In this final episode of the Chemo Files, Debbie Galant and her son Noah Levinson discuss the end of chemo and the beginning of everything else. Special thanks to Debbie's brother, Mark Galant, and to Molly MacDonald of The Pink Fund.

Episode 8: Sisterhood

Jan 21st, 2016 11m 54s

In Episode 8 of the Chemo Files, we take time to hold the mic up to the Cancer Sisterhood, the interconnected web of women who've had cancer, and to thank them for all that they do. Tape editing and music by Noah Levinson. Interviews by Debbie

Episode 7: Persephone

Dec 5th, 2015 13m 4s

In Episode 7, as Debbie battles increasing fatigue from chemo, along with the shortened daylight hours, we explore the myth of Persephone. And we find comfort from an unlikely source: the TV show Friday Night Lights. Special guest: Ellen Bakali

Episode 6: Second Opinions

Nov 12th, 2015 22m 39s

This week, we look into the science and controversy of the American Cancer Society's new screening recommendations encouraging fewer mammograms. With interviews from Dr. Michael Scoppetuolo, Dr. Michael Baum, and Dr. Nancy Elliott. Tape editing

Episode 5: Talking Baseball

Oct 24th, 2015 21m 20s

In Episode 5, we talk hair loss, heart surgery, wigs, Iris Apfel – and of course baseball. Thanks to Evan Schwartzman, who supplied musical interludes, and Terry Cashman, composer of "Talkin' Baseball," whose song has earwormed into our brains

Episode 4: Patient #2

Oct 4th, 2015 23m 26s

Just as Debbie comes through her first chemo more or less intact, we discover that Warren has a life-threatening problem of his own: a major arterial blockage. In this episode, mostly written and recorded at the hospital the week before a sche

Special Extra: Chemo Ukulele, Plus Nature Calls (unedited)

Sep 16th, 2015 16m 35s

Raw sound of Noah teaching Debbie some songs on ukulele, interrupted by a nature call. Some explicit language.

Episode 3: Zen Student

Sep 15th, 2015 26m 4s

In Episode 3, Noah Levinson comes on board as the show's producer, holding the mic in the oncologist's office and working hard to scrute the inscrutable. Meanwhile, there's a wig-shopping adventure, a family staycation and more life lessons, in

Episode 2: Titty Talk

Aug 31st, 2015 10m 42s

As New York City's mayor and police commissioner freak out about women baring their breasts in Times Square, host Debbie Galant comes to appreciate her breast reduction, courtesy of cancer. Thanks to Becky Dawson for covering GoTopless's Nipp

Episode 1: Weirdville

Aug 15th, 2015 10m 43s

In Episode 1 of The Chemo Files, host Debbie Galant talks about having surgery for breast cancer, which involves a lot of people bringing gifts and strange dreams. Edited by Warren Levinson. Satie musical interlude arranged by Evan Schwartzman.

Episode 0: Leaving Paradise

Aug 3rd, 2015 11m 15s

Host Debbie Galant talks about the first three weeks of a cancer diagnosis and introduces some of her friends. In episode 0 of The Chemo Files, we learn that cancer is not just about waking up every morning in a state of dread. There's also bra

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