• Updates from Melanie
    May 11 2024

    For those that have been following Melanie's journey, this is an update and we talk a little bit about progression, weight loss and a few other things.


    Thanks for your support. Like us and follow us @only4wordspodcast.

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    52 mins
  • Karen and Melanie interview an Oncology Aesthetician
    May 2 2024

    Brenna is an Oncology Aesthetician and talks with Karen and Melanie about her training and services she offers. This is a fascinating topic and we are so glad that these resources are available to people going through treatment.


    You can find Brenna at orchardhousespa@gmail.com

    orchardhousespa.com

    @orchardhousespa

    haleandhush.com

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    43 mins
  • Interview with breast cancer survivor Alexa Johnson
    Apr 25 2024

    Join Karen and Melanie as they interview breast cancer survivor Alexa Johnson. Her story is raw and vulnerable and it will touch you. So grab your tissues and listen to her heartfelt story.


    We gave shoutouts during the podcast to Amy at The MayDay Foundation. Her foundation helps people with bills while they are dealing with treatment. Incredible organization. She can be found at maydayfoundation.org.


    We also talk about the American Cancer Society Cancer Action network. They can be found at fightcancer.org.

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    57 mins
  • Interview with Breast Cancer Survivor Andrea Wallace
    Apr 11 2024

    Karen and Melanie interview breast cancer survivor Andrea Wallace. She tells her story of survival and hope.


    Shoutout to Travis at Fleshworks Tattoo in Olympia. Travis does mastectomy cover tattoos on Mondays for free. They can be found @fleshworks.tattoostudio.

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    42 mins
  • Finding the Happy
    Mar 27 2024

    In this episode Karen and Melanie discuss doing the normal things that don't have anything to do with cancer and finding ways to do things that make you happy.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • What to say when you don't know what to say.
    Mar 7 2024

    This episode Karen and Melanie discuss what to say to a cancer patient when you don't know what to say.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 9 - Cancer Day at the Capital
    Feb 25 2024

    This episode Melanie catches us up on her upcoming surgery and they discuss Cancer Day at the Capital.


    For more information on Cancer Day at the Capital and HB 1450, fo to fightcancer.org.


    The shoutout Karen did was for Judy's Intimate Apparel in Olympia. www.judysintimateapparel.com

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    40 mins
  • Part 2 about Staging
    Feb 14 2024

    This is part 2 of our discussion on breast cancer staging.

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    29 mins