Join Colette, Leah Nad Julia for this weeks "What's New" in cancer news and research. As the ladies recover from an unexpected hiatus they enjoys some laughs, cancer news and some tips on checking on one another through the holidays.

New Cancer Vaccines on the Horizon: Renewed Hope or Hype

Stanford Medicine: Scientist transform cancer cells into weapons against cancer

Sacramento and sourrounding area support and services:

Spirtiual Life Center

Placer county: Holiday Stress resources

Sacramento county: Tips for a holly jolly holiday season

What to do if you're alone for the holidays

The national number for mental health crises and suicide prevention is 9-8-8. You can call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7 for judgment-free support.

Here are some other mental health hotlines:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
• SAMHSA's National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
• Teen Line: 800-TLC-TEEN (800-852-8336)
• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can also: Call 911, Go to the nearest emergency room, and Text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

Tune in to this week's Spotlight/Professionals episode featuring Colette and Leah, as they welcome Amy Margolies, who received a HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy. Aimee now offers cancer coaching at Sunshine Theory, sharing her mission: "I help survivors move from feeling, lost, anxious, and overwhelmed to finding calm, control, and renewed strength."

Sunshine Theory

Sunshine Theory YouTube

Sunshine Theory Instagram

Sunshine Theory Linktr.ee

Tune in to this week’s Professionals episode with Colette and Leah as they welcome Haylee Hafner from Thrive Hive Health and Wellness. Haylee, a certified holistic nutritionist and registered nurse with expertise in herbalism, brings valuable insights to her hormonal reset program.

Thrive Hive states, "We recognize the difficulties associated with hormonal health because we have experienced them ourselves. That's the reason we developed an individualized, all-encompassing Hormonal Reset Program aimed at guiding you through each phase of your journey. This is the transformative solution you have been seeking.

Visit Thrive Hive Health and Wellness below and check out their amazing apothocary!

Thrive Hive Health and Wellness

Thrive Hive Instagram

Tune in to this week's Spotlight episode featuring Colette's TNBC sister, Alicia. Diagnosed with TNBC just six months after her wedding, Alicia faced daunting thoughts about her own mortality and the future she desired—family and children. What lies ahead for her? Does she have any options? Listen as Alicia candidly shares her journey navigating a TNBC diagnosis as a young bride with dreams of starting a family.

Fertility and cancer: John Hopkins

UCSF Fertility Preservation Program

Livestrong

Vanderbilt- IngramCancer Center

Join the ladies for this months "What's New" in cancer news and research. November is designated as the awareness month for stomach, neuroendocrine, pancreatic, and lung cancers, as well as a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of caregivers. We extend our sincere gratitude to all caregivers for their dedication and support, while also exploring promising new clinical trials and research findings.

John Hopkins HIPEC for stomach cancer

UCSF Pancreatic Cancer Study

Mayo Clinic Neuroendocrine Tumors

University of Toronto Radioligand Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumors

Join Colette and Leah for this weeks "What's New" in cancer news and research as the ladies kick off the show catching up with one another and then dive into breast cancer news and liver cancer awareness. For resource links see below.

Scientific Reports: SLC31A1 biomaker in breast cancer

American Cancer Society

Mayo Clinic

American Liver Foundation

International Liver Cancer Association

Tune in as Colette and guest host Antonia present this week's Spotlight episode with special guest Corinne. At the age of 44, Corinne received the startling news of being diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. Throughout the ups and downs of her experience, Corinne’s unwavering faith and resilient spirit have inspired her to envision a future beyond the confines of her diagnosis.

Join Leah and Julia for this weeks Spotlight episode with Victoria. Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor, advocate, researcher and founder of My Batta. With a background in cancer research, Victoria finds herself diagnosed with cancer. Now after her very recent cancer journey, Victoria has become a strong cancer advocate as an American Cancer Society Legislative Ambassador and founder and creator of My Batta, a surgical recovery gown. Victoria says of My Batta "Through My Batta, I aspire to ignite a spark of inspiration, urging you to embrace your journey with courage and grace. Let's celebrate the beauty of femininity and the unwavering strength that resides within us all. Join the My Batta community!"

Find Victoria and My Batta below: