CROC - Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer

CROC - Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC) is a grass roots cancer survivorship organization establ

The CROC Podcast is a weekly program hosted by Dr. Thomas Eanelli whose sole purpose is to support cancer survivors and their families who strive to turn Tragedy to Triumph.

05/03/2026

In Search of the Person You Want to Be – Part 2: Confronting Our Past
In this powerful rewind episode of the CROC Podcast, Angel and Dr. E continue their journey of self-discovery by taking a deeper look at one of the most challenging steps toward growth, confronting our past.
Because the truth is, who we are today is often shaped by where we’ve been.
From childhood experiences to life-altering moments, this episode encourages listeners to reflect on the events, environments, and relationships that have influenced their identity. With honesty and compassion, Angel and Dr. E explore how unresolved experiences can shape our thoughts, behaviors, and self-worth and how facing those truths can open the door to healing and transformation.
This conversation isn’t about blame, it’s about awareness. It’s about allowing yourself to understand your story so you can begin writing the next chapter with intention.
Because it’s never too late to discover who you are… and become who you’re meant to be.

04/29/2026

🎙️ Primetime Edition Opening – A Mother’s Love (Rewind)
"Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special primetime edition of the CROC Podcast — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer.
As we get closer to Mother’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to reflect, honor, and celebrate something incredibly powerful… a mother’s love.
So today, we’re bringing you a special rewind episode —Season 1, Episode 10: A Mother’s Love.
In this episode, we begin a new and meaningful module centered around the strength, sacrifice, and unwavering support that mothers provide… especially in the face of cancer.
We are also honored to feature a very special guest, Michael John Benzaia, from the Hudson Valley, New York — an actor with roots from Sicily, Spain, and Jordan, who has appeared alongside some of the industry’s biggest names.
This is a story about love, resilience, and the kind of strength that only a mother can give.
Let’s take a step back… and experience A Mother’s Love."

04/26/2026

"Hello everyone, and welcome to the CROC Podcast — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer.
Today, we’re taking a much-needed day off. Dr. E needs one… and as you can probably hear in my voice, I’m a little under the weather myself.
So instead of going silent, we wanted to do something special for you.
We’re bringing you a bonus double episode week.
Today, we’re airing a rewind — our Special Labor Day episode, honoring all of our incredible Survivor/Thrivers who continue to work through the mental and physical challenges of cancer treatment.
And that’s not all… we’ve got a brand-new bonus episode dropping this Wednesday — and trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
Let’s get into today’s episode."

04/12/2026

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the CROC Podcast, Dr. E tackles one of the most difficult and rarely discussed realities in healthcare — what happens when a doctor doesn’t show up for their patient.
Through a real-life case, we meet Robert, a patient facing advanced cancer whose care became fragmented at a critical moment. As uncertainty grows and leadership disappears, Dr. E is forced into an uncomfortable position: step beyond his role or allow the system to fail.
This episode dives deep into the ethical, emotional, and professional challenges of confronting a colleague who is not doing the right thing — and what it truly means to advocate for a patient when it matters most.
From navigating broken systems to redefining responsibility, this conversation is a wake-up call for medical professionals and a powerful reminder for patients and families: your care depends on more than knowledge — it depends on presence.
Because at the end of the day, patients aren’t asking who’s in charge…they’re asking one simple question:“Is someone here for me?”

03/29/2026

When The Visits End Life After Cancer Care: Featuring Talaya Dendy
What happens when the visits finally end?
In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of The CROC Podcast: Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer, we explore a milestone that every cancer survivor hopes to reach—but few are truly prepared for: graduation from oncology care.
Featuring cancer thriver, advocate, and cancer doula Talaya Dendy, this conversation goes beyond celebration. Together, we unpack the complex emotions that come with transitioning from patient to survivor—the joy, the uncertainty, the fear of recurrence, and the quiet strength it takes to move forward without the regular reassurance of an oncology team.
Dr. Eanelli shares the physician’s perspective on this unique and deeply personal relationship, while Talaya opens up about her 14-year journey, the decision to step away from her oncologist, and the tools—like a survivorship care plan—that helped her confidently step into this next chapter.
This episode is a reminder that survivorship is not just about finishing treatment—it’s about rediscovering life, identity, and purpose beyond cancer.
Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, or someone walking alongside a loved one, this conversation will leave you encouraged, informed, and inspired.
Because sometimes, the hardest part isn’t surviving cancer…It’s learning how to live after it.
This link will take you to the ASCO Survivorship Care Plan template and some other resources.

https://canceradvocacy.org/resources/care-planning-for-cancer-survivors/

https://www.asco.org/news-initiatives/current-initiatives/cancer-care-initiatives/prevention-survivorship/survivorship-compendium/care

If you’d like to follow Talaya and learn more about her work, we’ve included links in the description page so you can connect with Navigating Cancer Together.
https://www.ontheotherside.life/ Navigating Cancer TOGETHERhttps://www.ontheotherside.life/navigating-cancer-together-podcastIf you would like to contribute or help https://www.ontheotherside.life/services
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/



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03/22/2026

What Is a Cancer Doula?Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Talaya Dendy, Cancer Thriver, pioneer and trailblazing Doula, and certified Survivor Advocate. If you are not uplifted and inspired by the end of this podcast, then you are not paying attention!https://www.ontheotherside.life/ Navigating Cancer TOGETHERhttps://www.ontheotherside.life/navigating-cancer-together-podcastIf you would like to contribute or help https://www.ontheotherside.life/services
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/

03/15/2026

The Whisper Before the Scream S6 episode 225
A survivor’s story becomes a lesson in humility when Dr. E reflects on a patient who challenged his assumptions and changed the way he practices medicine. In The Whisper Before the Scream, the CROC Podcast explores bias, compassion fatigue, and the quiet strength of a survivor whose voice was heard just in time.

03/08/2026

"Hey everyone, this is Angel from the CROC Podcast — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer.
This week we’re being preempted… but we didn’t want to leave you without something meaningful.
So today we’re taking you back to a powerful conversation from Season 3, Episode 146 — Making Your Own Decisions: A Tricky Business for Survivor-Thrivers.
Because the moment the word cancer is spoken… suddenly everyone becomes an expert.
Everyone has advice. Everyone has opinions.
But how do you keep your voice, your autonomy, and your peace without starting a civil war with the people trying to support you?
Join Dr. E and me as we talk about finding that balance.
That’s today’s CROC Podcast Throwback, and we’ll see you Wednesday with a brand-new episode."

02/25/2026

When the room goes quiet and a patient looks you in the eye and asks, "What would you do if you were me?" this episode pulls that single, weighty question apart—frame by frame—so you can feel what it truly means to decide under pressure.
Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana guide listeners through a five-part journey—the gray zone, inversion, isolation, intersection, and clay feet—using real cases and plain talk to turn clinical data into decisions that match who you are. This is a podcast about shared responsibility, not surrender; about walking beside survivors instead of walking for them.
Tune in to be reassured, to learn how to ask better questions, and to find the courage to make choices that protect both your future and your essence. You won’t be alone on this walk.

02/22/2026

due to weather conditions, we will be airing an all-new episode this Tuesday at 9am Et.

02/15/2026

REWIND / REPLAY EPISODE
Integrating Behavioral Health Into Oncology Treatment Plans
On a gray bridge, a patient named Kelly nearly plunges into darkness—his crisis invisible to scans, yet as urgent as any surgical emergency. In this episode, Dr. Tom Eanelli and co-host Angel Santana sit with Dr. Cara Bohan to trace the divide between lifesaving oncology care and the mental health support that too often gets left behind.
Through raw stories and clear-eyed science, Dr. Cara Bohan reveals how Protocol Behavioral Health is stitching mental health into the cancer treatment protocol—screening early, checking in during chemo, bolstering caregivers, and stabilizing patients when they spiral. You’ll hear how small acts of care, deep breaths, and coordinated teams can mean the difference between despair and survival.
This is a hopeful, urgent narrative for survivors, families, and clinicians: when we treat body and mind together, we save more than lives—we restore dignity. Listen for practical steps, moving patient stories, and a roadmap toward a future where no survivor falls through the canyon of care.




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