Dec 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
S4Ep:181 Miracles of Faith: Mary’s Unbeatable Journey
Join Dr. E and Angel as they recount the extraordinary and inspiring journey of Mary a true survivor. This Christmas special episode delves into Mary’s battles with two of the most daunting cancers, exploring themes of hope, courage, and miraculous endurance. Despite overwhelming odds and dire prognoses, Mary defies the grim expectations, embodying strength and faith.
Reflect on the miracles of Christmas as Mary’s story becomes a beacon of hope for all cancer Survivors, reminding us that while the battle against disease is tough, the human spirit is tougher. Embrace this heartfelt narrative, which celebrates resilience and the power of never losing faith, even in the face of life’s toughest challenges.
Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the Croc Podcast with Dr. E and Angel Santana. In this episode, they explain the SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news and introduce Dr. E’s approach of guarded optimism — balancing honest, clear medical communication with empathy and hope. The hosts offer practical tips for clinicians on creating safe spaces, assessing patients’ understanding and emotions, and delivering news in ways that support survivors and their communities.
Dec 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ep90: If One More Person Wishes Me A Merry Christmas, I’m Going to Scream!!!!
The Holiday Season is supposed to be filled with joy and love and hope; a time of togetherness with family and friends; a time for new beginnings and new resolutions.
But what if you not only feel no joy, but actually feel depressed, hopeless, and alone?
Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, or perhaps you’re suffering the side effects of your treatments, or maybe you’ve been given bad news, or just maybe you’ve lost a loved one to cancer, and their absence at the holiday table is just too much to bear.
Fear not brave friends, Angel and Dr E are here you to deliver some comfort.
Dec 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this Rewind episode of The Croc Podcast, Dr. E and Angel revisit conversations about physicians criticizing colleagues in front of patients and the growing lack of empathy and follow-through when survivor thrivers are referred to outside specialists.
They share real cases, explain responsibilities for referring and specialist doctors, and offer five clear rules to improve care: always care, use redundant follow-up systems, choose trustworthy colleagues, advocate for yourself, and keep the primary care physician involved.
Nov 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this episode, Dr. Eanelli and co-host Angel Santana explore the damaging practice of physicians criticizing other physicians in front of patients. Using authentic clinic vignettes and research, they explain how such comments harm teamwork, increase patient confusion, distress, and even worsen outcomes.
The hosts review four common scenarios, discuss why clinicians sometimes engage in this behavior, and offer clear solutions for patients and providers — including how patients can advocate for themselves and how clinicians can communicate professionally, empathetically, and through direct collegial contact.
Nov 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana mark 26 years of grassroots cancer support of CROC Organization and 5 Years of The CROC PODCAST in a Thanksgiving special that centers on restoring humanity to healing. Through personal stories, the “black moleskin” practice, and reflections on survivorship, the episode explores why understanding the person behind the patient is essential for proper healing.
This episode offers practical insight for practitioners and hopes for survivors—highlighting the podcast’s mission to honor, advocate for, and learn from those living with and beyond cancer.
Nov 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
🎙️ Croc Podcast Special Announcement
Hello everyone! We wanted to let you know that this week’s Croc Podcast will be airing on a special new day — Wednesday, November 12th, at 9:00 a.m.
Dr. E has been handling some unexpected administrative duties, so we’ll be postponing today’s episode and rescheduling it for this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
We appreciate you’re understanding and support! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday—spend it with your family, recharge, and remember:
💚 The Croc Podcast — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer — is not just a podcast.
It’s a movement.
And this week… we’re moving to Wednesday!
Oct 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ep8: Defining Survivorship Module 6 – Cancer survivorship past, present, and future
What better way to end this tremendously informative module on defining survivorship than with Dr. Charles Shapiro professor of medicine Mount Sinai medical center; one of the pioneers of cancer survivor advocacy and a legacy level clinician in breast cancer and translational medicine.
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Oct 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Any Port in A Storm
The expression “any port in a storm” refers to ancient Maritime Law stating that any vessel caught in a storm can find safe harbor in any port; whether the port be friendly or hostile.
In a way our survivors are very much like these ships caught in a storm; especially before they meet their cancer team at the time of consultation.
The question is will you provide the safe harbor our survivors need by building a rapport, creating trust, instilling confidence, and laying out a coordinated and successful plan, so they leave your “harbor” to sail the calm and protected waters of survivorship.
Sep 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Believe in Miracles
Joanne’s Journey of Hope
When we think about the concept of miracles, we immediately think of something grand, like the parting of the Red Sea. But there are many small miracles that surround us on a daily basis that often go unnoticed.
On today’s podcast Angel and Dr. E discuss a patient’s miraculous journey to cure from what many thought was an incurable and stigmatized illness.
