CancerDad Podcast

In this episode, Neyland's Dad discusses the struggle with even more hard decisions for him and Neyland's mom, as their hope of survival turns into a hope of good passage.  Hear about the hard conversation that they had with Neyland about staying in the hospital or going home. Find out what decision he made, and so much more as we arrive at the end of Neyland's Story.  

In this episode of the CancerDad podcast, Neyland's Dad updates us on Neyland's condition and journey with childhood cancer. He shares that they have reached a point where they have possibly switched from "if" to "when" regarding Neyland's condition. Although Neyland was considered stable, his parents were struggling to balance being by his side and taking care of their other children. Ultimately, they were left with no choice but to be by Neyland's bedside. Join Neyland's Dad as he takes us through the reality of childhood cancer and the impact it has on families.[00:02:18] The possibility of losing Neyland. [00:03:50] Letting go of a loved one. [00:09:44] Difficult decision making. [00:11:32] Hope During Terminal Illness.

In this episode of the CancerDad Podcast with Jason Pickel, he discusses his family's experience with childhood cancer and shares updates on his son Neyland's journey with cancer. Neyland's Dad talks about the many treatments, medications, infections, pain,  and how it has taken a physical, mental, and emotional toll on Neyland. The episode ends with a look into the Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Foundation, an organization dedicated to the research, treatment, and services necessary to defeat childhood cancer.[00:01:46] Struggle to keep leukemia at bay. [00:04:47] Cherishing Family Time. [00:07:03] Health Emergency and Coping. [00:10:57] Small acts of kindness challenge.The Butterfly Fund - Supporting research, treatment, and services dedicated to the defeat of all childhood cancers

This episode of the Cancer Dad Podcast explores the story of the Hope For Hattie Ultra, an event that was started by John Halter in honor of his daughter, Hattie, who was diagnosed with AML leukemia at 9 months old. Host Jason Pickel, Neyland's Dad, and John Halter, Hattie's Dad,  delve into the meaning of this event and how it provides an outlet for families affected by childhood cancer.Hope 4 Hattie Ultra Website:hope4hattieOrganizations that John is requesting people to donate too:Hearts for Hadley – Feeding FamiliesSo Many Angels – Providing hope, inspiration, and encouragement to children with cancer.Tillery's Hustle for Hope 5k (runsignup.com)Spokane Nonprofit for hospitalized kids (tankits.org)

 In this episode, Neyland's Dad,  discusses the challenges his family faced when having to tell Neyland that there was nothing left to do for his treatment. The father shared how difficult it was to prepare and have this conversation. They decided to be straightforward with Neyland in a way that wouldn't destroy his determination. The episode takes the listeners through Neyland's journey of battling cancer and the emotional impact it had on his family. The CancerDad Podcast aims to bring awareness to childhood cancer and the impact it has on families.[02:01:56] Having the Hard Conversation. [00:05:26] Blood and Platelet Donations. [00:07:05] Childhood cancer non-profit organization. [00:11:15] Blood and platelet donations.

In this episode of the Cancer Dad Podcast, host Jason Pickel, a father whose family has been affected by childhood cancer, provides a recap of his son Neyland's story. He takes the listeners on a journey through his son's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and their journey as a family. Jason also explains his long break from the podcast and how he hopes to use it to inspire those who listen and bring awareness to childhood cancer. Through his personal experience, Jason strives to shed light on the reality of childhood cancer and its impact on families.Shoutout to Tim of 20TIMinutes Podcast.  Check his show out!20TIMinutes – Break the Stigma by Cracking a Smile

In this episode of the CancerDad Podcast, the host, Jason Pickel talks with you about what exactly the show is all about, and what you can expect moving forward.  It will highlight the mission of this podcast, and those involved in it.

We are at a point, in our son’s journey, where we truly were hanging onto a thread of hope.  The thread was getting thin.  Would that thread hold up?  We also encountered different obstacles that were caused by a pandemic that was taking over the country.  The ButterFly Fund Foundationhttp://butterflyfund.org/Website:www.cancerdadpodcast.com

The journey is becoming one that is starting to make us think that we will never see the end, or at least the ending we want to have.  Our faith was becoming weak, but we still held on to hope.  Once again, we found ourselves, looking to a familiar face, to hopefully provide what was needed to get off this path we had been on for so long

We take a break from the medical side of things in this episode, to tell you about a pretty incredible story that occurred shortly before Neyland's bone marrow transplant.  A story that no one saw coming, and one that is still writing itself today.  A story of a bond between a young boy and his Bulldogs.  This is one that Hollywood couldn't write better if they triedwww.cancerdadpodcast.comHearts for Hadleyhttps://heartsforhadley.com

Neyland has reached a point where things were going good, and life was getting back to normal again.  Would it stay that way for good?  Find out in this episode as we continue the journey through Neyland's story, and the world of Childhood Cancer!  Sometimes to get through things, you have to call upon some Super Powers.....Tune in and find out where those powers come from!Website:www.cancerdadpodcast.comFeatured Non-Profit Organization:Friends of Jaclyn Foundationhttps://friendsofjack.org/

Neyland has reached a point, in the story, where we are all taking on something new.  He is awaiting a bone marrow transplant, but the problem is, to have the transplant, you have to have a donor.  They were not locating a match for Neyland, so had to look elsewhere.  Who would be Neyland's donor?  Would we find a donor?  How would our family handle the process as a whole?  So many questions, and this episode will provide most of the answers

Neyland had been diagnosed with another cancer, leukemia, which meant we were fixing to embark on the same type journey, but a completely different path.  What would that path consist of?  Had we recovered from the previous battle enough to take on a new one?  So many questions that were to be answered in the upcoming episodes!

After a long break, the CancerDad Podcast is back on the air.  This episode will explain my absence in detail, and provide a short recap of previous episodes before continuing on.

Our family had gotten use to being normal again.  Neyland was getting back to doing what kids his age should be doing, and he was well on his way to taking his childhood back that was taken from him two years ago.  Would we keep moving forward, and be able to put all that behind us?  Find out in this episode of Neyland's Journey

This episode brings us to the point in our journey, where it is time for another test.  The results would determine the direction our journey would be going.  What were those results?  Could my family, finally, get some good news?  Listen now to find out, and hear how we responded to the news?Social Media Links for the Podcast:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CancerDad2013/Instagram: www.instagram.com/cancerdad2013/Twitter: //mobile.twitter.com/InPickelThanks to Brian Crowe for his work on our intro and outro. Check his website out at www.gospelradiofavorites.com

This episode takes the listeners beyond the medical side of chemotherapy treatments.  How does it affect the lifestyle of the family? What is it like to not only have your world turned upside down, but then have it completely taken away, causing you to create a new one?  Find the answers to all these questions within the epsiode!  It is so much more than than the treatment itself!Creator of Intro and Outro: Brian Crowe www.gospelradiofavorites.comLinks for Podcast social media pages:Website:  www.cancerdadpodcast.comFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/CancerDad2013/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cancerdad2013/Twitter:  https://mobile.twitter.com/InPickel

Our journey has brought us to the introduction of chemotherapy.  The unknown, the information, the risks, and the side effects are overwhelming.  How does Neyland handle it?  How do we as parents handle the idea of our son going through it?https://www.facebook.com/CancerDad2013/https://www.instagram.com/cancerdad2013/https://mobile.twitter.com/InPickel

I am not one who plays the waiting game well at all.  It was especially hard having to wait on results from a test on your child, where the results would be life changing, or even life threatening, depending on what they were.  What did the results show?  Where does this journey go from here?  Tune in to find out!Website: www.cancerdadpodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CancerDad2013/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/InPickelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerdad2013/If you would like some added thoughts from this episode, you can check out my blog by clicking on the following link:  https://www.cancerdadpodcast.com/blog/block-google-out/

An unexpected journey, brought on by unexpected results.  This is the first episode of the series evolving around our son's, Neyland, journey.  A story that will provide you insight into the world of Childhood Cancer, and through the eyes of the family.  We felt like we had a normal family, nothing out of the ordinary, until one day, one moment changed all of that.  Two incidents that end up not even being related, came together, turning our world upside down.  Website: www.cancerdadpodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CancerDad2013/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/InPickelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerdad2013/If you would like some added thoughts from this episode, you can check out my blog by clicking on the following link:  https://www.cancerdadpodcast.com/blog/better-safe-than-sorrybased-off-episode-one/