Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center explores timely health and health care issues. http://www.cancer.dartmouth.edu Copyright 2010 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center en-us Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:45:34 -0400 dhmcweb@gmail.com Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:21:09 -0400 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center series of health topics Each month Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center explores timely health and health care issues. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock Web Team dhmcweb@gmail.com no no Laura Urquhart, APRN-BC, talks to host Jack Heath about helping cancer patients and their families contend with the anxiety, depression, financial burden, and even spiritual elements of a cancer diagnosis. She discusses developing a patient-centered survivorship care plan, commenting: "Cancer affects not only the patient but the whole family and the community as well." http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer13.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer13.mp3 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0000 This episode is about the emotional and financial aspects of a cancer diagnosis. Laura Urquhart, APRN-BC, talks to host Jack Heath about helping cancer patients and their families contend with the anxiety, depression, financial burden, and even spiritual elements of a cancer diagnosis. She discusses developing a patient-centered survivorship care plan, commenting: "Cancer affects not only the patient but the whole family and the community as well." 13:13 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, survivor, survivorship, anxiety, depression, financial, spiritual, urquhart no no In this episode, Jack Heath talks with Idalina Williams,transplant nurse coordinator, and Kevin, a bone marrow donor, about the experience of donating bone marrow. Kevin, an avid New York Yankees fan, donated his bone marrow to Gerry, a Boston Red Sox fan. Kevin and Gerry were recently able to meet one another--at a Red Sox/Yankees game in Boston. Kevin shares his story. This episode is a followup to Episode One: Blood Marrow Transplant. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer12.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer12.mp3 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0000 This episode is a followup to Episode One: Blood Marrow Transplant. In this episode, Jack Heath talks with Idalina Williams,transplant nurse coordinator, and Kevin, a bone marrow donor, about the experience of donating bone marrow. Kevin, an avid New York Yankees fan, donated his bone marrow to Gerry, a Boston Red Sox fan. Kevin and Gerry were recently able to meet one another--at a Red Sox/Yankees game in Boston. Kevin shares his story. 12:40 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, bone marrow, transplant, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no In this episode Jack Heath talks with Diane Houle and Andrea Gilbert about the Green Mountain Motorcycle Ride (GMMR). Diane is a breast cancer survivor. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer11.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer11.mp3 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0000 Diane Houle and Andrea Gilbert talk about the Green Mountain Motorcycle Ride (GMMR) In this episode Jack Heath talks with Diane Houle and Andrea Gilbert about the Green Mountain Motorcycle Ride (GMMR). Diane is a breast cancer survivor, and her two nephews founded the ride in her honor eight years ago. 12:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no In this episode Jack Heath talks with an Oncology Dietitian, and Peter Phelps, cancer survivor, about the benefits and importance of nutrition, maintaining your weight, and managing side effects during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer10.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer10.mp3 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0000 An Oncology Dietitian and cancer survior share their stories In this episode Jack Heath talks with an Oncology Dietitian, and Peter Phelps, cancer survivor, about the benefits and importance of nutrition, maintaining your weight, and managing side effects during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. 15:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no The Prouty Bike Ride and Challenge Walk is in its 29 year of raising funds for Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Held annually on the second Saturday of July in Hanover, NH, the event raises more than two million a year for cancer research and patient care. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer9.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer9.mp3 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0000 A Brain Cancer survivor shares her story The Prouty Bike Ride and Challenge Walk is in its 29 year of raising funds for Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Held annually on the second Saturday of July in Hanover, NH, the event raises more than two million a year for cancer research and patient care. 22:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no In this episode, joining Dr. Fadul and host Jack Heath is a brain cancer survivor named Colleen, from Southern New Hampshire. Diagnosed a year and a half ago at age 54 after having difficulties with her memory and typing at work, she had the tumor removed the day before Thanksgiving last year. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer8.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer8.mp3 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0000 A Brain Cancer survivor shares her story In this episode, joining Dr. Fadul and host Jack Heath is a brain cancer survivor named Colleen, from Southern New Hampshire. Diagnosed a year and a half ago at age 54 after having difficulties with her memory and typing at work, she had the tumor removed the day before Thanksgiving last year. 16:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, brain, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no Dr. J. Marc Pipas talks about colorectal cancer and colonoscopy. Dr. Pipas is joined by, Drew who was diagnosed four years ago during a colonoscopy, and is now cancer free. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer7.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer7.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:58 -0500 A Colorectal Cancer survivor shares his story Dr. J. Marc Pipas talks about colorectal cancer and colonoscopy. Dr. Pipas is joined by, Drew who was diagnosed four years ago during a colonoscopy, and is now cancer free. 15:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, colon, colorectal, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no In this episode, Dick reflects on his eight years of cancer treatment, and notes that Norris Cotton Cancer Center support services played an important role in his care. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer6.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer6.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:14:58 -0500 A Prostate Cancer survivor shares his story In this episode, Dick reflects on his eight years of cancer treatment, and notes that Norris Cotton Cancer Center support services played an important role in his care. 17:58 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, prostate, non-hodgkins, lymphoma, cancer support, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no Theresa underwent a radical hysterectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Theresa talks about her experience, and Dr. Leslie R. DeMars, Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Program at the Cancer Center, discusses cervical cancer, Pap tests, and HPV (human papillomavirus). http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer5.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer5.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500 A Cervical Cancer survivor shares her story Theresa was diagnosed in November 2008, and underwent a radical hysterectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation. 27:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, cervical cancer, pap smear, hpv, hysterectomy, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no The recently released recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding the use of screening mammography for breast cancer raised questions and concerns for many women and their families and friends. http://cancer.dartmouth.edu/survivorship/survivorseries.shtml http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer4.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:27:19 -0500 New breast cancer screening mammography recommendations. New breast cancer screening mammography recommendations. 16:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, mamogram, mamagram, mammogram, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no In this episode, we talk with Dina, a lung cancer survivor from Northern Vermont, and advance practice nurse Wendye DiSalvo, who works with patients in Norris Cotton Cancer Center Interdisciplinary Lung Cancer Program. http://cancer.dartmouth.edu/survivorship/survivorseries.shtml http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer3.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:01:25 -0500 A Lung Cancer survivor shares her story Dina was fortunate, her lung cancer was detected early. 24:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, lung, norris, cotton, dartmouth, dhmc, hitchcock no no Shirley, a breast cancer survivor from Orford, New Hampshire shares her experience after a routine mammogram revealed a tumor in her breast that was the size of a grain of sand. Shirley speaks with Norris Cotton Cancer Center oncology nurse Laura Urquhart. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer2.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer2.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 A breast cancer survivor shares her story Shirley, a breast cancer survivor from Orford, New Hampshire shares her experience after a routine mammogram revealed a tumor in her breast that was the size of a grain of sand. Shirley speaks with Norris Cotton Cancer Center oncology nurse Laura Urquhart. 20:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center breast cancer, mammogram, mamogram, detection, reccomendations, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no Bone Marrow Transplant recipient, donor, and health care provider share stories. http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer1.mp3 http://dartmouth-hitchcock.org/podcasts/media/lifeaftercancer1.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Bone marrow transplant recipient, donor, and health care provider share stories Bone marrow transplant recipient, donor, and health care provider share stories. 36:00 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center cancer, bone marrow, transplant, dartmouth, hitchcock, norris, cotton no no