Coping With Cancer

Videos
	Authors of Parallel Journeys, Dr. Larry Lachman and the Late Carmel Poet/Philosopher, Ric Masten, Discuss Coping with Cancer, 2004 (Video Format: Large | Small)
	Dr. Larry Lachman and Ric Masten, co-authors of 'Parallel Journeys-A Spirited Approach to Coping and Living with Cancer' give a reading and booksigning at the former Thunderbird Book Store, Carmel, California, 2003. Video Format: Large – Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Video Format: Small – Part 1 |             | Part 3
	"Dr. Randy Pausch, Professor of Computer Science, Carnegie-Mellon University, Final Lecture, Coping with Pancreatic Cancer" – Wall Street Journal On-Line Randy Pauch's Home Page Randy Pauch's Cancer Update Page
	Dr. Larry's Coping with Cancer TV Show Segments
THE PILOT EPISODE—June 13, 2002—Monterey, CA—"Living Options: Coping With Cancer on the Central Coast," Featuring the Host Dr. Larry Lachman, Gabriella Graham, PMP Cancer Survivor & Founder of the PMP Pals Support Group; Michelle Sgarlato, LMFT, Therapist & Former Caregiver of Her Mother Who Had Breast Cancer; Lee Morrison, a Chaplain at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Discussing Spiritual Aspects of Coping With Cancer; and Dana Calhoon, The Then Program Coordinator of the Cancer Program at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Run Time: 18:00 (Video Format: Large | Small)
	Living Options: Coping With Cancer on the Central Coast – Air Date: October 2002. Host: Dr. Larry Lachman. Topic Focus: The Medical, Psychological and Spiritual Aspects of Breast Cancer & Mortality–Including Detection, Treatment and Coping. Guests: Oncologist Dr. Laura Stampleman from Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Therapist/Hypnosis Practitioner Linda Sue Marshall, LCSW and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Chaplain and Presbyterian Minister, Chris Williams. Segment Run Time: 14:05 — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	Living Options: Coping With Cancer on the Central Coast – Air Date: October 2002. Host: Dr. Larry Lachman. Topic: Coping with Prostate and Thyroid Cancer and The Physician As The Patient. Featured Guests: Dr. F. Ralph Berberich, Oncologist/Pediatrician and Author of "Hit Below The Belt," Dr. John Hausdorff, Oncologist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and J.T. Mason, Radio Talk Show Host of "The Roadside Cafe," formerly on KAZU-90.3 FM. Segment Run Time: 11:27 — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	Living Options: Coping With Cancer on the Central Coast – Air Date: September 2002. Host: Dr. Larry Lachman. Topic: The Emotional & Artistic Aspects of Coping With Cancer & Not Blaming The Patient. Featured Guests: Dr. Patrick Flannigan, Oncologist & Poet and Sandy Kahn, LMFT, Therapist & Cancer Survivor. Segment Run Time: 8:44 — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	Living Options: Coping With Cancer on the Central Coast – Air Date: November 2002. Host: Dr. Larry Lachman. Topic: Cancer Support Groups, Pet Therapy and the Healing Process: Looking at the Medical, Emotional and Spiritual Aspects of Coping with Cancer. Featured Guests: Sister Judy Seefeld, OP & "Jello" The Cat, Dr. Roger Shiffman, Oncologist/Hematologist and Maribel Cuervo, Woman Care. Segment Run Time: 19:30 — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	April 4, 2012 - "Reiki Energy Healing for Prostate Cancer Patients & Their Caregivers," A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Jeanine Sande, Reiki Master and Instructor, with Lighten Your Way Healing, Soquel, California. This presentation was held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org/news.html). (Video Format: Large | Small)
	February 1, 2012 - "Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy ("Da Vinci") Procedure for Men with Prostate Cancer: How It Works and It's Current Status and Outcome," A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Dr. Benjamin Chung, Physician/Urological Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine.This presentation was held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org/news.html). (Video Format: Large | Small)
	November 2, 2011 - "Patient-Doctor Communication: Tips On How To Manage Your Relationship with Your Physician," A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Dr. Larry Lachman, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Prostate Cancer Survivor, Monterey, California. This presentation was held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org/news.html). (Video Format: Large | Small)
	September 7, 2011 - "Prostate Cancer, PSA Tests, and Tissue Samples–Making Sense of the Numbers Without Becoming Numb:", A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Dr. Christian Hansen, Hospital Chief Pathologist/Anatomist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Monterey, California. This presentation was held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org/news.html). — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	July 6, 2011 - "Intimacy with Couples Facing Prostate Cancer:", A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Maren Martin, LCSW, a Licensed Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, who is a former Prostate Cancer Support Group Advisory Board Member, with a private practice in Pacific Grove, California, who specializes in working with couples affected by medical illness. This presentation was held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org/news.html). — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	May 4, 2011 - "Prostate Cancer Screening, Treatment and Management—The Medical Approach:", A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Dr. Tony Shaheen, Board Certified Urologist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org/news.html). — (Video Format: Large | Small)
	March 2, 2011 - "Prostate Cancer & Nutrition": A Presentation to the Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group of the Central Coast, facilitated by Dr. Larry Lachman, coordinated by Paul Soifer, and medically advised by Anthony Shaheen, M.D. The Presenter is Lisa Holden, M.S., Clinical Dietitian of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, held at Westland/Hospice House, in Monterey, California (prostatecancer-mtrybay.org). — (Video Format: Large | Small)

Radio Shows

• Healing After Treatment— Oncology social worker Les Gallo-Silver focuses on the needs of cancer patients during and after treatment, By Kevin Begos
  Oncology social worker Les Gallo-Silver has spent decades helping cancer patients handle the emotional challenges of cancer treatment and survivorship.
• "Living Options: Coping With Cancer on the Central Coast"
• Coping With Chronic or Catastrophic Illness

Articles

• Chemobrain: When cancer treatment disrupts your thinking and memory
• Coping With the Initial Diagnosis: The Soul In Crisis
• Sexuality After Cancer Treatment: What Men Can Expect
• The "Psychology" of Surgery
• Coping With Chemotherapy: The "Psychology" of Chemotherapy
• Coping With Radiation Treatment
• Coping With the Emotional Challenges of Cancer Treatment
• Deciding to go From "Cure" to "Care/Comfort" When Treatment Fails
• Helpful Tools in Coping With Cancer

Resources

• Resources - Organizations that deal with many types of cancer.
• Brain Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Caregiver Resources
• Cervical Cancer
• Children's Cancer
• Choices In Dying
• Clinical Trials
• Colon & Rectal Cancer
• Head & Neck Cancer
• Home Health Care
• Leukemia
• Lung Cancer
• Lymphoma
• Massage Therapy
• Mental Health Services
• Myeloma
• Ovarian Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Top Notch Comprehensive Cancer Centers
• Uterine Cancer