On this episode of the F-U Cancer Podcast, host Christina Rollins sits down with Karen Pettengill, RDN, CSO, a board-certified oncology dietitian, to break it all down!

From boosting overall health to supporting the body during and after cancer treatment, we’ll explore:

✅ What a plant-based diet really means 🍎🥦
✅ How it supports cancer prevention & recovery 🏥
✅ The truth about protein & plant-based sources 💪
✅ Antioxidants, fiber, and their impact on health 🔬

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be wondering: What are my treatment options? One therapy plays a key role in nearly 50% of cancer treatments—radiation therapy.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ann Raldow, Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCLA, to break down how radiation therapy works, who it benefits, and what patients can expect.

On this episode of the F-U Cancer Podcast, we're joined by bestselling author and cancer survivor, Gina Mulligan. Gina is the author of two historical novels and the bestselling non-fiction book, Dear Friend: Letters of Encouragement, Humor & Love for Women with Breast Cancer. She’s been featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, The Steve Harvey Show, People.com, Today.com, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Woman’s Day Magazine.

But Gina’s impact goes beyond the written page. As the founder of Girls Love Mail, a national charity that has delivered over 270,000 handwritten letters to women with breast cancer, she’s proving that a simple note can bring hope, strength, and connection.

In this episode, we discuss the power of personal letters, Gina’s journey as an author and survivor, and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Plus, I’ll share my own experience with Girls Love Mail and how a community came together—one letter at a time.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that proves words have the power to heal. 💌✨