CROC Podcast | For Cancer Survivors

The CROC Podcast is a regularly scheduled program hosted by Dr. Thomas Eanelli whose sole purpose is to support cancer survivors and their families who strive to “turn tragedy into triumph.” Welcome to the CROC Podcast… A Podcast for Cancer Survivors by Cancer Survivors. I look forward to our Journey…

Episodes

2 hours ago

31 min


Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It — A Conversation with Dr. Sandra Cabot
What does liver health have to do with cancer survivorship? More than you might think.
In this special episode of the CROC Podcast — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer, Dr. E welcomes longtime friend and physician Dr. Sandra Cabot, author of Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It.
This conversation is also deeply personal for Dr. E. He shares how, early in his medical career, abnormal liver-function tests led him to search for answers at a time when fatty liver received far less attention. He discovered Dr. Cabot's work, followed her program, and says his liver-function tests subsequently returned to normal. His experience ultimately led to a friendship with Dr. Cabot and a testimonial appearing in her book. Pasted text
Dr. Cabot joins CROC to discuss her decades in medicine, her focus on nutrition and liver health, and lifestyle approaches she uses with patients. The conversation explores diet, exercise, nutritional deficiencies, supplements, liver function, and why Dr. E believes caring for the whole person matters during cancer survivorship. Pasted text
Dr. E also announces a CROC giveaway of copies of Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It for listeners interested in learning more. Pasted text
🐊 CROC Podcast — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer🎙️ Hosted by Dr. E🎧 Produced by Angel Santana Jr.🌐 CROCVIP.com
This episode discusses medical and nutritional claims made by the guest and personal experiences shared on the program. It is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Cancer patients should discuss dietary changes and supplements with their oncology team, particularly during active treatment.
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🐊 CROC GUEST SPOTLIGHT: DR. SANDRA CABOT
We’re welcoming Dr. Sandra Cabot to CROC — Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer!
Dr. Cabot is an Australian medical doctor, author, and speaker whose work focuses on liver health and integrative medicine. She has practiced medicine for more than 50 years and is the author of The Liver Cleansing Diet and Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It.
This conversation has a personal connection for CROC. Our founder and host, Dr. Thomas Eanelli (Dr. E), contributed to Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It, sharing his own experience with fatty liver and food addiction in “Confessions of a Fat Man.” Together, Dr. E and Dr. Cabot will bring both medical and personal perspectives to a conversation about liver health.
Learn more about Dr. Cabot:
https://www.sandracabot.comExplore her book:
https://liverdoctor.com/product/fatty-liver-you-can-reverse-it/Learn more about CROC:
https://CROCVIP.com
 
🎙️ Watch for the episode announcement!
#CROCPodcast #SandraCabot #DrE #LiverHealth #FattyLiver #HealthConversation
 
 

2 hours ago

31 min

7 days ago

50 min

Immunotherapy, Part 3: What It Means for You
In the final episode of our three-part immunotherapy series, Dr. E and Angel turn the science into questions cancer survivors can bring to their care team.
Dr. E explains how tumor testing and biomarkers may help guide treatment decisions, shares the story behind Lynch syndrome, and looks at studies that have changed cancer care. He also covers side effects to report promptly, the value of a second opinion, and treatments researchers are exploring next.
Whether you’re receiving immunotherapy, considering it, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a starting point for a more informed conversation with an oncologist.
#CROCPodcast #Immunotherapy #CancerSurvivors #CancerEducation #CancerTreatment #PatientAdvocacy #LynchSyndrome #ClinicalTrials

7 days ago

50 min

Sep 12, 2026

39 min

How did doctors learn to use the body’s own immune system to fight cancer?
In Part 2 of the CROC Podcast’s special immunotherapy series, “Immunotherapy 101: Releasing the Brakes,” Dr. E traces the remarkable history of immunotherapy—from Dr. William Coley’s early experiments in the 1890s to today’s groundbreaking cancer treatments.
Learn how checkpoint inhibitors awaken T cells, how CAR T-cell therapy transforms a patient’s own cells into “living drugs,” and how cancer vaccines, antibodies, and radiation therapy can work with the immune system to attack cancer. Dr. E also explains the potential benefits, limitations, and serious side effects of these rapidly advancing treatments.
Knowledge can help take fear down a notch. Share this episode with a survivor, caregiver, or anyone who wants to understand how immunotherapy is changing cancer care.
Listen now and connect with CROC Nation at CROCVIP.com.
This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not replace guidance from your medical team.
#CROCPodcast, #CROCNation, #Immunotherapy, #Immunotherapy101, #CancerTreatment, #CancerResearch, #CancerSurvivor, #CancerThriver, #CancerSupport, #CancerAwareness, #CheckpointInhibitors, #CARTCellTherapy, #PatientAdvocacy, #Oncology, #RadiationOncology, #HealthEducation, #TogetherWeThrive

Sep 12, 2026

39 min

Sep 7, 2026

37 min

In this episode of the CROC Podcast, Dr. E begins a special three-part series exploring one of the most important and rapidly developing areas in cancer care: immunotherapy.
Before explaining how immunotherapy works, Dr. E takes listeners back to the beginning with “The Book of Genesis of the Immune System.” Through the personal stories of two patients—Nick, a young man who faced metastatic melanoma before immunotherapy was available, and Margaret, whose advanced lung cancer responded remarkably to newer treatments—Dr. E explains why understanding the immune system is so important for cancer survivors and their families.
Using relatable examples and his signature storytelling, Dr. E introduces the body’s immune defenses, including the bone marrow, lymph nodes, B cells, T cells, natural killer cells, neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, antibodies, cytokines, and chemokines. He describes the immune system as a carefully coordinated ballet—an extraordinary network of first responders, intelligence officers, soldiers, messengers, and memory cells working together to identify and fight infections, abnormal cells, and cancer.
This episode establishes the foundation for the next two installments, which will explore how immunotherapy activates the body’s defenses and how treatments such as checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T-cell therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and cytokine therapy are transforming the field of oncology.
Join Dr. E and CROC Nation as we begin this fascinating journey into the immune system and the future of cancer treatment.
Visit CROCVIP.com to learn more and stay connected with the CROC community.
This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not replace guidance from your medical team.

Sep 7, 2026

37 min

Aug 14, 2026

23 min

Sometimes hope is not something you manufacture. Sometimes hope is something you borrow.
In this powerful CROC Podcast Heroes Module, Dr. Tom Eanelli and Angel Santana share Barbara’s remarkable journey through breast cancer, head and neck cancer, recurrence, reconstructive surgery, and the long process of learning how to speak, swallow, chew, taste, and live again.
Her message to every survivor is simple: remain in your story.
The page you are living today is not the whole book, and today’s suffering does not get to write tomorrow’s final sentence.
🎙️ Listen to “Barbara’s Story: Borrowing Hope When You Cannot Carry It.”
#CROCPodcast #CancerSurvivor #CancerSupport #BorrowedHope #RemainInTheStory #CancerAwareness #Survivorship #HeroesModule

Aug 14, 2026

23 min

Jul 19, 2026

53 min

In this special episode of the CROC Podcast, Dr. E and Angel Santana Jr. welcome digital entrepreneur and longtime CROC supporter Dan Hendrickson for a practical, easy-to-understand conversation about artificial intelligence.
Designed especially for cancer survivors and thrivers, this episode removes the fear and confusion surrounding AI. Dan explains how tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity can help survivors organize medical information, better understand complicated terminology, prepare questions for appointments, and become more confident participants in their care.
The conversation also addresses important concerns, including privacy, inaccurate AI responses, protecting personal information, and knowing when to verify information with trusted sources. Most importantly, the team reminds listeners that artificial intelligence is a helpful tool—but it can never replace an experienced medical professional, personal judgment, or our own “actual intelligence.”
Whether you are completely new to AI or ready to explore its possibilities, this hands-on guide will help you take that first step safely and confidently.
Special Guest: Dan HendricksonEpisode: AI Made Simple for Cancer Survivors: A Hands-On Guide
Visit CROCVIP.com to learn more and connect with the CROC community.
 
#CROC #CitizensReunitedToOvercomeCancer #DrE #AngelSantanaJr #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #CancerSurvivorship #CancerAwareness #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Hope #Faith #TogetherWeOvercome

Jul 19, 2026

53 min

Jul 12, 2026

26 min

CROC Podcast – Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field (Part 1)
Can Artificial Intelligence become one of the greatest tools ever created for cancer survivors?
In Part One of this groundbreaking two-part series, Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana Jr. explore how Artificial Intelligence is beginning to transform the future of cancer survivorship.
From organizing years of medical records and translating complicated medical terminology into plain language, to helping patients prepare for doctor's appointments and become stronger advocates for their own care, AI has the potential to give survivors something many feel they've lost after a diagnosis—confidence, clarity, and control.
Drawing from his own experience using AI during a major medical presentation, Dr. E explains why this technology should never replace physicians, nurses, or the compassion found in human care. Instead, when used responsibly, AI can become a powerful companion that helps survivors better understand their medical history, navigate today's complex healthcare system, and become informed partners in their own treatment.
The conversation also tackles the important challenges surrounding AI, including privacy, misinformation, and the importance of using technology wisely. Angel Santana Jr. closes the episode with a faith-centered perspective, reminding listeners that while AI can enhance medicine and support healthcare professionals, it can never replace compassion, hope, prayer, or the healing power of the human spirit.
Join Dr. E and Angel Santana Jr. for an inspiring conversation that looks beyond the headlines and explores how AI can empower—not replace—the people at the heart of healthcare.
🎙️ Part One of our special two-part series: Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field.
Technology can organize information.Doctors provide expertise.Compassion brings healing.Together, they can help build a stronger future for every cancer survivor.
#CROC #CitizensReunitedToOvercomeCancer #DrE #AngelSantanaJr #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #CancerSurvivorship #CancerAwareness #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Hope #Faith #TogetherWeOvercome

Jul 12, 2026

26 min

Jul 6, 2026

13 min

CROC Podcast – Fourth of July Special 🇺🇸Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer
This Independence Day, the CROC Podcast invites you to look beyond the fireworks and reflect on a different kind of freedom.
In this powerful holiday message, Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana Jr. explore what independence truly means for those whose lives have been forever changed by cancer. While our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, this episode honors the extraordinary courage of cancer survivors who continue to fight—not only for their health, but for their dignity, identity, hope, and the right to live life on their own terms.
Dr. E delivers an inspiring reflection on reclaiming independence from fear, shame, uncertainty, and the labels that cancer so often tries to impose. Through heartfelt words, he reminds us that true bravery isn't always found in grand moments—it often lives quietly in everyday acts of perseverance, honesty, love, and resilience.
Whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, a family member, a healthcare professional, or simply someone seeking hope, this special episode is a moving reminder that every day is worth celebrating and every life has immeasurable value.
This Fourth of July, let us remember those who fought for our nation's freedom—and honor those who courageously fight every day for the freedom to keep living, loving, and dreaming.
🎙️ Join Dr. E and Angel Santana Jr. for this special Independence Day message from CROC – Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer.
Because courage isn't measured by the battles everyone sees... It's often found in the quiet victories no one else ever will.
#CROCPodcast #CitizensReunitedToOvercomeCancer #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Hope #Resilience #Strength #Community #TogetherWeOvercome #Support #Healing #NeverGiveUp

Jul 6, 2026

13 min

Jul 5, 2026

2 min

🇺🇸 A Special Independence Day Message from CROC – Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer 🇺🇸
This Fourth of July weekend, we're taking a brief pause from our regular programming to honor what truly matters.
As we celebrate our nation's independence, let us remember the brave men and women who made tremendous sacrifices to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Their courage reminds us that hope, resilience, and unity are values worth preserving.
We also encourage you to take this opportunity to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. Share a meal, make a memory, offer forgiveness, extend kindness, and remind those closest to you just how much they mean to you. Life is precious, and every moment together is a gift.
From all of us at CROC – Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.
🎙️ We'll be recording later tonight for a special Fourth of July edition of the podcast, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Happy Fourth of July and thank you for being part of the CROC family.
#CROC #CitizensReunitedToOvercomeCancer #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #Hope #Unity #Strength #CancerAwareness #CancerSupport #TogetherWeOvercome #Family #Community #Freedom #NeverForget

Jul 5, 2026

2 min

Jun 21, 2026

35 min

For the past 25 years, Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer (CROC) has been all about supporting cancer survivors, thrivers, caregivers, and families through education, advocacy, hope, and community. In this special rewind episode, Dr. E and Angel Santana take a fun trip down memory lane as they explore CROC's history, share valuable lessons learned, and discuss the mission that inspires us every day. Join us in celebrating 25 amazing years of survivorship! We’re excited to reflect on the lives we’ve touched and look ahead to the bright future of cancer advocacy.

Jun 21, 2026

35 min

I want you to forget everything about your cancer.

I want you to start with a blank slate.

CROC is a not so much a thing but rather a movement for survivors to gather, to learn, to be nourished and to connect and for a brief moment, forget about the future and focus on the now!

In 1999, I tried an experiment based on my observation of the interactions between my patients. I took a leap a faith and started something whose power to soothe, whose potential to cure, and whose capacity to find light in darkness, joy in sorrow, laughter in fear was completely unexpected.

Together we turned tragedy into triumph.

And now I’d like to share with you the stories that have inspired me over the past two decades.

Welcome to the CROC Podcast… A Podcast for Cancer Survivors by Cancer Survivors.

I look forward to our Journey….

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