Survivor Chat with Brad and Josie: Diagnostic Phase of Initial Diagnosis

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04/12/24 • 43 min

In this episode, we will be speaking about our personal experiences with the diagnostic part of our journey for our initial diagnosis, such as delay in workup, needing more tissue for diagnostic purposes (multiple times being biopsied, etc.), being a rare case, getting a second opinion, talking with our children, and a bit about feeling gaslighted.
Here are a few helpful links relevant to this episode:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/caregivers/helping-children-when-a-family-member-has-cancer/dealing-with-treatment/talking-to-kids.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/finding-care/seeking-a-second-opinion.html

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

Previous Episode

Survivor Chat with Brad and Josie: What Brings Us Here

Brad and Josie describe a summary of their significant and chronic health issues, which we will discuss in more detail in future episodes.

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

Next Episode

Survivor Chat with Brad and Josie: Initial Cancer Treatment Part 1

Discovering cancer during a prenatal checkup was a curveball I never saw coming. Listen closely as I open up about my battle with HPV-related cancer, diving into the emotional rollercoaster from the initial diagnosis of low-grade dysplasia to the eventual necessity of treatment for high-grade dysplasia. Brad joins me, offering a unique lens through his own fight with lymphoma, casting it as an unwelcome guest, much like a pregnancy.
The conversation then shifts gears to a critical comparison of healthcare systems as we juxtapose the Dutch model against the American one. We dissect the subtler points of socialized medicine, discuss the implications of holistic versus aggressive treatments, and the delicate balance required in managing cancer care. This episode peels back the layers of ethical considerations in personalized medicine, the insightful impact of rapid body autopsy programs, and the myths surrounding treatment aggressiveness.
Join Brad and me as we navigate these intricate waters, aiming to shed light on the complexities of cancer care and the pursuit of patient-centric treatment strategies.
Helpful links for this episode:
https://www.mdedge.com/hematology-oncology/article/164392/practice-management/rapid-autopsy-programs-seek-clues-cancer/page/0/5

General Links: