Cancer Horizons

S3 Ep94: Gleevec Turned the Clock on a Late-Stage Leukemia Diagnosis

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast Mel Mann discusses his participation in the clinical trial for Gleevec and how it changed the trajectory of his life.

S3 Ep93: The Olympic Silver Medalist Who Survived Cancer: Kevin McDowell Shares His Story

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Olympic triathlete Kevin McDowell discusses his cancer journey and shares some insight on his experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

93: The Olympic Silver Medalist Who Survived Cancer: Kevin McDowell Shares His Story

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Olympic triathlete Kevin McDowell discusses his cancer journey and shares some insight on his experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

S3 Ep92: Recognizing Advancements and the Individuals Who Made Them in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

In this special edition, CURE spoke with Dr. Laura Michaelis, a specialist in hematology and oncology at Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and also a recipient of the 2019 MPN Heroes Award.  Michaelis has a mission statement to live up to when she’s treating patients: “deliver superb care in a compassionate, individualized manner.” As an MPN Hero, Michaelis has gone above and beyond to offer outstanding healthcare in and outside of the clinic, regularly speaki...

92: Recognizing Advancements and the Individuals Who Made Them in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

In this special edition, CURE spoke with Dr. Laura Michaelis, a specialist in hematology and oncology at Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and also a recipient of the 2019 MPN Heroes Award.  Michaelis has a mission statement to live up to when she’s treating patients: “deliver superb care in a compassionate, individualized manner.” As an MPN Hero, Michaelis has gone above and beyond to offer outstanding healthcare in and outside of the clinic, regularly speaki...

91: Survivor, Advocate Addresses Disparities in Cancer Care

In this special edition, CURE spoke with Rose Gerber, Director of Patient Advocacy & Education at the Community Oncology Alliance and a breast cancer survivor, about disparities in cancer care, and what we can do to address them moving forward. CURE® is now accepting nominations for our inaugural Metastatic Breast Cancer Heroes™ Awards! For our inaugural celebration, we are proud to present two separate awards honoring heroes who have made a significant impact in the lives of those affected...

S3 Ep91: Survivor, Advocate Addresses Disparities in Cancer Care

In this special edition, CURE spoke with Rose Gerber, Director of Patient Advocacy & Education at the Community Oncology Alliance and a breast cancer survivor, about disparities in cancer care, and what we can do to address them moving forward. CURE® is now accepting nominations for our inaugural Metastatic Breast Cancer Heroes™ Awards! For our inaugural celebration, we are proud to present two separate awards honoring heroes who have made a significant impact in the lives of those affected...

90: The Unique Dynamic of a Mother-Daughter Cancer-Caregiver Relationship

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, the hosts of the ‘Stage 4 Clinger’ podcast share the story of their cancer and caregiver journeys and how it led to the conception of their podcast.

S3 Ep90: The Unique Dynamic of a Mother-Daughter Cancer-Caregiver Relationship

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, the hosts of the ‘Stage 4 Clinger’ podcast share the story of their cancer and caregiver journeys and how it led to the conception of their podcast.

89: Social Media and Rare Cancers: Stay Informed, But Tread With Caution

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju, associate professor of Leukemia at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, who recently conducted research on disease awareness in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).  Many patients with MPNs reported going to the internet to seek out information about their disease; however, many still did not know about some of the common markers of their disease. While the internet can be a g...

S3 Ep89: Social Media and Rare Cancers: Stay Informed, But Tread With Caution

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju, associate professor of Leukemia at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, who recently conducted research on disease awareness in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).  Many patients with MPNs reported going to the internet to seek out information about their disease; however, many still did not know about some of the common markers of their disease. While the internet can be a g...

S3 Ep88: Vietnam Veteran Discusses Agent Orange Exposure and Bladder Cancer

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, a cancer survivor who served in the Vietnam War shares the story of his Agent Orange exposure and bladder cancer.

88: Vietnam Veteran Discusses Agent Orange Exposure and Bladder Cancer

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, a cancer survivor who served in the Vietnam War shares the story of his Agent Orange exposure and bladder cancer.

S3 Ep87: Three-Time Cancer Survivor Bikes 100 Miles for a Cause

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Joey Renick opens up about his cancer journey and explains how he went on to bike 100 miles for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

87: Three-Time Cancer Survivor Bikes 100 Miles for a Cause

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Joey Renick opens up about his cancer journey and explains how he went on to bike 100 miles for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

86: Competing in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and Surviving Cancer in the Same Year

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, a woman explains how she underwent surgery and chemotherapy for cancer just months before competing in American Ninja Warrior.

S3 Ep86: Competing in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and Surviving Cancer in the Same Year

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, a woman explains how she underwent surgery and chemotherapy for cancer just months before competing in American Ninja Warrior.

S3 Ep85: Turning Chemotherapy Into Comedy

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, a cancer survivor explains how she took a lighthearted and comedic approach to her cancer treatment process and went on to create a coloring book based on the funny thoughts she had.

85: Turning Chemotherapy Into Comedy

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, a cancer survivor explains how she took a lighthearted and comedic approach to her cancer treatment process and went on to create a coloring book based on the funny thoughts she had.

S3 Ep84: How Do Clinical Trials Work? Cancer Expert Explains It All

Will patients be given a placebo? Are clinical trials safe? An expert answers these questions and more.

84: How Do Clinical Trials Work? Cancer Expert Explains It All

Will patients be given a placebo? Are clinical trials safe? An expert answers these questions and more.

S3 Ep83: The Journey to Personalized Cancer Vaccines

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Dr. Thomas Marron of the Tisch Cancer Institute and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York discusses the exciting future of cancer vaccines.

83: The Journey to Personalized Cancer Vaccines

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Dr. Thomas Marron of the Tisch Cancer Institute and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York discusses the exciting future of cancer vaccines.

S3 Ep82: The Man Who Lost His Hip to Cancer and Crossed the Marathon Finish Line Anyway

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Colin Jackson explains how he was able to complete a marathon even after cancer treatments that called for surgical removal of part of his femur, hip and surrounding muscle.

82: The Man Who Lost His Hip to Cancer and Crossed the Marathon Finish Line Anyway

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Colin Jackson explains how he was able to complete a marathon even after cancer treatments that called for surgical removal of part of his femur, hip and surrounding muscle.

S3 Ep81: Learning to Live with an Incurable, Inoperable Cancer

 Steve Kelley is a professor, public speaker, grandfather and avid biker, among other things. But he is also living with central nervous system lymphoma, a rare cancer that his doctors told him is incurable and inoperable.   After being unable to find peers facing a similar diagnosis, Kelley decided to share his story in the book, “Cancer R.I.P.: The Ultimate Fight.”     In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Kelley opens up about his cancer journey and offers others advice...

81: Learning to Live with an Incurable, Inoperable Cancer

 Steve Kelley is a professor, public speaker, grandfather and avid biker, among other things. But he is also living with central nervous system lymphoma, a rare cancer that his doctors told him is incurable and inoperable.   After being unable to find peers facing a similar diagnosis, Kelley decided to share his story in the book, “Cancer R.I.P.: The Ultimate Fight.”     In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Kelley opens up about his cancer journey and offers others advice...

S3 Ep80: How a Survivor’s Therapeutic Blogging During Cancer Treatments Turned into Inspiration and Advocacy for Others

Tomika Bryant is a breast cancer survivor, patient advocate and blogger, among other things. She uses her platform and experiences with cancer to support others going through the journey and raise awareness and funding for research.   In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Bryant shares her story, offers advice and discusses her blog, Life in Pumps, as well as her advocacy work.   “Write, journal, because it's therapeutic,” Bryant said. “Don't go to sleep with all that on y...

80: How a Survivor’s Therapeutic Blogging During Cancer Treatments Turned into Inspiration and Advocacy for Others

Tomika Bryant is a breast cancer survivor, patient advocate and blogger, among other things. She uses her platform and experiences with cancer to support others going through the journey and raise awareness and funding for research.   In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Bryant shares her story, offers advice and discusses her blog, Life in Pumps, as well as her advocacy work.   “Write, journal, because it's therapeutic,” Bryant said. “Don't go to sleep with all that on y...

S3 Ep79: Finding Hope After A Cancer Diagnosis at a Young Age

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Nicole Body discusses her cancer journey and shares how she found the strength to persevere through treatments and accept the difficult truths.

79: Finding Hope After A Cancer Diagnosis at a Young Age

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Nicole Body discusses her cancer journey and shares how she found the strength to persevere through treatments and accept the difficult truths.

78: The Double Whammy of Cancer and COVID-19 on Mental Health

Dr. William Breitbart is the chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), where he’s been for 37 years. Breitbart recently spoke on the Cancer Straight Talk podcast from MSK about the impact on mental health brought about by the COVID-19 world.   In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Breitbart discusses the toll the pandemic has had on patients, survivors and caregivers and ways for them to manage their s...

S3 Ep78: The Double Whammy of Cancer and COVID-19 on Mental Health

Dr. William Breitbart is the chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), where he’s been for 37 years. Breitbart recently spoke on the Cancer Straight Talk podcast from MSK about the impact on mental health brought about by the COVID-19 world.   In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Breitbart discusses the toll the pandemic has had on patients, survivors and caregivers and ways for them to manage their s...

77: A Family’s Journey with Ovarian Cancer, Genetic Testing and the BRCA1 Mutation

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Maria Ciesla, an ovarian cancer survivor, and her daughter Alex Cornwell discuss Ciesla’s cancer journey and how it led them to do genetic testing that revealed they were both carriers of the BRCA1 mutation.

S3 Ep77: A Family’s Journey with Ovarian Cancer, Genetic Testing and the BRCA1 Mutation

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Maria Ciesla, an ovarian cancer survivor, and her daughter Alex Cornwell discuss Ciesla’s cancer journey and how it led them to do genetic testing that revealed they were both carriers of the BRCA1 mutation.

76: A Prostate Cancer Researcher’s Unique Perspective as A Cancer Survivor

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Leanne Burnham, Ph.D., discusses the research she’s working on to address health disparities in Black men with prostate cancer after being inspired by her father’s diagnosis, and shares her own cancer survival story.

S3 Ep76: A Prostate Cancer Researcher’s Unique Perspective as A Cancer Survivor

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Leanne Burnham, Ph.D., discusses the research she’s working on to address health disparities in Black men with prostate cancer after being inspired by her father’s diagnosis, and shares her own cancer survival story.

S3 Ep75: Olympic Medalist Uses Mother’s Cancer Journey to Educate and Inspire

When U.S. beach volleyball Olympic medalist April Ross was just 19 years old, she lost her mother, Margie, to metastatic breast cancer. Despite this devastating loss, Ross drew inspiration from Margie’s unwavering spirit and continued to pursue her goals, ultimately winning a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.    In this week’s episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Ross about how the time she was able to spend with her mother motivates her to make the most of her ti...

75: Olympic Medalist Uses Mother’s Cancer Journey to Educate and Inspire

When U.S. beach volleyball Olympic medalist April Ross was just 19 years old, she lost her mother, Margie, to metastatic breast cancer. Despite this devastating loss, Ross drew inspiration from Margie’s unwavering spirit and continued to pursue her goals, ultimately winning a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.    In this week’s episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Ross about how the time she was able to spend with her mother motivates her to make the most of her ti...

74: A Cancer Research Writer Turns His Pain Into Hope For Others

S3 Ep74: A Cancer Research Writer Turns His Pain Into Hope For Others

73: 'I'm Not Always Happy, But I'm Happy Right Now' with Endometrial Cancer

S3 Ep73: 'I'm Not Always Happy, But I'm Happy Right Now' with Endometrial Cancer

S3 Ep72: Survivor Lives in Gratitude Despite Ovarian Cancer

This week on the CURE® Talks Cancer podcast, we’re chatting with an ovarian cancer survivor and teacher about how she maintained her sense of humor through treatment and why it’s important to remain connected to your friends and family, especially during your darkest moments. 

72: Survivor Lives in Gratitude Despite Ovarian Cancer

This week on the CURE® Talks Cancer podcast, we’re chatting with an ovarian cancer survivor and teacher about how she maintained her sense of humor through treatment and why it’s important to remain connected to your friends and family, especially during your darkest moments. 

S3 Ep71: Off Our Chests: An Oncologist Turned Caregiver and His Wife Share Their Cancer Journey From All Angles

One pair – Dr. John Marshall and his wife, Liza – have been surrounded by cancer since John became an oncologist early on in their marriage. The duo never imagined the disease would dramatically change their world when Liza was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer.   John was without a doubt impacted by the unexpected diagnosis as he had to learn how to juggle between playing a caregiver and being a doctor at the same time, while Liza, the matriarch of the family who was al...

71: Off Our Chests: An Oncologist Turned Caregiver and His Wife Share Their Cancer Journey From All Angles

One pair – Dr. John Marshall and his wife, Liza – have been surrounded by cancer since John became an oncologist early on in their marriage. The duo never imagined the disease would dramatically change their world when Liza was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer.   John was without a doubt impacted by the unexpected diagnosis as he had to learn how to juggle between playing a caregiver and being a doctor at the same time, while Liza, the matriarch of the family who was al...

70: How a Handmade Care Package Inspired One Cancer ‘Alumni’ to Create ‘Kits to Heart’

In 2017, Sonia Su was a 24-year-old graduate student at Georgetown University who dreamed of travelling abroad and working for the government.  During that time, she started experiencing chest pains. As her symptoms began to worsen, Su decided to visit the campus’ health center where she eventually received a diagnosis of costochondritis — inflammation of the cartilage that connects a person’s rib to their breastbone. Su was prescribed something for the pain, but her symptoms continued. Su...

S3 Ep70: How a Handmade Care Package Inspired One Cancer ‘Alumni’ to Create ‘Kits to Heart’

In 2017, Sonia Su was a 24-year-old graduate student at Georgetown University who dreamed of travelling abroad and working for the government.  During that time, she started experiencing chest pains. As her symptoms began to worsen, Su decided to visit the campus’ health center where she eventually received a diagnosis of costochondritis — inflammation of the cartilage that connects a person’s rib to their breastbone. Su was prescribed something for the pain, but her symptoms continued. Su...

69: The Basics of Multiple Myeloma

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we’re honoring Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month by speaking with Dr. Andrew Yee about the signs and symptoms of this rare form of cancer, what the current treatment paradigm looks like and what advice he has for newly diagnosed patients.