Cancer Perspective with Sarah, DNP

Sarah Lindsey

Sarah Lindsey, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), has specialized in oncology since 2000. Whether it has been her countless patients and their loved ones, her colleagues, university students, or even her own close friends and relatives, one thing has always been clear when navigating the dizzying world of cancer: Oftentimes all one needs is to be able to process the same information... just from a different angle. That’s why we’ve set out to provide you with professionally produced discussions on all things cancer. Join Sarah and guests once a week for an unique and entertaining experience sure to offer clarity, comfort, ease, humor, and much more. We couldn’t be happier that you’ve found us because you’ve stumbled onto a truly invaluable resource for developing your absolute best Caner Perspective! read less

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057 - Stomach Cancer

057 - Stomach Cancer

November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Episodes

057 - Stomach Cancer

057 - Stomach Cancer

November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and more.

056 - Pancreatic Cancer

056 - Pancreatic Cancer

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look at this category of cancers including its types, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

055 - Neuroendocrine Cancer

055 - Neuroendocrine Cancer

November is Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Month. We give an introductory overview of this unique class of cancers, along with risk factors, treatment options, and more.

054 - Lung Cancer

054 - Lung Cancer

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We take a look into the many types lung cancers, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

053 - Honoring Caregivers

053 - Honoring Caregivers

November is National Caregiver Month. As a truly vital role within the whole healthcare team surrounding anyone on their cancer journey, we highlight helpful resources, statistics, and more.

052 - Liver Cancer

052 - Liver Cancer

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. We take an introductory look into its signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

051 - A Dietitian’s Perspective & Breast Cancer pt.2

051 - A Dietitian’s Perspective & Breast Cancer pt.2

We pick up where we left off in our last episode featuring Jeanna Rich, RD. While we focus on breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this conversation includes symptom management, common nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle changes, and much more which pertain to anyone on a cancer journey.

050 - A Dietitian’s Perspective & Breast Cancer pt. 1

050 - A Dietitian’s Perspective & Breast Cancer pt. 1

Jeanna Rich, RD joins us for a conversation centered around breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In part one we discuss a range of topics from dietary myths, weight loss, estrogen, supplements, and more. Jeanna's insight is invaluable for those with any diagnosis, so be sure to give her a listen and stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation.

049 - Breast Cancer

049 - Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We explore the many types of breast cancers, their treatments, signs & symptoms, and more.

048 - Thyroid Cancer

048 - Thyroid Cancer

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. We give a brief introduction to this broad cancer, including types, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

047 - Gynecological Cancers

047 - Gynecological Cancers

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. This is an umbrella category which encompasses cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Because we have focused on some of these more specifically in the past as well as the broad nature of this group, we give a brief introductory overview of this wide topic including risk factors, treatment and recovery, and more.

046 - Prostate Cancer

046 - Prostate Cancer

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This episode provides an introduction to this disease, which is one of the most common cancers being diagnosed and treated. We discuss signs & symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.

045 - Leukemia & lymphoma / Blood Cancers

045 - Leukemia & lymphoma / Blood Cancers

September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Having previously covered Myeloma during its awareness month, today's episode covers the remaining types of blood cancers. In this introductory episode we discuss what differentiates the many categories and subcategories, signs & symptoms, and more.

044 - Childhood Cancer / Pediatric Oncology

044 - Childhood Cancer / Pediatric Oncology

For September Cancer Awareness Month, we give an introduction to childhood cancers. Because this show's perspective is specific to adult oncology, we discuss what makes these two world's of cancer so distinct and separate from one another. We also look at risk factors, signs and symptoms, and more.

043 - Peripheral Neuropathy

043 - Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that causes loss of feeling and/or pain from the peripheral nerves. Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nervous system from cancer or cancer treatment. People who have had peripheral neuropathy before they have had cancer can experience worsening of this condition. Today we will discuss this common problem and some of the ways it may be treated. We continue to learn why it is important to report any and all of your issues to your cancer team.

042 - Chemo Brain / Brain Fog

042 - Chemo Brain / Brain Fog

It is more likely than not that an individual undergoing cancer treatment will experience some form of "Chemo Brain." While the name implies chemotherapy, it describes a brain fog that can come from any part of your treatment such as surgery and radiation as well as chemo. Join us as we introduce this common experience, as well as what to expect, tips for coping, and more.

041 - Care Planning / Proactive Focus on the Worst & Unexpected

041 - Care Planning / Proactive Focus on the Worst & Unexpected

Ideally, every adult has taken careful planning towards the possibility of unexpected tragedies including death or end of life. Realistically, the cancer diagnosis is often a person's first prompt to get all their affairs in order. Because cancer is rarely an immediate emergency, this conversation can become overlooked especially in the early journey. This episode takes you through different forms and documents, legal perspectives and more for ensuring that everyone from patients, caregivers, and team members are able to provide ideal quality of care while honoring one's wishes.

Sleep, in relation to overall health and wellness, can never be overstated. Healthy sleep cycles are critical for cancer prevention and recovery, however it makes our list of topics that receive too little attention in one's cancer journey, often only after a problem manifests. To promote regular attention to sleep awareness, join us as we discuss good sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm maintenance, a variety of solutions, tips, and tricks, and plenty more.

039 - Fertility & Sexuality

039 - Fertility & Sexuality

As we explore topics which can tend to get overlooked, fertility and sexuality is a vast and major topic which ultimately requires self-advocacy and communication with your cancer team and loved ones. Many may have to face prolonging treatment to address fertility concerns, while others may experience significant short and/or long-term intimacy complications. Join us as we bring focus to these hurdles of the cancer journey and much more.

038 - Prosthetics / Wigs, Forms, and other Artificial Replacements

038 - Prosthetics / Wigs, Forms, and other Artificial Replacements

Cancer or cancer treatment can result in a loss of a part of the body. From hair to limbs and everywhere in between, we touch on a subject that is often not discussed or explored as much as we should.