Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis: Dialogue with Camille Moses, Hosted By Adrian Pogacian
In this episode of ‘Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis’, Camille Moses shares her personal experience during cancer treatment, emphasizing the crucial role of family support. The discussion also highlights the importance of finding joy and savoring life, not only during treatment but also in the journey beyond cancer.
Camille Moses is a 12-year long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, having been diagnosed in 2012. Since overcoming her battle with the disease, Camille has become a dedicated patient advocate, committed to supporting others navigating similar challenges. She is an active member of the Patient & Family Advisory Council at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Let’s Win PC Patient Advisory Board. Additionally, she volunteers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she assists patients in finding the right doctors and connecting with others facing pancreatic cancer.
Camille is also a passionate fundraiser, working hard to get money for research to find better treatments for pancreatic cancer. Through her efforts, she inspires and supports many people in the pancreatic cancer community, using her own experience to bring hope and drive progress.
Moderator
Adrian Pogacian, MS Psychology, licensed clinical psychologist with executive education in Psycho-oncology, considerable time active in the field of Health Security, holding a degree in Global Health Diplomacy from Geneva Graduate Institute.
Currently, an advocate of Psycho-education in the field of oncology, researcher and associate lecturer with focus on Communication in Cancer Care, Coping with Cancer and Fear of Recurrence, working with young people and their caregivers on self-blame and disease acceptance.
Additionally, co-author of the first Romanian Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Guide Book, Founder of INCKA Psycho-oncology Center, ESO (European School of Oncology) Podcast contributor, Writer and Host Content in Psycho-oncology and Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Interview Series at OncoDaily.com, IPOS Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group (FORwards) member and IPOS Early Career Professionals in Psycho-Oncology board member.
Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis: Dialogue with Camille Moses, Hosted By Adrian Pogacian
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Importance of getting a second opinion in oncology
07:18 Coping strategies during treatment
14:05 Family support during treatment
17:15 What is present for Camille Moses?
20:34 Enjoying life
25:53 Words of gratitude from Camille Moses
27:27 One-word description of Camille Moses’ experience
Previous editions of Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis
Edition 1: Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis: Psycho-Oncological Aspects Of Kate Middleton’s Diagnosis
Edition 2: Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis with Sonia Amin Thomas – Survivorship
Edition 3: Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis: Dialogue with Wendy Lam, Hosted By Adrian Pogacian