Coffee Cancer & Cocktails
Follow along with Jon & Pam Baker as they navigate life after Jon's diagnosis of glioblastoma - a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer. Each episode features life in real time including all of the messy, perfectly imperfect, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking moments all while sipping coffee or cocktails. But, let's be honest....it's mostly cocktails.
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Episodes
19 episodes
Live From the Desert
Jon and Pam visit Arizona where they soak up nature and the healing powers of the desert. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/o7usw6XPaAw?si=g5XXa18J_BZN5LQR
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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5:07
The Magical Platelet Elixir
Jon and Pam make a truly magical discovery - the secret to boosting his platelet count! Check out this amazing (but slightly gross) smoothie.The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/Q9qCWuOts8s?si=1bSeqKcSRdmUtlC...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:43
Platelet Problems and Rollercoaster Rides
UGH!! Is anything ever easy?!!? Jon's platelets are low which puts him at risk of being bumped from the clinical trial, which also means anxiety levels are out of control HIGH! Which also means, more wine please! T...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:26
Duke Visit - MRI Results
Pam and Jon check in real quickly as they enter Duke University for baseline MRI scans in preparation for a clinical trial. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/5DTZr_-VkRc?si=xnK49_KQDygx2CXb
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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6:34
When You Take Glioblastoma Heli-skiing!
What an amazing trip to Whistler! Gavin, Jon and Pam's son who lives with cystic fibrosis, chose heli-skiing with his dad as his Make A Wish trip (probably the first ever heli-skiiing MAW trip!) and wow! Did they ever kill it out th...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:59
Ringing the Radiation Bell!
Very exciting day as Jon rings the bell at Emory University in Atlanta to signify his final radiation treatment. Bonus - they get to see the crazy mask that Jon had to wear during his treatments. The video version can be foun...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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2:18
Pam Hosts A Pretend Cooking Show and Drinks Wine, Of Course!
Pam and Jon chat while she makes one of his grab & go favorites - Keto breakfast cups. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/5aI954dCRHc?si=KxUVXPtsqD9H9O-y
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:29
The Dreaded "How Are You" Head Tilt
So much to discuss in this episode:That stupid, well meaning question - How are you?Pam and Jon's first public outing - can you say awkward?!?Radiation - one week in recapThe video version can be found here:ht...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:00
Jon Goes Badass Bald
Enough of the crazy cancer radiation hair! Time to embrace the baldness...and bad assery of cancer. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/CUhhoh1m6D8?si=1SxDaKEIAunPXCI9
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:36
You're Just Annoying Me Right Now
Pam is feeling salty about...well...everything. Lots to discuss, as usual, including Reiki Energy healing, Keto diet, alkaline water, meditation and cancer silver linings. The video version can be found here:https://you...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:53
Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Family & Friends
Jon and Pam's close friends, John and Pam (yes, you read that right) host the whole fam damily as they share their thanks and gratitude while navigating this crazy cancer journey. The video version can be found here:https://y...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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10:51
Emory University ALL DAMN DAY!
Today's episode of "a day in the life of glioblastoma" includes an all day visit with the team at Emory University in Atlanta. SO.MUCH.INFORMATION!The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/_PaloWpQYV4?si=onFO1DAbR...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:25
Duke University Recap: As Impressive As Expected
Whoa! That was a LOOOOOOONG day for both Jon and Pam, but especially Jon. Listen in on the nutshell version of their experience at Duke. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/dLLv1lDjgr4?si=Bk8GIfPryUHm1d...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:51
Fireside Chat: Radiation Day #1 Recap
Well...day #1 of radiation is in the books. Join them while Pam and Jon chat about how it went...and also drink lots of wine!The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/H64EX069raE?si=t4zvcKcaSMzmaVtA
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:18
Duke University First Visit Pep Talk
Jon and Pam arrive in North Carolina and prepare for their very first visit at the Duke University Cancer Center. The premier facility will discuss potential clinical trials and treatment options. Nothing to be scared of though, rig...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:38
Glioblastoma, Insurance Obstacles and Red Wine
Jon's mom joins the episode as he and Pam share their growing frustration with the insurance industry, recap their first meeting with Dr. Read, their potential oncologist and also reveal some super bad news regarding the pathology report. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:05
Glioblastoma and Radiation Treatment - Here's The Low Down...for real!
Jon and Pam recap their first meeting with the radiologist and also show the first brain images, which is actually kind of cool. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/V8H5XqzC5eU?si=ydppeDow3hBUfGc1
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:16
Craniotomies & Naturopaths
Jon makes his first appearance on Coffee, Cancer & Cocktails post craniotomy #1. The video version can be found here:https://youtu.be/3I8oviXa9yY?si=TnfL2xn8zW4ZVyho
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:58
The Day Glioblastoma Joined Our Family
This is where it all started. After the rumors of Jon's diagnosis were being spread throughout the land, Pam decided to go live on Facebook for the first time ever. Despite her fear of breaking down in the most public way, she just ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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