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Navigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigate the Cancer Maze with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace GawlerCancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as The Nanny, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission. What connects Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler? Both women have experienced great life adversities. Both women are using their lives to help others through the course of early cancer diagnosis. Guest Info – Fran Drescher: Fran Drescher is an American film and television actress, comedian, producer, and activist. She is best known for her role as Fran Fi...2023-10-0449 minWavelengthWavelengthWavelength: Cost of Living, Vacayit & The Gawler LineWavelength is back, sparking the convos Adelaide should be having. We have missed you! But don’t worry, we are back with a brand-new team, sound, and a whole lot of new stories, This week we have Cass, Grace and Alex taking you through you through some amazing stories. Have you noticed lettuce, electricity, petrol and other household items significantly increasing by price? we discuss the cost-of-living crisis, Cass speaks with Scott Keeley from Wakefield partners about how it directly affects young people In South Australia and what people can expect through this time. Not only that, bu...2022-07-0417 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioGrace Gawler BBC Interview – Attitudinal Strategies for SurvivalGrace Gawler I first worked in the UK in 1993 at what was then the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. I was to return many times over the years ahead giving practitioner trainings and patient workshops. I was delighted to work with and present for the London Breast Cancer Haven and the Helen Rollason Foundation in Essex. I returned to the UK ten years later in 2003 following surgery in the Netherlands that is discussed in this podcast. I presented the Penny Brohn Memorial lecture where I met Prof Karol Sikora who was then Professor of...2021-07-0115 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioGrace Gawler BBC Interview – Attitudinal Strategies for SurvivalGrace Gawler I first worked in the UK in 1993 at what was then the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. I was to return many times over the years ahead giving practitioner trainings and patient workshops. I was delighted to work with and present for the London Breast Cancer Haven and the Helen Rollason Foundation in Essex. I returned to the UK ten years later in 2003 following surgery in the Netherlands that is discussed in this podcast. I presented the Penny Brohn Memorial lecture where I met Prof Karol Sikora who was then Professor of...2021-07-0115 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaGrace Gawler BBC Interview – Attitudinal Strategies for SurvivalGrace Gawler I first worked in the UK in 1993 at what was then the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. I was to return many times over the years ahead giving practitioner trainings and patient workshops. I was delighted to work with and present for the London Breast Cancer Haven and the Helen Rollason Foundation in... The post Grace Gawler BBC Interview – Attitudinal Strategies for Survival first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2021-07-0115 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon – Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived! He was just 7 years old. Today, Dr Francis Seow-Choen is Dr Francis Seow-Choen is now an internationally recognised colorectal surgeon, currently practising at Mount Elizabeth Medical. Centre. He is Visiting Professor to the Tianjin Police Hospital, PR China, Visiting Professor to the National Centre for Co...2020-07-2146 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon – Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived! He was just 7 years old. Today, Dr Francis Seow-Choen is Dr Francis Seow-Choen is now an internationally recognised colorectal surgeon, currently practising at Mount Elizabeth Medical. Centre. He is Visiting Professor to the Tianjin Police Hospital, PR China, Visiting Professor to the National Centre for Co...2020-07-2146 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon – Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore. After diagnosis & an arduous 6 months that included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment; he survived!... The post Navigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow Choen first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2020-07-2146 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Professor Francis Seow ChoenThe Journey from Cancer Patient to Famous Colorectal Surgeon - Today my special guest is Dr Francis Seow-Choen from Singapore. As a little boy he became medically famous when diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma; the first recorded case in Singapore.2018-03-2946 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioCancer Vaccines – A Survivor’s Story – Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage IV (part 1)https://www.blubrry.com/navigatingthecancermaze/ - Part 1. After winning the fight, Jeffrey Deslandes authored a book (left) "From Cancer Good Things Grow," about his remarkable recovery from cancer. -2017-05-2049 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioThe Art of SurvivorShip with Jeffrey Deslandes a Stage 1V non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor (Part 2)Part 2. In my first interview with Jeffrey in 2014, we focussed on the recent release of his book, "From Cancer Good Things Grow", whose title describes quite a different take on the experience of cancer. -2017-05-1936 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Safe Cancer Supplement MazeSwiss Herbal Tonic-Strath Successfully Impacts Wellbeing Cancer Patients during Chemo and Radiation Therapy. - There is a lot to know about supplements for cancer patients undergoing conventional treatments.2017-05-1816 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Safe Cancer Supplement MazeSwiss Herbal Tonic-Strath Successfully Impacts Wellbeing Cancer Patients during Chemo and Radiation Therapy. There is a lot to know about supplements for cancer patients undergoing conventional treatments. More than 35 years ago I was introduced to Strath Tonic. I began prescribing it for radiotherapy patients. Radiotherapists wrote to me asking why my patients were doing... The post Navigating the Safe Cancer Supplement Maze first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2017-05-1816 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Safe Cancer Supplement MazeSwiss Herbal Tonic-Strath Successfully Impacts Wellbeing Cancer Patients during Chemo and Radiation Therapy. There is a lot to know about supplements for cancer patients undergoing conventional treatments. More than 35 years ago I was introduced to Strath Tonic. I began prescribing it for radiotherapy patients. Radiotherapists wrote to me asking why my patients were doing so well. Strath is proven to be the tonic beyond tonics. The formula makes use of the ability of yeast cells to digest extracts of 50 herbs added to them. The essence from these herbs is totally absorb-able in the...2017-05-1816 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Brain Cancer Maze with Professor Rajiv KhannaPromising Results From World-First Brain Cancer Trials Professor Rajiv Khanna a leading researcher at The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia; a world progressive translational research institute focused on cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and a range of complex diseases. Professor Khanna has been researching immunotherapies & has had a major breakthrough in the... The post Navigating the Brain Cancer Maze with Professor Rajiv Khanna first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2016-09-2048 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Brain Cancer Maze with Professor Rajiv KhannaPromising Results From World-First Brain Cancer Trials Professor Rajiv Khanna a leading researcher at The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia; a world progressive translational research institute focused on cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and a range of complex diseases. Professor Khanna has been researching immunotherapies & has had a major breakthrough in the treatment of the aggressive brain cancer Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Professor Khanna developed a technique to modify the patients T-cells in the laboratory, effectively train them to attack the virus, and then return them to the patients body. When the killer T-cells destroyed the...2016-09-2048 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Brain Cancer Maze with Professor Rajiv KhannaPromising Results From World-First Brain Cancer Trials - Professor Rajiv Khanna a leading researcher at The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia; a world progressive translational research institute focused on cancer,2016-09-2048 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Breast Cancer Maze – A Patient’s StoryNavigating the Breast Cancer Maze  a Patient’s story. Marnie interviewed by Cancer Navigator – Grace Gawler Reference: eBook: Women of Silence  The Emotional Healing of Breast Cancer by Grace Gawler – Available in Hard copy or eBook Today Marnie tells her story of breast cancer; her life before her diagnosis, during her experience navigating the... The post Navigating the Breast Cancer Maze – A Patient’s Story first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2016-08-2938 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Breast Cancer Maze – A Patient’s Story Navigating the Breast Cancer Maze  a Patient’s story. Marnie interviewed by Cancer Navigator – Grace Gawler Reference: eBook: Women of Silence  The Emotional Healing of Breast Cancer by Grace Gawler – Available in Hard copy or eBook Today Marnie tells her story of breast cancer; her life before her diagnosis, during her experience navigating the breast cancer medical maze and then after her treatment and re-adjustment phase. Marnie is married, 48 years of age and resides on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, however the experiences that Marnie describes in this interview are universal. Th...2016-08-2938 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Breast Cancer Maze – A Patient’s StoryNavigating the Breast Cancer Maze – a Patient's story. Marnie interviewed by Cancer Navigator - Grace Gawler - Reference: eBook: “Women of Silence – The Emotional Healing of Breast Cancer” by Grace Gawler - Available in Hard copy or eBook -2016-08-2938 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioGrace Gawler BBC Interview – Attitudinal Strategies for SurvivalGrace Gawler - I first worked in the UK in 1993 at what was then the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. I was to return many times over the years ahead giving practitioner trainings and patient workshops. I was delighted to work with and present for the Lond...2016-07-0115 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cervical Cancer Maze with Professor Ian FrazerI’m talking with one of Australia’s most celebrated medical research scientists; Professor Ian Frazer AC, FRS, FAACEO, 2006 Australian of the Year & Director of Research – Translational Research Institute, Brisbane Australia. Prof Frazer has received numerous national and international awards for his work in developing the technology that has enabled vaccines to help prevent cervical cancer. To link a virus to cancer in the 1980’s was contentious, but Ian Frazer persevered, convinced this needed further investigation. Now his successful research and development of a cervical cancer vaccine has sold worldwide under the brand names Gardasil and Cervarix. In May 2011, Prof Fra...2016-05-2045 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cervical Cancer Maze with Professor Ian FrazerI’m talking with one of Australia?s most celebrated medical research scientists; Professor Ian Frazer AC, FRS, FAACEO, 2006 Australian of the Year & Director of Research – Translational Research Institute, Brisbane Australia. Prof Frazer has received numerous national and international awards for his work in developing the technology that has enabled vaccines to help prevent... The post Navigating the Cervical Cancer Maze with Professor Ian Frazer first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2016-05-2045 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cervical Cancer Maze with Professor Ian FrazerI'm talking with one of Australia’s most celebrated medical research scientists; Professor Ian Frazer AC, FRS, FAACEO, 2006 Australian of the Year & Director of Research - Translational Research Institute, Brisbane Australia.2016-05-2045 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigate the Cancer Maze with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace GawlerCancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as ?The Nanny?, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission. What connects Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler? Both women have experienced great life adversities. Both women... The post Navigate the Cancer Maze with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2016-04-0449 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigate the Cancer Maze with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace GawlerCancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as ‘The Nanny’, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission.2016-04-0449 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioHow Your Immune Body-Clock can assist Complete RemissionGrace Gawler interviews Martin Ashdown – Melb Oct 2014 Could timing of cancer treatments be the missing link in delivery of cancer therapies? Sounds too simple to be true? Two cancer researchers Martin Ashdown & Brendon Coventry are “immunological explorers” who not only unearthed a buried “treasure”; but they have also created a map for other innovative cancer “explorers” to follow. The “treasure” is a cancer drug used for more than 20 years that is now providing oncologists with new information about how to best help patients achieve complete remission. The drug called interleukin-2, is providing cancer researchers with something akin to how the “Rosett...2016-01-2052 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaHow Your Immune Body-Clock can assist Complete RemissionCould timing of cancer treatments be the missing link in delivery of cancer therapies? Sounds too simple to be true? Two cancer researchers Martin Ashdown & Brendon Coventry are “immunological explorers” who not only unearthed a buried “treasure”; but they have also created a map for other innovative cancer “explorers” to follow. The “treasure” is... The post How Your Immune Body-Clock can assist Complete Remission first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2016-01-2052 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioHow Your Immune Body-Clock can assist Complete RemissionGrace Gawler interviews Martin Ashdown - Melb Oct 2014 - Could timing of cancer treatments be the missing link in delivery of cancer therapies? Sounds too simple to be true? Two cancer researchers Martin Ashdown & Brendon Coventry are "immunological e...2016-01-2052 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioThe Ian Gawler story demystified – a plausible scientific explanationThe Ian Gawler Story has influenced the treatment choices of 1000s of cancer patients – but is it true? Hear how modern diagnostics has shed a new light on a high profile myth that became written into cancer cure folklore. I’ll also discuss advances in many different types of cancers with regards to new targeted treatments. This introduction will bring understanding to the different fields of cancer medicine and why the one size fits all approach in both conventional and complementary medicine is undergoing a makeover. History: The Ian Gawler Story As a...2016-01-0848 minNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaThe Ian Gawler story demystified – a plausible scientific explanationThe Ian Gawler Story has influenced the treatment choices of 1000s of cancer patients – but is it true? Hear how modern diagnostics has shed a new light on a high profile myth that became written into cancer cure folklore. I’ll also discuss advances in many different types of cancers with regards to new targeted... The post The Ian Gawler story demystified – a plausible scientific explanation first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2016-01-0848 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioThe Ian Gawler story demystified – a plausible scientific explanationThe Ian Gawler Story has influenced the treatment choices of 1000s of cancer patients - but is it true? Hear how modern diagnostics has shed a new light on a high profile myth that became written into cancer cure folklore. -2016-01-0848 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioABC Interview Author Sandy Mackinnon – Our Survivor-Ship Launch SpeakerThe Grace Gawler Institute’s Survivor-ship launched by Author Sandy Mackinnon… Nov 2015 After hearing Richard Fidler’s interview with Sandy (AJ) Mackinnon on Radio National last year, I just knew that he would be the perfect guest speaker for the Launch of our U-CAN-TRI Survivorship sailing canoe and I was right! He was! Entertaining and a real adventurer sandy portrays a value-add story about Survivorship – surviving through adventure. The more you read about Survivors from many walks of life the better equipped you will be to navigate your own survivorship maze. Richard Fidlers intervie...2015-12-061h 01Navigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaNavigating the Cancer Maze AustraliaABC Interview Author Sandy Mackinnon – Our Survivor-Ship Launch SpeakerThe Grace Gawler Institute?s Survivor-ship launched by Author Sandy Mackinnon… Nov 2015 After hearing Richard Fidler?s interview with Sandy (AJ) Mackinnon on Radio National last year, I just knew that he would be the perfect guest speaker for the Launch of our U-CAN-TRI Survivorship sailing canoe?.and I was right he was! Entertaining and a real... The post ABC Interview Author Sandy Mackinnon – Our Survivor-Ship Launch Speaker first appeared on Navigating the Cancer Maze Australia.2015-12-061h 01Navigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioABC Interview Author Sandy Mackinnon – Our Survivor-Ship Launch SpeakerThe Grace Gawler Institute’s Survivor-ship launched by Author Sandy Mackinnon... Nov 2015 - After hearing Richard Fidler’s interview with Sandy (AJ) Mackinnon on Radio National last year, I just knew that he would be the perfect guest speaker for the ...2015-12-061h 01Navigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioABC Interview Author Sandy Mackinnon – Our Survivor-Ship Launch SpeakerThe Grace Gawler Institute’s Survivor-ship launched by Author Sandy Mackinnon… Nov 2015 After hearing Richard Fidler’s interview with Sandy (AJ) Mackinnon on Radio National last year, I just knew that he would be the perfect guest speaker for the Launch of our U-CAN-TRI Survivorship sailing canoe and I was right! He was! Entertaining and a real adventurer sandy portrays a value-add story about Survivorship – surviving through adventure. The more you read about Survivors from many walks of life the better equipped you will be to navigate your own survivorship maze. Richard Fidlers intervie...2015-12-061h 01Navigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze with Stage 4 Lymphoma survivor Debby Franke OggDebby Franke Ogg's story of unexpected remission from stage 4 nodular lymphoma was the basis for the 1988 feature film a Leap of Faith, also called A Question of Faith starring Anne Archer and Sam Neill. Following a miscarriage, aged 40; Debby was told that she had nodular lymphoma; a poor prognosis & no cure. She chose not have conventional treatments of the day as she was told there was little hope of success. Although she had no hope with her treatment; she encourages patients to accept viable medical treatments. In 2013; as a 27 year survivor, Debby continues to inspire others. Now a therapist based...2015-10-1149 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze with Stage 4 Lymphoma survivor Debby Franke OggDebby Franke Ogg’s story of unexpected remission from stage 4 nodular lymphoma was the basis for the 1988 feature film a Leap of Faith, also called A Question of Faith starring Anne Archer and Sam Neill. Following a miscarriage,2015-10-1149 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioBreakthrough in Natural Pain Management for Cancer & InflammationLearn about the amazing breakthrough in chronic pain with one of nature’s oldest remedies – Rosehip. Not just any Rosehip - but one prepared with the greatest of scientific care - Rose Hip Vital. Only once before in 40 years of practice have I endors...2015-09-2141 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioBreakthrough in Natural Pain Management for Cancer & InflammationLearn about the amazing breakthrough in chronic pain with one of nature's oldest remedies  Rosehip. Not just any Rosehip - but one prepared with the greatest of scientific care - Rose Hip Vital. Only once before in 40 years of practice have I endorsed a natural product for my patients (STRATH tonic from Switzerland) Justin Diamond member of the founding family at Rose Hip Vital Australia Rosehip Vital meets the same criteria massive benefits and no contraindications or side effects. As a Qualified Botanical Medicine Practitioner, I consult with many patients who believed they were taking natural plant based products when i...2015-09-2141 minAudioDharma: Meg Gawler\'s most recent dharma talksAudioDharma: Meg Gawler's most recent dharma talksWalking this Earth with GraceThis talk was given by Meg Gawler on 2015-09-14 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ****** For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ****** If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting Audio Dharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ****** This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License2015-09-1444 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Vascular maze in Cancer Medicine – Clotting Risks for Cancer PatientsAlthough I have long been aware of increased likelihood of vascular events for cancer patients, surprisingly, it is rarely discussed. Over the years I have witnessed abnormally high mortality rates from cancer patients travelling overseas for treatment...2015-08-2143 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Vascular maze in Cancer Medicine Clotting Risks for Cancer PatientsAlthough I have long been aware of increased likelihood of vascular events for cancer patients, surprisingly, it is rarely discussed. Over the years I have witnessed abnormally high mortality rates from cancer patients travelling overseas for treatments. Many times their fate was not due to their cancer, but DVT, pulmonary embolisms or other vascular events. Events that could have been avoided had they been aware of preventable measures they could take. To explore this issue I wanted to find someone who has worked with vascular issues for decades and who has knowledge of cancer. Introducing Dr John Singe a highly...2015-08-2143 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioSpinning Gold from Straw: How trauma transformed a Doctor’s Life and Practice.Dr Bruce Whelan, a Gold Coast specialist GP, has been in Practice for 45 years. His specialties are pain management, addiction & cancer medicine. Dr Whelan says “Only the wounded physician can help to heal.2015-07-1959 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioSpinning Gold from Straw: How trauma transformed a Doctor’s Life and Practice.Dr Bruce Whelan, a Gold Coast specialist GP, has been in Practice for 45 years. His specialties are pain management, addiction & cancer medicine. Dr Whelan says Only the wounded physician can help to heal. Defining the difference between healing and curing is important in understanding the complexities of recovery from illness. Dr Whelan frames this within his own life story when in October 2002 he became personally involved in the aftermath of the Bali bombing that killed 202 people. He describes the impact on his family & resultant PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) he suffered. However, after his recovery, he returned to medicine with...2015-07-1959 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioBelle Gibson: Sickness in the Wellness Industry: Richard GuilliattCancer Fraudsters - Weekend Australian Magazine, Walkley Award journalist, Richard Guilliatt - exposes the dangers for cancer patients following non medically trained bloggers & deluded cancer entrepreneurs in the “Cancer Cure” and Wellness Industry.2015-06-2852 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioBelle Gibson: Sickness in the Wellness Industry: Richard GuilliattCancer Fraudsters Weekend Australian Magazine, Walkley Award journalist, Richard Guilliatt - exposes the dangers for cancer patients following non medically trained bloggers & deluded cancer entrepreneurs in the Cancer Cure and Wellness Industry. Richard finds that the business of Wellness via social media, has captured unwary Australians into believing and experimenting with false cancer cures. In 2012 Richard Guilliatt took an interest in the story of the late Jess Ainscough Wellness Warrior and her mother the late Sharyn Ainscough who both decided to forgo conventional medical treatment in favour of the Gerson diet and meditation/lifestyle change to treat their cancers. Sadly...2015-06-2852 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioCancer Vaccines – A Survivor’s Story – Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage IV (part 1)https://www.blubrry.com/navigatingthecancermaze/ Part 1.After winning the fight, Jeffrey Deslandes authored a book (left) "From Cancer Good Things Grow," about his remarkable recovery from cancer. Diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV with bone marrow infiltration in 1999, with treatments, he subsequently relapsed 4 times. After his last relapse in 2006, Jeffrey started looking for emerging therapies. He learned of an experimental treatment involving a personalised vaccine protocol. It was now feasible to have something good a personalised cancer vaccine created from something bad your cancer. This one-of-a-kind vaccine re-educated his immune system so that it could identify and destroy his...2015-05-2049 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioThe Art of SurvivorShip with Jeffrey Deslandes a Stage 1V non-Hodgkins lymphoma survivor (Part 2)Part 2. In my first interview with Jeffrey in 2014, we focussed on the recent release of his book, "From Cancer Good Things Grow", whose title describes quite a different take on the experience of cancer. Diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage IV with bone marrow infiltration in 1999; with treatments he subsequently relapsed 4 times. After his last relapse in 2006, although under pressure from friends to take the alternative medicine path; instead, a self-motivated Jeffrey started looking at innovative, emerging medical therapies. He learned of an experimental treatment involving a personalised vaccine protocol. Jeffrey reasoned that it was feasible to have something good a...2015-05-1936 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze the Evolution of Oncology-What’s ChangedEpisode Description In this informative episode I focus on the evolution of conventional oncology in my interview with Pioneer Medical Oncologist and Haematologist Prof. Ray Lowenthal AO. His research focuses on leukaemia, lymphoma, bone marrow transplantation and clinical trials of new cancer treatments. An author of over 100 scientific papers; as a pioneer oncologist, Prof Lowenthal undertook postgraduate training 1968-75 in the UK including nearly 3 years at the Medical Research Council's Leukaemia Unit at Hammersmith Hospital, London. Returning to Australia in 1975 he accepted a position at the University of Tasmania where he remains today. Concerned about misinformation in cancer medicine & being...2015-04-1000 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Complementary Cancer Therapies Maze: Dr Barrie CassilethDr Barrie Cassileth is founder of the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine.2015-04-0846 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Complementary Cancer Therapies Maze: Dr Barrie CassilethDr Barrie Cassileth is founder of the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine. Dr Cassileth has been involved with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years and also founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, which publishes a medical journal. She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC?s Integrative Medicine Service?s Web site, www.MSKCC.org offers evidence-based information about herbs, vitamins, and unproved cancer treatments at no...2015-04-0846 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Prostate Cancer Maze: with Prof Suzanne ChambersProstate Cancer is now the most common male cancer in the western world with 120,000 Australian men living with a diagnosis while in the US, it is thought that 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2013.2015-04-0845 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Prostate Cancer Maze: with Prof Suzanne Chambers from QldProstate Cancer is now the most common male cancer in the western world with 120,000 Australian men living with a diagnosis while in the US, it is thought that 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2013. For each man who has prostate cancer, there will be people close who care about them, and love them who are also deeply affected. Enter Professor Suzanne Chambers, a health psychologist , practitioner and researcher in psychological support for cancer patients for over 20 years. Her focus has been on trials of interventions that address couple support and the psychological distress in men with prostate...2015-04-0845 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Dr Lim Jit FongDr Lim Jit Fong has been my surgeon on two occasions. He gave me my life back after surgery failed in Australia in 2009. He successfully operated on me again in 2014. (Grace Gawler) - He has a strong interest in minimally invasive colorectal surgery &...2015-04-0841 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Colo Rectal Cancer Maze with Dr Lim Jit FongDr Lim Jit Fong has been my surgeon on two occasions. He gave me my life back after surgery failed in Australia in 2009. He successfully operated on me again in 2014. (Grace Gawler) He has a strong interest in minimally invasive colorectal surgery & is adept at laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery including single incision (single keyhole) colorectal surgery. He is also one of the few surgeons in Singapore accredited to do Robotic Colorectal Surgery. Dr.Lim?s other skill is the management of patients with functional defecation problems; faecal incontinence & obstructed defecation syndrome. Dr. Lim Jit Fong qualified as a General Surgeon...2015-04-0841 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Medical Imaging Maze with Dr Nevil ChimonDr Nevil Chimon researches and develops radio tracers for medical imaging. The science, processes & advances of imaging techniques, & the radio-pharmaceuticals that magically make our inner parts visible to doctors for more accurate diagnosis; is the topic for today's Navigating the Cancer Maze. Dr Nevil Chimon shares his passion and invaluable information for cancer patients about the different types of cancer & the best medical imaging to assist diagnosis. This is information that you need to know! All patients become intimately involved with the process of cancer imaging, & the relationship often lasts for 5 or more years. Listen to Dr Chimon talk about...2015-04-0646 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Immune System with Professor Mark SmythThe Key to Future Cancer Therapies Episode Description - Today I interview Professor Mark Smyth who is regarded as an international leader in tumour immunology, immunotherapy and natural killer (NK) cell biology. My co-host is Dr Bruce Whelan, GP. Dr Whelan and I see cancer patients in our practices. We are aware there is a great need for cancer education in the community. By understanding the intricacies of the immune system in parallel with the biological nature of cancer; we believe that patients will make better informed decisions regarding their choice of cancer treatment. Professor Smyth is a person of...2015-04-0650 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Immune System Cancer Maze with Prof Dr. Jerome GalonMy guest is Prof Dr. Jerome Galon, Research Director at INSERM (National Institute of Health and Medical Research) & leader of the INSERM Integrative Cancer Immunology laboratory, at the Cordeliers Research Centre. His current interests & major contributions concern basic & translational research in cancer immunology, using systems biology. His laboratory has made some ground-breaking findings demonstrating that the adaptive immune response within a tumor was a better predictor of survival than traditional staging based on the size and spread of a tumor.The new wave of immunotherapies reflects what has been known for some time; that the answer to cancer is in...2015-04-0647 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioUnderstanding the role of Ethics, Values and integrity in Cancer Patients SurvivorshipDr Julie Crews is an Ethicist who lives in Perth, Western Australia. We often hear about Medical Ethics, but the topic we are discussing today is the role of Cancer Patient Ethics; a topic critical to cancer patient's survival yet little discussed in cancer circles. As an ethicist, integrity and honest values are really important to Dr Julie. She writes, 'When people are diagnosed with a life threatening illness they are extremely vulnerable. Its unfortunate but there are many people claiming quick fixes for cancer preying on the fears and vulnerability of patients.' Dr Julie is so passionate about...2015-03-2945 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Melanoma Maze with Professor Brendon Coventry Part 2My guest Professor Brendon Coventry, an Adelaide-based oncology surgeon suggests there may be another way to treat resistant melanomas. With a special interest in Melanoma Surgery, he is also a researcher whose interests include anti-tumour immune response in human malignancies, tumour Immunology and cancer vaccine treatments. Results of Prof Coventry et al research paper, pub 2014 titled ?Vaccinia Melanoma Cell Lysate Vaccine (VMCL) Trial for treatment of advanced Stage IV Melanoma with and without Chemotherapy?, in collaboration with Professor Peter Hersey; captured the attention of medical and scientific community. Trial conclusions reported ?relatively high complete response rates, useful clinical responses & long...2015-03-2821 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Melanoma Maze with Professor Brendon Coventry Part 1Like many advanced cancers, advanced Melanoma is renowned to be refractory to treatments. On today's show, my guest Professor Brendon Coventry, an Adelaide-based oncology surgeon suggests there may be another way. With a special interest in Melanoma Surgery, he is also a researcher whose interests include anti-tumour immune response in human malignancies, tumour Immunology and cancer vaccine treatments. Results of Prof Coventry et al research paper, pub 2014 titled ?Vaccinia Melanoma Cell Lysate Vaccine (VMCL) Trial for treatment of advanced Stage IV Melanoma with and without Chemotherapy?, in collaboration with Professor Peter Hersey; captured the attention of medical and scientific community. ...2015-03-2729 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation of How to Navigate the Carers Maze: Grace Gawler and Ellen SlaterEllen Slater has had a life-time of personal care-giving & then chose a vocation in care-giving as well as a career as a family therapist and counselor. For 6 years Ellen has been Manager for Counseling, Family Support and Advocacy programs with Carers Queensland. Carers Australia is the peak body for carers. Carers Queensland is responsible for a National Carers Counseling Program (NCCP) which, Ellen has been privileged to manage. In Queensland the organization has 13 professional counseling staff, where they offer face to face counseling, telephone counseling & home visits. This is a state wide program. Ellen has recently resigned from her position...2015-03-2755 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Navigating the Vascular maze in Cancer Medicine – Clotting Risks for Cancer Patients - What You Can DoAlthough I have been aware of increased likelihood of vascular events for cancer patients, surprisingly, it is rarely discussed. Over the years I have witnessed abnormally high mortality rates from cancer patients travelling overseas for treatments. Many times their fate was not due to their cancer, but DVT, pulmonary embolisms or other vascular events. Events that could have been avoided had they been aware of preventable measures they could take. To explore this issue I wanted to find someone who has worked with vascular issues for decades and who has knowledge of cancer. Introducing Dr John Singe a highly skilled...2015-03-2057 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Navigating the Cancer Maze with Dr Julie Crews: Why We Need to Search for the Truth in Cancer Cure StoriesEthicist Dr Julie Crews takes an investigative look through the magnifying glass to examine new trends in cancer entrepreneurship where patients who are either still in recovery themselves or who claim they have beaten the odds without medical evidence, are influencing the treatment choices of millions of other cancer patients around the globe. Another group of patients influencing choices are those who have had adequate medical treatment for their cancer, but then champion their ‘cure’ to the use of dietary regimens, alternative medicine, meditation and other healing forms. Authentic hope is a powerful ally, but false hope as a recent arti...2015-03-1357 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: How our immune System Fights Cancer: Knowledge to Help you Navigate the Cancer MazeMy guest on Navigating the cancer Maze this week is Prof Dr. Jérôme Galon, Research Director at INSERM (National Institute of Health and Medical Research) & leader of the INSERM Integrative Cancer Immunology laboratory, at the Cordeliers Research Centre. His current interests & major contributions concern basic & translational research in cancer immunology, using systems biology. His laboratory has made some ground-breaking findings demonstrating that the adaptive immune response within a tumor was a better predictor of survival than traditional staging based on the size and spread of a tumor.The new wave of immunotherapies reflects what has been known for so...2015-03-0657 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: The role of Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care -Grace Gawler in conversation with MSKCC’s Dr Barrie CassilethThis week on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Barrie Cassileth founder the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine. Dr Cassileth has been involved with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years and also founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, which publishes a medical journal. She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC’s Integrative Medicine Service’s Web site, www.MSKCC.org offers evidence-based info...2014-10-1755 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeHow to Navigate the Carers Maze: Grace Gawler and Ellen SlaterEllen Slater has had a life-time of personal care-giving & then chose a vocation in care-giving as well as a career as a family therapist and counselor. For 6 years Ellen has been Manager for Counseling, Family Support and Advocacy programs with Carers Queensland. Carers Australia is the peak body for carers. Carers Queensland is responsible for a National Carers Counseling Program (NCCP) which, Ellen has been privileged to manage. In Queensland the organization has 13 professional counseling staff, where they offer face to face counseling, telephone counseling & home visits. This is a state wide program. Ellen has recently resigned from her position...2014-09-2655 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeHow to Safely Integrate Botanical Medicine into a Cancer Treatment and Prevention Program with Grace GawlerBased on my more than 3 decades of experience, research & qualifications with plant medicines & nutrition to help cancer patients; this week on Navigating the Cancer Maze I would like to share with you some critical aspects for any cancer patient to know when using plant based medicines; both during treatment and outside of treatment. Many studies have highlighted reduction of cancer risk by consuming macro-nutrients-carbs, proteins, fats, fibre and proteins. There are also specific nutrients contained in foods called micro-nutrients-what we know as vitamins, minerals & trace elements. However, plants contain many chemical substances other than micro-nutrients that may help prevent cancer...2014-09-1956 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze with Health IntelligenceNavigating the Cancer Maze is Celebrating 2 years with VoiceAmerica. On today's show you will be provided with a brief walk through the archives and as well, I will provide with some very helpful resources from some recent shows. However the main focus for today is Health Intelligence and how to use that Intelligence to create your recovery and wellbeing program. Some recent information about gut bacteria lifestyle and health will be discussed and resources provided. Whether you have an active cancer situation or if you are a cancer survivor, you will gain benefit from some of the strategies presented. Because...2014-08-2258 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Swiss Herbal Tonic Strath Successfully Impacts Wellbeing and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients during Chemo and Radiation TherapyThere is a lot to know about supplements for cancer patients undergoing conventional treatments. More than 35 years ago I was introduced to Strath Tonic. I began prescribing it for radiotherapy patients. Radiotherapists wrote to me asking why my patients were doing so well. Strath is proven to be the tonic beyond tonics. The formula makes use of the ability of yeast cells to “digest” extracts of 50 herbs added to them. The essence from these herbs is totally absorbable in the human body. It was 1948 when Fred Pestalozzi was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. He approached German chemist, Walter Strathmeyer for help...2014-08-1555 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeDeath | Discussing the 'Elephant in the Living Room' Beth O'Brien with Grace GawlerThere’s an elephant in the living room & no one mentions it; it is called death, the subject for today’s show. I work in a pro-life vocation with people with life challenging illness, but what happens when life is not prolonged & death is inevitable? How & where do you find the tools to help you navigate your way through the process? Following on from last week’s show, today I interview a lady who works with death every day; funeral director & celebrant, Beth O’Brien. Beth is a Certified Thanatologist; Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement”, an international accreditation with the A...2014-08-0857 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze with Grace Gawler: Why We Need to Search for the Truth in Cancer Cure Stories Part 2Today I will be discussing some true and powerful stories of authentic hope that spring from medical science. Two cancer types, ovarian and mesothelioma have challenged researchers and clinicians around the world, but now there is some good news! I will be discussing some of these recent discoveries and treatments in immune based therapies; and as usual on my blog gracegawlermedia.com, I will provide lists of resources and some videos so you can ask your doctor about these treatments and how they might apply to you. These are well researched therapies now in clinical use. In contrast, I will...2014-03-2159 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation of The role of Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care, Grace Gawler in conversation with MSKCCs Dr Barrie CassilethThis week on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Barrie Cassileth founder the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine. Dr Cassileth has been involved with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years and also founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, which publishes a medical journal. She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC’s Integrative Medicine Service’s Web site, www.MSKCC.org offers evidence-based info...2014-01-1755 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Navigating the Cancer Maze: Grace Gawler and Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou -Unlocking the mysteries of DNA in Cancer development and TreatmentToday on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou MD PhD MSc, a medical specialist in molecular medicine and Medical Director of RGCC Research Genetic Cancer Centre Greece - RGCC; one of the leading laboratories exploring cancer genetics. In this interview I am asking Dr Papasotiriou about the very nature of cancer at the molecular and DNA level as well as the need for a personalised approach in cancer medicine. His patient-friendly answers to complex questions will provide you with a window into the world of cancer development in a way that listeners to the...2014-01-0354 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeGrace Gawler’s Breast Cancer Toolkit for Breaking the SilenceEach year in October around the globe, we are reminded about breast cancer & the search for a cure. Having worked for almost 40 years in cancer supportive care and as a cancer strategist; I was at the vanguard of the 'think pink phenomenon', which means that historically I have been a part of and able to witness the evolution of the breast cancer awareness movement. In 1994 I wrote a book, the first ever book about the more silent aspects of breast cancer; the emotional and psychological impact not only from diagnosis; but treatments. In 1994 ‘Women of Silence: the emotional healing of br...2013-10-1157 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Why People Heal from Cancer – Exploring Hyperthermia as an Adjunct Cancer TreatmentToday on Navigating the cancer maze we are exploring Hyperthermia in Germany. I interview a German practitioner to discover the principles and practise of the use of hyperthermia in modern times. Hyperthermia is used as one many therapies to increase the effectiveness of other cancer treatments and is not used as a standalone treatment. Hyperthermia is a Greek word meaning the rising of heat and its use in health and healing dates back to around 3000 B.C. By increasing body temperature, or by applying heat to specific areas, it is well known that certain therapeutic effects occur. There are many...2013-09-1358 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSwiss Herbal Tonic-Strath Successfully Impacts Wellbeing and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients during Chemo and Radiation TherapyThere is a lot to know about supplements for cancer patients undergoing conventional treatments. More than 35 years ago I was introduced to Strath Tonic. I began prescribing it for radiotherapy patients. Radiotherapists wrote to me asking why my patients were doing so well. Strath is proven to be the tonic beyond tonics. The formula makes use of the ability of yeast cells to “digest” extracts of 50 herbs added to them. The essence from these herbs is totally absorbable in the human body. It was 1948 when Fred Pestalozzi was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. He approached German chemist, Walter Strathmeyer for help...2013-08-0955 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Navigating the Cancer Maze: The role of Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care -Grace Gawler in conversation with MSKCC’s Dr Barrie CassilethThis week on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Barrie Cassileth founder the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine. Dr Cassileth has been involved with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years and also founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, which publishes a medical journal. She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC’s Integrative Medicine Service’s Web site, www.MSKCC.org offers evidence-based info...2013-07-2655 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeWhy People Heal from Cancer – Exploring Hyperthermia as an Adjunct Cancer TreatmentToday on Navigating the cancer maze we are exploring Hyperthermia in Germany. I interview a German practitioner to discover the principles and practise of the use of hyperthermia in modern times. Hyperthermia is used as one many therapies to increase the effectiveness of other cancer treatments and is not used as a standalone treatment. Hyperthermia is a Greek word meaning the rising of heat and its use in health and healing dates back to around 3000 B.C. By increasing body temperature, or by applying heat to specific areas, it is well known that certain therapeutic effects occur. There are many...2013-07-1958 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeA Hospital for Hope where Personalised Cancer Medicine is Practised – Patient’s stories and experiences with TACEToday we will be hearing from 3 patients who are currently navigating the Cancer maze. They have taken the long journey from Australia to Hallwang Private Oncology Clinic located in Germany’s Black Forest region. The Grace Gawler Institute’s Cancer Patients Without Borders Medi-tours offers cancer patients from around the world the opportunity to participate in a fully supported treatment program including lifestyle and psycho-oncology strategies that assist recovery. All three patients on today’s show have not only experienced treatments while at the Clinic – but they have all visited Frankfurt University Hospital TACE expert; Professor Thomas Vogl whom I have int...2013-07-1253 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeRedefining Cancer Outcomes with the New Culture of Cancer SurvivorshipWelcome to the new season of navigating the Cancer maze.....Today’s show will present an overview of our past editions and some key learning’s from our past guests. This seasons show promises to provide you with even more food for thought regarding how to effectively navigate the cancer maze. Importantly, we mark a new era; what we call the New Culture of Cancer Survivorship. What is this new culture about and how will it impact cancer patients. This new show is sponsored by the Grace Gawler Institute for Integrated Cancer Solutions – a Global entity offering unique personalised services to can...2013-06-2856 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Conversation with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler “Cancer Schmancer”!Cancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as ‘The Nanny’, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission. Listen in to Voice America’s Health and Wellness Channel Friday 26 October 12 noon PST USA on Grace Gawler’s Navigating the Cancer Maze to hear about Fran’s cancer journey and how her life adversity launched a new movement in cancer awareness; the Cancer Schmancer Movement. What connects Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler? Both women have experienced great life adversities. Both women are...2013-05-1755 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze Grace Gawler and Bob Ellal-Energy Warriors and the role of Qigong in Surviving Stage 4 LymphomaDiagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s in 1991 and given six months to live, Bob Ellal read everything he could about cancer survivors. He practised visualisation and breathing techniques along with his treatment. At the end of 6 months, against all odds, he was cancer free; but over the following five years the lymphoma would return three more times. His treatment; double doses of CHOP (chemotherapy) was targeted at the disease that returned in his pelvis and fractured hip. Remission. Then another recurrence in his shoulder and a stem-cell transplant. Bob found Qigong and used it to successfully add to his survival strategies. Re...2013-05-1055 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze with Grace Gawler Patient focus and empowerment – an important ingredient in Personalized Cancer Medicine.Today on Navigating the Cancer Maze I interview Peter Trayhurn, a 47 year old proactive, empowered and recovered cancer patient, husband and father of two. Diagnosed in 2010 with colorectal cancer, a tumor called adenocarcinoma, Peter had surgery, removal of a portion of his colon and was treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. He was considered clear. However a recurrence in 2012 saw him with peritoneal and liver metastases – given his poor prognosis, he chose to attend Hallwang Clinic in Germany with the Grace Gawler Institute and a group of Australian patients last October 2012. At the Clinic, his treatments were based on trifunctional an...2013-04-2652 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Grace Gawler and Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou -Unlocking the mysteries of DNA in Cancer development and TreatmentToday on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou MD PhD MSc, a medical specialist in molecular medicine and Medical Director of RGCC Research Genetic Cancer Centre Greece - RGCC; one of the leading laboratories exploring cancer genetics. In this interview I am asking Dr Papasotiriou about the very nature of cancer at the molecular and DNA level as well as the need for a personalised approach in cancer medicine. His patient-friendly answers to complex questions will provide you with a window into the world of cancer development in a way that listeners to the...2013-04-1954 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze: Grace Gawler and Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou -Unlocking the mysteries of DNA in Cancer development and TreatmentToday on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Ioannis Papasotiriou MD PhD MSc, a medical specialist in molecular medicine and Medical Director of RGCC Research Genetic Cancer Centre Greece - RGCC; one of the leading laboratories exploring cancer genetics. In this interview I am asking Dr Papasotiriou about the very nature of cancer at the molecular and DNA level as well as the need for a personalised approach in cancer medicine. His patient-friendly answers to complex questions will provide you with a window into the world of cancer development in a way that listeners to the...2013-04-1254 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: The role of Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care -Grace Gawler in conversation with MSKCC’s Dr Barrie CassilethThis week on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Barrie Cassileth founder the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine. Dr Cassileth has been involved with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years and also founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, which publishes a medical journal. She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC’s Integrative Medicine Service’s Web site, www.MSKCC.org offers evidence-based info...2013-04-0555 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze: The role of Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care -Grace Gawler in conversation with MSKCC’s Dr Barrie CassilethThis week on Navigating the Cancer Maze I am in conversation with Dr Barrie Cassileth founder the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, (MSKCC) where she remains the chief, and holds the Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine. Dr Cassileth has been involved with the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years and also founded the Society for Integrative Oncology, which publishes a medical journal. She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC’s Integrative Medicine Service’s Web site, www.MSKCC.org offers evidence-based info...2013-03-2255 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSpecial Encore Presentation: Navigate the Cancer Maze in Conversation with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler “Cancer Schmancer”!Cancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as ‘The Nanny’, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission. Listen in to Voice America’s Health and Wellness Channel Friday 26 October 12 noon PST USA on Grace Gawler’s Navigating the Cancer Maze to hear about Fran’s cancer journey and how her life adversity launched a new movement in cancer awareness; the Cancer Schmancer Movement. What connects Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler? Both women have experienced great life adversities. Both women are...2012-11-1655 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigate the Cancer Maze in Conversation with Survivors Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler “Cancer Schmancer”!Cancer Schmancer is name that one could easily associate with Fran Drescher; loved by millions for her television role as ‘The Nanny’, this humorous, elegant, beautiful, fun loving celebrity has a more serious side to her life and mission. Listen in to Voice America’s Health and Wellness Channel Friday 26 October 12 noon PST USA on Grace Gawler’s Navigating the Cancer Maze to hear about Fran’s cancer journey and how her life adversity launched a new movement in cancer awareness; the Cancer Schmancer Movement. What connects Fran Drescher and Grace Gawler? Both women have experienced great life adversities. Both women are...2012-10-2655 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeHow Grace, Grit and Gratitude led to Navigating the cancer mazeGrace, Grit and Gratitude-A remarkable life journey: Based on my memoir; this episode delves into the beginning of my work with cancer patients. My initiation into working with cancer patients began when I became carer at 21 years of age for my boyfriend who was diagnosed with bone cancer. This experience turned my life around and my desired career in veterinary science to cancer medicine. In the early 90's we created Australia’s first cancer support groups and the work expanded. We were gifted with four children during those years. In 1994 I published my first book Women of Silence–the emotional heal...2012-10-1957 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSurvivor’s Secrets continuedGrace will respond to patient’s questions from last week’s and other shows. This week there will be more tips on fine tuning your Health Restoration Plan - based on Grace’s popular eBook Survivor’s Secrets. To order please visit shop on the menu at gracegawlerinstitue.com Topics covered in depth this week are the importance of relaxation and grounding in healing and by request, more on how to deal with the delivery of a negative prognosis. We will look at attitudinal healing and the role of imagery or visualization in healing in preparation for our special Guest next Fri...2012-09-2857 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeSurvivor’s SecretsBased on her popular eBook Survivor’s Secrets; this week Grace will go through the steps of Navigating the Cancer Maze for anyone dealing with Life Challenging illness. What Matters? How can you fine tune your Health Restoration Plan? Topics covered in depth this week are the importance of healthy boundaries and how to deal with negative prognosis – sometime called bone-pointing. This term will be explained in some detail. In the first segment of the show Grace will respond to patient’s questions from last week’s and other shows and there will be some discussion around innovative and unique treatmen...2012-09-2158 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeCancer diagnosis – What’s next?For the first 3 weeks of this show Grace has focussed on her original groundbreaking 3 stages of healing model to familiarise listeners with how to more easefully navigate their way through the cancer maze. Now, in the following episodes, Grace will introduce guests who will talk about breakthrough cancer medicine and diagnostics. Rather than stressful changes, extreme diets, high levels of supplementation and a limited social life; you will learn how to manage cancer with careful planning, logical strategies and life affirming approaches. Making a health restoration plan is like making a business plan. How do you make a successful business...2012-09-0756 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeTransforming Your Life Through The Journey Of Cancer - How To Navigate The Cancer MazeTransforming Your Life Through the Journey Of Cancer - How To Navigate The Cancer Maze: In this week’s show Grace Gawler will take you through Stage 3 of her 3-stage healing and recovery model. Stage 3 becomes more about finding life meaning and purpose through the experience of illness. When illness can be viewed as a transformational process; it has a profound effect on choices made and directions taken. Grace will look at all the aspects of Stages 2 and 3 and provide ideas about how to cross the bridge between the two stages including the role of meditation and stress reduction, attitudinal he...2012-08-3155 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the cancer maze: Learning to go with the Flow.In this week’s show Grace Gawler will take you through a brief overview of Key points mentioned in last week’s show. Building on her 3 stages of healing model, Grace will explore stage 2 highlighting the differences between these important recovery stages so you can capitalize on your recovery program. Grace will interview her Institute co director and life partner Pip Cornall and share their story of how they came together to value-add their experiences and create a new model for cancer recovery. Grace will emphasize why psycho-oncology is important for those going through cancer while also giving safe and prac...2012-08-2457 minNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer MazeNavigating the Cancer Maze with Grace Gawler1. How to “Navigate the Cancer Maze”: Grace Gawler will talk you through the layers and paths that are the cancer maze - a complex multi-faceted network of options and pitfalls. Grace will define the importance of recognizing and naming the cancer maze as a pathway to recovery. During this first show Grace will first take a look at the options that confront cancer patients with regards choices in lifestyle and nutrition particularly when patients surf “doctor internet” for solutions. An enormous area in the maze, you will hear about the importance of personalized cancer medicine and what it means for patients...2012-08-1753 minGreenplanetFM PodcastGreenplanetFM PodcastGrace Gawler, Australian Cancer Support Pioneer with 35 years at the cancer coal faceThere are many methods to treat cancer today that cover the full spectrum, from surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and drugs, to a vast array of holistic modalities and natural therapies, to visualisation and spiritual healing.By bridging all medical methods, Grace collaborates with oncologists in an endeavour to find the best outcomes for patients.With a marked increase in cancer across the human race, we inherently know that the pollution of both mind, body and planet, is totally related. However, we also know that cancer can attack anyone at any age, for no known reason and...2011-06-0900 minNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze RadioNavigating the Cancer Maze | i am the answer to cancer |Cancer Immunotherapy MonthJill ODonnell-Tormey, Ph.D, is chief executive officer and director of scientific affairs of the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a non-profit organization founded in 1953 that is today the global leader in supporting & coordinating research aimed at harnessing the immune system's power to conquer all cancers. She joined the organization in 1987 as director of public information, and has been chief executive since 1993. Jill has also served as a research associate in the department of medicine at Cornell University Medical College & as a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of cellular physiology and immunology at The Rockefeller University. In 1998, she was named one...0201-03-2845 min