Scanxiety

05/11/21 • 70 min

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'Scanxiety' can be defined as (thanks to Tumblr circa 2004) the feelings of nervousness and apprehension that come in anticipation of a scan or test which determines remission or recurrence. It’s about worrying, but more so about remembering - what might happen, but also what did happen. This episode of TCPP digs into the layers of scanxiety - what it is, how and when it shows up, and different tools and strategies for coping with this complex piece of the cancer experience.
Resources:

"Scanxiety": https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2019/02/5-tips-for-reducing-scanxiety/
Dan's House of Hope: https://danshouseofhope.org
Breathing Exercises: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety/
Learn more about Lee and Send It's virtual programming: https://www.senditfoundation.org/zoom-zoom-zoom/

*Disclaimer: This episode of The Cancer Patient Podcast was recorded in the winter of 2020.

This episode of The Cancer Patient podcast was made possible by Send It Foundation. Send It provides free outdoor adventures such as skiing, surfing, mtn biking, and backpacking for young adult cancer survivors. The mission of the Send It Foundation is to inspire positivity, courage, and gratitude in young adult cancer survivors by creating a vital community through shared experience.

The Cancer Patient Podcast is produced by Layla Moheimani and engineered by Layla Moheimani and Isaiah Ashburn. Our executive producers are Katie Schou and Caroline Schou. Theme music written and performed by Heritage Park.

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"Scanxiety": https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2019/02/5-tips-for-reducing-scanxiety/
Dan's House of Hope: https://danshouseofhope.org
Breathing Exercises: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety/
Learn more about Lee and Send It's virtual programming: https://www.senditfoundation.org/zoom-zoom-zoom/

*Disclaimer: This episode of The Cancer Patient Podcast was recorded in the winter of 2020.

To keep up with The Cancer Patient podcast and additional content, follow us on Instagram @thecancerpatient and on Twitter @ogcancerpatient

Previous Episode

Online Cancer Support

In Episode 2 of TCPP, Wendy and Carlo dig into why AYA cancer is often overlooked, and the importance of support specific for AYA's; how it is helpful, what can be improved, and virtual offerings in the time of Covid. They’ll share a variety of great resources available online and in-person, and different approaches for making connections and finding the right support for you (including, how to slide into a cancer patient’s DM’s)

Resources:

@thecancerpatient Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecancerpatient/

MD Anderson myCancerConnection: https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/patient-support/mycancerconnection.html

Imerman Angels: https://imermanangels.org

Send It Foundation virtual support: https://www.senditfoundation.org/zoom-zoom-zoom/

Jay’s Send It Experience: https://www.senditfoundation.org/stand-tall-and-trust-your-edge/

Dallas YACS Support Group: https://utswmed.org/cancer/support-services/young-adult-cancer-support/

MD Anderson AYA Support Groups: https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers-clinics/childrens-cancer-hospital/support-programs/adolescent-and-young-adult-program.html

Dan's House of Hope: https://danshouseofhope.org

Stupid Cancer Meetups/Dance Parties: https://stupidcancer.org/events/

Lacuna Loft Book Club: https://lacunaloft.org/ya-cancer-book-club/

Lacuna Loft Events/Workshops: https://lacunaloft.org/upcoming-programs/

Elephants and Tea Virtual Support Compilation: https://elephantsandtea.com/covid-19/

True North Treks Online Mindfulness: https://www.truenorthtreks.org/online-mindfulness-classes.html

Dear Jack Foundation “Breathe” Series: https://www.dearjackfoundation.org/breatheseries21/

Epic Experience: https://www.epicexperience.org

YASU Support Groups (including LGBTQ+ and AYA African American survivor support): https://www.yasurvivors.org/find-support

*Disclaimer: This episode of The Cancer Patient Podcast was recorded in the fall of 2020.

Next Episode

Scanxiety Mailbag

Scanxiety never goes away, and it looks like neither do the voicemail submissions! This episode of TCPP is a bonus mailbag episode featuring more voicemail submissions from the cancer community, all centered around the complicated layers of scanxiety.

Resources:

"Scanxiety": https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2019/02/5-tips-for-reducing-scanxiety/

Vy Nguyen Koller Grant from Send It Foundation: https://www.senditfoundation.org/programs/vy-grant/

To keep up with The Cancer Patient podcast and additional content, follow us on Instagram @thecancerpatient and on Twitter @ogcancerpatient.