Monthly Archives: January 2012

Rebecca Cagle is an expert on chemo brain. She is also the victim. It started after she took several chemo drugs (one called the “Red Devil”) as well as steroids and other meds to combat bad reactions. Although the chemo brain has gradually gotten better, she still has problems. She says, “People will ask me […]

Many roadblocks hinder the diagnosis and treatment of depression in the medically ill, one being that patients may have certain thoughts or assumptions about their depression that may cause them to minimize the symptoms or not seek treatment for them. Patients may think it’s simply normal to feel sad after developing a specific medical condition. […]

Caring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, destructive behaviors can surface. Apathy, isolation, bottled up emotions and substance abuse head a long list of symptoms associated with the secondary traumatic stress disorder now labeled as “compassion fatigue”. My guest is Patricia Smith, the founder of the Compassion Fatigue Awareness […]

I call it the point of impact. That’s the second that you get the news that you or someone you love has a serious illness. HealthShare International Support Network is a private global community comprised of over 1,200 disease specific support groups serving 60,000 plus members. This incredible organization is dedicated to helping patients, family […]

Chemo brain is the foggy thinking and forgetfulness that patients may experience after chemotherapy. It can be minor, or it can cause long-term issues. What are the causes associated with cancer treatment? Why is it hard to study? How long does it usually last? There are so many questions around this topic to ask my […]

My guest this week is Vernice Armour, author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter. Vernice is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps who was the first African-American female naval aviator in the Marine Corps and America’s first African American female combat pilot in the United […]

The Doctor Who Cures Cancer: The Story of Emanuel Revici, M.D. by William Kelley Eidem When I was given the opportunity to interview the author of this book, I simply couldn’t turn it down. Several weeks ago, I had an opportunity to interview Lori Lober. Lori–by all medical standards–shouldn’t be alive. There is much that […]

Written by: Rebecca Walton Client: Phelps Media Group, Inc. Release Date: 2012-01-10 Wellington, FL – January 10, 2012 – Mason Phelps Radio is pleased to announce that its first segment will be held this Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST on W4CY.com. This week’s show will be co-hosted by Media Personality Steve Williams, and will feature […]

The illness that the elderly population fears the most is dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. “Persons with dementia may be slightly different from other persons with brain injuries. Their moments of clarity are usually self-initiated, and erupt in short bursts at unexpected times. My wife, June, was still a very real, perceptive and sensitive person.” My guest is […]

My guest will be Dr. Moshe Lewis. An innovative medical specialist, Dr. Lewis currently serves as a Pain Management expert for health advice sites including Dr. Oz’s Sharecare, LA Splash, In Hollywood, Everyday Health and Organized Wisdom. We are going to discuss ways to prepare for and maximize your doctor’s visit. Most oncologists have a […]