Alegent Health Nurse Navigator Program (Episode 6)

An Alegent Health nurse navigator and a cancer survivor share their experiences with the Nurse Navigator Program. The nurse navigator is an oncology certified nurse who is the single point of contact for patients and families. The nurse navigator can assist with scheduling initial tests and consultations. They also collaborate with members of the medical team to ensure information is current and understood by all of the physicians, nurses and other team members.

Alegent Health Cancer-Related Fatigue Program (Episode 5)

An Alegent Health Physical Therapist and breast cancer survivor talk about how they became involved in the program. Learn how exercise can help fight fatigue and various forms of complementary therapies Alegent Health offers to breast cancer survivors including - Yoga, T’ai Chi, Massage & Meditation.

Breast Cancer & Surgery (Episode 4)

Just like people, breast cancer is unique and standard forms of treatment including Chemotherapy aren't always the answer. Hear from a breast cancer survivor on her personal journey from early detection through post-treatment. Alegent Health surgeon Dr. Janet Grange also comments on various new breakthroughs treatments including hormonal therapy that allow women and men to survive this disease without surgery.

Image Recovery Center (Episode 3)

Hear from a cancer survivor along with a clinical cosmetologist as they explain how the Image Recovery Center fuses medical knowledge with cosmetology to help patients deal with the often devastating side effects of cancer treatment including its influence on self-image and appearance.

A Time to Heal (Episode 2)

Co-founders of this local program funded by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure discuss the holistic program that offers post-cancer care. Learn about common issues breast cancer survivors often are left to deal with including fatigue, emotional struggles and physical side effects.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Episode 1)

Executive director, Lynette Farhart, mission specialist, Adrianne Wemmert, R.N., B.S.N. and nurse practitioner Natalie Mandolfo, talk about the Susan G Komen for the Cure, the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. The women take a look back at the early years and discuss the inspiration behind the foundation.