ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Incontinence is never normal. Yet, with some types of cancers incontinence and erectile dysfunction in men can be fairly common. But just because pelvic floor issues may be common after surgery, doesn’t mean it’s normal, that it should just be accepted, or that it shouldn’t be addressed and fixed. We welcome back to the show a national expert in pelvic floor rehab, Erica Vitek. We talk about the myths, common problems and the barriers to care men may face when needing help with issues related to their pelvic floor. We’ll review steps to follow if you need help and what to expect on your first visit to a pelvic floor therapist. Guys, you have a pelvic floor too and you deserve treatment

Guys you have a pelvic floor too and you deserve treatment! Thanks for tuning in, I appreciated having you here!

ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST:

The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening!

Hugs, Dr. L

GUEST INFO:

Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC

https://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/erica-vitek-mot-otr-bcb-pmd/

Erica’s recommended Resources:

atouchysubject.com https://www.atouchysubject.com

Intimaterose.com https://www.intimaterose.com/pages/mens-health

The Men’s Liberty – a gentle external catheter

JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS!

Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com

CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers:

The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com

EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com

VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

If there is ever a time you need to advocate for yourself as a patient, it certainly is just after hearing the words, "You have cancer." Yet advocating for yourself may be easier said than done as chances are you may be scared, nervous, intimidated and possibly needing to make big decisions about things you know little about. So how do you best advocate for yourself in these situations? We are discussing just that in Episode 14 of The Recovery Room Podcast – “you need to drive you train, Advocating for Yourself in Health Care.” We are joined in this conversation by gynecological oncologist Dr. Elizabeth Dickson. We will define the important terms “informed consent” and “shared decision making” and then discuss tips and tools to help make you more comfortable in being a better self-advocate!

ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST:

The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening!

Hugs, Dr. L

GUEST INFO:

Elizabeth Dickson, MD: https://baycareclinic.com/doctor-or-provider/elizabeth-l-dickson-michelson-md/

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7056671212835393536?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7056671212835393536%29

JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS!

Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com

CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers:

The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com

EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com

VOICEMAIL: +1 414 322-8033

Ep 13 Scar Tissue after Cancer Surgery – oh the pain and tightness!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

If you’ve had cancer surgery you may be familiar with the potential minimal to severe long term symptoms that can affect comfort, function and quality of life. Many of these symptoms can be precipitated by scar tissue. And that is what we are talking about today in The Recovery Room Podcast Episode 13, “Oh the pain and tightness - Scar Tissue after Cancer Surgery.”

Regardless of whether you have or had stage 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 cancer, we want you living as strongly, confidently and as pain free as possible. And regardless if you have 3 weeks, 30 months or 30 plus years to live, you deserve to be pain free and as fully functional as possible! I am joined today by cancer survivor and podcaster Christina miner. Christina is the host of be our scars speak podcast. We will discuss internal and external scar tissue, what it is, why it is how it can impact you and how to make it go away.

I want to know if and how you have been affected by cancer surgery or scar tissue so leave your comments or a voicemail at 414-373-0700.

ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST:

The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening!

Hugs, Dr. L

GUEST INFO:

Christina Miner – Our Scars Speak Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091741530856

JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS!

Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com

FREE VIDEOS FROM “THE RECOVERY ROOM!”

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CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers:

The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com

EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com

VOICEMAIL: +1 (414) 373-0700