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REWIND/REPLAY Integrating Behavioral Health Into Oncology Treatment Plans
REWIND / REPLAY EPISODE
Integrating Behavioral Health Into Oncology Treatment Plans
On a gray bridge, a patient named Kelly nearly plunges into darkness—his crisis invisible to scans, yet as urgent as any surgical emergency. In this episode, Dr. Tom Eanelli and co-host Angel Santana sit with Dr. Cara Bohan to trace the divide between lifesaving oncology care and the mental health support that too often gets left behind.
Through raw stories and clear-eyed science, Dr. Cara Bohan reveals how Protocol Behavioral Health is stitching mental health into the cancer treatment protocol—screening early, checking in during chemo, bolstering caregivers, and stabilizing patients when they spiral. You’ll hear how small acts of care, deep breaths, and coordinated teams can mean the difference between despair and survival.
This is a hopeful, urgent narrative for survivors, families, and clinicians: when we treat body and mind together, we save more than lives—we restore dignity. Listen for practical steps, moving patient stories, and a roadmap toward a future where no survivor falls through the canyon of care.
A Proven, Collaborative Approach to Behavioral Health
Improve your patients’ lives and treatment adherence with clinically proven behavioral health interventions.
Over 50% of cancer patients experience psychiatric distress, leading to unnecessary ED visits and worse health outcomes. Protocol’s evidence-based interventions enhance quality of life, build resilience, and reduce care disruptions caused by behavioral health challenges.
Website: Oncology-Focused Behavioral Health | Protocol
contact@protocolcares.com
Integrating Behavioral Health into Oncology Treatment Plans
Integrating Behavioral Health Into Oncology Treatment Plans
On a gray bridge, a patient named Kelly nearly plunges into darkness—his crisis invisible to scans, yet as urgent as any surgical emergency. In this episode, Dr. Tom Eanelli and co-host Angel Santana sit with Dr. Cara Bohan to trace the divide between lifesaving oncology care and the mental health support that too often gets left behind.
Through raw stories and clear-eyed science, Dr. Cara Bohan reveals how Protocol Behavioral Health is stitching mental health into the cancer treatment protocol—screening early, checking in during chemo, bolstering caregivers, and stabilizing patients when they spiral. You’ll hear how small acts of care, deep breaths, and coordinated teams can mean the difference between despair and survival.
This is a hopeful, urgent narrative for survivors, families, and clinicians: when we treat body and mind together, we save more than lives—we restore dignity. Listen for practical steps, moving patient stories, and a roadmap toward a future where no survivor falls through the canyon of care.
A Proven, Collaborative Approach to Behavioral Health
Improve your patients’ lives and treatment adherence with clinically proven behavioral health interventions.
Over 50% of cancer patients experience psychiatric distress, leading to unnecessary ED visits and worse health outcomes. Protocol’s evidence-based interventions enhance quality of life, build resilience, and reduce care disruptions caused by behavioral health challenges.
Website: Oncology-Focused Behavioral Health | Protocol
contact@protocolcares.com
Rewind Season 4, Episode 173, “New Shoes”
Welcome to a special Rewind Episode of Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer—The CROC Podcast.
Today we’re revisiting Season 4, Episode 173, titled New Shoes.
Inspired by the iconic 1946 Life Magazine photo of a young post-war orphan holding a pair of new shoes with overwhelming gratitude, Dr. E takes Angel and the CROC Nation on a powerful journey—sharing a cancer staff member’s act of selflessness that reminds us all to recognize our blessings, even in life’s hardest moments.
This episode is about compassion, perspective, and the quiet miracles that restore hope.
We hope this rewind touches your heart—and don’t worry, we’ll be back next week with an all-new episode featuring a brand-new guest.
Thank you for listening… and let’s rewind.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Turn On the Lights Already: Battling SAD as a Cancer Survivor
On the eve of a two-foot snowstorm, Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana pull back the curtain on a quiet enemy—Seasonal Affective Disorder—and how it layers on fear, fatigue, and isolation for cancer survivors. Through honest, patient-centered storytelling they trace the slow creep of darkness from the commute to the dinner table and how it magnifies trauma for newly diagnosed, actively treated, and post-treatment survivors.
Then, with the chill biting and the world in grey, a turning point: Dr. E’s hike up Bear Mountain becomes a metaphor for recovery—one deliberate step, one breath, one ray of light at a time. Practical anchors emerge naturally from the narrative: light therapy, gentle movement, daily routines, and social lifelines that transform paralysis into purpose.
The episode closes with a gentle spiritual benediction—grace for the hard days, permission to move at your pace, and a fierce reminder that winter is temporary. This is a short, hopeful guide to carrying light into the dark and reclaiming survivorship as a continuing journey of courage and care.
REWIND S4Ep147: Meeting Your Oncologist — What Should You Expect?
Today we’re revisiting S4Ep147: Meeting Your Oncologist — What Should You Expect?
Your first oncology appointment can feel like a first date—full of questions, nerves, and uncertainty. Angel and Dr. E will help you know what you deserve, what to ask, and what to do if you’re not being heard.
Summary
In this episode of the Croc Podcast, the hosts delve into the often-daunting experience of meeting an oncologist for the first time. They liken the initial consultation to a first date, filled with nerves and uncertainty, and emphasize the importance of understanding what patients deserve during this critical time. The discussion highlights the need for compassionate care, effective communication, and a supportive environment, urging listeners to advocate for themselves and not settle for less than they deserve in their healthcare experience. The hosts also introduce upcoming guests, including a cancer doula and a healthcare policy expert, promising insightful discussions in future episodes.
Keywords
oncologist appointment, cancer care, patient advocacy, healthcare experience, Croc Podcast
Takeaways
Your first oncology appointment can feel like a first date.
You deserve more than just basic care; advocate for yourself.
The environment of a healthcare facility significantly impacts patient experience.
Compassionate communication is key in patient-doctor relationships.
Don’t settle for less; demand the care you deserve.
Titles
Navigating Your First Oncology Appointment: What You Deserve
Meeting Your Oncologist: A Guide to Your First Consultation
Sound bites
“Your first visit with your oncologist is sort of like a first date.”
“You deserve a lot more than you actually think.”
“If you received everything that I said that you’re deserving of, then the answer is yes.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Croc Podcast and Episode Overview
10:22 The First Oncology Appointment: Expectations and Desires
38:15 Empowerment and Advocacy in Cancer Care