Cancer U Thrivers
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsCancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and providers share inspiring stories to teach you how to navigate our complex healthcare system. On the Cancer U Thrivers Podcast, real people share true stories.
Host Andrea Wilson Woods is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and patient advocate. She founded the nonprofit Blue Faery after losing her sister Adrienne, whom she raised, to stage IV liver cancer at age 15. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, an online platform for cancer patients and caregivers.
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Share Your Story: Marcia Reece
December 06, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMarcia Reece is a #1 bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and innovator. In 2018, she founded StayWell Copper, focusing on an efficient, affordable way to help people like you stay germ-free without using chemicals. 02:22: I lived in Chicago from 1999 until 2007 and I was 04:15: They had found cancer in my colon. 07:02: I wanted you to know who I am and that this is a big deal to me. 09:16: Who was your support system? 12:49: It's just a hard journey because you don't know ...
Share Your Story: Alexandra McCarthy
November 29, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBAs far as cancer goes, Alexandra McCarthy has always considered herself to be a student. She has leaned in the direction of a natural approach in her life. When she was told in 2018, she had cancer, she immediately started searching for natural remedies to heal it. It's been four years of a long journey of doing lots of research, self-experimentation, personal healing, and success. 02:04: I didn't have symptoms of cancer. 04:53: She only talks about lifestyle changes and diet. 07:09: D...
Share Your Story: Dorothy O'Dell
November 25, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBOn September 14, 2021, Dorothy O'Dell's father died from metastatic lung cancer. He was given two years to live, beat it the first time, and lived another year. Dorothy shares his story because it is one of love, hope, and strength. 01:46: When was your father diagnosed? 04:15: I had a dream the night before that I was dying of cancer. 06:05: She was scared, but she never missed an appointment. 08:06: Did they tell you what stage it was with surgery? 09:53: My dad is the only guy i...
100th Episode Celebration
November 22, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBJoin us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Cancer U Thrivers Podcast. 01:10: Here are some clips from some of our guests. 19:10: Thriver Rapid Fire—Beach, Desert, or Mountains 19:51: Beach Boys, Beatles, or Rolling Stones 20:52: What is one word that best describes you? 21:48: Before you die, what is the last song you want to hear? 23:28: What is the last meal you want to eat? 25:01: Who is the last person or people you want to see? 26:14: What are the last words you will speak...
Share Your Story: Kim Becker
November 15, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBKim Becker spent her career helping women with cancer smile when they look in the mirror. She never expected that she would be the one to hear the words, "You have cancer." Kim was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor on her colon. 02:19: Three years after we got married, he was diagnosed with rare liver disease. 04:06: Needless to say, my health was not on the top of my radar. 06:34: I sent the sample off and didn't think another thing about it. 09:22: Who's going to take care of m...
Share Your Story: Cory & Chelsie Micek
November 08, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn 2018, Cory found a football-sized tumor in his chest. When the Doctor diagnosed him with cancer, he said, "You watch my God do a miracle!". In the middle of cancer treatment, Jesus healed Cory. Now he and his wife coach other cancer patients and caregivers into their own victory. 02:10: I almost blacked out. 06:53: What did they do to diagnose cancer? 07:12: Your lungs could collapse. 10:21: We'll move forward with the chemotherapy treatment. 12:03: I had nine CT scans. 14:01...
Share Your Story: Mark Kageyama
November 01, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBMark Kageyama is a stage 4 cancer patient with prostate, bone, and lung cancer. He has been battling cancer for 17 months. Mark has a YouTube channel called 2BYourOwnHero, where he looks to inspire people to appreciate their incredible lives! 01:54: Before Covid, I worked out regularly 3 to 5 times a week. 04:54: Your cancer is so bad I can't cure you. 08:28: Did you have any symptoms of prostate cancer? 10:42: What was the recommended treatment plan if she couldn't cure you? 12:...
Share Your Story: Tom Reaoch
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBTom Reaoch is a breast cancer survivor, and he is known as The King of Networking in Brazil. He is the host of three podcasts, a speaker, an author, and a Founding Member American Chamber of Commerce Campinas, Brazil. 02:32: I am a male breast cancer thriver. 04:52: At that point, I hadn't told my wife. 07:33: How did you not communicate? 09:34: Why be sad and why change? 12:29: The first thing he did was examine my testicles. 14:19: I didn't even know they put men on tamoxifen. ...
Share Your Story: Tamron Little
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBTamron Little, wife, mom of four, and cancer survivor. At the age of 21 and pregnant, she was misdiagnosed with a fibroid tumor, which later turned out to be peritoneal Mesothelioma. 15 years later she shares her story spreading hope and inspiration to others. 02:13: I found out that I was pregnant. 04:04: What is this thing in your stomach? 06:02: I was on Iron Pill six times a day. 09:02: Fibroid tumors usually respond well to that type of birth control. 11:18: My mom started cr...
Share Your Story: Danny Carroll
October 18, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBDanny has survived cancer of the lung, testicle, and jaw. He has spent 20 years researching cancer solutions and the last 7 years helping terminally ill cancer patients to fully recover their health. Danny is British, educated at the London School of Economics, and lived in Mumbai India since 1996. 02:02: In the year 2000, my lung collapsed. 04:13: It spontaneously exploded, and your lung collapsed. 06:03: I started smoking at the age of eight. 08:16: I decided to have a vasectomy. ...
Share Your Story: Susan Keller
October 11, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSusan Keller is the author of Blood Brother: A Memoir. Articles about her story of hope and survival have been widely published. She is a monthly blogger for Psychology Today and CURE Magazine. Susan is a presenter at Dominican University and a CME-presenter to the staff at Stanford Cancer Center. 02:27: I was diagnosed on September 15, 2005. 04:37: What's that on your neck? 06:45: I have a lump. 08:50: They discovered that over 90% of my bone marrow was cancerous. 10:43: Where wer...
Share Your Story: Ann Low
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAnn is a serial entrepreneur, author, and cancer advocate. After her own cancer diagnosis in 2014, Ann, who spent several decades as a surgical assistant to a glaucoma specialist, recognized how little she knew about the cancer journey, even with her vast medical background. This raised a question in her mind, “If I found the experience difficult, what must it be like to have no medical background and receive a cancer diagnosis?” This question was the impetus for her to pen, Holy Crap I Have...
Share Your Story: Patricia Doucet
September 30, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBPatricia Doucet speaks and writes with clarity, compassion, and humor–encouraging women to never give up. A Christian wife, mother, cancer survivor, cancer caregiver, divorcee, mental health and relationship coach, artist, and pianist–she is on a mission to inspire women who are on their own journey–from brokenness to beloved. 02:45: It was very slow-growing thyroid cancer. 04:14: I got another lump in the same place. 06:17: I have never heard of that kind of surgery. 08:54: Did you ...
Meet The Expert: Dr. Effie Andrikopoulou
September 27, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBDr. Effie Andrikopoulou is a Cardio-Oncologist and a cardiac Imaging expert caring for her patients in Birmingham, Alabama. She is passionate about providing excellent care driven by her core values of active listening, empathy, and respect. 02:05: I went from Greece to Baltimore. 03:59: Did you always want to be a doctor? 05:30: When I came to Baltimore, I also did research on surgery. 08:57: The clock starts ticking the minute the person comes to the hospital. 11:31: Tell us a ...
Share Your Story: Joy Huber
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJoy Huber is a stage 4 cancer survivor, speaker, author, blogger, and “Dose of Joy” podcast host. Joy endured three years of chemotherapy suffering complete hair loss in her 30s. During her cancer journey Joy realized, “While no one’s happy they have cancer, you can have cancer and still be happy.” 2:00: My diagnosis was in March of 2010. 04:32: I had noticed kinds of these lumps or bulges. 07:27: I need to set you up with the ear nose and throat specialist. 10:02: Even if you love yo...
Share Your Story: Matt Ode
September 13, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBAt the age of 24, Matt Ode was diagnosed with Stage 3C Testicular Cancer. By the age of 25, he was led into a 2-week coma with multiple near-death experiences having to relearn to live his life over again. Fast forward 5 years, Matt is now a keynote motivational speaker and coach helping individuals transform their setbacks into their superpowers. 02:22: We have what's called scan anxiety. 04:10: I had to get rushed into the emergency surgery. 07:30: They found out I had the highest st...
Share Your Story: Greg Ciola
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn November 2019, Greg Ciola was diagnosed with stage 3 unresectable malignant metastatic melanoma. It spread to his brain as an egg-sized hemorrhaging stage 4 tumor that almost killed him. Going from feeling perfectly healthy to being in a battle for his life, Greg felt a spiritual call to start a support group to help people battling cancer. 02:37: I knew nothing about melanoma. 04:43: You have metastatic melanoma. 06:12: How often do you have to have the infusion? 08:45: I had to do...
Share Your Story: Martha Tettenborn
August 30, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBMartha Tettenborn is a registered dietitian, low-carb health coach, and a recent ovarian cancer survivor. She used nutritional strategies to dramatically reduce her side effects from chemotherapy and Martha is on a mission to share this information with others facing chemo. 02:35: It was like I was laying on an egg or something. 04:54: The gynecologist that I was referred to was on a month's holiday. 07:19: The marker that would have indicated cancer was really low. 10:29: I had my...
Share Your Story: Savio Clemente
August 26, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBSavio P. Clemente coaches cancer survivors to overcome the confusion and gain the clarity needed to get busy living in mind, body, and spirit. Savio is a Board Certified wellness coach, #1 best-selling author, syndicated columnist, podcaster, stage 3 cancer survivor, and founder of The Human Resolve LLC. 02:18: I was someone who never even took aspirin. 04:17: I'm just someone who always did things on my own. 06:17: Did you tell friends at all? 08:45: I'm the only son. 11:40: If yo...
Share Your Story: Judy Baker
August 23, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBBook Marketing Mentor Judy M. Baker helps business authors get more bang for their book, turning intellectual property into multiple streams of income with minimal effort. After conquering ovarian cancer in 2014, she became an author advocate and self-publishing evangelist. She plans to publish her memoir/guidebook in 2022. 01:42: We went out to lunch, and I couldn't eat it. 04:05: I don't need a colonoscopy. 06:46: I was like out of it, but the pain didn't stop. 09:29: At what point...
Share Your Story: Kim Sorrelle
August 16, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBKim Sorrelle is an entrepreneur, director of a non-profit organization, author, speaker, and lover of all people. Four months after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, her husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, passing away just six weeks later. Kim began questioning the true meaning of love so she dedicated a full year to figure it out. The things that she discovered about love are unlike anything you've heard before and are chronicled in her book, Love Is. 01:32: How did this brea...
Share Your Story: Jay Einbender
August 09, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSurviving Stage 3C and Stage 4 colon cancer and their treatments and overcoming their long-term side effects taught Jay Einbender that cancer is not just a journey of the body, but equally a journey of the mind and soul. And that all three must be treated concurrently. 01:56: I started having symptoms in my lower left abdomen. 04:27: Why was it such a nightmare? 06:06: I had my chemotherapy at Sloan Kettering. 08:35: It cost $10,000 a shot to keep my white blood cell levels high. 10...
Share Your Story: Richard Bagdonas
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhen bodybuilder Richard Bagdonas was diagnosed with cancer at the age of forty-five, he set out to design a new fitness regimen to help him fight that battle. One that would keep his mind and body strong enough to win. After beating stage IV cancer—and then COVID pneumonia—Richard started sharing his workout story and building a dedicated community of FitFAB warriors. 01:31: Just a few years ago, my family and I went to Mexico. 02:56: I sat down in her office, and I said I have cancer. ...
Share Your Story: Phil Lister
July 29, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBPhilip Lister is an adult and child psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Liza, the second of their three children died 25 years ago at age six after a two-year journey with cancer. Dr. Lister works in private practice, often with families facing loss or severe medical illness. He also teaches the art of psychotherapy at Columbia and Mount Sinai medical centers. He is a therapist in the Phase 3 study of MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of PTSD. 03:24: Could this be leukemia? 05:09: Sh...
Share Your Story: RJ Windham
July 26, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBAt the age of five, R.J. Windham was the victim of a hit-and-run accident and left for dead in the middle of the street. He survived. At 26, he was the victim of the terrorist bombing of a train station, where lives were lost, and dozens were injured. He survived. And in 2019, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and survived that as well. Through his podcast, Youtube channel, and his books, R.J. is committed to ensuring that you understand that you are not alone. 02:38: I took two steps t...
Share Your Story: Tal Zlotnitsky
July 19, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBTal Zlotnitsky is a serial entrepreneur and social activist, who recently launched a tech startup called OurLove. He is the father of three young adult children, and his middle daughter, Elainey, 23, is a recent thyroid cancer survivor. Today, Tal is also honoring his sister-in-law Patricia who passed away in May from lung cancer. 02:39: She was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. 06:18: How did you and your wife meet? 08:23: She graduated from a four-year college and then she joined...
Share Your Story: Christine Handy
July 12, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBChristine Handy is a model, author of the book Walk Beside Me, humanitarian, mother, mentor, and motivational speaker. Christine's best-selling novel is in production to be a film. 01:09: Where did it all start? 03:14: I had 10 to 15 casts over the course of seven months. 05:45: What made you trust that doctor? 07:12: What was the treatment plan? 09:05: What did you do in terms of reconstruction? 11:59: After I was in the hospital for five days, I went home with a nurse for two...
Share Your Story: Paul Stavros
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBPaul Stavros is a multi-time cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with cancer for the first time at the age of 14. Thirty-five years later, he was again diagnosed. Today, Paul is using his experience as a patient to help people learn how to stay meaningfully engaged and helpful to someone with cancer. 01:57: I wanted to see my new muscles and there was a substantial lump under my left arm. 04:01: I feel like I missed a big part of my childhood. 06:20: What was your brother's reaction? ...
Share Your Story: Joel Nagelbush
June 28, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 22.1 MBJoel Nagelbush is a life coach and speaker at The Change Management Company, where he teaches people how to find purpose in change. Joel is on the National Speakers Bureau and a Wish Granter for the Make a Wish Foundation®. Helping others is what he does! 02:27: I noticed that I had a lump in my throat. 03:57: I also struggled with self-image issues. 06:19: Whatever is in my neck is growing. 08:33: He needs a liver transplant. 11:27: After the surgery, what was the plan? 13:35:...
Share Your Story: Jaimie Sherling
June 24, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 30.6 MBJaimie Sherling is a joy seeker, drag ambassador, and memoir author. She lives in Wisconsin with her two kids. When she’s not working at her day job or trying on piles of clothes at thrift stores, you can find her screaming YAASSSS surrounded by a bunch of queens. 01:44: I was diagnosed in April of 2018. 03:22: What was your first thought? 05:23: I had invasive ductal carcinoma. 06:58: What did the rest of the treatment regimen look like? 09:36: How old were your kids and how much...
Share Your Story: Tess Deveze
June 21, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 43.4 MBTess Deveze is an occupational therapist, somatic sexologist, and she is fighting stage three breast cancer. Personally experiencing the severe impacts that treatments have on our intimacy and how this topic is so often ignored, Tess’s goal is to help as many as they can. 02:08: I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 36. 04:17: How big was this lump? 05:58: What surgeries did you have in terms of lumpectomy or mastectomy? 07:58: They used my lower back tissue to...
Share Your Story: Rachel DeSpain
June 14, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 30.8 MBRachel DeSpain is a breast cancer survivor, author, global adventurer, and entrepreneur. She lives in Hawaii with her husband and daughter. She wrote a book titled A Wild Ride: Reclaiming my Edge after Cancer to convey hope to survivors that it's possible to find joy after cancer. 02:17: I have been to more than 40 countries. 03:41: Take us back to the beginning of your cancer journey. 05:15: I woke up and looked down and I had no breasts. 07:10: I felt this incredible, strong shoot...
Meet The Expert: Dr. Louise Lubin
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 31.3 MBDr. Louise Lubin, a clinical psychologist, has practiced adult, marital, and family therapy for forty years. Her book, Your Journey Beyond Breast Cancer-Tools for the Road as well as her programs and website, Many Paths to Healing offer individuals the life skills to cope with the ongoing challenges of cancer. 01:51: I played a therapist role in my family. 03:59: I enrolled in graduate school in Richmond and got my master's degree. 06:35: Changing your breath is the quickest, easiest, a...
Share Your Story: Liz Curran
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 32.8 MBLiz Curran lost her sister to aggressive breast cancer. This changed her life in so many ways and led her down a path to become a holistic cancer health coach. 01:15: Tell us a little bit about your sister. 03:21: The nurse still thinks I might have breast cancer. 05:05: What was your sister's prognosis given that it was a very aggressive type of breast cancer? 08:47: It's interesting to me that your sister underwent chemotherapy first. 10:19: She had a dear friend who lived acro...
Share Your Story: Lauren Parrish
May 27, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MBLauren Parrish is a wife, mother, business professional, and yoga lover. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 38 with no family history. So, needless to say, Lauren was surprised by her diagnosis. It has been really tough on her family but it has brought them closer. Gratitude has been their motto. 01:30: How did you find out that you had breast cancer? 03:25: I kind of knew it wasn't normal to have all this happening. 05:19: What did they recommend as far as your treatment? 06:...
Meet The Expert: Dr. Patrick Vickers
May 24, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 49.2 MBDr. Patrick Vickers is an expert on the indisputable, cellular science behind health and disease and the face of Gerson Therapy worldwide. He was trained by Dr. Gerson's family and is one of the few people to have studied Dr. Gerson's handwritten files. He continues to carry on Dr. Gerson's legacy through his clinic, The Advanced Gerson Therapy Clinic, in Rosarito, Mexico, the world’s premier clinic for the natural treatment of cancer and advanced disease. Dr. Patrick Vickers is also feature...
Share Your Story: Robert Wagner
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 25.3 MBRobert Andrew Wagner is a writer, teacher, and performer, teaching through stories, telling stories through songs as frontman and chief songwriter/lyricist for The Little Wretches. Wagner is a survivor of cancer, holds a master’s degree in Instruction and Learning, and teaches and counsels at-risk teens. 02:20: The Little Wretches was the band I started when my survival was clear. 04:42: I find this little lump in my groin. 06:09: I had one positive lymph node. 08:35: We just found a...
Meet The Expert: Dr. Christine Sauer
May 10, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 31 MBDr. Christine Sauer is a retired MD and ND. She has not only treated cancer patients but she has also been a caregiver for her mother-in-law and Christine has volunteered in palliative care. 01:51: Why did you decide to become a doctor? 04:31: One of my patients with end-stage melanoma died in my arms. 06:59: Can you tell us what led you to get into palliative care? 10:04: I feel like we are very much aligned because we're all going to die. 12:52: He didn't want to be resuscitate...
Share Your Story: Jodie Lin
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBJodie Lin is a 2X breast cancer survivor/thriver, wife, mother of five wonderful children, animal lover, and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, NASM certified Nutrition Coach, and Holistic Cancer Coach. Jodie is passionate about helping others balance their health and advocate for themselves. 01:13: Can you take us back to the very beginning of that first journey with breast cancer? 03:09: I don't have a family history of breast cancer. 05:13: There were lumps that I w...
Share Your Story: Anna Leonarda
April 29, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MBAnna Leonarda is a nine-year breast cancer survivor who struggled with endometriosis, painful intercourse, and lack of libido for many years. Approximately eight years after diagnosis, she got divorced. Traditional dating apps didn’t cater to people with sexual limitations so she created a dating app for individuals with sexual dysfunction/limitations. 01:39: How did you get diagnosed? 03:12: When I got the diagnosis, I was in shock. 05:19: I had a one-sided mastectomy. 07:16: I los...
Share Your Story: Kelley Sgroi
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBKelley was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in September 2011, two days before her 41st birthday. She had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation Today, Kelly is 10 years cancer-free. 01:22: I was working out one day, and I had this stabbing pain in the side of my left breast. 03:23: I'm telling my parents regardless. 04:55: How old were your kids? 07:26: I've always heard that cancer doesn't hurt so why did this hurt? 09:10: There weren’t a lot...
Share Your Story: Jennifer Smrz
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MBAfter Jenn was diagnosed with breast cancer at 43 followed by five surgeries and 18 months of treatment, coupled with dealing with anxiety/depression, she is passionate about helping others by sharing coping strategies and helping them take control of their lives. She has made it her passion project to share her research and educate people on the importance of reading labels and knowing what ingredients are in our foods and household products. 01:32: I found a small marble-sized lump on my ...
Share Your Story: Rebecca Durance Hine
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBRebecca is a breast cancer thriver, having been diagnosed when she was just 28. She is an actor, writer, teacher, and integrative cancer care advocate. In 2019, she founded Solis Cancer Community, where she shares weekly posts and blog articles that cover topics on integrative and whole-body healing pre- and post-cancer. 02:26: It was a big shock to everyone because my mammogram had been negative. 04:46: People don't like going to the doctor, especially when they're nervous about somethi...
Share Your Story: Ben Cooper
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 33.2 MBBen Cooper is a Christian, husband, father of five, author, speaker, and beekeeper. Ben used his second cancer diagnosis as a therapy to launch his writing journey of Christian devotionals and children's books. His love of farming and nature is the backdrop of his writing. 01:13: Take us back to the beginning of that first cancer diagnosis and tell us where your journey began. 03:52: I was already scheduled to have a specialist in Baltimore look at me. 06:29: Was it considered throat ...
Share Your Story: Tim Sohn
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBTim Sohn is an almost 15-year survivor of chronic myeloid leukemia. He shared his story for the first time in June 2021. Tim is a husband, a dad to Megan, 10, and Katelyn, 6. He also owns his own business, Sohn Social Media Solutions, where he produces memorable live shows and virtual events. He also coaches impact-focused brands and nonprofits on how to create their own. 03:46: Take us back to the very beginning. 05:37: I've reached out to leukemia survivors through LinkedIn. 07:54: Lu...
Share Your Story: Elizabeth Benditt
March 25, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBLiz Benditt is currently President and CEO of The Balm Box, a self-care and gifting site for breast cancer patients. In addition to teaching undergraduate business marketing courses at the University of Kansas, Benditt also serves on the Education First Shawnee Mission board of directors and volunteers with National Charity League. She lives in the Kansas City suburbs with her husband and two children. 01:54: Take us back to the very beginning. 04:16: We'd like you to have surgery within...
Share Your Story: Freddye Stover
March 22, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 38.7 MBFreddye is a mother, a nurse, and a singer. She has been a nurse for 34 years! She has been a professional singer for 25 years. She currently works as a GI surgical oncology outpatient nurse with pancreatic, rectal, and colon cancer patients. She performs for charitable events every year. She has performed in local hospitals. As a twice breast cancer survivor, she gives her time and energy to those who are fighting their cancer and to those who have lost a loved one to cancer. 01:39: Tell m...
Share Your Story: Carrie Verrocchio
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBCarrieVee (Verrocchio) Cancer Survivor, and Caregiver, MBA, is a Motivational Speaker, Published Author, Podcast Host, and Certified Transformation, Forgiveness, and REBT Coach who helps those who have forgotten how to dream, overcome their excuses and live the life they were created to live. She is the founder of the Radical Empowerment Method - a program designed to walk people through the exact method she herself used to move from a life of feeling invisible to a life of empowered succe...
Share Your Story: Patricia Heitz
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBAfter surviving kidney cancer, in 2002, Patricia was determined to learn all there was on how we contribute to creating disease in our body. What she discovered is; it is always about our belief system. She wrote her book “Daydreams Come True” A self-coaching workbook, to share with others her lessons learned, so they too, can live a life of Thriving! 02:42: You have a mass on your kidney. 04:47: I had grown up in a very dysfunctional alcoholic household. 06:08: They had to remove the ...
Share Your Story: Norma Jennings
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 33.6 MBNorma was diagnosed with terminal metastatic esophageal cancer in the summer of 2020. Upon hearing her dire diagnosis, she immediately decided to start streaming her worst experiences with cancer while wrapping it in her greatest love: pinball. She gives weekly health updates, provides cancer information, and flips her favorite pinball machines from her Florida home. 01:45: They've told me that I'm terminal and they told me a year ago. 03:08: I went to a family doctor at the end of Febru...