Combating Cancer
Combating Cancer
Podcast Description
Join Gwen Kelly, Host and Founder of Combating Cancer, a podcast focused on strength, resilience, and hope. Creating a space where people can share their personal cancer journeys—whether that involves navigating treatment, celebrating remission, or honoring the memory of a loved one.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of strength, resilience, and hope, discussing crucial topics such as treatment navigation, caregiver challenges, and emotional impacts of cancer. Episode examples include conversations about coping with hair loss during treatment, exploring the biopsychosocial impact of glioblastoma care, and sharing powerful survivor stories, all aimed at fostering community and awareness.

Join Gwen Kelly, Host and Founder of Combating Cancer, a podcast focused on strength, resilience, and hope. Creating a space where people can share their personal cancer journeys—whether that involves navigating treatment, celebrating remission, or honoring the memory of a loved one.
Episode 29- Show Notes:
In this episode of Combating Cancer, host Gwen Kelly shares her personal experience as a cancer survivor dealing with the challenges of flu season. She discusses the long-lasting effects of cancer treatment on the immune system, including chronic fatigue, brain fog, and a heightened vulnerability to illnesses. Gwen emphasizes the importance of understanding that post-treatment survivors may not ‘bounce back’ to normal health immediately and need ongoing support from their loved ones. She also offers practical advice on how to strengthen the immune system through sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Discussed in this episode:
- Welcome to Combating Cancer
- The Impact of Cancer Diagnosis
- Flu Season Challenges for Survivors
- Personal Anecdotes and Immune System Struggles
- Hope and Healing for Survivors
- Message to Caregivers and Loved Ones
- Final Thoughts and Community Engagement
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