Let's talk F*ng Cancer

🎙️ Episode 77 – Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer with Christine Kalafus Author. Advocate. Cancer survivor. Truth-teller. In this powerful episode, Christine Kalafus—writer of the forthcoming memoir FLOOD—shares her journey from delivering twins and a tumor, to navigating the silence and medical dismissal that followed. She pulls back the curtain on what so many women face: being told "it’s nothing" when it’s absolutely something. 🗣️ Christine’s story is about resilience, reclaiming your voice, and refusing to be dismissed. 📚 Tune in for a conversation that challenges, empowers, and stays with you. 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts. #LTFC #LetsTalkFngCancer #ChristineKalafus #FLOODMemoir #CancerAdvocate #MedicalBias #WomenInMedicine #PodcastDrop Christine Kalafus [https://christinekalafus.com/] Buy FLOOD Today! [https://bookshop.org/p/books/flood-a-memoir-christine-kalafus/22155673?ean=9781960456311&next=t&next=t]

Today on the Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer podcast– Professionals episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Chami Saks, the heart and soul behind Serenity Wig Salon in Pittsburgh, PA! Chami Saks: -Started Serenity in her basement for Orthodox Jewish women—and it grew into a top-tier salon serving cancer patients, those with alopecia, transgender clients, and more  -Today, about 90% of her clients are facing hair loss due to chemo, alopecia, trans journeys, and medical hair loss—not just religious reasons  -Creator of the bespoke “Lola” line, named for her Holocaust-survivor grandmother, made with ethically-sourced, full human‑hair and totally customizable   We dig into -Her inspiring journey from basement hair sessions to an inclusive salon on Murray Ave. -The real talk on identity, empowerment, and how a good hair day can mean everything. -Warm, fun, deeply human conversations—and yes, we’ll laugh too. Chami’s been spotlighted in major media like People Magazine and E! News—we’ll unpack what makes her story resonate on a national stage!  Find Serenity Wig Salon and read about Chami's journey below Serenity Wig Salon [https://www.serenitywigsalon.com/] Instagram: Serenity Wig Salon [https://www.instagram.com/serenitywigsalon/?hl=en] Canvas Rebel: Meet Chami Saks [https://canvasrebel.com/community-highlights-meet-chami-saks-of-serenity-wig-salon/]

This week on the Let’s Talk Fng Cancer* "Spotlight" episode, we’re honored to share the incredible story of Lauren — a 15-year cancer thriver who went from Stage 2 to Stage 4 and never let it break her spirit. 💪💖 Lauren’s journey is one of grit, grace, and radical honesty. She opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and what it really means to keep choosing life — again and again — even when the odds are stacked against you. Her voice is raw. Her truth is powerful. And her story is one you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform.  #LetsTalkFingCancer #CancerThriver #Stage4DoesntDefineMe #RealTalkRealStories #CancerCommunity #PodcastSpotlight #BreastCancer Cancer.Org [https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html] W.A.Y.S. We Are Your Support Inc. [https://www.weareyoursupport.com/] National Cancer institute [https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer/support-groups]

This week on the Let’s Talk F*ng Cancer podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the future of brain cancer treatment with none other than Dr. Michael Canney, Chief Scientific Officer at Carthera — the minds behind the groundbreaking SonoCloud-9®. 🧠⚡ Carthera is revolutionizing how we fight glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive brain cancers out there. With their implantable ultrasound device that opens the blood-brain barrier, they’re giving chemo a chance to actually work — and giving patients a fighting shot. 🙌💊 This isn’t just innovation. It’s a f*ng game-changer. 👂 Tune in to hear how Dr. Canney and the Carthera team are pushing science forward and giving new hope to those battling GBM. 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts! #LetsTalkFuckingCancer #Glioblastoma #BrainCancer #Carthera #SonoCloud9 #DrMichaelCanney #CancerPodcast #GBM #BreakthroughScience #MedicalInnovation #FuckCancer Sonobird Clinical Trial [https://sonobird.eu/sonobird/] Carthera Advanced Brain Therapy [https://carthera.eu/] NeuroNews [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneuronewsinternational.com%2Fcarthera-publishes-promising-results-with-sonocloud-9-in-glioblastoma-patients%2F%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&data=05%7C02%7C%7C508843ba01554776671b08dd9ca27662%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638838943759801427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OlpA1ff5h3GXkkGGGVRj416h3VXdHJx0ZgZ19dPI8YA%3D&reserved=0]: Carthera 2023 NeuroNews:  [https://neuronewsinternational.com/carthera-enrols-first-patient-in-trial-assessing-novel-recurrent-glioblastoma-treatment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]Carthera 2024 Biospace: [https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/carthera-reaches-recruitment-milestone-in-sonobird-pivotal-trial-for-recurrent-glioblastoma?utm] Milestone in SONOBIRD pivotal trial April 2025 Medical Design and Development: [https://www.medicaldesigndevelopment.com/topics/implantables/news/22939273/trial-begins-for-ultrasound-brain-implant-to-treat-recurrent-glioblastoma?utm] Trial begins April 2025

Join Colette, Leah, and Julia for May's "What's New" as they explore the latest developments in cancer news and research. In today’s episode, the trio delves into some groundbreaking treatments currently in stage 3 trials for advanced melanoma. Julia also shares valuable insights on bladder cancer, highlighting some hopeful new therapies on the horizon. Be sure to check the links in the show notes for all sources and more information! Lifileucel Advancement in Melanoma https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2024/fda-amtagvi-til-therapy-melanoma [https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2024/fda-amtagvi-til-therapy-melanoma] https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-grants-accelerated-approval-lifileucel-unresectable-or-metastatic-melanoma [https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-grants-accelerated-approval-lifileucel-unresectable-or-metastatic-melanoma] https://www.targetedonc.com/view/lifileucel-shows-long-term-efficacy-in-melanoma [https://www.targetedonc.com/view/lifileucel-shows-long-term-efficacy-in-melanoma] Targeted Oncoloy in Advanced Melanoma Taregted Oncology IGNYTE trial [https://www.targetedonc.com/view/fda-receives-bla-for-rp1-and-nivolumab-combo-in-advanced-melanoma] Bladder Cancer https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14326-bladder-cancer [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14326-bladder-cancer] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2024/12/new-hope-in-bladder-cancer-treatment [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2024/12/new-hope-in-bladder-cancer-treatment]