Cancer Resources From Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation
"Battling And Beating Cancer -- The Cancer Survival Book"
Battling and Beating Cancer - The Cancer Survival Book is written by Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation co-founders Charlene McMann-Seaman and Scott Seaman. Part 1 takes you along with the authors on their battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma from diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, follow-up treatments and testing, and provides the insights, fears, and triumphs of a cancer survivor and caregiver. Scott and Charlene hope that their story of survivorship demystifies the experience and enlightens readers in a very humanistic and unique way.
Part 2 is focused on you - the steps and approach you should consider taking to survive cancer. It covers topics such as: (1) the basics about cancer; (2) selecting the best doctor and treatment centers available to you; (3) obtaining a prompt and proper diagnosis; (4) understanding medical tests and diagnostic tools; (5) surviving your hospital stay; (6) an overview of conventional treatments, revolutionary treatments, and clinical trials; (7) understanding survival rates and making appropriate adjustments; (8) developing a “cancer warrior” mentality; (9) taking advantage of complementary therapies and a healthy lifestyle to help you beat the disease; (10) the role of the immune system in beating cancer; (11) the authors´ belief that blood cancer research is the superhighway to curing cancer and their national call to action to cure cancer.
Workbook: The book contains a useful appendix with a detailed listing of questions to ask your doctors at each critical phase, some tips doctors may forget to tell you, a checklist of legal and insurance documents, and a listing of organizations, web sites, and resources available to help you get the support and information you need about your type of cancer and the treatments and clinical trials available to you. It also includes a patient's medical information workbook to help you record relevant information. The book is something you will want to bring with you so that you have important information at your finger tips.
This book is all about beating cancer. Charlene and Scott wrote the book for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families that they wish they had when they started battling cancer. Net proceeds will go to cancer research. The Foreword is written by Stephanie A. Gregory, MD and Henry C. Fung, MD Sections of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Rush University Medical Center. It is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, borders.com, or at the attached link towww.charleneandscott.org
By popular request, the book is now available as an e-book through various sources including amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
"Battling And Beating Cancer Radio Show"
"Battling And Beating Cancer Radio Show"
Listen to ?Battling And Beating Cancer Radio Show? streaming live on the world wide web every other Tuesday evening on Blog Talk Radio. This is a dynamic show devoted to battling and beating cancer of all types, with a particular emphasis on lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma (blood cancer). Join hosts Scott Seaman and Charlene McMann and their guests including doctors, survivors, patients, caregivers, and individuals on the front lines in the war against cancer. They discuss the medical, psychological, emotions, financial and other topics of interest to people impacted by cancer. The show airs live every other Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Central Time. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/battling-and-beating-cancer
The first show featured the "Insurance Warrior." In 2005, Laurie Todd was diagnosed with late-stage appendix cancer. She was told by her oncologist, "There is no treatment for your disease. And, even if there were, they wouldn't pay for it." Laurie not only beat the disease, but became the Insurance Warrior. She has helped patients obtain coverage for their treatment and published her book, Fight Your Health Insurer and Win. Hear about how Laurie beat cancer and learn how to have your health insurer pay for the treatments that you need. Also, John Daley, a 10-year survivor of melanoma tells his story and talks about his participation in a vaccine clinical trial. Original air date: March 9, 2010.
World renowned hematologist/oncologist Dr. Leo Gordon, Director of the Lymphoma Program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University discusses lymphoma, traditional treatments, current treatment options, research developments, and Northwestern's new partnership with the Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation on the superhighway to curing cancer. Original air date: March 23, 2010.
Preeminent hematologist/oncologist Dr. Stephanie Gregory, Director of the Sections of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Rush University Medical Center discusses where we have been, where we are, and where we are heading with blood cancer research and treatments. These are exciting times for cancer research and Dr. Gregory provides important insights for patients.
Dr. Michelle Le Beau, Professor and Director of The Cancer Research Center at University of Chicago, joins Charlene and Scott to discuss leukemia signs, symptoms, and types. She also discusses leukemia research, University of Chicago's legacy in blood cancer research, and its new partnership with other leading research institutions through the Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation. Dr. Le Beau demonstrates that blood cancer research is the superhighway to curing cancer.
Sometimes cancer seems to be the unwanted gift that keeps on giving. A cancer diagnosis does not just raise a host of health, medical, and mortality issues ? it often presents a panoply of legal and financial issues. Joining Charlene and Scott on this episode of ?Battling and Beating Cancer? is Monica Fawzy, Esq. Monica is the Chicago-based attorney at the Cancer Legal Resource Center. We discuss topics such as health and disability insurance, employment issues, access to health care and government, estate planning, and resources available to people battling cancer.
"Coping With The Psychological and Social Aspects of Cancer"
Cancer impacts the whole person – our mind, social life, and family life as well as our body. So it is important that we fight cancer on all fronts and take advantage of the full range of available therapies. On this episode of “Battling and Beating Cancer” we are joined by Dr. Janine Gauthier, Assistant Professor and Director of Psychosocial Oncology and Clinical Services for the Cancer Integrative Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center. We will discuss stress, fatigue, chemo brain, psychological and social issues that impact cancer patients and how to cope with these challenges. We will talk about acupuncture, yoga, massage therapy, stress management, biofeedback, relaxation, guided imagery, and medical hypnosis. You won’t want to miss this “all hands on deck” cancer show!
"Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Research & The Dawn Of The Age Of Personalized Cancer Treatment"
Dr. Howard Kaufman, Cancer Center Director at Rush University Medical Center, joins Charlene and Scott to discuss melanoma, other skin cancers, the importance and impact of cancer research and clinical trials, and the dawn of the age of personalized cancer treatment. You will not want to miss this informative show.
