The Recovery Room Podcast

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: No one should go through breast cancer alone! Though your cancer medical team can teach and help you with so much, the emotional and practical components of having cancer often go under addressed. ABCD – After Breast Cancer is an organization that provides free, one on one emotional support by a trained breast cancer mentor matched just for you! In this episode you’ll learn how and why ABCD started, how it helps, how you can receive free support, how you can access free mentor training and how you can offer financial support.ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: ABCD Executive Director: Ellen Friebert Schupperhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenfschupper/ ABCD INFO:Website: https://abcdbreastcancersupport.orgCall: 800-977-4121Email: [email protected] HERE: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/abcd-incFREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videosCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected] VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

Sugar DOES NOT Feed Cancer - don’t add fear to your diet!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Social media and dime store gurus will profess with their fancy terms and scare tactics that sugar is going to feed cancer, create cancer and increase cancer risk! But is any of that actually true? In this episode of The Recovery Room Podcast we will answer these questions AND tell you why the answers are accurate!Does sugar cause cancer? Does sugar feed cancer cells?Does sugar increase cancer recurrence riskIs it possible to starve a cancer cell?Tune in to find out!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Mandy Mindin, MS, RD, CDlinkedin.com/in/mandymindinFREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videosCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected] VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

Ep: 18 Talking with an Exceptional Responder - living for a long time with metastatic cancerABOUT THIS EPISODE: This is conversation with a woman who has been living with de novo metastatic breast cancer for a long time. We have an honest and hopeful conversation about guilt, life, stats, good days, bad days and icky side effects. Whether you have stage 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 cancer, I think you will find this podcast helpful, inspiring and hopeful!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Linda Hansenhttps://www.metavivor.orghttps://abcdbreastcancersupport.orghttps://www.stopbreastcancer.orgFREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videosCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com EMAIL: [email protected]: +1 (414) 373-0700

Cancer Recovery & Plant Based Eating - from science to your kitchen!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: From a science textbook to your kitchen table, in episode 17 of The Recovery Room Podcast we are talking about living better and longer after cancer by following a plant based eating pattern. Join in as I talk with registered oncology dietician, Mandy Mindin, MS, RD, CD about what plant based means, what does it look like on your plate, where to shop and how to prepare these foods to help you make sustainable changes that will positively influence your long term health! (it’s not as hard as you think!)ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Mandy Mindin, MS, RD, CDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymindin/[email protected] WEBSITE:https://www.cookforyourlife.org/FREE CANCER RECOVERY VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videosCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com EMAIL: [email protected]: +1 (414) 373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Genetic Counseling and Cancer – here’s what you should know!In this episode 16 we talk about what you need to know about the risks and benefits of genetic counseling for cancer survivors. If you were never tested at the time of your diagnosis years ago is there value in testing you now?  If you were tested years ago, should you be re-tested? And if so when? How can information you learn about yourself help your family? And what are the protections and limitations of the federal law Gina or genetic information nondiscrimination act? And if you test or positive or negative how does that impact you, your family and your cancer screening recommendations? We will answer all these questions for you and more in this episode of The Recovery Room Podcast!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Deborah Wham, MS, CGC   https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-wham-a082505/Deb is a certified genetic counselor and manager of the Genomic Medicine Program for Advocate Aurora Health and Aurora Cancer Care. Ms. Wham earned her master's degree in genetic counseling from Northwestern University, is a former director-at-large for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, and she currently sits on the Genetics Advisory Board for the state of Wisconsin. Deb is a huge advocate for broader access to genetic counseling services.FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videosCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected] VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Incontinence is never normal. Yet, with some types of cancers incontinence and erectile dysfunction in men can be fairly common. But just because pelvic floor issues may be common after surgery, doesn’t mean it’s normal, that it should just be accepted, or that it shouldn’t be addressed and fixed. We welcome back to the show a national expert in pelvic floor rehab, Erica Vitek. We talk about the myths, common problems and the barriers to care men may face when needing help with issues related to their pelvic floor. We’ll review steps to follow if you need help and what to expect on your first visit to a pelvic floor therapist. Guys, you have a pelvic floor too and you deserve treatment Guys you have a pelvic floor too and you deserve treatment! Thanks for tuning in, I appreciated having you here!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPChttps://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/erica-vitek-mot-otr-bcb-pmd/Erica’s recommended Resources:atouchysubject.com https://www.atouchysubject.comIntimaterose.com https://www.intimaterose.com/pages/mens-healthThe Men’s Liberty – a gentle external catheterJOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com EMAIL: [email protected]: +1 (414) 373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If there is ever a time you need to advocate for yourself as a patient, it certainly is just after hearing the words, "You have cancer." Yet advocating for yourself may be easier said than done as chances are you may be scared, nervous, intimidated and possibly needing to make big decisions about things you know little about. So how do you best advocate for yourself in these situations? We are discussing just that in Episode 14 of The Recovery Room Podcast – “you need to drive you train, Advocating for Yourself in Health Care.” We are joined in this conversation by gynecological oncologist Dr. Elizabeth Dickson. We will define the important terms “informed consent” and “shared decision making” and then discuss tips and tools to help make you more comfortable in being a better self-advocate!ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Elizabeth Dickson, MD: https://baycareclinic.com/doctor-or-provider/elizabeth-l-dickson-michelson-md/https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7056671212835393536?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7056671212835393536%29JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.comCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected]: +1 414 322-8033

Ep 13 Scar Tissue after Cancer Surgery – oh the pain and tightness!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If you’ve had cancer surgery you may be familiar with the potential minimal to severe long term symptoms that can affect comfort, function and quality of life. Many of these symptoms can be precipitated by scar tissue. And that is what we are talking about today in The Recovery Room Podcast Episode 13, “Oh the pain and tightness -  Scar Tissue after Cancer Surgery.”  Regardless of whether you have or had stage  0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 cancer, we want you living as strongly, confidently and as pain free as possible. And regardless if you have 3 weeks, 30 months or 30 plus years to live, you deserve to be pain free and as fully functional as possible! I am joined today by cancer survivor and podcaster Christina miner. Christina is the host of be our scars speak podcast. We will discuss internal and external scar tissue, what it is, why it is how it can impact you and how to make it go away.I want to know if and how you have been affected by cancer surgery or scar tissue so leave your comments or a voicemail at 414-373-0700.ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Christina Miner – Our Scars Speak Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091741530856JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.comFREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videosCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected] VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

Ep 12: Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment – what’s happened to my brain???ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Cancer and cancer treatment are notoriously hard on the brain, often leaving people with even more frustration, loss, anxiety and functional issues. Memory, concentration, word finding, brain fog and difficulties with attention are all fairly common symptoms. Today we talk with cancer survivor specialist nurse practitioner, Michelle Kirschner. We talk about cancer related cognitive impairment, what it is, why it is and tips to make your life better if you are living with it. ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Michelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, ACNP, APRN-BClinkedin.com/in/[email protected] RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.comCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected] VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Ep 11 Being Diagnosed with an Unpopular Cancer – there is no t-shirt for meWhen you add up the 4 most commonly diagnosed cancers breast, lung, prostate and colorectal, they still only make up around half of all cancer types diagnosed around the world. Leaving many people diagnosed with a less common or rare cancer. There is already enough potential baggage that comes with a cancer diagnosis, but for many it can be exponentially worse when they are diagnosed with a rare cancer or diagnosed with cancer in a body part that isn’t comfortable talking about. This can lead to silence, feelings of abandonment, shame, guilt and blank stares. And none of that is ok. In this episode of The Recovery Room Podcast we talk with a woman who has dealt with all of this after being diagnosed with a cancer, that not only is less than 1% of all cancers, it happened in a body part that can be a bit cringy to talk about.This insightful episode 11 conversation is dedicated to the millions of people diagnosed with the rarer cancers. You may feel alone, but please know you aren’t! ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST: The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening! Hugs, Dr. L GUEST INFO: Erin Sullivan Wagner: https://www.aftercancer.co/about-us/#ErinJOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS! Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.comCANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers: The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.comEMAIL: [email protected]: +1 414-373-0700