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Glioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat can I do to deal with aphasia?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow) This is Episode 025 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What can I do to deal with aphasia? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode I answer the question, what can I do to deal with aphasia? And on my shown page you can find some links and a little example of an aphasia technique that helped me. But be forewarned—I make no guarantees on the listability of my singing voice. Following my recurren...2018-09-1205 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat do I do about radiation hair loss?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow) This is Episode 025 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What do I do about radiation hair loss? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode I answer the question, What do I do about radiation hair loss? And, as usual, some links can be found on my show page with this episode. When I found myself facing another course of radiation to attack what we think is a recurrence, I knew I was facing additional hair loss...2018-04-0906 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat would I do differently if I could start treatment over?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow) This is Episode 024 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What would I do differently if I could start treatment over? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode I answer the question, What would I do differently if I could start treatment over? And, as usual, some links can be found on my show page wit this episode. Nearing my two year craniotomy anniversary, I find myself reflecting on my journey so far. And tat brings up...2018-02-0106 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastDo I have a brain tumor bucket list?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 023 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. Do I have a brain tumor bucket list? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode I answer the question, Do I have a brain tumor bucket list? Be sure to check my show page for some links. Being hit by a terminal diagnosis with the super lousy prognosis for somewhere around 14.6 months average survival—thanks to the American Brain Tumor Association for that statistic—well, it’s not always easy to...2018-01-2205 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat about working after brain tumor surgery?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 022 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What about working after brain tumor surgery Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I answer the question, What about working after brain tumor surgery? On my show page are some links for financial concerns.  Just prior to my seizure that started me on the GBM journey, I remember my attention to detail as a freelance graphic designer was really slipping. I was making careless mistakes and my concentrati...2018-01-1503 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow do I respond to insensitive comments and questions about my brain tumor?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 021 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. How do I respond to insensitive comments and questions about my brain tumor Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode I will answer the question How do I respond to insensitive comments and questions about my brain tumor? I’ve talked before about disappearing friends and family—people you expect to be close and supportive but vanish from contact, seemingly afraid the glioblastoma diagnosis might be contagious. Check Episode 11 fo...2018-01-0804 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat is my biggest brain tumor fear?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 020 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast.   What is my biggest brain tumor fear?   Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek.   In this episode, I will answer the question, What is my biggest brain tumor fear? And in my show notes, a kind of roll call remembering 2017.   Getting a terminal cancer diagnosis can stir up many fears. Leading up to my surgery, I was feeling the fear of the unknown...2017-12-3107 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow do I stop thinking about my brain tumor?TRANSCRIPT   This is Episode 019 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. How do I stop thinking about my brain tumor?  Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode, I will answer the question, How do I stop thinking about my brain tumor? Be sure to check out my YouTube channel for my special list.  Since my diagnosis of glioblastoma, there hasn’t been a day where I have not thought about brain tumors. I spend a lot of time searching f...2017-12-1703 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat do I think about characters with brain tumors in movies and television series?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 018 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What do I think about characters with brain tumors in movies and television series?  Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode, I will answer the question, What do I think about characters with brain tumors in movies and television series? In my show notes you’ll find a list of movies and tv shows that feature a character with a brain tumor.  An important aspect of any cancer is awareness...2017-12-1104 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat do I do for glioblastoma awareness?TRANSCRIPT  This is Episode 017 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What do I do for glioblastoma awareness?  Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode, I will answer the question, What do I do for glioblastoma awareness? You can check my show notes for some helpful links for supporting awareness.  While a brain tumor diagnosis is first and foremost a private medical issue, and regardless of their publicity status, no one is obligated to share their diagnosis, share their prognosis, or...2017-12-0306 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow do I keep my energy up and manage fatigue?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 016 of Glioblast-O-Cast. How do I keep my energy up and manage fatigue? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode, I will answer the question, how do I keep my energy up and manage fatigue. As usual, a couple helpful links are on my show page. One of the things I wasn’t really prepared for with my recovery from brain surgery and cancer treatment was how my energy would be affected by fatigue. ...2017-11-2605 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastDo I have plans for my journey to the great beyond?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 015 of Glioblast-O-Cast. Do I have plans for my journey to the great beyond?  Hello, and welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode, I will answer the question, do I have plans for my journey to the great beyond? Specifically, my funeral plans and a will. In my show notes are some links to tools to help organize your wishes for the end. While my big plas are to stick around and survive glioblastoma for a long, l...2017-11-1906 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow do I deal with brain fog & forgetfulness?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 014 of Glioblast-O-Cast. How do I deal with brain fog and forgetfulness? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek. In this episode, I will answer the question, how do I deal with brain fog and forgetfulness? On my show page you'll find some links to help understand brain fog and some tools for brain teasers. One of my concerns from having brain surgery was would I still be me afterward. The answer to that is, yes, I am...2017-11-1205 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat about exercise after a brain tumor?TRANSCRIPT  This is Episode 013 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What about exercise after a brain tumor?   Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I am your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll answer the question, what about exercise after a brain tumor. And in my show notes I'll have a couple links to some exercise challenges.  I've never been the most vigilant athlete. I wouldn't even consider myself to be an athlete, but I have always included exercise in my life.   In the past, I hav...2017-11-0404 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastDo I follow a special diet for brain cancer?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 012 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. Do I follow a special diet for brain cancer?  Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I am your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll answer the question, do I follow a special diet for brain cancer? And on my show page you’ll find a couple helpful links.  When I was first diagnosed after surgery and given the chemo and radiation plan, I asked my doctors about diet. Is there anything special I should be eating? An...2017-10-2903 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow do I deal with disappearing friends and family?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 011 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. How do I deal with disappearing friends and family?  Hello. Welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll answer the question, how do I deal with disappearing friends and family. In my show notes I have some links to support organizations.  At first when sharing the news of my glioblastoma situation, I had an outpouring of support and well wishes from friends, family, and other people in my extended social circle. Some...2017-10-2006 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow & when do I tell people about my brain tumor?TRANSCRIPTION This is Episode 010 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast: How and when do I tell people about my brain tumor?  Hello. Welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll answer the question how and when do I tell people about my brain tumor. And on my show page I have copies of my announcements regarding my GBM diagnosis.  Being told you have a brain tumor is certainly a difficult conversation. Those life altering words are usually a shock, unexpected, and scary.  But it is...2017-10-1507 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow do I stay positive?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 9 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. How do I stay positive?  Hello. Welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I am your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I answer the question, how do I stay positive? And a bit of a warning, it’s clichés galore today.  Receiving a glioblastoma diagnosis is certainly a life-altering, shocking and devastating situation. I take it very seriously that the general prognosis for survival is given in months and not years.  Like other glioblastoma patients, and ca...2017-10-0505 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastDid I try crowdfunding?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow) This is Episode 8 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. Did I try crowdfunding? Hello. Welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma.  I am your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I answer the question, did I try crowdfunding? And in my show notes I'll have a list of tips for running a crowdfunding campaign, including some links to crowdfunding websites.  It can be humbling and awkward to put into words when you need help, especially when your world has been flipped around from the reality of...2017-09-3006 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhy a podcast and not a blog?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow)  This is Episode 007 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast: Why a Podcast and not a Blog?  Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about my life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll answer the question, why a podcast and not a blog. In my show notes I'll have some links to other brain tumor blogs that may give you some inspiration and their perspective on living beyond the brain tumor.  One way some patients and care givers find to cope and make sense is to...2017-09-2205 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat about supplements and alternative treatments?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow)    This is Episode 006 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast. What about supplements and alternative treatments? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, the podcast about life beyond glioblastoma. I'm your host, Meg Turecek.   In this episode I'll answer the question: What about supplements and alternative treatments?  I'll share what I have tried and what I still take and what I plan to try next.  Before I get into my approach to supplements and alternative treatments, please understand that this is about my specific journey, and in no way am I advising any...2017-09-1504 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow did I find reliable information about glioblastoma?TRANSCRIPT (links to follow) This is Episode 005 of Glioblast‑O‑Cast: How did I find reliable information about glioblastoma?   Hello, and welcome to Glioblast‑O‑Cast, a podcast about life beyond glioblastoma. I am your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll answer the question, How did I find reliable information about glioblastoma? In my show notes you'll be able to find a few links to get you started.  At first, when facing a glioblastoma diagnosis most doctors advise to stay away from the internet. They say don't Google; don't look things up. ...2017-09-0805 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat was chemo like?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 004 for Glioblast-O-Cast: What was chemo like?  Hello. Welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about life beyond glioblastoma.  I'm your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I'll talk about the chemo portion of the standard treatment.  And as a little disclaimer, I did not have the best experience with chemo, but my experience is not typical. I don't want to scare anyone that is about to start chemo because for many people it works, and they can tolerate it very easily.   For me the standard treatment for gliobl...2017-09-0109 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat was radiation like?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 003 of Glioblast-O-Cast.  What was radiation like? Hello, and welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, a podcast about life beyond glioblastoma. I am your host, Meg Turecek.   In this episode I'll talk about the radiation portion of the standard treatment, and I'll share what I did to lighten its toll and get through it with my radiation shoes.  With glioblastoma, there are not a lot of treatment options. The standard of care today all over the world is surgery to remove the tumor, or as much as possible, chemo in the form...2017-08-2505 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastWhat is scanxiety and what do I do about it?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 002 of Glioblast-O-Cast.  What is scanxiety and what do I do about it?  Hello and welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about life beyond glioblastoma. I’m your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode, I answer the question, what is scanxiety. And I’ll share my tactics in surviving and getting beyond the scanxiety.  What is scanxiety? Simply put, it’s the gnawing feeling of worry leading up to an MRI appointment.  Depending on your healthcare system, I have learned that other GBM patients have regular MRI...2017-08-1704 minGlioblast-O-CastGlioblast-O-CastHow did I know I had a brain tumor?TRANSCRIPT This is Episode 001 of Glioblast-O-Cast.  How did I know I had a brain tumor? Hello. Welcome to Glioblast-O-Cast, the podcast about life beyond glioblastoma.  I am your host, Meg Turecek.  In this episode I am going to start at the beginning and tell my story of how did I know I had a brain tumor. And after that, I'll share one thing that I learned from this experience. So to start at the beginning, how did I know I had a brain tumor. It was 2015, Christmas Eve morning abo...2017-08-1607 minMicroFlixMicroFlixAotF #6 Review PodcastThis is the review podcast from Attack of the Flix #6.  With me is Dusty Mccord and Chris Hackett.  Here we review Planning to Fail Spectacularily by Revolver, No Honest Man by Joel Cano, The Near Sighted Godess by Russell Hill,  Aperture: Lab Ratt by Hunter Wahl, Beers and Brainstorms by Meg Turecek,  Sperm: The Motion Picture by Chris Gortz, A Brief History of Marriage by Geoff Peterson,  Noble Lie by Will Lewis, Battleship Battle by David Craig, Afterward by Jason Rosenblatt, ET Sign by David Craig, Dave Budlong: A Portrait of a Champion by Jake Janofsky, and Coda and Prescri...2012-07-0738 min