In Sickness

The Elevator Ride: Talking About Prostate Cancer, Care, and Courage

Guests:  • Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt – Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Program at Chesapeake Urology, Vice President, Physician Services for United Urology Group. • Bob Lane – Prostate cancer survivor and advocate (“Elevator Bob”) Show Notes:  This episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving explores prostate cancer from two sides — the clinical expertise of Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt and the lived experience of survivor Bob Lane. Together, they discuss early signs, diagnosis, treatment options, stigma, and the importance of support — including how one man’s “elevator story” became a symbol of connection for others facing the same journey. Key Topics: - Early detection and screening - Navigating diagnosis and treatment - Emotional toll and caregiving challenges - Male stigma and health conversations - Advocacy and community support

Sharing the Journey of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Together

In this episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiviong, we dive deep into the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges faced by caregivers supporting loved ones with early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). With more adults under 50 being diagnosed with this disease, caregivers are often caught off guard — juggling careers, families, and a sudden, life-altering diagnosis. Joining the conversation are an oncologist who is recognized as the foremost authority on this condition, a husband who cared for his wife, and two patients. A woman who was diagnosed in her early 40’s and a much younger woman who received the diagnosis at 24. This group offers their unique experiences as well as compassionate guidance, community, and insight. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • The unique challenges of caregiving for EOCRC patients • How early-onset symptoms differ and often lead to delayed diagnosis • Strategies for managing emotional burnout and caregiver fatigue • Navigating medical appointments, treatment plans, and advocating for your loved one • Balancing caregiving with work, parenting, and self-care • Building a support network  Featured Guests: • Dr. Kimmie Ng, Associate Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Josh Trow, EOCRC Caregiver • Monica Dean, EOCRC Patient • Meagan Meadow, EOCRC Patient To learn more, go to insickness.org

The Sandwiched Caregiver. In Between Love and Care.

If you're raising children while caring for aging parents at the same time, you're not alone. In this episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving, co-hosts Bob Coughlin and Paul Kidwell explore the challenges of being a sandwich caregiver. The three podcast guests share their personal experiences as they explore the emotional, financial, and physical toll of being part of the "Sandwich Generation."

Caregiving Writ Large

The PBS “Caregiving” documentary has sparked a national conversation that will hopefully lead to change in the many issues facing caregivers. The film features intimate stories from a diverse group of caregivers that highlight the emotional, financial, and logistical tightrope that all of us caregivers walk each day. “Caregiving” shines a light on this essential yet mostly invisible work force and humanizes it by amplifying their emotional narratives and calling attention to burnout, isolation, and gaps in resources and recognition. If you are a caregiver, you will be heartened to know how this film stands on the precipice of action and change. Join the In Sickness team as we speak with Executive Producer, Tom Chiodo, Director, Christopher Durrance, and caregiver, Matt Cauli as they share stories that will help lift caregiving from a private burden to a public cause. To learn more, go to insickness.org [https://www.insickness.org].

Rosalynn Carter and the National Caregiving Conversation

Rosalynn Carter redefined the role of caregivers in American life, spotlighting their burdens and needs long before they became a national conversation. She founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute in 1987 which continues today as a guiding light for professional and family caregivers. This episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving explores her deeply personal legacy and how that translated into a lifelong and very public commitment to caregivers and families through her work with The Carter Center and beyond. That work continues with an equally committed group of individuals who are ushering this legacy boldly into the future. Two of whom are featured on this podcast. To learn more, go to insickness.org.