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Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND KENTUCKY COUNTIES, COOPERATING
Episodes
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Rachel Miller, MS, RD, CSO, LD, Registered Dietitian Consultant, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center
Making food choices may be difficult for those undergoing cancer treatment due to how the treatment might affect appetite, taste, and smell. On this episode of Cancer Conversation, Rachel Miller shares nutrition tips for those living with cancer.
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Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center
Can one ever be too positive? On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Bethany Giles shares that failing to acknowledge the realities facing someone living with cancer might not be the best policy. She gives guidance for maintaining a positive outlook while understanding the journey faced by the cancer patient and family.
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Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. HPV (or human papillomavirus) can cause cervical cancer. HPV vaccines can prevent the infection that can lead to this and other types of cancer. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Pamela Hull shares information about HPV and the HPV vaccine, including when recipients should begin getting the vaccination. This information is very important for parents of pre-teen and teens.
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Joan Scales, Director, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center
When friends or family receive a cancer diagnosis, we often are unsure about how much or what types of assistance to offer. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Joan Scales shares tips for ensuring that people who are living with cancer are shown the care and compassion that works for each unique situation.
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Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jill Kolesar, Director, Precision Medicine Center, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Pharmacy
Historically, cancer treatment has been offered through one-size-fits-all therapies based on the average person. On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jill Kolesar shares how that is changing as we learn more about cancer and why it occurs. She discusses how precision medicine, treatment that takes into account each patient’s individual genetics, environment and lifestyle to find a tailored therapy that works for their specific cancer, is changing cancer care in Kentucky.
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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine
Everyone has a story. And in Kentucky, it is likely that you know at least one person whose story involves cancer – whether you are living with the disease yourself or supporting a friend or loved one through their cancer journey. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Pam Hull shares about the recent Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment. The Assessment will help us understand why cancer is so prevalent in Kentucky and steps we can take to change the cancer rates trajectory. She also shares some positive news about Kentucky health factors.
To explore the KY Cancer Needs Assessment, click the link below:
Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment
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Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Timothy Mullett, Medical Director and Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Ms. Cheri Tolle, Deputy Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN)
Community hospitals collaborate with the UK Markey Cancer Center to allow patients to stay close to home for high quality cancer care. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Tim Mullett and Cheri Tolle from the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN) share how everyone (from the patients and families, to the healthcare providers, to Markey Cancer Center, up to the community) benefits from MCCAN. They explain why the NCI cancer center designation is important and how high quality care is defined in communities.
For more information about MCCAN visit:
Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 34
Whether it is you or a loved one who has had cancer, there may be some recurrence anxiety. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Bethany Giles shares some ways to cope with the anxious feelings that many experience concerning the recurrence of cancer. She also share what you should do if your cancer does recur.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
For more information:
Understanding Recurrence - American Cancer Society
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Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center, Karlee Compton and Michael Buoncristiani, ACTION Program student participants
Cancer Conversations Episode 33
Kentucky has the highest rate of new cancer cases and deaths in the nation, with the greatest burden of the disease being in the Appalachian region. High risk behaviors, poverty, low healthcare access and engagement, and other factors drive these high rates. This month on Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Nathan Vanderford shares about his second edition book The Cancer Crisis in Appalachia, a collection of essays written by students who have been personally affected by cancer and also live in the region. We visit with two of these students, Karlee Compton and Michael Buoncristiani, as they share about their experience participating in the ACTION program and writing for the book.
Listen to:
Karlee's Story Just A Disease
Michael's Story A Continuous War
For more information about :
Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program
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Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Sheila Fawbush, Shelby County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Cancer Conversations Episode 32
On this special edition of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we visit with Sheila Fawbush, a cancer survivor, and Dr. Amy Kostelic, who address the "elephant in the room." They share insight into how to care for and communicate with those living with cancer. With light and humor, their tips for compassionate and assertive concern while dealing with the realities of everyday life, will benefit everyone in this situation.
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