Let's talk F*ng Cancer

Join the ladies this week for our Spotlight episode with Stacey of episode 24 and her experience with Epic Experience, cancer camp for adults. Stacey shares how her experience has tranformed her and how it has lead to her efforts of giving back and continuing to grow from her cancer experience. Epic Experience [https://www.epicexperience.org/] Campfires of Hope podcast [https://www.epicexperience.org/campfires-of-hope/] Kesem [https://www.kesem.org/]

Happy New Year from the LTFC podcast! Join the ladies this week for an all new "What's New" in cancer news and research. January is Cervical cancer awareness month and the ladies dive into a promising new treatment regimen, screenings, clinical trials and gender bias in health care. For source information and articles find them below. World Economic Forum: 8 Facts About Bridging The Cervical Cancer Health Gap [https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/cervical-cancer-health-gap/#:~:text=In%20October%202024%2C%20researchers%20announced,of%20cervical%20cancer%20patients%20everywhere.%E2%80%9D] ACOG: Cervical Cancer Screening [https://www.acog.org/-/media/project/acog/acogorg/womens-health/files/infographics/cervical-cancer-screening.pdf?rev=2ca474997ed747a5801de351a35c2c3e&hash=B037FB71487B9F31ECB77C833E7A75F7] MD Anderson: Gynecological Clinical Trials [https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/gynecologic-oncology/clinical-trials.html] Medical News Today: Gender Bias In Health Care [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gender-bias-in-healthcare]

Tune in to this week's Professional/Spotlight episode with Colette and Leah, where they host Deb Krier, an accomplished businesswoman and cancer survivor. Deb's remarkable life story and her battle with cancer are truly inspiring. For more information on Deb Krier see links below Meet Deb Krier [https://debkrier.com/about-deb/] The Business Power Hour [https://thebusinesspowerhour.com/] Tryingnottodie.live [https://tryingnottodie.live/] Knitted Knockers [https://www.knittedknockers.org/]

Join Colette, Leah Nad Julia for this weeks "What's New" in cancer news and research. As the ladies recover from an unexpected hiatus they enjoys some laughs, cancer news and some tips on checking on one another through the holidays. New Cancer Vaccines on the Horizon: Renewed Hope or Hype [https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-cancer-vaccines-horizon-renewed-hope-or-hype-2024a1000mjw?ref=email&src=mbl_msp_iphone] Stanford Medicine: Scientist transform cancer cells into weapons against cancer [https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/03/cancer-hematology.html] Sacramento and sourrounding area support and services: Spirtiual Life Center [https://www.slcworld.org/] Placer county: Holiday Stress resources [https://www.placer.ca.gov/850/Coping-with-holiday-stress] Sacramento county: Tips for a holly jolly holiday season [https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Tips-for-a-Holly-Jolly-Holiday-Season-.aspx#:~:text=Call%20or%20text%20916%2DSUPPORT,co%2Doccurring%20substance%20use%20supports.] What to do if you're alone for the holidays [https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/holidays-alone] The national number for mental health crises and suicide prevention is 9-8-8. You can call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7 for judgment-free support.  Here are some other mental health hotlines: * National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  * National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741  * SAMHSA's National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)  * Teen Line: 800-TLC-TEEN (800-852-8336)  * National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)  If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can also: Call 911, Go to the nearest emergency room, and Text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

Tune in to this week's Spotlight/Professionals episode featuring Colette and Leah, as they welcome Amy Margolies, who received a HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy. Aimee now offers cancer coaching at Sunshine Theory, sharing her mission: "I help survivors move from feeling, lost, anxious, and overwhelmed to finding calm, control, and renewed strength." Sunshine Theory [https://sunshinetheory.com/] Sunshine Theory YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yko5fnMhzSM8C-XLhLIhg] Sunshine Theory Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sunshine.theory?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D] Sunshine Theory Linktr.ee [https://linktr.ee/sunshinetheory?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZrH2FMtjC8ubIBljdpyJhoEza_132fJuAV1NlWgsRtzzE0CPDHWk0fa5U_aem_VA4VVnC_6pQvmyD1Mbwbtg]