That 6-Letter Word
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWelcome to That 6-Letter Word, a podcast about being twenty-something and living with that 6-letter word that no one wants to hear: cancer. We are two friends that have lived and are living with this diagnosis, and we have some similarities and many differences. We dive into our experiences as young women, patients, friends, and survivors. Our hope is that this podcast resonates with any person going through any challenge, not just cancer. We're here to remind you that we're all just people taking life one step at a time and spreading joy as often as we can.
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Episodes
Episode 18: Sarah M's Story
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThe Chemo Chat Show - https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahmillslove Sarah's Instagram Handle - @sazzymills
Episode 17: Lindsey's Story
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBLindsey had just received her MBA, was working in corporate finance, and at the age of 29 was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. In this week's episode, we sit down with Lindsey as she takes us through this life-altering diagnosis and her steps to becoming the person she is today. She gives insight into how your mindset, alongside meditation, makes all the difference in your journey. We are so excited for her to share her advice and story in this episode!
Episode 15: Alessandra's Story
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBCancer always catches us off guard and throws wrenches in plans, but rarely are plans so deeply and quickly impacted as when one is already in the middle of a major life transition, as with today's guest, who was 14 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Alessandra joins us to share her experience navigating life as a pregnant cancer patient. We're so glad to have her here to speak about her pain, joy, fear, and excitement throughout this u...
Episode 14: Libby's Story
March 04, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBHead for the Cure: https://www.headforthecure.org/
Episode 13: Sarah G's Story
February 18, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBLeukemia & Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org/ Camp Quality USA: https://www.campqualityusa.org/ Camp Quality Michigan: https://www.campqualityusa.org/mi/ Make-A-Wish Foundation: https://wish.org/
Episode 12: Emily M's Story
February 11, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBEmily's Blog, Wonky Arm - https://wonkyarm.wordpress.com/ Pink Pearl Canada - https://pinkpearlcanada.org/ Young Adult Cancer Canada - https://www.youngadultcancer.ca/
Episode 11: Lauren T's Story
February 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBGood Stock Consulting: https://www.goodstockconsulting.com/ Lauren's Podcast, Life with Little Ones: www.blendedkidz.com/podcast Instagram handles: @lifewithlittleones.podcast & @typeaguidetocancer
Episode 10: Lauren W's Story
January 28, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBLeukemia & Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org/ Leukemia & Lymphoma Phone Number: 1-800-955-4572 Lauren's Email: [email protected] Lauren's Lymphoma YouTube Journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrWl5nLNdio&t=1s&ab_channel=lauren201002
09: Mythbustin'
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBNOTE: WE ARE NOT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD!!! Fill in the blank: Does ______________ cause cancer? Most of the time, whatever you fill in the blank with, is probably false. In this episode, Nikki and Emily discuss their favorite myths and share their opinions on each of them. Reminder to everyone: please Google it before saying it.
08: How Do You Take Your Eggs?
January 14, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDid you know that some doctors don't even talk about fertility preservation with their young adult cancer patients? Well, thankfully Nikki and Emily's doctors did. Just like with anything in life, fertility preservation is not the same for every person. In this episode, Nikki and Emily talk about their differing experiences with freezing their eggs, as well as the commonality they share: gratitude for the advice, resources, and support that enabled them to maintain control of their reproducti...
07: The One With The Roommates
January 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThe title really sums it up with this one! Nikki & Emily have their 4 college roommates on the podcast this week. Please welcome Alyssa, Emily (the other Emily), Hailey, and Sarah! We can't imagine a better first group of guests than those who shared the majority of Nikki & Emily's college memories, and who are vital parts of their support systems, even from different parts of the country.
06: What Are The Odds?
December 17, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBNikki and Emily share their experiences when the other was going through their diagnosis. They talk about how helpless they felt while the other person was going through the thick of it, how difficult it was to be so far away from one another, and how through their different experiences, it has brought them closer together. They also share the lessons they have learned on being there for somebody going through a difficult situation, even from miles away.
05: The Physical Side Effects
December 10, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBNikki and Emily talk about the physical side effects their bodies endured throughout treatment and post-treatment. They discuss everything from hair to aphasia to incredible steroid rage. Nikki and Emily bare it all.
04: Relationships
December 03, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBRelationships are hard, especially when you're dealing with that 6-letter word. In this episode, we talk about our relationships: the new, the old, the successful, and the ones that no longer exist the way they used to. We talk about the trials and tribulations of sharing your cancer story - or any big challenge - with those you love, those you used to love, and those you have yet to love.
03: Talking About It
November 26, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBHow do you even begin to talk about cancer, let alone your personal experience with it? We aren't exactly experts, but we have had some practice sharing our stories. On this episode, we discuss how and when we chose to tell friends, family, colleagues, and strangers all about our crazy journeys, as well as the feelings that come with this type of vulnerability.
02: Nikki's Story
November 19, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode, Nikki shares her journey through a lymphoma diagnosis, chemo treatment, and recovery during a raging pandemic. She discusses the decision to shave off her hair, the frustration of getting multiple biopsies, and celebrating New Years in a hospital room. 2020 has been rough, but Nikki reminds us to keep waking up and fighting through it.
01: Emily's Story
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Emily takes us through her brain cancer diagnosis. She shares some (now funny) stories of her time in the hospital, her challenges with her speech and socialization skills post-surgery, and takes us inside her mind during her recurring appointments.
Trailer: Buckle Up, Folks!
November 05, 2020 15:37 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBPlease allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Nikki and Emily, two young women with more life experience than we ever planned to have by age 25. We're here to talk about it and can’t wait for you to join us on this wild ride, so buckle up!