Season 3. 1: Fumiko Chino, MD

Ms. Kathleen Haden, ANP, is a nurse practitioner who now focuses mainly on cancer prevention strategies in clinic. But her journey is an interesting one: training to be a nurse practitioner when it was very uncommon (and not nearly as straightforward!), working in HIV/infectious disease units at the NIH alongside Dr. Fauci, independently figuring out what wellness strategies work for her, and now teaching nursing students how to figure out what works for them. Tune in to this episode of When We Had Cancer to hear a unique story about taking care of cancer patients from the perspective of an award-winning nurse practitioner!

Enjoy this week's episode, free to rate the podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts, and reach out to swm5tx@virginia.edu if you (or someone you know) would be a good fit for a future episode! Thanks for listening :)

~Sarah

Song Credits:

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Song Credits:

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Dr. Craig Slingluff is a surgical oncologist and immunology researcher who treats and investigates melanoma, respectively. But he also was diagnosed with cancer, himself. Two years ago, he found out he had metastatic prostate cancer. With family and faculty support, Dr. Slingluff has a new perspective on life, which includes better work-life balance and gratitude exercises. Tune in to this week's episode to hear more about the intersections of work, disease, and coming to terms with one's own mortality.

Enjoy this week's episode, free to rate the podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts, and reach out to swm5tx@virginia.edu if you (or someone you know) would be a good fit for a future episode! Thanks for listening :)

~Sarah

Song Credits:

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Her breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 did not just have her thinking about death and dying, it inspired a second career: chaplaincy. Ms. Ann Marie Smith, MDiv, began volunteering with hospice care after her breast cancer journey, and eventually got her masters in divinity before doing her chaplain residency. Now a chaplain with the UVA Cancer Center, Ms. Smith provides care to cancer patients with a unique perspective given her similar position 15 years prior. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about the extent of chaplain services, the broad definition of grief and loss, ways to cope with emotional burden, and hear this woman’s perspective on what happens once we die.

Take a listen to this week's episode, feel free to rate the podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts, and reach out to swm5tx@virginia.edu if you (or someone you know) would be a good fit for a future episode! Thanks for listening :)

~Sarah

Song Credits:

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Starting off the 3rd season of "When We Had Cancer," which newly features providers (in the general sense) of cancer patients, is an interview with Dr. Fumiko Chino. Dr. Chino is a radiation oncologist in Manhattan, New York City, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Daughter of a radiation oncologist and sister to two radiation oncologists, Dr. Chino discusses many things that fall under the emotional wellbeing and challenges of cancer providers, including 1) the tribulations of growing up with a hard-working physician-mother; 2) the extent of our cancer therapies; 3) research that tailors to patients' needs; 4) the importance of flexibility and boundaries with work; 5) connecting and empathizing with patients; and 6) celebrating the wins with cancer care wherever you can.

Take a listen to this week's episode, feel free to rate the podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts, and reach out to swm5tx@virginia.edu if you (or someone you know) would be a good fit for a future episode! Thanks for listening :)

~Sarah 

Song Credits: 

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Maggie is a 34-year old cancer survivor who, frankly, isn’t thankful she ever was diagnosed. Maggie’s cancer compromised her fertility, brought upon anger, and played awful waiting games with biopsy results. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear about a rare cancer diagnosis, family planning, second opinions from doctors, and the role of therapy. 

Song Credits: 

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Colleen is a 3-year retiree and a two-time breast cancer survivor. Living in rural Virginia with her four animals and husband, Bill Collins, of almost 48 years (who gets credit for being her rock through it all), Colleen recommends that you be there for your loved ones on cancer journeys. Saying "I'm here if you need anything" may not be enough, take a more active approach like grabbing ice cream with a group of friends.

In this episode, we discuss the financial burden of cancer care, the inspiration behind the podcast, unique gratitude of cancer patients, changes in cancer care over the years, and a shop called "Flourish Boutique" at UVA Cancer Center for cancer patients to find wigs, bras, and other supportive items! 

Featured Songs

Easy on Me by Adele 

Clair de Lune by DeBussy 

This episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a cancer survivor, I read a chapter from my book, "Six Women." This chapter is a story about a beautiful woman named Michelle called "Coffee Shop Miracles." Welcome to Season 3. 

Featured Songs

Easy on Me by Adele 

Clair de Lune by DeBussy 

Deborah, Deb, or Debby—depending on who you are—is a 5year cancer survivor from triple negative breast cancer, s/p double mastectomy. An ER/ICU nurse by training, Deborah took the diagnosis seriously: time to figure it out, get treatment, and move on. She now volunteers with the UVA Cancer Peer Support Group, along with Margarita (featured in S2E3), and also teaches/coordinates at a nursing program. Word of advice from Deborah, go schedule that mammogram! You'll thank yourself later!

Songs: 

Easy on Me, by Adele

Clair de Lune, by Claude Debussy 

Margarita shares about self care, trusting your gut (and your research!), and being a two-time cancer survivor. Part of the UVA Cancer Peer Parter Support Group, Margarita helps other folks who are first starting their cancer journeys.