Treating cancer is more than chemo and radiation. To treat cancer, you have to treat the whole person... the physical, emotional and mental health of the individual. You also have to treat the physical, emotional and mental health of the caregiver. In this podcast, we‘re sharing our journey as a cancer patient and a caregiver. You‘ll hear how we navigated the process, what we wish we knew, what we learned and we‘re sharing stories and tips from other patients and caregivers.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
E. 10 How to Ask for Help
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Episode 10: Caregiver's Guide to Cancer - How to Ask For Help
Today we're talking about how to respond to people when they say, let me know if you need anything'.
Of course you need things! BUT, asking for help can sometimes feel awkward. I get it. It doesn't have to tho. The key is having your response ready before the question is asked. Learn how you can share what your household needs and actually get the support it needs.
As always, this is meant to be a conversation. We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a comment or to reach us directly, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Episode 9: Cancer Guilt
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
On this episode of Cargiver's Guide to Cancer, I talk about the guilt that Jose feels for not being an equal contributor to our household during his treatments. I also talk about ways that I have found to include him in some of the household maintenance. I share how I highlight some of the areas he can help and minimize the focus on areas where he cannot help.
We're a team. Every team member steps up and steps in when and where needed.
It's important that you find a rhythm of activities that works well for your household.
To reach Ammie & Jose, email us @ podcast@cargiversguidetocancer.com
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Episode 8 - The Cancer is Back
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
In this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, Jose and I share our story together for the first time. We take you on a chronological journey of our cancer story... up to TODAY, January 16th. We talk about what it's like to hear the word remission and then to be blindsided by hearing that the cancer is back only one month after completing chemo.
Tomorrow, we begin treatments for the reoccurrence of Hodgkin Lymphoma. This time the treatments are more aggressive, more invasive and more intense.
We're sharing parts of the story that we've never shared publicly. We feel it's important for you to know what it's like for us as we share nuggets of things we're learning along the way.
As always, this is meant to be a conversation. We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a comment or to reach us directly, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Episode 7 - Riding the Roller Coaster of Cancer
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
On this episode of Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, we're talking about some of the nuances of the roller coaster ride that cancer brings.
We just learned that the cancer is back. We're preparing for more chemo, a stem cell transplant, and potentially radiation... and that's the just medical components of what this cancer roller coaster brings.
This episode is about giving yourself grace as you endure this ride.
To connect with Ammie and Jose, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Episode 6 - Build Your Cancer Support Team
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In this episode of Caregiver's Guide to Cancer we're talking about how to categorize the activities needed to maintain your household while also juggling cancer. We're showing you how to build your cancer support team.
Grab a pen and paper. You're going to want to take some notes to help you get organized.
To reach Ammie and Jose, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
For more about the podcast and the hosts, you can find us online @ www.CaregiversGuideToCancer.com
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Episode 5 - Food is Both Your Enemy and Your Friend
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
On this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, we're talking about food. Food is one of the biggest struggles for cancer patients and their caregivers.
What a cancer patient can eat one day, makes them sick the next. They feel awful and the caregiver is becoming a short order cook. No one has time for that!
Here we're sharing a few tips that worked for us. Yes, we discovered them the hard way. We tried several things and finally, landed on a few that kept Jose eating and didn't require me to be in the kitchen all day.
To reach Ammie and Jose, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
For more about the podcast and the hosts, you can find us online @ www.CaregiversGuideToCancer.com
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Episode 4 - Do What You Can and Outsource the Rest
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
In this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, we're talking about the fact that you can't do it all. Oh and by the way, no one really expects you to so stop putting so much pressure on yourself.
In this episode, it is my sincere hope that you learn to give yourself a little grace and start letting your friends and family help you. They want to help you! They truly do. They're looking to you to tell them how.
We're sharing how we started letting our network assist us.
To reach Ammie and Jose, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
For more about the podcast and the hosts, you can find us online @ www.CaregiversGuideToCancer.com
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Episode 3 - Self Care is NOT Selfish
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
In this episode, we're talking about the health of the caregiver. Caregiving is tough. It's a non-stop position and you never know what the next hurdle or need is going to be. You, the caregiver, must be healthy in order to fully care for someone else. Your loved one deserves the best of you and you deserve to be your best no matter the circumstances.
Trust me, I know first hand that this is easier said than done but I also know how first hand how vitally important it is that you maintain your own physical and mental health.
To reach Ammie and Jose, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
For more about the podcast and the hosts, you can find us online @ www.CaregiversGuideToCancer.com
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Episode 2 - Jose‘s Cancer Diagnosis
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
In this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer podcast, Jose joins us to share with you a bit about being diagnosed with cancer and why we are so very passionate about caregiving. Whether you're the caregiver or the person with the cancer diagnosis, there is something in his story that will resonate with you. We're just getting started! There is much to come as we share more of our story.
To reach Ammie and Jose, email us @ podcast@caregiversguidetocancer.com
For more about the podcast and the hosts, you can find us online @ www.CaregiversGuideToCancer.com
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Episode 1 - Introduction to the Podcast
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
In this episode, I'm introducing you to the podcast.
I'm also introducing myself as a caregiver to a cancer patient.
We are currently undergoing treatments so you're getting a really fresh and raw perspective on why we feel it's so important to use our journey as a resource for other cancer patients and their caregivers.
It is our sincere hope that you find valuable information in this podcast that will help guide you and your family to a full and healthy recovery.
To reach Ammie & Jose, email us @ ammie@ammiedover.com.