In this special episode of Unfiltered Healing: Real Talk on Life, Love & Survival, I sit down with oncologist Dr. Sanchez for an honest and informative conversation about cancer from the other side of the exam room.

We talk about what she wishes every patient knew on the day they’re diagnosed, common misconceptions about cancer treatment, how treatment plans are developed, and why advocating for yourself matters.

Dr. Sanchez also explains recurrence and how it can be different from an initial diagnosis, both medically and emotionally. We discuss medications, advances in cancer care, and some of the resources and treatments available today that can help patients not only survive cancer, but maintain their quality of life throughout treatment.

One of my favorite parts of this conversation was hearing the passion Dr. S ...