An honest and sometimes irreverent look at breast cancer. Hopefully, we can make you laugh, we might make you cry, but we will touch your heart.
Only 4 Words
Claim This Podcastby Karen Waddington with Melanie Williams
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An honest and sometimes irreverent look at breast cancer. Hopefully, we can make you laugh, we might make you cry, but we will touch your heart.
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Publishing Since
9/25/2023
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Recent Episodes
February 5, 2026
Cancer Day at the Capital 2026 Recap
<p>Join Karen and Melanie as Melanie discusses her recent health updates and the need for a treatment change.</p><p>They discuss the importance of advocacy in cancer treatment and legislative efforts is highlighted.</p><p>Karen shares cancer statistics and the need for communitysupport and awareness.</p><p>Biomarker testing is becoming more accessible and is crucialfor personalized treatment.</p><p>The podcast emphasizes the importance of legislativeadvocacy for cancer-related issues.</p><p>Melanie discusses the financial burden of medical debt andits impact on treatment access.</p><p>The need for increased awareness and prevention measures for tobacco use is discussed.</p><p>Community programs like Live Strong are vital for cancersurvivors' rehabilitation.</p><p>The conversation ends with a focus on future plans andcontinued advocacy efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Here are the resources we discussed on the podcast:</p><p><br></p><p>From our discussion with Cobie Whitten - Season 2 episode 44 published December 17, 2025</p><p>Support group virtual meetings </p><p>1st and 3rd Wednesdays</p><p>2-3:30pm</p><p>2nd Tuesdays of each month</p><p>6:30-8:00pm</p><p>www.provcancer.org for more details</p><p><br></p><p>Workshops and retreats</p><p>www.harmonyhill.org/cancer</p><p><br></p><p>For financial support, classes, support groups</p><p>cancerlifeline.orgTo join the Rutgers study:</p><p>join.rugcc.org</p><p><br></p><p>American Cancer Society</p><p>Cancer Statistics 2026</p><p>cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org</p>
January 7, 2026
Karen and Melanie talk with ACS Cancer Action Network's Anika Khan and Audrey Miller Garcia
<p>In this episode of the Only 4 Words podcast, Karenand Melanie welcome guests Anika Khan and Audrey Miller Garcia from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network. They discuss the current legislative landscape affecting cancer patients, the challenges posed by budgetconstraints, and the impact of Medicaid changes. The importance of storytelling in advocacy is emphasized, particularly in relation to the upcoming Cancer Action Day, where volunteers can share their experiences with lawmakers. The conversation also covers upcoming legislative priorities, including biomarker testing and medical debt issues, and encourages community involvement in advocacy efforts.</p><p> </p><p>Guests:</p><p>Anika Khan, Grassroots Manager</p><p>Audrey Miller Garcia, Government Relations Director</p><p><br></p><p>Resources discussed on the podcast:</p><p>The Washington State Standard</p><p>waplanhealthfinder.org</p><p>fightcancer.org</p><p><br></p><p>Cancer Action Day</p><p>January 21, 2026</p><p>Olympia, Washington</p>
January 2, 2026
A New Year's Message from Karen and Melanie
<p>Happy New Year!</p><p>Thank you to everyone who has supported us, listened, shared and attended our in person gatherings. We appreciate each and every one of you. Here's to a healthy, happy 2026 for all of us!</p>
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