Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Oral Mucositis is probably the most common, debilitating complication of cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. What is it, why is it common with cancer treatment, and what can you do about it? Stay tuned to find out. What is Mucositis? Oral mucositis is inflammation in and around your mouth and can be a common symptom with treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy or radiation. Mucositis occurs when cancer treatments break down the rapidly divided cells that line the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the mouth. In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Can creative expression help you heal? Learn ways it can, and ideas to get you started. Grieving sister and aging pet owner Sarah shares "How to Say Goodbye." https://bit.ly/3Jn388H Why Can Expressing Yourself Creatively Help with Grief? When someone you love dies, the world doesn’t end, even though it feels like it should. When your grief feels too big to carry and too invisible to speak about, there’s something quietly revolutionary about picking up a pen, a paintbrush, a guitar, or a pair of scissors and trying to make something. Not because it fixes anything. But because it helps you survive. How to Say Goodbye We also have guest Sarah Walt Weaver, who lost her older sister share a short essay "How to Say Goodbye." Sarah has also found a creative outlet with her comic Adventures with Vrah which often deals with her experience of grief and the aftermath of her sister's death. In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Withdrawal of the very people you expect to support you in the cancer journey can sting...learn how to survive and also how to better support a friend with cancer. https://bit.ly/3HkXfbk What is Cancer Ghosting? Cancer ghosting can be defined as friends, family members, colleagues, or spouses behave like a ghost and fade away, often without a discussion, after you have been diagnosed with cancer. People who have had this happen often say that ghosting was one of the most painful parts of their cancer experience. You would think that when someone receives a cancer diagnosis that their family and friends would rally around them and support them through the cancer treatment. But that is not always the case. People living with cancer report feeling unprepared for how the disease - and people's reactions to it - altered their relationships, undermined their self-worth, left them feeling incredibly alone and that the problem was unique to them. In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Loss - especially traumatic loss - can trigger an existential crisis similar to a midlife crisis, but with the added dimension of grief. Our guest Phil Cohen shares his transformative grief journey. https://bit.ly/4lZkdno In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Can you take heartache and put it to verse? Our guest Gary Browe has written a poetry book on loss of all kinds and shared some of them in song: https://bit.ly/4lcd9Cx The path to healing is a bumpy ride. The stages of grief are often filled with potholes, wrong turns, and much uncertainty. Losing someone you love hurts. You feel vulnerable and alone and need something to help you feel less alone. Our guest this week is Gary Browe, author of the book About Loss. The poems in About Loss are written in free verse. They are simple and direct, yet emotional and beautiful. Love is part of loss, and this book has many love poems as well as poems of heartache. Gary performed an acoustic guitar version of his poems, Butterflies (Town Grill in the book) and Trans-Am. In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Did you know elder heat-related deaths have increased by 85% since 1990? This isn't just about air temperature; it's about the lethal combination of heat and humidity. Today we explore the often-overlooked crisis that is only getting worse. Learn why older adults are uniquely vulnerable, how medications can interfere with heat tolerance, and the warning signs that signal a potentially fatal heat stroke. https://bit.ly/46uvyHm Join Everyone Dies to explore the hidden dangers of heat, stay safe and cool, and maybe even save a life! Be Cool! In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

The goals you set today may start to resemble a life you can bear again...learn seven tips to help you along your grief journey. https://bit.ly/459zfAR Start healing after loss with these gentle, practical steps. Find guidance on managing grief, embracing routines, documenting your journey, and building a supportive community. In this Episode: Incremental Goals Lead Forward When the noise fades, what you’re left with are quiet, flickering choices. They don’t ask you to be productive or even hopeful. They ask you to stay. And one way to do that is to pick a direction, however small, and move toward it with all the gentleness you can manage. Lucy Tate shared with us seven ways we can form small, incremental goals to get our feet back under us after a loss. You can also read it in its entirety in this blog post. The Weight of Grief: Lessons in Compassion and Loss In his American Journal of Nursing article, Jeffry Fischer, BSN, RN shared his experience with a dying pancreatic cancer. This particular situation unearthed Jeffry’s own unresolved grief “attempting to steal [his] compassion” as he shielded his heart. He wrote that “for the rest of us, “it takes courage to carry on with that weight, to let it shape us rather than consume us, to find meaning in memories without being buried by them.” Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Billy Joel recently had to cancel the rest of his tour following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). So what is NPH? Listen to learn. https://bit.ly/3Isn21n In this Episode: With dizziness, confusion, and incontinence of urine as the typical symptoms, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that could easily be mistaken for the ravages of old age, yet it is treatable. Getting a prompt diagnosis helps improve chances of a good outcome. Learn all about it in this episode. Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

What is the role of PSA for early detection, and how does hormone therapy affect cancer patients? These are questions we dig into in this episode. https://bit.ly/4lC0ZUd In This Episode: About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. Learn signs and symptoms, the role of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) for early detection and monitoring, how androgen-blocking therapy works, and how it affects patients and their partners. Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Have you had the experience where you have more time in your past than you do in your future? If you have, you are not alone. Join us for a discussion with our resident singer/songwriter Mike Ward in a discussion about time and help us celebrate the release of his 6th album, The Time That Remains. In his song "How Are You Today?" Mike wrestles with the things we may ask ourselves as our lives go rushing past. Are we going to make a little mark, then disappear? When we had more life, why didn't we live more? This is one of many songs where he takes an introspective look with respect to humanity and time - let his words encourage you to seize the day! #singersongwriter #deeplyrics #songsaboutlife #loveoneanother #soulsearching #carpediem #seizetheday #everydayisagift #treasurethemoments #whynot #timeslipsaway #psychosongs In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family's risk. https://bit.ly/4jYEHuM In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces.” In honor of Father’s day, we offer some thoughts about parental relationships that you may find helpful as you pick up your own pieces of glass, and maybe a few splinters. https://bit.ly/4l8cvXf In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Marianne and Jeanna Ford discussing the Hulu Series, Dying for Sex, a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3 Several patients told Dr. Ford to watch this. One patient told Jeanna she felt “seen and heard” as this was the first thing to represent what she was going through as a metastatic cancer patient. Why did they find it so powerful? Listen to our interview with Jeanna as she and Marianne discuss the facets of the terminal metastatic cancer journey that the show explores. What is “Dying for Sex” About? The series is fairly closely follows the true story of Molly Kochan and her best friend Nikki Boyer. When Molly was diagnosed as terminal with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer at age 42, she realizes for the first time that “life is short” is more than some stupid cliché. With this new ticking-clock hanging over her head Molly make a decision . . . to start living HER LIFE. She leaves her husband and goes on a quest, searching for life’s answers via a sexual journey of exploration. She juggles dozens of online suitors and brings kinks and fetishes into the real world, all while dealing with the ups and downs of her cancer treatment. What Does the Show Teach Us? Jeanna and Marianne talk about a lot of points that the episodes cover, from the need for intimacy, end of life wishes, the impact of abuse, communication needs with healthcare team members, and perspectives of not just the person with cancer, but family members, friends, and caregivers. Cancer healthcare teams, mothers, caregivers and terminal cancer patients may all find something they can learn from this series. Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual Journey Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the energy to talk. On the other hand, many people do not know how to manage being around a person who is grieving. This week we talk about the things you can do, alone, to find your healing path through grief. https://bit.ly/3ZFyX1u In this Episode: Related Content: S3E38: Navigating Grief and Healing from Loss – with Dr. Ken DokaS4E28: Healing the Broken Pieces – Applying the Art of Kintsugi to GriefS3E20: Riding the Wave: Navigating the Second Year of GriefS2E6: The “Stages” of GriefS1E12: Traumatic GriefS1E11: Grief#grief #griefjourney #mindfulness #supportgroups #grounding #loss #stagesofgrief #healing Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured." https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx Advances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment have greatly improved the 5-year survival rates of most people with cancer over the last 30 years. Long-term survivors of cancer are more and more common, and research is increasingly directed at helping people live well after a diagnosis of cancer. But even so, many oncologists still hesitate to use the word “cure” with their patients. We talk with Dr. Jeanne Ford about the difference between the terms No Evidence of Disease (NED), remission, cure, and cancer free. In this Episode: #survivor #cancersurvivor #cancerfree #remisssion #NED #cancercured #treatmentfinished #survivorship #oncologynurse #caregiver #palliativecare #everyonedies #everydayisagift #cancerjourney Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This heartbreaking story brings into focus the value of advance care planning, organ donation, and the ongoing pain that comes with the death of a child. In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy and channel it in productive ways. https://bit.ly/4iWTmpM In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42Hvhyk In this Episode: Related Episodes: S6E4: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: ImmunotherapyS6E3: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation TherapyS6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: SurgeryS5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About MetastasisS5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis#cancer #cancertreatment #cancertreatmentoptions #chemotherapyeducation #palliativecare #cancereducation #cancerresources #sideeffects #everydayisagift #everyonedies Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Cancer cells often have ways to hide from immune cells. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps our body's own defenses - "Natural Born Killers" - to more effectively fight the cancer. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3S5rAfA In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing radiation—X-rays, gamma rays, or subatomic particles such as neutrons—to destroy cancer cells. Learn how it works, the types of radiation, and early and late side effects you may see. https://bit.ly/4cEClyU In this Episode: Related Content: S6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: SurgeryS5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About MetastasisS5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer DiagnosisSupport the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org