All Talk Oncology

08/13/2025

“The right words can feel like a warm blanket on a cold day.”

When someone is facing cancer, conversations aren’t just small talk, they can be lifelines.
I’ve seen it firsthand: a thoughtful question can open a heart, while a careless phrase can shut someone down. We often mean well, but sometimes our words land heavier than we think.

That’s why choosing language that validates, uplifts, and truly sees the person not just the illness, matters more than ever. ❤️

✨ Instead of quick reassurances like “You’re handling this so well,” try opening the door to real connection:
“I know you’ve been through so much. How are you holding up today?”
Because when someone feels safe to share, they’re reminded they’re not alone in the fight.

📌 Save this for the next time you’re visiting, calling, or texting someone going through treatment. A few thoughtful words can be the spark of hope they need today.

08/12/2025

“The right words can feel like a warm blanket on a cold day.”

When someone is facing cancer, conversations aren’t just small talk, they can be lifelines.
I’ve seen it firsthand: a thoughtful question can open a heart, while a careless phrase can shut someone down. We often mean well, but sometimes our words land heavier than we think.

That’s why choosing language that validates, uplifts, and truly sees the person not just the illness, matters more than ever. ❤️

✨ Instead of quick reassurances like “You’re handling this so well,” try opening the door to real connection:
“I know you’ve been through so much. How are you holding up today?”
Because when someone feels safe to share, they’re reminded they’re not alone in the fight.

📌 Save this for the next time you’re visiting, calling, or texting someone going through treatment. A few thoughtful words can be the spark of hope they need today.

08/08/2025

It really does. And the truth is.. sometimes, that courage doesn’t roar.
Sometimes, it whispers, “Just get through today.”
And that’s more than enough.

At All Talk Oncology, we meet warriors every day. Survivors, fighters, caregivers.. Who show us what real courage looks like.

🧠 It’s saying yes to another treatment.
🫀 It’s learning to trust your body again.
💬 It’s asking for help when you’re tired of being strong.
🤍 It’s choosing hope, even when fear is louder.

We all have courage even if we have to dig deep to find it.
So today, let this be your reminder:
You’re doing better than you think.
And healing? It’s not a race.. it’s a brave, beautiful becoming.

💬 New episode up now with Tony Perkins. Hosted by me, Kenny Perkins, The Cancer Guy.
Because every story deserves to be heard.

08/06/2025

Cancer touches many more lives than we often realize- 1 in 3 people will hear that diagnosis at some point. But here’s the powerful part: catching cancer early can dramatically change your path.

Regular screenings and listening to your body are not just recommendations. They are lifelines.

Today, I encourage you to be proactive. Talk to your doctor. Know your risks. And remind your loved ones to do the same. It’s about hope, action, and fighting smart.

Tag someone you want to remind to stay vigilant because this knowledge could save a life.

08/04/2025

I remember hearing this for the first time, and it stopped me in my tracks.
Because for so many in the cancer community, this is more than just a quote.. It’s a truth we live every day.

Yes, cancer happened.
The chemo, the surgeries, the scans, the sleepless nights… they happened.
But they don’t get to define us.

What defines us is how we keep showing up
Even when we’re scared.
Even when our bodies feel different.
Even when our reflection doesn’t look quite the same.

We choose to rise.
To rebuild.
To become something more than our diagnosis.

To every survivor, fighter, caregiver, and loved one
You are not your scars.
You are strength, growth, and possibility in motion.

🫶 This is for you.
And if no one’s told you lately: you’re doing incredible. Keep going.

08/01/2025

“How do people keep going after hearing the word cancer?”

They lean on these 5 keys.
💛 I’ve seen it over and over again people facing their hardest days and still finding a way forward.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or on the other side of survivorship this post is for you.

Support. Laughter. Faith. Knowledge. Courage.
They’re not just words, they’re survival tools.
And you already have some of them in you right now. Even if you don’t feel it.

This post was inspired by Tony Perkins’ powerful story and by YOU, my beautiful cancer community, who show me every day what resilience truly looks like. 👊

👉 Tag someone who embodies this strength.
👉 Save this for the days when you forget how strong you are.

07/31/2025

Friends! I hope you'll get the chance to give a listen to my appearance on the latest episode of the All Talk Oncology podcast, hosted by Kenny Perkins (no relation!). We had a great conversation about my recent experience with and surgery for prostate cancer.

The information we discussed just might help you--or the men in your life--get screened for prostate cancer and to stay on top of your/their health. Prostate cancer is treatable and "curable" if caught early.

My thanks to Kenny and the team for having me on. You can hear "All Talk Oncology" pretty much wherever you get your podcasts, including at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora.

07/30/2025

Today’s affirmation is simple, but powerful: “I choose peace, even when it’s hard.”

Choosing peace doesn’t mean ignoring your fears or pain. It means acknowledging those feelings, and gently deciding not to let them control you. It’s about finding moments of calm amidst the storm.

When treatment gets tough or the future feels uncertain, repeat this to yourself. It’s okay to have hard days, but peace can be your anchor through them.

Some days are heavy. Some days, peace feels miles away. But peace isn’t about perfection it’s about presence.

Today, try this: Breathe deeply. Sit with your feelings. Then gently say, “I choose peace.”
This choice, again and again, becomes your quiet power.

If you’re holding onto fear or sadness right now, know that peace is waiting for you.

Drop a comment if you need this reminder today. 🙂

07/28/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🎙️
“Prostate Cancer, Faith & Finding Strength: The Tony Perkins Story”
🎧 Episode 71 | All Talk Oncology

What happens when a beloved TV personality faces the fight of his life?
Today, I sat down with the legendary Tony Perkins—yes, the Good Morning America and Fox 5 DC icon to talk about something real, raw, and deeply personal: his journey with prostate cancer.

From the moment he heard the diagnosis…
To wearing a catheter and feeling helpless…
To finding hope through humor, faith, and family
Tony opens up like never before. 💙

This conversation is powerful, especially for our brothers out there:
🧬 Black men at higher risk
💥 Men avoiding the doctor out of fear
🙏🏾 Families walking through this journey together

📌 If you’ve ever whispered “Am I going to be okay?”
This one’s for you.

⚡️ Highlights from the episode:
✅ Early PSA test that saved his life
✅ Why more Black men need to get checked
✅ What prostate surgery really feels like
✅ The role of humor, prayer, and community
✅ How Tony’s family became his anchor
And so much more...

🩺 This isn’t just a cancer story. It’s a resilience story.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
🫶 Tag someone who needs this episode today.
💬 Drop a 🎤 if you’re ready to hear the truth about prostate cancer from someone who’s been there.

07/27/2025

Still soaking it all in.. 🙂

There was laughter. There were moments of stillness. And there was a whole lot of magic. 🏰

Joining the family for a trip to Disneyland recently reminded me that joy can exist alongside the hard days. That healing isn’t always in hospitals.. it’s in hugs, in smiles, in the memories we create when we let ourselves just be.

To anyone out there navigating the storm… hold on to these moments. They matter more than you think. 💛

07/26/2025

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