<![CDATA[Talk Cancer to Me]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:20:35 GMTSun, 10 Aug 2025 02:39:28 GMT60Talk Cancer To MeTalk Cancer to Me is the raw, real, and radically honest podcast that breaks the silence around what it really means to live with cancer, especially the parts your doctors didn’t prepare you for. Hosted by three friends who were diagnosed with the same one-in-a-million rare cancer as young adult women, we dive into the topics that often go unspoken: dating, relationships, sex, raising a family, identity, mental health, complementary therapies, and more. This is a safe, inclusive space where all genders, sexualities, and identities are welcomed and respected. Whether you're newly diagnosed, post-treatment, a caregiver, or just curious, you're not alone here. Expect unfiltered conversations, powerful personal stories, and interviews with fellow survivors, physicians, and holistic practitioners, because healing isn’t just physical, and surviving is just the beginning. Because after all, we’re still hot, and we’re still here.episodicTalk Cancer To Metalkcancer2me@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Long Haul: Community, Grief, & Survivor's Guilt]]>Grab some tissues, because this episode goes deep! Community has become a critical part of Hope, Melinda, and Olivia's healing journeys. In this episode, they share how they found friends to lean on in the cancerverse and how they cope when loved ones pass. They also explore about how their cancer diagnosis has affected their views on spirituality, death, and the true meaning of "living." If you've ever been affected by cancer, death, or loss, you won't want to miss this episode.

]]>c2c4e8d0-6b16-4deb-bbcd-28d29132b365Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:03:49 GMT<p>Grab some tissues, because this episode goes deep! Community has become a critical part of Hope, Melinda, and Olivia's healing journeys. In this episode, they share how they found friends to lean on in the cancerverse and how they cope when loved ones pass. They also explore about how their cancer diagnosis has affected their views on spirituality, death, and the true meaning of "living." If you've ever been affected by cancer, death, or loss, you won't want to miss this episode. </p>no01:18:56The Long Haul: Community, Grief, & Survivor's Guiltfull<![CDATA[Have you tried ivermectin?]]>This episode explores how cancer patients navigate treatment decisions amidst overwhelming outside opinions, fear, and urgency. Melinda, Hope, and Olivia share their personal journeys, boundaries, and strategies for maintaining autonomy and hope. In this episode, we explore the complex landscape of alternative and supportive therapies in cancer treatment. Our hosts share personal journeys with therapies like ivermectin and fenben, discuss the challenges of integrating alternative remedies with conventional medicine, and offer insights on maintaining autonomy amidst external advice.

keywords

cancer treatment, natural therapies, patient autonomy, decision-making, emotional support cancer, alternative therapies, ketamine, mental health, holistic treatment, medical integration, patient autonomy, natural remedies, cancer journey, mental health support

key topics

Decision-making in cancer treatment

Balancing natural and conventional therapies

Maintaining personal voice and boundaries Personal experiences with ketamine therapy for mental health

Challenges of integrating natural remedies with Western medicine

The importance of patient autonomy and informed decision-making

Resources

The Secret (Book & Documentary) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DRO0Q

Radical Remission (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0V4X4Q

Talk Cancer To Me (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/talkcancertome

Talk Cancer To Me (TikTok) - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkcancertome

Host links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oliviajciafrei

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melindanelson

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hope.law

]]>fda287b0-e866-4e57-9b92-f05e3d8d554bFri, 17 Apr 2026 16:39:53 GMT<p>This episode explores how cancer patients navigate treatment decisions amidst overwhelming outside opinions, fear, and urgency. Melinda, Hope, and Olivia share their personal journeys, boundaries, and strategies for maintaining autonomy and hope. In this episode, we explore the complex landscape of alternative and supportive therapies in cancer treatment. Our hosts share personal journeys with therapies like ivermectin and fenben, discuss the challenges of integrating alternative remedies with conventional medicine, and offer insights on maintaining autonomy amidst external advice.</p><p></p><p>keywords</p><p>cancer treatment, natural therapies, patient autonomy, decision-making, emotional support cancer, alternative therapies, ketamine, mental health, holistic treatment, medical integration, patient autonomy, natural remedies, cancer journey, mental health support</p><p></p><p>key topics</p><p>Decision-making in cancer treatment</p><p>Balancing natural and conventional therapies</p><p>Maintaining personal voice and boundaries Personal experiences with ketamine therapy for mental health</p><p>Challenges of integrating natural remedies with Western medicine</p><p>The importance of patient autonomy and informed decision-making</p><p></p><p>Resources</p><p>The Secret (Book &amp; Documentary) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DRO0Q" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DRO0Q</a></p><p>Radical Remission (Book) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0V4X4Q" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0V4X4Q</a></p><p></p><p>Talk Cancer To Me (Instagram) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/talkcancertome" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/talkcancertome</a></p><p>Talk Cancer To Me (TikTok) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@talkcancertome" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@talkcancertome</a></p><p></p><p><b>Host links</b></p><p>Instagram - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/oliviajciafrei" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/oliviajciafrei</a></p><p>Instagram - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/melindanelson" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melindanelson</a></p><p>Instagram - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hope.law" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hope.law</a></p><p></p>no01:08:35Have you tried ivermectin?full<![CDATA[We're back! (Sorry, we were depressed)]]>We’re back...and yes, we were a little depressed. Sorry for the unexpected break. In this catch-up episode, Hope, Melinda, and Olivia share life updates, talk about how their bodies have been feeling lately, the routines helping keep them grounded, what they’re holding sacred right now, and what they’re learning to let go of.

]]>801a6e8c-08cc-40ec-b645-9693bc995262Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:33:51 GMT<p>We’re back...and yes, we were a little depressed. Sorry for the unexpected break. In this catch-up episode, Hope, Melinda, and Olivia share life updates, talk about how their bodies have been feeling lately, the routines helping keep them grounded, what they’re holding sacred right now, and what they’re learning to let go of.</p>no00:57:16We're back! (Sorry, we were depressed)full<![CDATA[Please Hold, Your Life Is Important to Us: The Cost of Survival in a System Built for Profit]]>What happens when getting proper healthcare becomes a fight for your life? In this episode, Hope, Melinda, and Olivia unpack the challenges they faced just to get diagnosed and be seen by specialists for their ultra-rare cancer. They talk about the courage it takes to speak up, advocate, and demand better—things that have become, unfortunately, essential to surviving the American healthcare system.

]]>62ba7ecc-9d41-42b5-9e01-d0034d338673Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:40:07 GMT<p>What happens when getting proper healthcare becomes a fight for your life? In this episode, Hope, Melinda, and Olivia unpack the challenges they faced just to get diagnosed and be seen by specialists for their ultra-rare cancer. They talk about the courage it takes to speak up, advocate, and demand better—things that have become, unfortunately, essential to surviving the American healthcare system.</p>no01:00:0411Please Hold, Your Life Is Important to Us: The Cost of Survival in a System Built for Profitfull<![CDATA[Those Who Stayed & Those Who Strayed]]>In this episode of Talk Cancer to Me, Olivia, Hope, and Melinda open up about the highs and lows of friendships during cancer. From the friends who became pillars of support to the moments when relationships grew complicated, they share what it really means to lean on (and sometimes let go of) those closest to us. With honesty, humor, and compassion, they explore how communication, understanding, and community can make all the difference.

]]>68c1afab-ef83-4e8e-a1e5-b8135292e9e0Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:56:19 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Talk Cancer to Me</i>, Olivia, Hope, and Melinda open up about the highs and lows of friendships during cancer. From the friends who became pillars of support to the moments when relationships grew complicated, they share what it really means to lean on (and sometimes let go of) those closest to us. With honesty, humor, and compassion, they explore how communication, understanding, and community can make all the difference.</p>no01:08:22Those Who Stayed & Those Who Strayedfull<![CDATA[When "In Sickness" Has Limits]]>In this episode, Hope, Melinda, and Olivia discuss the complexities of romantic relationships in the context of cancer diagnoses. They share personal experiences of how their relationships have been impacted by their illnesses, the emotional toll on both patients and partners, and the challenges of future planning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication, emotional support, and finding hope amidst the struggles of living with cancer. The hosts also reflect on their journeys of dating and the lessons learned about love and connection during difficult times.

]]>8d917ea8-af4e-4f93-9101-0746934f678dMon, 25 Aug 2025 04:20:25 GMT<p>In this episode, Hope, Melinda, and Olivia discuss the complexities of romantic relationships in the context of cancer diagnoses. They share personal experiences of how their relationships have been impacted by their illnesses, the emotional toll on both patients and partners, and the challenges of future planning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication, emotional support, and finding hope amidst the struggles of living with cancer. The hosts also reflect on their journeys of dating and the lessons learned about love and connection during difficult times.</p>no01:01:5012When "In Sickness" Has Limitsfull<![CDATA[Three friends. One diagnosis. Endless sh*t to say.]]>Join co-hosts Hope, Melinda, and Olivia, as they officially kick off Talk Cancer to Me. In this episode, they share brief introductions about who they are, what brought them together, and their plans for the podcast.

]]>db60384f-cf8b-4077-9e38-56dd4f62957bMon, 18 Aug 2025 14:56:57 GMT<p>Join co-hosts Hope, Melinda, and Olivia, as they officially kick off Talk Cancer to Me. In this episode, they share brief introductions about who they are, what brought them together, and their plans for the podcast.</p>no00:23:1011Three friends. One diagnosis. Endless sh*t to say.full