Keep smiling, Keep shining, Knowing you can always count on me, For sure - a podcast by Angie Karlee

This episode is dedicated to Dionne Warwick. Happy 80th Birthday Dionne! A fixture in our household to this day! 1 day to go Dionne! When we make it to 80, we will be Tweeting just like Dionne. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Pandemic life and cancer


• Family and friends


• Angie's back in hospital and chemotherapy/radiotherapy


• Christmas 2020


• Online cancer support


• Why we can't stop laughing

Karlee baked a chocolate cake for a dear friend's birthday. And before you know it Angie and Karlee were talking about cancer support specifically during a pandemic. AstraZeneca reached out to Angie and shared their “Notes of Encouragement program that  supports patients faced with lung cancer. They send note cards and emails with personal stories and other real, helpful info to support patients going through lung cancer treatment. The program has really benefited Angie as she has realised there are people like her on their journeys too with encouragement. 

Karlee and Angie met at Mass Mentoring Partnership so mentoring support is always on their minds. Connections are key! Karlee took part in the 'Someone Like Me' programme by the charity Breast Cancer Now. Karlee was so thankful to learn about getting a port and to be encouraged along the way and so much more!

Angie is back in hospital and has started a new chemo and radiotherapy regime. Mom guilt really kicks in when away from their families. But, it is for the best as Angie has many ailments that need hospital attention.

Angie and Karlee discussed Angie's DIY ice packs and Karlee's attempt at sewing. There was a lot of laughter in this episode, but that is a good sign given the change in Angie's circumstances. She is loved. She is supported. And we are all thinking of her! 

Happy 80th Birthday Dionne! 

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