Beating Breast Cancer with Tracy Dean
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On the first episode of A Teaspoon of Healing, we talk with breast cancer survivor Tracy Dean. Tracy shares what it’s like to be diagnosed with breast cancer, how to stay positive and healthy while going through chemotherapy and lifestyle tips for survivors. Rebuilding your life after chemotherapy and other cancer treatments isn’t often discussed, but Tracy will guide you through this process. We also discuss holistic and alternative healing methods. Show notes are below. Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts!
- 2:08 Introduction to Tracy Dean, her diagnosis and her reaction
- 5:40 Her signs and symptoms
- 9:33 Discussion of cancer drugs, chemotherapy and insurance
- 11:20 Chemotherapy – what is it like? Choosing an oncologist and other medical providers
- 14:00 Staying positive, healthy and organized during chemotherapy. What is “chemo brain?”
- 23:30 Vanity and post-chemotherapy changes to your appearance
- 29:30 Lifestyle tips for breast cancer survivors and how to rebuild your life after chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Exploring holistic healing methods.
- 37:40 Information about the Team Tracy D Facebook page
