview Matthew and hear his story and positive outlook on life, dreams, and hopes. For Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Girl Interrupted: Singer-Songwriter and Leukemia Warrior Discusses Her Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 36:57


    Season 2 #19 Join me as I interview warrior Ava Paige, known for her music and grace. She was well on her way to achieving her dreams when Leukemia stopped her in her tracks. She is an amazing soul that shares a song with us, her story of childhood cancer (AYA), information about her charity, and the importance of taking a stand as a teen. This is a great one you do not want to miss!For Show Notes Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Planned Pregnancy, Anticipatory Grief, and Relationships During Childhood Cancer Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 31:15


    Season 2 Episode 18: Join me at the mic with Jackie McMullen, a momcologist of the cutest little warrior, Ollie. Ollie is currently battling ALL Leukemia. But Jackie’s not here to only discuss his story. She is going to talk about the choice she and her husband made to grow their family. Since the recording of the interview, Jackie had a healthy little boy. She comes with an open heart and talks about mental health, maintaining a solid marriage through this trauma, pregnancy, and her own outlet through her podcast A.L.L. Mama CareShow Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    AYA Cancer: Best Friends Shelley Buck & Kathy Curtis on Ryder Buck's Journey and Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 42:30


    Season 2 Episode 17-The wife of the director of Frozen I and Frozen II, Shelley Buck, dives deep into AYA cancer alongside her best friend, Kathy Curtis. You will hear about anticipatory grief, personal stories, and grief itself. Everyone’s way of grieving is different; as you will hear in this episode, hearing others' stories can sometimes jumpstart a healthy way for our own grieving. But this episode also does more than that; it discusses sharing a story through a book the two best friends authored about AYA warrior Ryder Buck, "Leave Your Light On.” His legacy will leave a permanent imprint in the world, listen and find out why.For Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Diagnosis, Pregnancy & Survivors Guilt: One Childhood Cancer Caregiver's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 22:05


    Season 2 Episode 16 Part II Join me at the mic for the second part of this episode with Luby Myrthil. In this episode, she discusses her son's diagnosis, pregnancy, and survivor's guilt. Tune in to find out more. Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Estate Planning: Safeguarding Your Child Legally with Momcologist & Lawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 33:27


    Season 2 Episode 15 PART I Join me at the mic with Luby Myrthil, a momcologist, and lawyer, out of Tampa, FL. She discusses why Estate Planning is very important for those in the cancer community or just in general. Those of us with pediatric age children or adult children facing cancer truly need to look into Estate Planning. Living Wills, Proxy's, and more are all described in full.For shownotes please visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Comfort Cuddles For Children With Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 8:56


    Season 2 Episode 14 Join me at the mic with Erin Murray who started Comfort Cuddles for children with medical complexities, like cancer. She has donated numerous blankets that are designed specifically for the child receiving their blanket. That's right the child at the hospital, or home chooses the blanket's style! Tune in and find out more. For Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    A Child's Legacy Inspires the Cancer Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 27:29


    Season 2 Episode 13 Join me as I interview Scott Kramer, who's inspiration sets on his daughter's battle with cancer. Maddie was a girl with such strength and had a genuine love for life. She adapted quickly to every challenge she faced. After losing Maddie, Kramer and his wife decided to honor her by writing two books and founding the non-profit, Dancing While Cancering. For Show Notes, Please Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    A Child Life Specialist's Role: It's Much More Than You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 15:00


    Season 2 Episode 012 Join me at the mic with Katie Taylor, a certified Child Life Specialist. She discusses what it takes to become a specialist, their role in their care team, how they work with children, even those with compromised immune systems, and more. For Show Notes Please Visit:www.Living With Scanxiety.org

    Radiation Therapy and Its Effects With Grace B of Cancer Convos with Grace B

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 14:54


    Season 2 Episode 11 Grace B Charrier, survivor and author of "Impossicant!: Quirky Inspirational Cancer Survivor," is my guest, and we are talking about all things radiation. I felt that an adult survivor would be best suited because little ones with childhood cancer can't explain what they are going through. With Grace's words, you can understand what your child will experience, has experienced, or is experiencing. She also has experience discussing cancer on her YouTube channel, Cancer Convo's With Grace B, catering towards adult cancer. Tune in for this fantastic episode on a rarely touched upon subject, radiation. For Show Notes:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    Dr. Christ: Pediatric Orthopedics and Related Childhood Cancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 25:35


    Season 2 Episode 10 I am so excited that orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Alex Christ of both Keck Medical and Children’s Hospital of LA joined Living With Scanxiety for a look into the world of pediatric orthopedics and childhood cancer. We discussed everything limb salvage versus amputation, operating rooms, and a breakdown of the type of resections. It is all around a fantastic episode with a very well rounded, published, and an educated specialist.For show notes and more visit: www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

    'Chronic' Childhood/AYA Cancer Warrior Speaks Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 24:46


    Season 2 Episode 9 -Camille, 17, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at the age of 10 and since then she has relapsed 4 times! Now living with what her oncologists call chronic cancer she dives deep within herself to maintain balance in her life. Join me for a vulnerable and honest portrait of a young woman facing what no one should face. See how she copes with scanxiety, utilizes the hospital supports, and more.

    One At A Time: Giving Every Child A Chance To Smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 19:37


    Season 2 Episode 8: Join me at the mic with CEO of Campaign One At A Time. We chat about the childhood cancer community in regards to this truly organic-based dream-making non-profit. Yes, they grant wishes, but they do so much more. But what is special about this non-profit is not only what inspired Brodi Nicolas to start it but also the relationship the organization maintains with each child. Please tune in to find out more about this new-ish organization and how awesome their CEO is in relationship to his inspiration, motivation, and more. For Show Notes and More Visit:www.livingwithscanxiety.org/shownotes

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