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Monumental People - Coping and Living With Cancer |
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Winner of the 2005 Communicator Award of Distinction
For Special Interest Talk Show
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‘Monumental People – Coping and Living With Cancer’ is The Cancer Monument’s signature
radio program and is a powerful 30-minute, monthly public service information health
talk show dedicated to cancer education, prevention, awareness and research advocacy.
This show discusses many aspects and psychosocial issues that can arise from a cancer
diagnosis. Listeners will feel informed, inspired, empowered, encouraged, and hopeful.
On-air guests include cancer patients and survivors, as well as family members, doctors,
nurses, therapists, social workers and many others who will provide current information,
insight, support, and coping strategies to those who live with, through and beyond
cancer. Hosted by Michelle Miller, a cancer survivor and President of The Cancer Monument
Incorporated, the program also strives to bring awareness to the concept of ‘Heroes in
the War on Cancer’ and provides information about the latest happenings and events in
the cancer community.
Our shows air the 1st Sunday of every month. They are currently being broadcast on the following
radio stations:
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OUR ENTIRE LIBRARY OF SHOWS COMING SOON ON DEMAND TO OUR WEBSITE!
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Listen to live broadcasts of our new radio show, The Health Report, produced and hosted by
Dr. Michelle Miller, PhD on our participating stations.
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| Prevention/Awareness |
| STRESS |
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Honored Hero: |
Chris Rodenbaugh |
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Category: |
Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Rodenbaughs Flooring & Appliance |
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Guests: |
Pam Abernathy, Gary Rodenbaugh |
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Stress: you can't find your keys, you've bounced a check, or even lost your job.
We have all experienced levels of stress in our lives and have managed to cope
through it with the idea that life goes on and better days are ahead. But what
about when a life-changing situation like cancer enters our lives. This show
discusses how one might cope with stress. |
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| ANGER |
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Honored Hero: |
Don Rodenbaugh |
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Category: |
Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Harley Davidson of Dallas/Allen |
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Guests: |
Pam Abernathy, Gary Rodenbaugh |
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When a life-threatening situation like cancer affects our lives, many emotions surface
and the day to day of life can become frustrating for all involved. This show discusses
the emotion Anger. |
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| CANCER RELATED DISCRIMINATION |
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Honored Hero: |
Gary Rodenbaugh |
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Category: |
Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Harley Davidson of Dallas/Allen |
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Guests: |
Dr. Amanullah Khan |
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It's often said that discrimination is a reaction to fear. Cancer can be a frightening
subject for many people. This show discusses the topic of Cancer Related Discrimination. |
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| THE TRUTH ABOUT PREVENTION |
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Honored Hero: |
James Evans |
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Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Cancer Center Associates |
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Guests: |
Dr. Amanullah Khan |
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Cancer is a confusing and often scary topic. Much confusion exists about whether we can
really prevent cancer or how we can detect it earlier. This show discusses these topics. |
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| MIND OVER MATTER/HYPNOTHERAPY |
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Honored Hero: |
Jill Lynette Gonzales |
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Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Walmart |
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Guests: |
Dr. Richard Bush, Phd. |
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How many times have you heard someone say, "It's all in your head"? Some cultures still believe
in the evil eye or totems to ward off the negative energy of another. How many times have you
knocked on wood or thrown salt over your shoulder? The human mind is a powerful tool that has a
way of manifesting thoughts into realities. This show discusses the topic of "Positive Thinking". |
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| MELANOMA SURVIVORSHIP |
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Honored Hero: |
Cherrie O. Williams |
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Category: |
Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Harley Davidson of Dallas/Allen |
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Guests: |
Celeste Brunner, Monica Mroavic |
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Melanoma is an aggressive form of cancer. As if surviving the battle is not challenging enough,
life beyond the diagnosis can present unique challenges too. This show discusses the topic of
Melanoma Survivorship. |
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| EXERCISE AND NUTRITION |
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Honored Hero: |
Abraham "Al" Mass |
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Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
Shawn Osmond |
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Guests: |
Shawn Osmond - Certified Fitness Instructor |
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The human body was designed for mobility. Exercise is essential. If your
health is compromised by cancer related issues, how do you get your body moving from the couch,
or the living room floor? This show discusses exercise and nutrition. |
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| FEMALE RELATED CANCERS |
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Honored Hero: |
Hannah Louise Bach Wright |
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Category: |
Prevention/Awareness |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Guests: |
Dr. Dawn Bankston - Associated Women’s Healthcare - Plano, TX |
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Dr. Dawn Bankston from Associated Women’s Healthcare in Plano, TX discusses
prevention and awareness of female related cancers. |
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| Education/Research |
| COLON CANCER AWARENESS |
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Honored Hero: |
MaryAnn Hatlestad |
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Category: |
Education/Research |
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Sponsor: |
Harley Davidson of Dallas/Allen |
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Guests: |
Dr. Brian Cooley |
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It might be embarrassing to talk about the state of affairs in your colon, but
colorectal cancer is no laughing matter. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
This show discusses the topics of Prevention and Awareness related to Colon
Cancer. |
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| BARRETT'S DISEASE/ESOPHOGEAL HEALTH |
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Honored Hero: |
Rafael DeHaro |
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Education/Research |
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Sponsor: |
Community Credit Union |
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Guests: |
Dr. Brian Cooley |
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This show discusses the topic of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. |
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| NEW DIAGNOSIS |
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Honored Hero: |
Barbara Mongogna |
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Education/Research |
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Sponsor: |
The Mongogna Family of Frisco, TX |
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Guests: |
Dr. Wendy Harpham |
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Fifteen years ago, Dr. Wendy S. Harpham, a doctor of internal medicine, was living her dream
and then Cancer. This show discusses healthy survivorship with Dr. Wendy Harpham. |
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| TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT CANCER |
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Honored Hero: |
John Kastan |
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Category: |
Education/Research |
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Sponsor: |
Harley Davidson of Dallas/Allen |
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Guests: |
Dr. Wendy Harpham |
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Fifteen years ago, Dr. Wendy Harpham was living her dream. She had her own solo medical
practice and was a wife and mother to three young children. Out of the blue life threw a
curve ball. Normal wasn't so normal anymore. This show discusses how Wendy and her family
weathered the storm. |
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| AFLAC INSURANCE - CANCER POLICY |
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Honored Hero: |
Mary Jane Nelson |
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Category: |
Education/Research |
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Sponsor: |
Aflac Insurance |
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Guests: |
Craig Hagan |
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The fear of never being able to obtain an insurance policy for cancer may not be true after all.
This shows discuss the cancer policy available from Aflac insurance. |
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| Hope |
| FACING A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS |
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Honored Hero: |
Linda Martin |
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Category: |
Hope |
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Sponsor: |
Community Credit Union |
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Guests: |
Linda Martin, Audrey Thompson-OCN |
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When faced with a cancer diagnosis, the word "HOPE" becomes a necessary part of our
daily coping and survival strategy. But just as no two cancers are alike, so is the
meaning of hope. This show discusses the topic of Hope. |
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| 20 YEARS AND COUNTING |
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Honored Hero: |
Maureen LupPlace |
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Hope |
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Sponsor: |
Walmart |
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Guests: |
Maureen LupPlace-OCN |
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This show's topic centers on a four-letter word that is used quite frequently in times of
crisis. No, not that word. This word begins with the letter "H" and
it's meaning can be quite ambiguous. The word is "HOPE". This show
discusses "HOPE" with a 20-year Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor and oncology nurse, Maureen
LupPlace. |
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| Monumental Families |
| ACROSS THE MILES/A FAMILY ENDURES A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT |
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Honored Hero: |
Louise Whelchel Stiff |
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Monumental Families |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Guests: |
Todd Minor, Holly Crosby |
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From across the miles, families who are affected by cancer some how manage to pull together to
wage war on cancer. Learn about the determination, love, and even humor that are needed for
the fight. |
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| ESTATE PLANNING |
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Honored Hero: |
Ann Nickerson |
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Category: |
Monumental Families |
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Sponsor: |
Community Credit Union |
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Guests: |
Danny Vess |
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While cancer may not always be a death sentence in every case, death itself is a fact of life.
How do you prepare for the legal, financial, and practical issues that you will inevitably face
at some point in your life? This show discusses these topics. |
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| CAREGIVERS |
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Honored Hero: |
Patricia Hinman Bowman |
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Monumental Families |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Guests: |
Kim Rodenbaugh, Jennifer Bowman |
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When a person receives a cancer diagnosis, they begin a life-changing journey that includes
a rigorous schedule of appointments and typically a great deal of support is needed. Their
primary caregiver, on the other hand, whether a spouse or an adult child takes this journey
too, but often struggles to find the best way to help. They may become overloaded or experience
burn out. This program discusses the multi-faceted role of the caregiver. |
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| DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY/IMPAIRING PATIENT QUALITY OF LIFE |
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Honored Hero: |
Fran Calabro-Cato |
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Monumental Families |
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Sponsor: |
Walmart |
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Kerri |
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A cancer diagnosis can strike with the force of a tsunami wave. As with all
tragedies, the very best and worst emerge in the people around us. So it is for the
family system to. This show discusses how one family’s dynamics were affected by a
cancer diagnosis. |
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| MOMMY HAS CANCER |
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Honored Hero: |
Caroline DeStefano |
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Monumental Families |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Pam Heinrich
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The phrase cancer journey takes on a whole new meaning when your a mother.
Breast and Kidney survivor Pam Heinrich with her son Taylor share their perspectives on cancer and surviving the journey. |
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| Community Spotlight |
| TEAMWORK |
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Honored Hero: |
Walter Allen Brooks |
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Community Spotlight |
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Sponsor: |
Allen and Lovejoy Council of PTAs |
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Former Dallas Cowboy Wide Receiver, #80, Tony Hill |
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As a former Dallas Cowboy, Tony Hill knows a great deal about teamwork.
He knows the sweet joy of victory and recognizes the courage found in defeat.
Tony knows what it means to be a hero and not only because of football.
Tony's life has been affected by cancer. This program discusses teamwork with
Tony Hill and his personal stories. |
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| HOWARD KEEL - HOLLYWOOD LEGEND |
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Honored Hero: |
Howard Keel |
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Category: |
Community Spotlight |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Guests: |
Judy Keel,
Joyce Spizer Foy - Author "Only Make Believe" (Howard Keel's Authorized Biography) |
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For decades, Howard Keel's incredible talent and dashing good looks won him several roles, like
Clayton Farlow, the stepfather of J.R. Ewing, the dastardly character on the hit television series
"Dallas". Howard also appeared in well-known productions like "Annie Get Your Gun", "Calamity Jane",
"Kiss Me Kate", "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", and "Showboat". In his long life, Howard Keel was
a loving husband and father, and then Cancer! Yes, Howard Keel battled colon cancer and sadly, he
has passed away. This show is a celebration of Howard Keel's life and his courage against cancer. |
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| BREAST CANCER - WOMEN OF POWER |
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Honored Hero: |
Kathey Insley |
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Community Spotlight |
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Sponsor: |
Debbie Stone - Keller Williams Realty |
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Guests: |
Suzanne Somers - Actress and Author,
Laura Miller - Mayor of Dallas,
Susan Bartlemay - City of Allen Councilmember |
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Being a fulfilled and dynamic woman in the 21st century is a recipe of difficult measures. Add a
heaping dose of cancer, stir and bake, and there is no telling how this entire entrée will be served
up. Cancer presents a myriad of coping challenges and for some, a diagnosis like breast cancer
strikes against our feminine self worth. This show features three powerful breast cancer survivors. |
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| LINDA ELLERBEE - CELEBRATED JOURNALIST |
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Honored Hero: |
Mary Calabro |
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Category: |
Community Spotlight |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Guests: |
Linda Ellerbee
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To say that Linda Ellerbee has had an incredible life so far would be an understatement.
This celebrated journalist discusses her own personal battles with cancer. |
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| Support Groups |
| BREAST CANCER/HOW TO START A SUPPORT GROUP - Part I |
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Honored Hero: |
Wendy White |
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Category: |
Support Groups |
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Sponsor: |
Arbonne |
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Guests: |
The Bosom Buddies |
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It's often said that cancer is a journey. Support groups are an excellent forum of non-judgmental
support and open dialogue among people who share a common experience. This show is part 1: Discussing
the topic of support groups. |
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| BREAST CANCER/HOW TO START A SUPPORT GROUP - Part II |
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Honored Hero: |
Jo Krekeler |
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Category: |
Support Groups |
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Sponsor: |
Arbonne |
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Guests: |
The Bosom Buddies |
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It's often said that cancer is a journey. Support groups are an excellent forum of non-judgmental
support and open dialogue among people who share a common experience. This show is part 2: Discussing
the topic of support groups. |
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| TEAM NUTS - PROSTATE/TESTICULAR |
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Honored Hero: |
Vernon Ussery Sr. |
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Category: |
Support Groups |
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Sponsor: |
Walmart |
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Guests: |
Mike Wyatt, Team Nuts Founder and Cancer Survivor |
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Let's face it, as Americans we can be a little prudish about our private parts. Men, that is
no excuse to ignore what is going on down there! This show talks about Prostate and Testicular
cancers. |
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| RED HOT MAMMAS |
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Honored Hero: |
Elizabeth Ann Yandell |
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Category: |
Support Groups |
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Sponsor: |
P.A.R.Q. Cancer Education Series |
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Guests: |
Red Hot Mammas, Support Group |
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A red hot conversation with the Red Hot Mammas Support Group is not only educational but
hilarious good fun! Listen and find out if male menopause is fact or fiction! |
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| To Be A Soldier |
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Shows Coming Soon! |
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