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Episode Directory
May 2013
- 5/17/2013: Special Encore Presentation: Conversation with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler “Cancer Schmancer”! Listen Now
- 5/10/2013: Navigating the Cancer Maze Grace Gawler and Bob Ellal-Energy Warriors and the role of Qigong in Surviving Stage 4 Lymphoma Listen Now
- 5/3/2013: Special Encore Presentation: Navigating the Cancer Maze with stage 4 Lymphoma survivor and therapist Debby Franke Ogg Listen Now
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Dr. Barrie Cassileth
Founding President of the International Society for Integrative Oncology and founding Editor-in-Chief of its journal, Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, Dr Barrie Cassileth has a truly holistic approach and is known as one of oncology’s most ardent advocates for treating the “whole” patient. At MSKCC she has been the principal investigator of many research studies. The Botanical Center investigates immune-modulating botanical supplements by composition, mechanisms of action and clinical value. She has published 158 papers and 60 books and textbook chapters for physicians, patients, and families. A new edition of The Alternative Medicine Handbook is underway, and the second edition of MSKCC’s Herb-Drug Interactions in Oncology is now available. Dr Cassileth has researched and promoted proven complementary therapies used along with mainstream care to improve quality of life and to help sustain healthy survivorship. http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctor/barrie-cassileth View Guest page
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Professor Suzanne Chambers
Professor Suzanne Chambers is a Griffith University health psychologist She is an Australian Research Council Future fellow and the 2013 William Rudder fellow. Her scientific publication record is extensive and she is highly regarded internationally within both the psychological and medical fields for the quality, innovation and breadth of her work. A practitioner and researcher in psychological support for cancer patients for over 20 years. Her focus has been on trials of interventions that address couple support and the psychological distress in men with prostate cancer. As a result she has recently published Facing the Tiger A Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer and the People who Love Them. Available at www.aapbooks.com View Guest page
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Pip Cornall
Pip Cornall: Ways of Saving Lives. Formerly a PE & Outdoor Education teacher, Pip’s career focused on saving lives in a variety of ways. A surf lifesaver, river rafting guide, mountain rescue and safety in the wilderness teacher, Pip’s work grew to include men’s emotional fitness. A qualified yoga therapist he now applies that skill to help cancer patients de-stress during times of illness and adversity. A Director at the Grace Gawler Institute; Pip conducts Prostate Mates-”Let’s talk about it outdoors” program. He believes that getting back in touch with nature assists the body’s ability to repair and restore, adding to conventional and complementary cancer treatments. Pip lived in Oregon for 12 years and now hosts a yearly ‘Rafting for Recovery' a challenging yet healing experience for cancer patients. Recently Pip and Grace Gawler created Black Forest Healing as a part of supported programs for International cancer patients attending Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic in Germany. View Guest page
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Prof Alex Crandon
Prof Alex Crandon M.B., B.S., PhD (Leeds)., F.R.C.O.G(Lond)., F.R.A.C.O.G., C.G.O. Prof Alex Crandon is the Director of the Queensland Centre of Gynaecological Cancer, (est. 1993). A graduate of University of Sydney, 1973; he initially worked at the Royal Alfred Hospital before training in the UK (1975-1980). He completed his postgraduate studies and specialist training in surgical gynaecology oncology. Between 1980 and 1993 he was a staff gynaecologic oncologist at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital and Chair of the Gynaecological Council at the University Qld from 1993 to 2004. In1993 he established the Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer- now the largest gynaecological cancer service in Australia and one of the ten largest in the World. In 1997 Mr John Gower & Prof Alex Crandon set up the Gynaecological Cancer Society, which now provides a wide range of services to patients throughout Australia. Prof Alex Crandon has a major interest in improving the results for the treatment for ovarian cancer especially in HIPEC. Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy View Guest page
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Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher is an American film and television actress, comedian, producer, and activist. She is best known for her role as Fran Fine in the hit TV series, ‘The Nanny’ for which she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Television Series during the show's run. A uterine cancer survivor, Fran Drescher is an outspoken healthcare advocate and LGBT rights activist, and is noted for her work as a Public Diplomacy Envoy for Women's Health Issues for U.S. State Department. A survivor of rape in 1985 and then diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2000, she wrote about her experiences in her second book, Cancer Schmancer. Her purpose. has also this book was to raise consciousness for men and women "to become more aware of the early warning signs of cancer, and to empower themselves." The Cancer Schmancer Movement followed. Recently, a TV sitcom ‘Happily Divorced’ has been a great success for Fran and her ex husband. She has recently created a children’s picture book ‘Being Wendy’. More information at http://www.cancerschmancer.org/ View Guest page
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Bob Ellal
Bob is a 4-time cancer survivor. In 1991 he was diagnosed with Stage 4 bone lymphoma and given six months to live. With chemotherapy and continuous daily sessions of visualisation, he beat the disease. Unfortunately, it relapsed 3 times over the next 5 years and he underwent two stem cell transplants. Bob went more deeply into the mind/body connection training with a Boston kung-fu master in the art of Qigong. Doctors gave him a 10% chance of survival. He immersed himself in a disciplined daily practice of Qigong. Against all odds, he finally beat the disease in 1996. He’s been cancer-free for 17 years and continues to practice Qigong. Bob was writer/editor for a division of a major publisher and also works as a freelancer. In addition to co authoring Energy Warriors: Overcoming Cancer and Crisis with the Power of Qigong, he is completing his second book, The Leavings of the Wolf, a collection of short stories about the real-world challenges of cancer survivors. http://www.bobellal.com View Guest page
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Grace Gawler
Grace Gawler: It is a little unusual for a host to also be a guest on her own show. However this week Pip Cornall, a director of the Grace Gawler Institute interviews Grace about the creation of the Institute and her passionate life dedicated to helping others She is a pioneer of supportive care medicine and emotional recovery for cancer patients. Grace’s personal story and her survival despite great adversity, lends an authentic edge to her work. She has been a rock for thousands of cancer patients who continue to draw inspiration from her achievements. Recently Pip and Grace Gawler created Black Forest Healing as a part of supported programs for International cancer patients attending Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic in Germany. As they have done for decades, patients around the world continue to be inspired by Graces’ own remarkable story of survival through her memoir Grace, Grit and Gratitude. Grace’s Institute is a not for profit Health Promotion Charity with Global outreach. View Guest page
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Dr. Ray Hammon
Since 1979, Dr Ray Hammon has practised Preventive, Integrative and Functional medicine. One of his key interests is an innovative blood test developed by Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou RGCC Greece. The test can assist clinicians to look at more personalized and targeted treatments for treating and managing cancer. We know that even with the best of treatments, cancer can recur. Until recently no one knew for sure how or why this happened. Now we know it is due to circulating tumor cells and cancer stem cells. What are they and how can this information help you to navigate the cancer maze more effectively? The program will provide patients with an opportunity to understand the process of cancer and how it behaves at the genetic level. Dr Hammon says that in his opinion, the test has emerged to be one of the most accurate and complete test of its kind we have seen to date. Let’s talk about it on Navigating the Cancer Maze. More info Visit rgccusa.com View Guest page
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Deirdre Hanna
Deirdre Hanna is founding President and Executive Director of Children's Services (Paradise Kids) and Spiritual Care. Deirdre's background includes Bachelor of Theology (B.Th), Certificate in Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling; Doctoral Student, University of Creation Spirituality; Multi-Disciplinary Certificate in Hospice Care, St Christopher’s London; Certificate in Mindfulness Meditation, Massachusetts Medical School Mind-Body Stress Reduction Clinic; Certificate in Spiritual Retreat Leading and Direction. Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics; Diploma in Swedish Massage. Zonta Gold Coaster of the Year, (1994) Winston Churchill Memorial Fellow 1995 (Spiritual Care for Cancer Patients), The City of Gold Coast Women at Work wonderful 20th Century Gold Coast Women Award, Gold Coast Bulletin Community Service Medal, 2007; Member of the Churchill Fellows Association; Princeton Global Network. http://www.paradisekids.org.au/ View Guest page
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Caryle Hirshberg
Caryle Hirshberg is a former Senior Research Associate with the Institute of Noetic Sciences she co authored Spontaneous Remission with Brendan O’Regan published in 1993. She has been involved with beneficial plant research and the Center for Integrative Medicine which researches globally, promoting pharmacological research and intelligent scientific approaches to studying into indigenous and traditional remedies. Caryle was senior Researcher for the six part documentary The Heart of Healing which became a signature series for investigation into the mystery of why people heal. In an extraordinary career, Caryle's undergraduate study was in chemistry, mathematics and psychology at University of Florida. Her graduate work was in neurochemistry at Indiana University. She has been involved in researching remission, neurochemistry, pharmacology, cancer biochemistry and cardiology. She has lectured widely on the subject of spontaneous remissions. Today she is private practice. View Guest page
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Ursula Jacob
Medical Director Dr Ursula Jacob M.D. (Budapest), Specialist in General Medicine Dr Jacob opened the Private Clinic Dr Ursula Jacob in 2009. The Clinic has developed and has been renamed Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic as more professionals join this exceptional team of integrative oncologists. She offers a wide range of experience, developed during her time as a Consultant in various well known clinics specializing in internal/general medicine, haematology, oncology, neurology, natural therapies, and preventive medicine. The basis of her work is the development of an individual, holistic therapy concept with state of the art diagnostic standards and advanced therapeutic methods in cooperation with renowned doctors and laboratories. In 2012, while Dr Jacob continues to pioneer her innovative medicine; her team at the Hallwang Clinic is led by Oncologist Senior consultant Dr Asir Kopic View Guest page
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Prof Ray Lowenthal
Prof Ray Lowenthal is full time consultant clinical haematologist and medical oncologist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, the major teaching hospital of the School of Medicine. He is also Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine and a Member of the Menzies Research Institute of Tasmania. For nearly 30 years, until 2009, he was Director of the Department of Haematology/Oncology. Prof Lowenthal is responsible, together with other members of the Department of Haematology/Oncology at the RHH, for the care of patients with a wide variety of malignant disorders. Prof Lowenthal has a special interest in management of patients with leukaemia, lymphoma & multiple myeloma. He also has a special interest in breast and bowel cancer, as well as non-malignant blood disorders such as myelodysplastic syndrome. He established bone marrow transplantation as a Tasmanian state-wide service at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 1979 enabling 350 patients with lymphomas and multiple myeloma to have BMT. View Guest page
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Rev. Dr Ian Mavor
Rev. Dr Ian Mavor, OAM, FACE A Uniting Church Minister, much of Ian’s professional life has been in specialist roles. Co-Founder and Executive Director Ian serves as Executive Director of Hopewell Hospice Services Inc which includes Hopewell Hospice, Paradise Kids, the Living Well Centre and the Hopewell College of Transformative Education. He is a member of the Health Community Council-Gold Coast Health District and a member of the State Council of Palliative Care Queensland. In 2002, Ian was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) “For service to the community through a range of church, social welfare, education and health groups”. http://www.hopewell.org View Guest page
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Dr Emmett Miller
Dr Emmett Miller has shared his insights into Deep Healing on hundreds of television and radio shows. His recordings are widely used by such medical facilities as Kaiser Permanente, the Mayo Clinic, and by health professionals, businesspeople, performers, and athletes, including members of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team. In the 1970s he gained international prominence as founder and Medical Director of the Cancer Support and Education Center (now the Center for Healing and Wellness). In 1987 he was a co-convener of the groundbreaking California State Task Force on Self-Esteem. Dr Miller gave up scalpels and drugs choosing to use words and experiences; images, memories, and emotions to touch the souls of his patients. He says that they do not substitute for or replace needed medical or psychological therapy, but rather they enable you to do your part in changing your diet, exercise, patterns, thoughts and relationships. Visit http://drmiller.com/ View Guest page
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Debby Franke Ogg MSW, LCSW
Debby Franke Ogg MSW, LCSW, is a registered therapist and Clinical Social Worker in New York. As a 27 year survivor of Stage 4 Lymphoma, with 43 years experience she has studied extensively in a range of therapeutic approaches for releasing fear, anxiety, and stress helping her clients find their own prescriptions for optimal living and self-expression. Her techniques harness the knowledge of both the left and right brain, optimizing the opportunities for healing using stress reduction, integrated meditation, imagery, self talk and dream work. At seven years of age Debby’s mother died from cancer. Her father re-married, then died. These issues became part of her healing quest when diagnosed with cancer. Schooled at Boston College, she graduated in 1969 and has continued to expand the edges of her work to assist people on the journey of cancer. Debby lectures and provides workshops in cancer treatment centers and other groups. Contact Debby www.debbyfrankeogg.com View Guest page
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Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou
Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou is Medical Director of RGCC- Research Genetic Cancer Centre and a medical specialist in molecular medicine. His main interest is cancer genetics with a major focus on chemosensitivity testing and developing screening tests. His research activities lie in the field of cancer drug design and evaluation and in the development of innovative methods of cancer gene or molecular targeted therapies. Born 1973 in Munich, Germany, he graduated Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 1996 served as Military Physician and went on to undertake postgraduate training in molecular medicine at the University of Westminster of London (Distinction pass), then MSc in molecular oncology at Nottingham University and a doctorate as Medical Geneticist in the University of Zurich. He worked as scientific fellow in the department of Human Physiology and Medical Biochemistry in Medical school of Thessaloniki. Today he is Director –owner R.G.C.C. Greece. Contact www.rgcc-genlab.com View Guest page
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Dr John Singe
Dr John Singe was the first vascular surgeon on Australia’s Gold Coast arriving in 1983. He has a busy surgical and consulting practice working everyday at the coalface of vascular disease. Much of the work he does as a surgeon is the result of two main lifestyle areas; cigarette smoking and hypertension., therefore he has an emphasis in his practice to educate patients about the major risks and lifestyle issues that likely led to their vascular event so that after his surgical repairs they can extend their lives and increase their wellbeing. He has passion, compassion and admirable fine skills in this much needed area of medicine. He also has an interest in cancer medicine. He is also a musician. View Guest page
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Peter Trayhurn
Peter Trayhurn is a 47 year old from Sydney Australia. He is married with 2 Children, and at the moment he is has fulltime involvement in his own survivorship. He describes himself as a fighter, a lover, risk-taker and optimist whose passion has been to explore the world with his cameras, capturing moments in and out of the sea. He almost drowned in the Chandelier cave, Palau in Micronesia; has been head to head with an angry bull shark, was lost at sea and has had a life full of close encounter adventures. His greatest close encounter with death has been dealing with colo-rectal cancer which he has approached in a focused and dedicated manner, just as he has done with other life challenges. He says he has been saved by Jesus, strangers, friends, nurses and doctors. He lives passionately everyday with hope and love and never ever gives up. His rescue photos have miraculously travelled the globe. He says: “I pray the real survivor message touches many people and saves lives, mine included.” View Guest page
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Professor Thomas Vogl
Professor Vogl is Chairman Department of Radiology University of Frankfurt- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Germany. He graduated from Ludwig Maximilian University Munich with M.D. in 1982 and has since held many senior positions. He is a Member of Editorial Boards of the following journals: Radiology , Academic Radiology, European Radiology, Radiologic Diagnostic, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Forschritt Röntgenstrahlen, Radiologe, Academic Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging. He has authored the textbooks MRI of the Head and Neck (Springer), MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint (Thieme), MR-Angiography (Springer) and Radiologic Differential Diagnosis. Professor Vogl has published over 100 articles in relation to abdominal radiology, magnetic resonance imaging, interventional radiology and interventional MRI and has has made a tremendous contribution to cancer medicine and patient care. View Guest page
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Dr Bruce Whelan
Dr Bruce Whelan: A graduate of the University of Queensland School of Medicine 1967, Dr Bruce Whelan has been in general practice since 1971. He has worked in challenging rural Australia practise environments including indigenous health. With 45 years experience, his ethic is treating the whole person using the best of modern psychology and general psychiatry in combination with the best of modern medicine. His special areas of interest are general psychiatry, drug addiction medicine, pain management and issues related to cancer medicine. Personal involvement with the Bali bombings in 2002 made an impact of his life and practice leading to his interest in psychiatry. He has been involved with teaching medical students at Bond and Griffith Medical Schools Gold Coast Australia and adds to his deeply inquiring mind and differential diagnosis skills, an artistic side, enjoying oil painting; in particular still life flowers and vases. Dr Whelan lives on a yacht and loves fishing, classical music and life! View Guest page
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Special Encore Presentation: Conversation with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler “Cancer Schmancer”!
May 17, 2013
Hosted by Grace Gawler
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Cancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as ‘The Nanny’, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission. Listen in to Voice America’s Health and Wellness Channel Friday 26 October 12 noon PST USA on Grace Gawler’s Navigating the Cancer Maze to hear about Fran’s cancer journey and how her life adversity launched a new movement in cancer awareness; the Cancer Schmancer Movement. What connects Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler? Both women have experienced great life adversities. Both women are using their lives to help others through the course of early cancer diagnosis. Don’t miss this episode of Navigating the Cancer Maze with special guest Fran Drescher this coming Friday 26 October 2012 at 12 noon PST USA.
Navigating the Cancer Maze
Friday at 12 Noon Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel
Navigating the Cancer Maze aims to share time-proven strategies in a “Let’s talk about it” atmosphere with the aim of making the journey through cancer more easeful through knowledge. The program is solutions focused for patients at all stages of cancer. Acknowledging and dealing with fear and trauma surrounding cancer is essential for any Health Restoration Plan as is pre-planning for any setbacks that are likely to be met along the way. Although we hear a lot about cancer in the news, for many patients cancer remains a personal, silent and deeply unexpressed grief. It is important to acknowledge the reality of a cancer diagnosis, while being authentic about process and keeping possibilities open. The best outcomes are experienced when the best of conventional medicine is paired with the best of complementary supported by an empowered patient. Navigating the Cancer Maze airs live every Friday at 12 Noon Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
Grace Gawler
For almost 4 decades Grace Gawler has been the “rock” for thousands of cancer patients who seek her guidance and strategies. Grace has also assisted those who struggle to manage adversity and uninvited changes that life challenging or life threatening illness can bring. At 21, Grace became a full-time care-giver to her boyfriend. She married him, a cancer amputee with a poor prognosis. He survived and they established a non-profit organization to support people going through the trauma of cancer and other life challenging illness. She created Australia’s first breast cancer support group and residential program which led to authoring Women of Silence: the emotional healing of breast cancer, a 1994 best seller which remains a bible for women with breast cancer. Grace has worked in Government creating a new Women’s Health Plan. She was awarded the prestigious inaugural Rotary International Jean Harris Award for Services to Women in Society. In 1997, Grace experienced not only the collapse of her marriage but was soon hospitalized. Complications from a routine surgery created a major health crisis. After 20 surgical procedures over 13 years, she faced death many times. A bionic surgical procedure in the Netherlands gave her back life and vitality. Grace has survived and thrived and is passionate about helping others to walk in the field of all possibilities and navigate the cancer maze. She has her own cancer charity and consults to Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic in Germany.
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