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  • 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 Schupper

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenfschupper/

    ABCD INFO:

    Website: https://abcdbreastcancersupport.org

    Call: 800-977-4121

    Email: [email protected]

    DONATE HERE:

    https://secure.givelively.org/donate/abcd-inc

    FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”

    https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos

    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]

    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 risk

    Is 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, CD

    linkedin.com/in/mandymindin

    FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”

    https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos

    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]

    VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

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  • Ep: 18 Talking with an Exceptional Responder - living for a long time with metastatic cancer

    ABOUT 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 Hansen

    https://www.metavivor.org

    https://abcdbreastcancersupport.org

    https://www.stopbreastcancer.org

    FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”

    https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos

    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]

    VOICEMAIL: +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, CD

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymindin/

    [email protected]

    RECOMMENDED WEBSITE:

    https://www.cookforyourlife.org/

    FREE CANCER RECOVERY VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”

    https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos

    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]

    VOICEMAIL: +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/videos

    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]

    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, PRPC

    https://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/erica-vitek-mot-otr-bcb-pmd/

    Erica’s recommended Resources:

    atouchysubject.com https://www.atouchysubject.com

    Intimaterose.com https://www.intimaterose.com/pages/mens-health

    The Men’s Liberty – a gentle external catheter

    JOIN 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]

    VOICEMAIL: +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%29

    JOIN 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]

    VOICEMAIL: +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 Podcast

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091741530856

    JOIN 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

    FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”

    https://www.youtube.com/@therecoveryroom2198/videos

    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]

    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-BC

    linkedin.com/in/michelle-kirschner-159a0a1b4

    [email protected]

    JOIN 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]

    VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    Ep 11 Being Diagnosed with an Unpopular Cancer – there is no t-shirt for me

    When 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/#Erin

    JOIN 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]

    VOICEMAIL: +1 414-373-0700

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    Ep 10 When the Medical Oncologist Becomes a Cancer Patient

    Welcome to the Recovery Room Podcast! In this episode we meet retired medical oncologist doctor Leona Downey. Dr. Downey dedicated her career and medical practice to the care of people with breast cancer… and then unfortunately she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. Please join us in this insightful conversation where we talk about how her being a cancer physician made her experience easier and how it made it harder. I ask her about the shock factor, and if she thought she was somehow immune from getting cancer. I ask also what did your friend think? How did you relate to your physicians? And now that you know what it’s like to be a patient, what would you do differently? And if you had the opportunity to Letter to cancer… what would you first few sentences be? Welcome his is an insightful conversation!

    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:

    Leona Downey

    Certified Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness Specialist

    https://yogawithleona.com

    JOIN 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]

    VOICEMAIL: +1 414-373-0700

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    Ep 9: We discuss how to have a positive mindset in the midst of extreme trauma and distress, as well as where is the line when a positive attitude turns into toxic positivity.

    For those facing a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and or recovery, a positive mindset can be incredibly helpful, because no matter how bad things get you need to find a way to be in the emotion and trauma, yet then find a way to move through it and then past it as best possible. But how are you supposed to do that? what exactly is a positive mindset and how do you get one? And when does a helpful, positive mindset turn into toxic positivity? Welcome to episode 9 of the recovery room podcast because this is what we are discussing. Back by popular demand we are bringing back to the show mindset specialist and cancer survivor Kimberly Macon. We discuss, what positive mindset is, where and how it is helpful and also where the line is when positivity can become toxic. Kimberly will give us the tips and tools of mindset to not eliminate hardship, but to better cope with it when it happens.

    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:

    Kimberly W. Macon, MS, PCC

    Kimberly’s LinkedIn Profile

    linkedin.com/in/kimberly-w-macon-ms-pcc-9427255

    JOIN 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]

    VOICEMAIL: +1 414-373-0700

  • Ep 8: The Female Pelvic Floor – is yours working like it should?

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    You‘ve heard the words “pelvic floor,” yet do you know what it is and do you realize you actually have one? Like most body parts, if its working well you don’t think about it, yet if your pelvic floor is affected by disease, treatment, surgery or weakness it can be a huge quality of life issue!

    In this episode we are talking about the female pelvic floor. Today on the show I bring you nationally respected pelvic floor specialist Erica Vitek. We are going to describe the pelvic floor, where it is, what it does, how it can be impacted… and if it is, what you can do about it. Bladder leaking of any level is not normal, but it’s still pretty common. So if you have a pelvic floor (and you do) bottoms up, this is going to be a good one!

    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, PRPC

    https://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/erica-vitek-mot-otr-bcb-pmd/

    Erica’s recommended Resources:

    Intimaterose.com https://www.intimaterose.com/

    pelvicfloorstore.com https://pelvicfloorstore.com/

    cmtmedical.com https://www.cmtmedical.com/

    Carolyn Mcmanus https://carolynmcmanus.com/guided-meditations-free-downloads/

    JOIN 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]

  • Ep 6: Lymphedema Risk Reduction: yes, you can get a blood pressure on that arm

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    There is no compelling evidence that blood pressures or blood draws in your involved arm increases your risk of getting lymphedema. It's true. Research has evolved over the years, changing the way we understand lymphedema risk and practice. Yet sometimes it takes a while for the accuracy to filter through the health care and survivors realms. This is certainly true for cancer related lymphedema precautions. Data now tell us that sitting on the couch will not protect you, taking it easy will not protect you, and lifting weights won’t increase your risk for lymphedema, it will actually decrease your risk!

    There are about 600 lymph nodes in the human body and what moves lymphatic fluid through the system is muscle contractions, movement of the body part, increased breathing rate and increased heart rate… so let’s get you moving. Listen in to this episode as we discuss the evidence based ways to protect yourself from Lymphedema and debunk the old, outdated precautions.

    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 says, "I cannot be silent. These scars I carry on my body and in my mind, they speak a story that can help heal the wounds of others." Christina is a cancer advocate and podcaster! Christina learned to advocate for herself after 2 decades of breast health issues and missteps. Now she teaches others to advocate through her podcast, “Our Scars Speak.”on Youtube and on Facebook.

    And she shows her scars in an Oscar Nominated photo in Women’s Health Magazine Link !

    JOIN 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]

    Thank you for your support!

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    Menopause Myth Busting – nope you can’t blame that on menopause!

    Whether you are pre, peri or post-menopause this is going to be a good one! This is episode number 7 of The Recovery Room Podcast: “nope you can’t blame that on menopause.” Being able to eat something to change hormone levels is a myth, the ability or need to balance your hormones is a myth, using plant based supplements to change your hormones is a myth.

    The changes that happen in our body over time are natural, but they can be confusing, confounding, and difficult to cope with… so misinformation is not helpful!

    I welcome to the show today gynecologist and menopause specialist Dr. Marie Forgie. She will walk us through the many myths around menopause and debunk the misinformation. She’ll define menopause, peri menopause and post menopause and arm you with evidence. This is vital, because your life is important and you can’t

    be powerful without accurate information!

    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:

    Marie M. Forgie, DO

    https://care.aurorahealthcare.org/doctors/marie-m-forgie-milwaukee-obstetrics-gynecology#/

    Dr. Forgie’s Recommended Resources:

    1) https://www.elektrahealth.com and their downloadable the 21st century guide to menopause https://www.elektrahealth.com/guide-to-menopause/

    2) The book, Menopause Manifesto, by Jen Gunter

    3) Your very own gynecologist!

    JOIN 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]

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    When it comes to your cancer treatment, do you feel you are or were being treated as a disease or as a person? Did anyone on your medical team ask you about your goals? Did you feel part of the decision making process?

    Patient centered care and shared decision making focus on treating the whole person, therefore considering not just the disease but also your emotional and mental well-being. You may not be surprised that taking this comprehensive, holistic approach can make a significant difference in treatment satisfaction and recovery.

    Welcome to the recovery Room Podcast, In this episode “I am not a tumor, treating a person not just the disease,” we welcome gynecologic oncologist Dr. Elizabeth Dickson. We’ll talk about fostering open communication, discussing goals, making shared decisions and how addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of a patient's journey impacts their overall health outcomes.

    Whether you are podcast watching or listening, I appreciate you being here! I’m cancer physical therapist Dr. Leslie Waltke. Please hang around until after the show as I’ll offer you your episode recap and you’ll learn how you and I can engage directly in my incredible cancer survivor membership group Recovery Room Plus! (info below!)

    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%29

    JOIN 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]

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    In health care there may be no more chilling 3 words than, “you have cancer.” Those words are associated with death, disease, disability, and horrific treatments. So traumatizing and stressful can those words be, they can send you into a fight or flight reaction and sometimes even mental parallelization. If you have heard those 3 words you, you may be breaking into a cold sweat now just thinking about it, and may by familiar with the stressors associated with the early diagnosis period.

    Welcome to the Recovery Room Podcast. In this episode, “those 3 f’ing words,” we are discussing the early stressors of a cancer diagnosis. I welcome you to this conversation, we are joined today by licensed clinical social worker, Jeanette Baas. Additionally, Jeanette is a cancer survivor with a diagnosis story with a twist!

    Whether you are podcast watching or listening, I appreciate you being here. I’m cancer physical therapist dr. Leslie Waltke. Please hang around until after the show as I’ll offer you your episode recap and you’ll learn how you and I can engage directly in my incredible cancer survivor membership group Recovery Room Plus.

    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:

    Jeanette Baas, LCSW

    https://www.waterviewcounseling.com/team

    linkedin.com/in/jeanette-baas-490b7b5a

    JEANETTE'S RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:

    ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: https://abcdbreastcancersupport.org

    Imerman Angels: https://imermanangels.org

    American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org

    JOIN 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]

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    Remember the 1991 mega hit Let’s talk about sex by salt n Pepa?

    “Don't decoy, avoid, or make void the topic, Let's talk about sex.”

    Welcome to the Recovery Room Podcast and yes Salt and Pepa, that is what we are going to do. More specifically we’ll talk about how sex and sexual health may be impacted by cancer. We will define the differences between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, and an individual’s sexuality and sexual health…because all of this may be negatively and perhaps profoundly impacted by cancer: pain from surgery or radiation, fatigue, missing body parts, emotional changes, hormonal changes, changes in desire, changes in relationships, changes in body composition, hair loss, pelvic floor, erectile dysfunction. It is a huge issue!

    I welcome you to our conversation today. We are joined by Erin Sullivan Wagner, a cancer sexual health specialist and certified coach. After being diagnosed with anal cancer Erin experienced long-lasting sexual health side effects from her cancer treatment. After receiving little to no help from her care team Erin made a life-long commitment to help cancer patients and provide the support she never received.

    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/#Erin

    AfterCancer.co: https://www.aftercancer.co

    JOIN 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]

    Erin’s 3 suggested resources;

    Sex and Cancer:

    https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Cancer-Intimacy-Diagnosis-Treatment-ebook/dp/B073DPX9SZ

    Woman cancer sex:

    https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Cancer-Sex-Anne-Katz-ebook/dp/B08LQWLRFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K5OBE68F7QUC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fqoAwrEQn6lteTOn5K6qe2-nS-N6ebdpCzoU3kwtXsP5gIiOPa6_N1yxlMhkpg0UC4ZgH9bdkRFO2bhtjxHYIhquWIa_FH7tI1DBf4YZSRMgG4cw6vSqGvueVLnU0iFnM1QFNmR9TfrunKe1klIRANBCOe7qC3XOxTm7Sz9bk0xapOn5sh3hfYPELt8_nixRfNZyeeYcEe0wwFE4tPVbPBNtmiGGWsj-iCa3QpqJeuM.mKKtvawCS7Z_mgrda-jjw4cvHrNJKUR1Sd0XWy7HI_k&dib_tag=se&keywords=Woman+cancer+sex&qid=1711838931&s=digital-text&sprefix=woman+cancer+sex%2Cdigital-text%2C327&sr=1-1

    Man cancer sex:

    https://www.amazon.com/Prostate-Cancer-Man-You-Love-ebook/dp/B008UTR1XC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QUNDMU1IZJ75&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oGuYLnTNLhFILX-guQIRY13y_t7LW_qEzCPbSw_A_JPGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.YIf73ZNbFiI4IHq0IR-ucp9w0GUZOjpLKszrehj6fK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=man+cancer+sex+katz&qid=1711838990&s=digital-text&sprefix=man+cancer+sex+katz%2Cdigital-text%2C125&sr=1-1

  • ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

    An incredibly stressful time in cancer care is the time of treatment completion and the transition into cancer survivorship. This one catches people off guard. You’ve rung the bell, so exhaustingly and blissfully happy to be done with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But then you realize when it’s over, it’s not really over. You eventually realize you may not fit neatly into your previous world. You may still face a wall of weakness, side effects, and uncertainty. And new fears can creep in. You may also feel like all of your favorite doctors and nurses are now on the other side of a door that just closed behind you. You’re supposed to go back to normal, but nothing is normal and everyone around you thinks you should be fine.

    So There you stand, dumped off the cancer conveyor belt with no road map. Welcome to the crickets of early cancer survivorship. This is what we are talking about today. Welcome to The Recovery Room Podcast. I’m cancer physical therapist Dr. Leslie Waltke. My guest today on the show is nurse practitioner and cancer survivor specialist Michelle Kirschner.

    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

    linkedin.com/in/michelle-kirschner-159a0a1b4

    Email: [email protected]

    Michelle's 3 recommended resources:

    My Cancer Crew App: https://mycarecrew.co

    NCCN Treatment guidelines for patients: https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/guidelines-for-patients

    Find a cancer support community either in person on virtually

    JOIN 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]

  • In this poignant episode of The Recovery Room Podcast we delve into one of the most prevalent and terrifying challenges faced by cancer survivors: the fear of recurrence. The psychological impacts of cancer recurrence anxiety can have profound effects on well-being and quality of life. Host Dr. Leslie Waltke and her guest, Mindfulness Specialist and cancer survivor Kimberly Macon, invite you to join them to explore strategies and insights to confront this lingering fear head-on. We will be discussing how to use a centering thought to quiet the potentially nagging fear of recurrence voice. You’ll also get some tips and tools for you to better understand your risk and create your own powerful centering thought.

    Even in the face of uncertainty, we possess the strength to rise above our fears and embrace life with newfound courage, strength and grace. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of survivorship, offering practical tips and mindfulness techniques to help listeners embrace the present moment and reclaim their sense of control over their lives.

    Kimberly W. Macon, MS, PCC

    linkedin.com/in/kimberly-w-macon-ms-pcc-9427255

    Join 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

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