Fearless Friday Videos

We're wrapping up National Cancer Research Month! Though it hasn't lead to a targeted therapy option for her, Peggy shares how cancer research has impacted her therapy options and her outlook on the cancer journey.

After being diagnosed with testicular cancer, Jonny has determined this one thing is the most important to him.

Ashley was diagnosed with a sarcoma in her leg four years ago. Today, she's giving an honest answer to what she knows now. 

After battling lung cancer for nearly 3 years, Peggy shares "what she knows now." What a beautiful example of living fearless and an inspiration!

We're kicking off a miniseries within our Fearless Fridays called, "What I Know Now." We'll be hearing from patients with active disease, survivors and caregivers as they reflect on what they learned from facing cancer. 

Care to share yours? Email us at info@surviveit.org and we can chat about it.

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) and Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB)

What do these mean for your cancer care strategy? It's important!

We believe there is profound comfort, peace, love and purpose found in our heavenly Father - even (and especially) in the midst of trials and suffering. Give us a like if you agree!

One of our Faith Leadership Council Members, George Spurlock, introduces us to some of our faith-based resources currently available - including the SURVIVEiT® - Prayer Wall!

Cancer care varies drastically from center to center, and doctor to doctor. You need to find the BEST physician to treat your unique cancer. Dr. Reddy gives us some things to think about in selecting that doc, and it goes beyond bedside manner.

Maybe you LOVE your hometown doc, but want to make sure you're getting the best treatment. Get a remote second opinion! They can collaborate. 

https://surviveit.org/resource-libra…/remote-second-opinion/

Where is it? What am I going to do about it?

In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Reddy explains what these two questions really mean and how you, and your medical team, can find the answers.

Can you answer these?

In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Reddy talks about the three main things every cancer patient should know about their cancer. Can you answer this question?

What is SURVIVEiT doing to help those facing cancer and how do your donations help?

For those who have had radiation as part of their treatment strategy, you know how painful it is to wait for scans. We talk to Dr. Chad Rusthoven about why the wait seems to be so long.

It's no secret that our medical oncologists are the most important member of our medical team as we try to control our cancer. But how do we know if we have a good one or if we need to find a more qualified one?

Please reach out to us at info@surviveit.org if we can help you or your loved one in any way.

LiVE FEARLESS!
 

This episode of Fearless Friday, we talk about the risk/benefits and how to discuss YOUR goals (as the patient) when deciding if/how much radiation is appropriate to treat your cancer. 

Dr. Chad Rusthoven, radiation oncologist, is back to discuss how treatments are selected for different types and stages of cancer.

Part 1 of our series with Dr. Chad Rusthoven, a radiation oncologist at University of Colorado Cancer Center. Today he explains the differences between radiation and why they're suggested for different types and stages of cancer.

Fearless Friday: A Term All Cancer Patients Should Know: "Compassionate Use"
Part II with Dr. Fred Ashbury

"One size does not fit all."

Part 1 of our discussion with Dr. Fred Ashbury. We talk about precision medicine and make the case for full panels.

Fearless Friday: Two Ways to Treat Cancer and Why You Need to Pay Attention

Fearless Friday: There's a (big) difference between cancer centers

This week, Dr. Julia Elvin of Foundation Medicine is back to discuss how we can approach cancer recurrence. Hint: It's not all that different from playing chess.

Fearless Friday: The KEY to understanding you cancer diagnosis as well as which treatment option is BEST for your specific cancer.

Visit www.surviveit.org to view our actionable resources for those facing cancer.

SURVIVEiT is a cancer support, resources, and community organization. With SURVIVEiT no one will have to face cancer alone.

Fearless Friday: Precision Medicine 101, the patient role, and an important update on the CMS announcement regarding Foundation Medicine's CDx test!

Hear how our Founder and CEO, Matt Ellefson, approaches metastatic cancer, his strategy, and his recommendations for you or your loved one.

Fearless Friday: Testing your home for this could prevent you and your family from a cancer diagnosis.

This week, we're talking to the person every patient and care team should seek out at their treatment center. Hear about what oncology social workers do to make your life easier and top resources they recommend!

This week, Matt talks about how setting up a Google Alert changed his life and treatment plan, the importance of staying on top of news regarding your specific kind of cancer, and how SURVIVEiT helps.

This week, Matt talks about a common assumption cancer patients make and specifically what to do to avoid it

URGENT NEWS: Medicare is considering covering next generation genomic sequencing tests (*which we believe is CRUCIAL to surviving cancer*) such as the one Foundation One offers.

This week, Matt speak's with Savor Health's Anthony Wind about the impact fitness can have on your quality of life while undergoing treatments and after.

This week, Matt references our resource - "10 Ways to Help a Friend with Cancer" - available for those who know someone with a cancer diagnosis. What to say? How to act? It's tough for everyone involved - we get it.

Please let us know if we can support you or your loved ones in any way. Email us at info@surviveit.org.

The Top 7 mistakes most cancer patients make.

This week, Matt dives deeper into our most popular resource - 21 Questions to Ask Your Oncologist! You don't need to get it all, but you do need to get the answers.

Fearless Friday: Pain Management

Savor Health designs individually personalized nutrition solutions to meet the unique needs of cancer patients at every step along their journey. Matt talks with Savor Health Founder and CEO, Susan Bratton, about why personalized nutrition for cancer patients is so important and how you can access it remotely.

Fearless Friday: The mental and emotional journey of cancer

Fearless Friday - 10.6.17