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My team at Moffitt Cancer Center helped save my life and I'm forever grateful for their brilliance, dedication, and friendship over the past 6+ years. This is a repost of the episode I did with them last year.   Being a guest on the PEP Talks podcast for providers and staff at Moffitt was an honor, a privilege, and a labor of love. Moffitt is an amazing place filled with amazing people dedicated to curing cancer. Side note: I know I've been off the radar for a couple of years -- life's been challenging and busy and full of good things. Meanwhile, in addition to my full-time job, I'm writing a book about dealing with cancer, developing public speaking opportunities, and working on arrangements for the apartment we just bought in Italy. It's been a lifelong dream and we're so excited!  I'll do an episode about this in the not-to-distant-future, so you can come along for that process, as well. It's all part of the "etc." in "Life, Cancer, Etc." Keywords: Moffitt, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, cancer diagnosis, sarcoma, cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Recently, I was a guest on "The Strong Sunflower" podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strong-sunflowers/id1548796820). I had a great time talking with Zana and Gisselle. They're both strong, kind women who are working to improve themselves and the world at large. Thanks for the opportunity, Z & G! PC: The Strong Sunflowers Keywords: cancer diagnosis, building to bloom, dealing with cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Our neighbor, Tom Fitzgerald, was diagnosed with lymphoma 17 years ago. Today, he tells us about what that was like and what life's been like since. We're so glad he's healthy and that he and his wife live in our neighborhood. NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. PC: Tom Fitzgerald Keywords: lymphoma, cancer diagnosis, lymphoma diagnosis, life after lymphoma, Oregon, Ford Mustang You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Bethann and Shawn Rapp shared their story about Bethann's lung cancer diagnosis last season. (You can find that conversation here: https://www.lifecanceretc.com/podcast/episode/4875ebeb/nonsmokers-get-lung-cancer-too-with-bethann-and-shawn-rapp). In this episode, they talk about how they're dealing with a recurrence, and I really appreciate them sharing how they're working through this experience. PC: Shawn & Bethann Rapp  Keywords: lung cancer, spouse with lung cancer, chemo for lung cancer, radiation for lung cancer, parenting a special-needs child during cancer treatment, recurrence, lung cancer recurrence You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

You can also watch this video interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD-0Snw5qbk&t=67s) I've known Camilla Ball since she was 14 years old. Her mom, Valéria, died of brain cancer when Camilla was in college. In our conversation, Camilla shares a very honest, unflinching look at that time, at herself, and at how much she's learned from the experience. Here's a link to the article she references about rings and boundaries when supporting someone with cancer: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-xpm-2013-apr-07-la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407-story.html All content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. Keywords: losing a parent, death of a parent from cancer, parent with brain cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Getting decent sleep can be difficult, at best, after cancer -- especially after chemo. Here are some suggestions for strategies and products that have helped me get better sleep. Tadin Passionflower Tea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFQWBLA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Yogi Bedtime Tea: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGN1KLN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Rootcha Magnesium & Zinc: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076G5LXQR?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_7&amp&crid=31DAJ16SWSKF0&amp&sprefix=rootcha L-Tryptophan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TYN4G5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Citrical Petites: https://www.amazon.com/Citracal-Petites-Calcium-Citrate-Vitamin/dp/B07RCJY6WD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1PM54U7F5ZKIC&keywords=citracal+petites&qid=1656337695&rdc=1&s=hpc&sprefix=citrical+petites%2Chpc%2C126&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTDIyVzFBOU1USUowJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTAwMDIzMTYzQzNWRVQ5VkUyTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjk1OTg2M0xPMjdQVkkyMTJMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Perfect Aminos: https://prz.io/pEQLRpEtO Feather the Owl Diffuser: https://www.myyl.com/heidi.bragg Cedarwood essential oil: https://www.myyl.com/heidi.bragg Valor essential oil: https://www.myyl.com/heidi.bragg All content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. Keywords: chemo, sleep after chemo, chemotherapy, cancer and sleep You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

NOTE: You can see the video from this interview on our YouTube channel, here. Many thanks to Courtney and Riley at #AmbitionStrikes for their encouragement to make the jump to YouTube! Olivia Luginski was my social worker at Moffitt Cancer Center after I was diagnosed with a cardiac sarcoma. Olivia helped guide us through the process of getting help and offers advice for anyone -- patient or caregiver -- who's dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Plus, she's a delightful human being. To review the resource list Olivia mentioned, submit a request on our website's contact page and we'll email you the 9-page document. For more information about Imerman Angels' peer-matching service for patients and caregivers, visit www.imermanangels.org. To contact Moffitt Cancer Center, visit www.moffitt.org. Photo courtesy of Oliva Luginski All other content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Here's where my head -- and heart -- are these days. Getting through cancer is not a one-shot deal; you've got to deal with the aftermath, too, and figure out what you want the future to look like.  Also, we're adding video interviews to our YouTube Channel starting in June! I think I was a little afraid to announce this because it meant I had to commit and I'm so out of my depth -- it's exhilarating and terrifying, all at the same time. But taking those leaps are how we grow, right?  So I'm heading into the unknown and excited to see where this path leads. Photo and content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

*** CONTENT WARNING *** We speak very graphically and specifically about breast cancer surgery, so please use headphones if you're around kiddos. My sister Kate had breast cancer surgery last week. She thought it was important to share what it's like in the "limbo" after treatment so that others know what to expect and feel less alone. I love how honest and real Kate is and appreciate her willingness to be open and vulnerable. Link to Kate's first episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1468990/episodes/9867650 Photo © 2022 Kate Jensen Content © 2022 Heidi Bragg Keywords: breast cancer, invasive ductile carcinoma, breast cancer surgery, lumpectomy, breast cancer surgery recovery, breast reconstruction, breast lift after cancer surgery, mom with breast cancer, parenting with breast cancer You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Dr.  Debbie Egbert is an anesthesiologist in practice in Oregon.  Debbie is a wealth of information and has an obvious passion for serving her patients. Side note: she's also a fabulous gardener and cook! In this episode, we talk about what anesthesia is and how it works. Photo © 2021 Dr. Debbie Egbert Keywords: questions about anesthesia, types of anesthesia, anesthesiologist You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

My sister, Kate, was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma at the end of September. She's currently in the middle of chemo, awaiting surgery and radiation, and talks with us about what life's like right now for her, her husband, and their six kids. Kate did a follow-up episode right after breast-cancer surgery. You can find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1468990/episodes/10278542-graphic-content-advisory-right-after-breast-cancer-surgery-with-kate Photo © 2022 Kate JP Content © 2022 Heidi Bragg Keywords: breast cancer, invasive ductile carcinoma, breast cancer prognosis, chemo for breast cancer, mom with breast cancer, parenting with breast cancer, working during cancer treatment, breast cancer diagnosis You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Life changes are hard and the last few months have been, too. Here's what I've been doing and why I've needed to take a step back. Photo © 2021 Heidi Bragg Content © 2022 Heidi Bragg Keywords: self-care, saying no is okay, reasonable expectations, setting good boundaries You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

*** CONTENT WARNING: There's a minor swear in this and we use terms like "breast" and "boob," so please use headphones if you're listening around kiddos. ***  Tiffany Goulding and Lauren Bales were on the podcast back in January, while Tiff was in the middle of treatment for breast cancer (listen to Season 1, Episode 9 to hear that interview). Now, they're back to talk about how Tiff is doing, things they've experienced and learned over the past 8 months, and future plans. They're delightful, as always, and I love talking with them. Link to their first episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1468990/episodes/7104451 Photo courtesy of Tiff & Lauren All other content © 2022 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved. Keywords: breast cancer,  friend with breast cancer, loved one with breast cancer, supporting a breast cancer patient, fears about breast cancer, working with breast cancer, working during cancer treatment You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Dr. Phil Spiess is a great guy and so easy to talk with. He's a genitourinary oncologist and assistant chief of surgical services at Moffitt Cancer Center and a full professor of oncology and urology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He's also researching Lynch Syndrome, which I have, and helping doctors around the world develop protocols for people with rare cancers. Our conversation ranges from travel goals to why second opinions are important. Take a listen. To find out more about Dr. Spiess and his work, visit https://moffitt.org/providers/philippe-spiess/ Keywords: Lynch Syndrome, genitourinary cancer, urothelial carcinoma, Moffitt Cancer Center PC: moffitt.org You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.

Dr. Andrew Brohl  is a medical oncologist and physician-scientist.  One of his specialties is sarcoma, which is how I got to know him (my second cancer was a cardiac sarcoma). He's been instrumental in my treatment and I'm incredibly grateful for his help and expertise. Plus, he's just good people.  Use this link find more info about Dr. Brohl and Moffitt Cancer Center: https://moffitt.org/providers/andrew-brohl/ Keywords: sarcoma, cardiac sarcoma, atrial sarcoma, sarcoma research PC: moffitt.org You can also find some episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeCancerEtc Patreon: https://patreon.com/lifecanceretc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink NOTE: I am not a medical professional. Everyone on the "Life, Cancer, Etc." podcast is sharing their own experiences, not giving medical advice. All content not otherwise specified ©2025 Heidi Bragg and Life, Cancer, Etc. All rights reserved.