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The Oncology Aesthetics PodcastNavigating Hair Loss with Grace: Expert Tips During TreatmentSend us a textLosing your hair during cancer treatment can be a deeply personal and emotional experience. Beyond the physical changes, it often represents a loss of privacy and control at a time when maintaining normalcy feels most important. This episode tackles this sensitive subject with compassion, offering practical strategies to help navigate hair shedding, shaving, and scalp care with dignity.Our guest expert Jeanna Doyle-Ruhl shares invaluable tips for managing daily life during the shedding phase. Simple adjustments like shifting your hair-washing routine from morning to evening can significantly reduce emotional stress, while...2025-05-2509 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastRadiation and your SkinSend us a textRadiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but what exactly happens when those high-energy beams target cancer cells? Nurse practitioner Katie Bukolt takes us on a fascinating journey through radiation's effects on the skin and body, highlighting how treatment responses vary based on location, dosage, and individual factors. She dismantles the one-size-fits-all approach, emphasizing that nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle choices significantly impact how well patients tolerate treatment. For anyone facing radiation therapy, her practical guidance on timing skincare applications (nothing within three hours before treatment!), selecting appropriate products (alcohol-free and sterile), and...2025-05-2418 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastMakeup for Brows and EyesSend us a textRediscovering beauty during cancer treatment presents unique challenges – particularly when it comes to facial features that express our personality. We're diving deep into practical aesthetic solutions with makeup expert Jeanna Doyle-Ruhl, who shares techniques for recreating the look of eyebrows and eyelashes during treatment.Jeanna reveals why traditional eyebrow pencils often fail cancer patients and introduces her game-changing alternative: creating a paste with eyeshadow and water that creates dimensional, natural-looking brows that stay put. Her step-by-step guidance covers everything from brush selection to application techniques, color choices, and practice methods anyone ca...2025-05-0911 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastSun Protection TipsSend us a textNavigating cancer treatment brings countless challenges, and safeguarding your skin from damaging sun exposure shouldn't be another worry. Kate Epperson, an oncology nurse navigator and melanoma survivor, joins us to break down essential sun protection strategies with clarity and compassion.Kate expertly demystifies the science behind sun protection, explaining how UVA rays penetrate deeper than UVB rays, making broad-spectrum coverage absolutely essential. "SPF 30 actually gives you 96.7% of coverage from these rays," she shares, while debunking common misconceptions about higher SPF numbers and waterproof formulations. Her practical insights on reapplication – regardless of wh...2025-05-0914 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastNighttime Skin Care for Better SleepSend us a textEver wondered why sleep becomes so elusive during cancer treatment? Our latest podcast episode tackles this crucial yet often overlooked aspect of cancer care with expert insights from Lori, an experienced nurse navigator.Sleep isn't just about rest—it's fundamental to physical recovery and mental wellbeing during cancer treatment. Lori explains how quality sleep helps lower blood pressure, strengthens the compromised immune system, and regulates appetite—all vital during treatment. Meanwhile, the mental stress of diagnosis, treatment costs, and family concerns creates a troubling cycle: anxiety disrupts sleep, and poor sleep wors...2025-05-0922 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastChemotherapy and your SkinSend us a textChemotherapy's effects extend far beyond targeting cancer cells, impacting the body's fastest-growing tissues including skin, hair, and nails. Oncology nurse navigator Lauren Stafford walks us through this journey with expert compassion and practical wisdom gained from guiding countless patients from diagnosis through survivorship.Lauren unpacks the science behind why chemotherapy causes specific side effects, explaining how treatment targets rapidly dividing cells throughout the body. She shares valuable insights into managing hair loss, including the potential benefits and limitations of cold cap therapy—a technique that reduces blood flow to hair follicles du...2025-03-2817 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastSimple Solutions for Dry SkinSend us a textDryness during cancer treatment isn't just uncomfortable—it's a complex side effect that impacts both body and mind. Alex Huffman, Director of Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology at UT Southwestern Cancer Center, reveals why addressing this common challenge requires a holistic approach that nurtures the whole person.Discover the surprising connection between hydration and mental health as Alex explains how proper moisture levels help transport crucial neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine through the body. "We know that staying hydrated helps move neurotransmitters," she shares, highlighting how this simple practice directly impacts de...2025-03-2411 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastSkin Care Guide OverviewSend us a textWhen facing cancer treatment, the smallest comforts can make a profound difference. Our conversation with Josanna Gaither, Executive Director at the Ricardo Fisas Natura Bisse Foundation, explores an invaluable free resource that puts control back into patients' hands – the Oncology Aesthetics Skin Care Guide.This comprehensive yet surprisingly digestible guide serves as a lifeline when everything else feels overwhelming. As Josanna explains, "Once someone gets diagnosed and they're in the midst of treatment, they feel like everything they used to know to be true is different." The guide bridges this gap wi...2025-03-1114 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastWhat is an Oncology-Trained Aesthetician, and how can they Help?Send us a textNavigating the cancer journey involves much more than medical treatments alone. In this deeply insightful conversation with Andrea Wendich, Director for Navigation overseeing 18 nurses across North Texas, we uncover the critical yet often overlooked role of specialized skin care during cancer treatment.Andrea reveals why skin care education should begin immediately following diagnosis, preparing patients for the physical changes ahead. "I think having that education about how to take care of your skin, what are some things you can do to promote skin care along the way but also really focus...2025-03-1112 minThe Oncology Aesthetics PodcastBehind the Scenes: Who We Are and Why We’re HereSend us a textThe Ricardo Fisas Natura Bisse Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on enhancing well-being through aesthetic skin and hair care services for people undergoing cancer treatment, along with professional education for spa industry professionals on how to safely serve clients with cancer.Key Highlights:• One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer, yet many are turned away from spas• Cancer treatment side effects on skin and appearance may significantly impact quality of life• Professional education helps create inclusive environments where clients feel safe• The foundatio...2025-03-1023 min