Norton Cancer Institute’s Hope-Cast: A Podcast About the Power of Treating Cancer with Hope

The polyvagal theory teaches us to engage our social nervous system to consciously inhibit our defense system. This allows us to find freedom from trauma symptoms and experience a deeply nourishing sense of safety in the here and now. Today we are talking to two members of our behavioral oncology team: Amber Estes, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Erica Wiley, LCSW about the polyvagal model and ways we can identify and exercise this important part of our nervous system to find peace in the face of past or present trauma. References: Porges, S. (2017). The Pocket Guide to The Polyvagal Theory: the  transformative power of feeling safe. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.Dana, D. (2018). The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the rhythm of regulation. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.Vallone, D.C. (2022). Applying the Polyvagal Model to Clinical Practice with  Trauma Survivors. Presentation at APNA Conference, Long Beach, CA.Porges, S. W. (2009). The polyvagal theory: New insights into adaptive  reactions of the autonomic nervous system. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 76(4 suppl 2). https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.76.s2.17https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vagus-nerve-stimulation/

This month we are shining the spotlight on our tremendous programming offered through the Norton Cancer Institute's Resource Centers! We will also hear from our Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Harris, as well as advice and feedback from two couples to celebrate this month of love! We have so many loving resources for you and we are loving taking the best care of you! Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

Addressing emotional health is a vital part of cancer care! The Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Support Care includes our Behavioral Oncology Program that comprises psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers and expressive art therapists. Our larger cancer support team includes nurse navigators, nutritionists, massage therapists and additional support offerings (e.g., education, wigs and more). Today we are hearing from Brian Schreck, MA, MT-BC, Renato V. LaRocca, MD, FACP, Elizabeth Archer Nanda, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, and our very special guest Joy Parsley about the Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology Legacy Lab. We are grateful for her willingness to share her experiences with our listeners! We know this work is not easy for our patients and their families but we invite you to take some time in the Legacy Lab to celebrate your life because you are amazing! References: Schreck, Brian, et al. “Amplified Cardiopulmonary Recordings: Music Therapy Legacy Intervention with Adult Oncology Patients and Their Families—a Preliminary Program Evaluation.” Journal of Palliative Medicine, 26 Apr. 2022, 10.1089/jpm.2022.0017. Accessed 29 July 2022.Tillman, Nancy. Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You. New York, Feiwel & Friends, 2015.https://www.thebeatoftheheartmovie.com/https://www.amplifiedcpr.org/

From our NCI medical caregivers to you our listeners!Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

This month we are talking with patient Andrea Solomon and Dr. Jeffrey Hargis, MD about the advances in metastatic breast cancer treatment. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

September is childhood cancer awareness month. Our guests are current Norton Cancer Institute patients Christian Hernandez and Amelia Richardson along with her family. Tracy Jennings, BSN, RN, CPHON also joins us to give a better understanding of both the CAR-T cell therapy program and the Bone Marrow Transplant program offered here at Norton Children's Hospital. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

July is Sarcoma Awareness month. Our guest is current Norton Cancer Institute patient Katie Wintergerst.Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

In this episode we conclude our three part series on health equity disussing how to best serve our LGBTQ+ patients and community. Pride month is celebrated annually in June to continue the movement of achieving equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ+ Americans.We will hear from Dr. Steven Patton, D.O., a family medical specialist and community medical director for the Institute for Health Equity a part of Norton Healthcare, Dr. Sunnye Mayes, PhD., Pediatric Psychologist, and patients Jagger Rice and Austin Billingsley.Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

This episode we are going to focus on our diverse Hispanic, Spanish, Brazilian, and Latinx patients and families we serve here at Norton Healthcare. We will be talking with some more of our community medical directors from the institute for health equity Dr. Maria Nota, Dr. Steven Patton, medical student Sadia Goheer, Yadira (GiGi) Rojas from La Clinica on Preston, and one of our current Norton Cancer Institute patients named Maria Garcia. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

This month's HopeCast is the first of three episodes covering health equity. Norton Healthcare established the Institute for Health Equity to address health and racial inequalities in our community. This episode features guests Cynthia Benedict, director of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Jazzma Moore, program manager of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Yolanda Hildenbrand, Social Worker, LCSW-Outpatient-NCI, Behavioral Oncology, Kelly C. McCants, M.D., Executive Director, Institute for Health Equity & Medical Director of the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program, Adam D. Lye, M.D., medical oncologist, Norton Cancer Institute & Rosemarie O. Serrone, M.D., thoracic surgeon, Norton Cardiothoracic Surgery.Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapist from Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

This month's episode highlights the benefits and importance of oncology massage therapy and treating our patient's whole self. We will hear from both current patients and our Licensed Massage Therapists. This episode also spotlights the importance of early health screenings and awareness during colorectal cancer month. We hear from patients Sara McCarroll and Rob Hammond along with Erin Love, LMT, Rachel Gee, LMT and Jin Shin Jyutsu Practioner and Christi Murphy, LMT.Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapist from Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

In this month's episode we are highlighting our adult comprehensive sickle cell program. We hear from Danielle Bundrent, APRN, Kim Castle, LCSW and current patients Alissa Crenshaw and Mr. "Sunshine" Joe Mallard.Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapist from Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagonsis of cancer, the Hope-Cast is for you!

In this month's episode we are illuminating awareness for cervical cancer. We hear from Evelyn Beckman, APRN gynecologic oncology, Dr. David Doering, MD gynecologic oncologist and Pam Scales a current patient about the care of women, the importance of screening and open communication between patients and providers. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!

In this month's episode we are talking with some of our Norton Cancer Institute Oncologists about the meaning of hope and their hopes for the patients we serve. Dr. Renato LaRocca, MD, FACP, Dr. Laila Argawal, MD, Dr. John Hamm, MD, Dr. Kaylyn Sinicrope, MD, Dr. Aaron Spalding, MD, Ph.D., Dr. Joseph Flynn, D.O., MPH, FACP, and Dr. Jae Jung, MD are always casting hope out into our community. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!

In this month's episode we are talking with Roger and April Slusher discussing gratitude and saying thank you to the extremely important caregivers everywhere. Roger and April also have a love for music that has helped them through their experiences both in and out of the hospital. Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you are or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!

In this month's episode we are talking with a mother and daughter for breast cancer awareness month. Wynika and Wanda Anderson discuss their experiences with breast cancer, their support for each other and the impact of feeling beautiful.Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you are or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!

In this month's episode we are Going Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness month! We are talking with Konner Steiner and his mother Shawna about 'the importance of patience and faith."Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you are or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!

This month's episode we talk with Elizabeth Moir about "finding one good thing in every day."Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in cancer care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. If you are or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!

This month's podcast features two sisters sharing their experiences from one sister finding out her diagnosis through their journey together to her last chemotherapy treatment. This episode is about the importance of attitude and support. If you are or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, this Hope-Cast is for you!Norton Cancer Institute is the leading oncology practice in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Achieving excellence in cancer care would not be possible without our team of distinguished cancer specialists and support personnel. Join therapists from the Norton Cancer Institute's resource centers talking with real people affected by cancer to cast hope out into the community with a loving cast of patients and their cancer specialists. Theme song "Hope is All I'm Holding" provided by Roadie from his album Unfamiliar Skies, 2018.