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Newly diagnosed with lung cancer—or supporting someone who is—and facing chemotherapy? This raw, practical episode is for you. Host Tina Powell, stage 4 lung cancer survivor, thriver, and patient advocate, breaks down her own experience with 27 rounds of chemotherapy—demystifying the process, side effects, and survival tips she wishes she’d heard before sitting in the infusion chair.

In plain language, Tina Powell walks listeners through what chemotherapy is, how it's delivered, and the 12 most common side effects (including nausea, hair loss, fatigue, chemo brain, and more) with zero sugar-coating and deep compassion. This patient-focused episode is packed with the honest, actionable information Tina Powell searched for—and couldn’t find—when she was first diagnosed.

You’ll learn:
• What chemotherapy really is and how it works
• How oncologists decide if you’re ready for a chemo round (labs and tests)
• IV, port, or pills? The main ways chemo is given
• The 12 most common side effects in plain English, including nausea, hair loss, fatigue, chemo brain, and neuropathy
• How to talk to your oncologist about side effects and get the support you need
• Why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed—and how to give yourself grace on this journey

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🫁 About Lung Cancer Strong: Lung Cancer Strong is a docuseries-style podcast and YouTube channel that shares the deeply personal journey of host Tina Powell, a stage 4 lung cancer patient and survivor, alongside candid conversations with others impacted by the disease. The podcast will also offer first-hand interviews with knowledgeable experts in health, science, nutrition, alternative medicine, and finance to discuss issues relating to navigating the various complexities of this disease. The series provides honest, unfiltered stories and perspectives, giving patients, caregivers, and the broader community a place to feel seen, understood, and supported with information from the patient’s perspective.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your oncologist, doctors and medical team for questions specific to your own health, diagnosis and treatment.