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Only 4 Words

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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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
74
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Interview with Nutritionist Alie Purcell

Interview with Nutritionist Alie Purcell

In this episode of the Only Four Words Podcast, Karen and Melanie are joined by Alie Purcell, a nutritionist from APNutrition, to discuss the importance of nutrition in cancer prevention and treatmen…

00:54:58  |   Thu 18 Sep 2025
Updates and Book Recomendations

Updates and Book Recomendations

Join Melanie and Karen as they navigate the ups and downs of life with chronic illness. From medical updates to personal anecdotes, this episode is a testament to strength and positivity. They also s…

01:07:37  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
Brows, Nails, Toes and Therapy

Brows, Nails, Toes and Therapy

In this heartfelt episode of the "Only Four Words" podcast, hosts Karen and Melanie are joined by Nerisa McQueen to discuss the emotional journey of life after cancer treatment. They explore the chal…

00:52:33  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Interview with 2 X Cancer Survivor Sandee Mills

Interview with 2 X Cancer Survivor Sandee Mills

In this episode, hosts Karen and Melanie engage with Sandee Mills, who shares her personal journey with breast cancer, including her initial diagnosis, family history, treatmentdecisions, and the imp…

00:44:33  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Lake Days, Vacations, Biopsies and In Person Gatherings

Lake Days, Vacations, Biopsies and In Person Gatherings

In this episode of the Only For Words podcast, hosts Karen and Melanie share personal updates, including their experiences with family gatherings and vacations. They discuss the importance of communi…

01:02:06  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Summer Skin Care: Myths vs. Facts

Summer Skin Care: Myths vs. Facts

Think all sunscreens are created equal? Think again—Karen and Melanie discuss it all in this can't-miss episode. They break down the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreens, decode SPF nu…

00:55:07  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Updates from Melanie, our latest in-person wrap up and much more

Updates from Melanie, our latest in-person wrap up and much more

In this episode of the Only For Words podcast, hosts Melanieand Karen explore the significance of maintaining normalcy while facing health challenges. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice,…

00:52:28  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Empowering Cancer Survivorship: Insights from the Conference

Empowering Cancer Survivorship: Insights from the Conference

Join hosts Karen and Melanie as they welcome NerissaMcQueen to discuss the transformative experience of the Cancer Survivors Month conference. This episode delves into the empowering message that sur…

00:58:49  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Navigating Self-Care and The Spoon Theory: Managing Energy and Life

Navigating Self-Care and The Spoon Theory: Managing Energy and Life

In this episode, Karen and Melanie discuss the importance ofself-care, particularly for women navigating hormonal changes and health challenges. They share personal experiences, emphasizing the need …

00:54:32  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
In Person Gathering wrapup and Relay For Life

In Person Gathering wrapup and Relay For Life

Join Karen and Melanie and they wrap up their 3rd in person gathering, and Melanie talks about an Introvert's perspective. Melanie also shares more information about the process of turning her own bl…

00:59:07  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Eye drops from Melanie's blood, Relay For Life, and more

Eye drops from Melanie's blood, Relay For Life, and more

Karen and Melanie discuss their personal experiences with health challenges, the importance of community support, and the emotional impact of participating in Relay for Life. They share insights on a…

00:56:28  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Depo Provera: Risk vs. Reward?

Depo Provera: Risk vs. Reward?

Join Karen and Melanie as they discuss Depro Provera and hormonal birth control in depth. Karen's research provided some surprising results and Karen and Melanie talk about their own experiences with…

00:39:15  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
In Person Meetings and Melanie's Mottos for Living Life

In Person Meetings and Melanie's Mottos for Living Life

Karen and Melanie talk about the 2nd in person meeting, Melanie speaking at Lewis County Relay For Life and her Mottos for living life.


Our next in person meeting will be June 8th at 2:00pm at Worthy …

00:50:53  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Scans, Dr's appointments and taking advantage of Every Day

Scans, Dr's appointments and taking advantage of Every Day

Join Karen and Melanie as they talk scans (part 2) Dr's appoiontments and possible new treatments. Melanie talks about the Mother's Day holiday and remembering to live each day and make memories.


Nex…

00:48:59  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Melanie Takes a Road Trip

Melanie Takes a Road Trip

Join Melanie and her husband Kyle from the road as they talk road trips, living life to the fullest and how they cope with scaniety.



00:41:18  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Types of Surgery, Remission Terminology and Immunotherapy

Types of Surgery, Remission Terminology and Immunotherapy

Join Karen and Melanie as they discuss types of breast cancer surgery, remission terminology and the latest reports on Immunotherapy.


Like and follow us @only4wordspodcast

Email us at: questions@only4…

00:59:51  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Interview with Nerisa McQueen

Interview with Nerisa McQueen

Join Karen and Melanie for an episode filled with laughter and sisterhood as they interview breast cancer survivor Nerisa McQueen. Nerisa is a triple negative breast cancer survivor and tells about h…

00:50:37  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Advancements in Breast Cancer Research and Treatments

Advancements in Breast Cancer Research and Treatments

In this episode of Only 4 Words, hosts Karen and Melanie delve into recent advancements in breast cancer detection and treatment. They explore the role of AI in predicting breast cancer risks, the im…

01:01:37  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Our very first in person gathering

Our very first in person gathering

Join us as we talk about our very first Only 4 Words in person meeting. We chatted with some amazing people about their stories and it was a wonderful afternoon.


Our next in person gathering will be:

00:54:19  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
What to pack in your chemo bag (and what not to pack)

What to pack in your chemo bag (and what not to pack)

Join Karen and Melanie as they talk about what to expect before during and after chemo, what to pack in your chemo bag (and what not to pack).



01:09:40  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
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