Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

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

Learn how your treatment plan is decided and terms you may see We continue our series to help you understand cancer and its treatment. This week we focus on surgery, the oldest form of cancer treatment. Learn about surgery timing, types of cancer surgery, and how NCCN evidence-based guidelines provide a standard treatment path no matter where you are. In this Episode: Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy alone or in combination are the most-common methods used to treat cancer. Specific treatment varies depending on the kind of cancer, the extent of the disease, its rate of progression, and the condition of the person. Surgery alone may not result in a cure and often chemotherapy and/or radiation are needed after surgery. Learn all about surgery and the guidelines your doctor will be following for your treatment. Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Why “What Do You Need from Me?” Should be Among the First Things We Say When someone with serious illness needs to make a decision about treatment, is facing the end of their life, or grieving the death of a loved one, it’s easy to feel like you just don’t know what to say. Learn conversational tools to help them more effectively. https://bit.ly/42hWWEw #friendship #grieving #whattosay #comfort #howtohelp #treatmentdecisions #dyingfriend #cancer #support #communication #listening #activelistening #seenheardunderstood #HUA In this Episode: Related Podcasts: S3E18: What to Say to People Who are GrievingHow Do You Comfort a Dying Loved One?S4E5: How to Write a Condolence NoteS4E1: How to Share the News of a Death with Someone who has DementiaS5E6: Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a CurseS3E1: What you can do to help a grieving petS5E3: Grief Groceries – Care Packages for the BereavedS3E14: 15 Ways to Help a Grieving ChildS1E19: Helping children with loss of a grandparent – with Tracy HardingSupport the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Like the seeds of a dandelion drift on the wind and land other places, cancer can spread under the right conditions. How does cancer spread and why does it happen? We tackle these questions in this episode in our series “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn’t have anyone to ask.” https://bit.ly/440dQKo In This Episode: Simply put, metastasis is when the cancer moves from the original organ to another part of the body. The goal of treating metastatic cancer is to control it by stopping or slowing its growth. Some people can live for years with metastatic cancer that is well-controlled. The treatment depends on the type of primary cancer, where it has spread, previous cancer treatments, and general health. Cancer researchers, at the most basic level, focus their energy on what makes cancer cells start in the first place and what makes it metastasize. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about the basic aspects of cancer and this week we are going to talk about cancer cells going rogue and moving through the body. This is called metastasis, or stage 4 cancer. #cancer #metastaticcancer #metastasis #stage4 #stageIV #stupidcancer #cancersucks #healtheducation #publichealth #everyonedies #everydayisagift #palliativecare #cancerresources #cancereducation Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a text How Get a Head Start and Investigate All Your Options - Before Your Health Declines How do you know when the time has come to choose an assisted living facility? Learn factors to consider and how to proactively make a good choice for the future. https://bit.ly/4iKzbvx In this Episode: We go in depth into factors to consider, such as current functional status, current housing features, social networks, what retirement communities offer, and financial considerations. We have the choice to be proactive in a move, and if we do, we have primary control over what happens. #seniorcare #assistedliving #eldercare #elders #aging #agingparents #podcasthon #everyonedies #everydayisagift #palliativecare #hospice #agingwithdignity We are very happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. As you know, Everyone Dies is a registered nonprofit organization and in celebration of this year’s Podcasthon we would be most pleased to receive your donation. You can support us by purchasing a piece of mourning jewelry, a brick for our virtual memorial wall, or by credit card. Donate Here Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a text Cancer staging is very important to guide treatment decisions and eligibility in studies. When an oncologist delivers a diagnosis it will include stage, but what does that mean? After an agonizing period of tests, waits for results, and finally an answer, many people go numb as soon as they hear the word "cancer" and fail to ask for clarification about terminology. Learn what you need to know to be an active participant in your care. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41q519X In this Episode: What is Cancer Staging? Our focus today is to help you understand the cancer staging system. The stage of disease measures if the cancer has spread, and how far is has spread from where it started. Cancer staging is a way to communicate the extent of cancer in the body so that everyone involved is speaking the same language. Cancer Staging Example: Stomach Cancer Dr. Matzo used stomach cancer as a way to understand staging. Visit our show notes for an image and detailed explanations. Marianne also shared about cancer sub-categories, such as 1a, 2c, etc. This further refines the definition of how far the cancer has spread. Cancer Staging with TNM Categories The Tumor-Node-Metastasis notation is an even more refined way to define the extent of cancer spread. TNM helps to establish the anatomic extent of the disease, and the combination of the 3 factors can define the overall tumor stage. This method allows for simplification, with cancers staged from I-IV, with stage IV being the most severe stage. Related Episodes: S5E45: 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 DiagnosisEye-Opening Moments Podcast Eye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a text Nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and it is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure in search of normalcy. Dr. Matzo shares pointers to help you spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also share her experiences and as we discuss the role of holistic medicine and how to stay safe. https://bit.ly/4i510Pc In this Episode: Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a text Did you download your CT scan report from your portal and are anxiously waiting contact from your doctor to understand what it means? The complex terminology can look pretty scary. How do you find what really matters? We show you how to hone in on the summary section and what those findings mean. https://bit.ly/43fzBFG In this Episode: We continue our series, “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn’t have anyone to ask” with a conversation about how to make sense out of a CT scan report. Dr. Matzo goes through an example CT for someone with metastatic prostate cancer. She discusses the different sections and highlights the "Impression" section - the sum of all the important findings. Marianne talks about how radiologists document abnormal but not concerning biology; some are things just to keep an eye on. She also shared how often things unrelated to the reason for the scan are serendipitously found and treated, like her personal example of a kidney cancer. Charlie helped highlight how useful it is to download a copy of your reports to share between locations and to facilitate your care. We hope this helps the report feel less threatening and more a tool for you to be involved in your own treatment. Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org