When a child, teenager or young adult is diagnosed with cancer, the overwhelming response is to jump into treatment as soon as possible to blast it out of the body. But before diving into treatment, it’s equally important to take a moment, step back and consider the long game; the quality of that young person’s life once the cancer is gone.

In this episode of An Unexpected Life, Marianne Banister dives into the world of Fertility Preservation with two experts who are helping young cancer survivors create families. Thanks to huge advances in medicine, even newborn cancer patients can now preserve their chance to have their own children one day! Our guests are Megan Scherer of Worth the Wait Charity and Kate Bendle of the Cleveland Clinic’s AYA Fertility Preservation Program.

It’s fascinating and vital information for any parent or future parent to know!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ Fertility Preservation Options

✅ Earliest age available for preservation

✅ How to manage preservation options with cancer treatment options

✅ Funding and financial support options

✅ Alternative pathways to parenthood for cancer survivors

Links

🔶 Preserving Fertility in Children and Teens: https://bit.ly/4nihztS

🔶 Fertility Preservation Program / Cleveland Children’s: https://bit.ly/4kW49SO

🔶 Worth the Wait: https://worththewaitcharity.com/

🔶All Paths Family Support Group: https://allpathsfb.org/support/

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Here’s a thought that may seem strange; you can disagree with your doctor. Sure, they have the diplomas on the wall and you’re the one in the paper gown, but remember; the doctor works for you!

In this episode of our podcast An Unexpected Life, you’ll meet
melanoma survivor Elea Vander Burgh. As a 17 year old high school student, Elea
stubbornly stood her ground when her dermatologist brushed aside a questionable mole as nothing. Elea demanded it be removed. The result; a melanoma diagnosis that possibly saved her life.

Now a student at Baylor University, Elea shares her inspirational story with
Marianne to illustrate the challenge and power of self advocacy at
any age, the importance of shopping for a good dermatologist, and the
magic of developing a good scar story!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why it’s important to listen to your inner voice.
✅ The value of advocacy and saying no!
✅ The hallmarks of a gold star dermatologist.
✅ The importance of finding a medical “team” post diagnosis.
✅ Sharing your story with friends.

Links
🔶 Screening to Save Your Life! How to Find the Best Dermatologist https://bit.ly/44dYnWO
🔶 The Difference Between Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Awareness That Could Save Your Life. https://bit.ly/45hm6q7
🔶 Education to Save Young Lives / The Basics of AYA Melanoma https://bit.ly/3ZVYqDx

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“ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention.

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Is your head spinning? Your heart racing? Does life feel out of control?

Join the club! In this chaotic world anxiety is at an all-time high. But don’t lose hope - help is here!

In this episode, Marianne Banister talks with Anxiety Expert and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist April Moran, about how you can add some calm to your life with easy practical tips. Enhance your body and mind connection for your overall health and wellness. It’s especially important for those fighting cancer or other chronic conditions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ The toxic impact of stress hormones on your body

✅ The link between anxiety and cancer

✅ Easy techniques to calm your mind and body

Links

🔶 Stress and Cancer: bit.ly/4kVuDV3

🔶 Cortisol and Cancer: bit.ly/4kWDeXA

🔶 Anxiety Ruining Your Vibe? https://bit.ly/4j1GvTx

Claire Marie Foundation Mission

“ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention.

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