WE Have Cancer
216 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsEach year more than 12 million people will hear the devastating words "you have cancer."
In each episode of WE Have Cancer we share the stories of patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals as a way to provide information, inspiration and hope to those touched by cancer.
The host, Lee Silverstein, is a survivor of a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer and has been battling stage 4 colon cancer since 2011.
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Supporting Men Touched By Cancer, With Trevor Maxwell
March 24, 2020 12:01 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBTrevor Maxwell was initially diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in March of 2018. During his journey he discovered a need for online support for men touched by cancer. In our conversation we discussed: How Trevor's diagnosis resulted in his clinical depression and how he's been working through it. The support he received from The Colon Club. The void in online support for men touched by cancer and how he created Man Up to Cancer. Why he chose the Wolf as the symbol of Man Up to Cancer....
Supporting Men Touched By Cancer, With Trevor Maxwell
March 24, 2020 07:01 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBTrevor Maxwell was initially diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in March of 2018. During his journey he discovered a need for online support for men touched by cancer. In our conversation we discussed: How Trevor's diagnosis resulted in his clinical depression and how he's been working through it. The support he received from The Colon Club. The void in online support for men touched by cancer and how he created Man Up to Cancer. Why he chose the Wolf as the symbol of Man Up to Ca...
The Anticancer Lifestyle Program; An Interview With Founder Meg Hirshberg
March 10, 2020 12:01 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBMeg Hirshberg was first diagnosed with cancer - stage 3 breast cancer - in 2001. She had recurrences in 2008 and 2018. During our conversation she shared how the book, Anticancer; A New Way of Life by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber inspired her to create the Anticancer Lifestyle Program and how the program can greatly benefit those affected by cancer. Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer Podcast The Anticancer Lifestyle program - https://anticancerlifestyle.org/ Anticancer; A New Way of Li...
Pastor Dan Nicewonger, Author of The Journey Continues; One Man’s Journey Through Terminal Illness
February 25, 2020 13:01 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBDan Nicewonger was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May of 2016 while serving as Pastor of the First Baptist Church Kennet Square, Pennsylvania. We discussed his book, The Journey Continues, the challenge of serving and caring for a community while battling colon cancer, the power of language when working with your medical team and more. Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer Podcast Dan's Blog - https://www.danielnicewonger.com/ Dan's Book, The Journey Continues - https://www.danie...
Pastor Dan Nicewonger, Author of The Journey Continues; One Man's Journey Through Terminal Illness
February 25, 2020 12:01 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBDan Nicewonger (https://www.danielnicewonger.com/who-am-i/) was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in May of 2016 while serving as Pastor of the First Baptist Church Kennet Square, Pennsylvania. We discussed his book, The Journey Continues, (https://www.danielnicewonger.com/the-journey-continues/) the challenge of serving and caring for a community while battling colon cancer, the power of language when working with your medical team and more. Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer PodcastDan...
Voices of Cancer; An Interview With Author Lynda Wolters
February 11, 2020 13:01 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBIn August of 2016, Lynda Wolters was diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma. Her book, Voices of Cancer, "offers a candid look into the world of a cancer patient." The book "helps educate, dispel fears, and start positivie conversations about what a cancer diagnosis truly means, while shining a light on how best to support a loved one on their own terms." Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer Podcast Lynda's website - https://www.lyndawolters.com/ Purchase Voices of Cancer - https:/...
Cancer Will Not Be My Legacy, With Matt Newman
January 28, 2020 13:01 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this powerful interview Matt Newman shares his story of how he came to be diagnosed and ultimately survived brain cancer. He shares the power of a positive mindset, the importance of exercise and how his cancer experience reshaped his view of life. Links Mentioned In the WE Have Cancer Podcast Matt's website - https://matthewsnewman.com/ Matt's book, Starting at the Finish Line: My Cancer Partner, Perspective and Preparation - https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Finish-Line-Perspective-Pr...
Why Cancer Patients Should Advocate For Their Care, With Maureen Famiano
January 14, 2020 13:01 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBMaureen Famiano was originally diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2010. Six weeks after colon resection surgery she learned her cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. During our conversation we discussed: Why asking questions of your doctor and advocating for your care is so important. The specific questions to ask your doctor after a cancer diagnosis. The complications she experienced after her treatment and the choices she needed to make. Why she chose to get a 2nd, 3rd and 4th opinion...
Sunrise; A Story of Healing and Coping With Grief, With Mark Potter
December 31, 2019 13:01 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOne month after retiring as a news correspondent with NBC, Mark Potter found himself in the role as cancer caregiver for his wife Judith. As a way to find some solitude during this difficult time, /mark began photographing the beautiful sunrises of Miami, Florida. After Judith's death in April of 2019, Mark found this early morning routine to be a source of comfort, or as he put it, his "church without a roof." During our conversation we discussed: How he transitioned from a "hard news" co...
Living The Role of The Cancer Caregiver, With Kandis Draw
December 17, 2019 13:01 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBKandis' mother succumbed to cancer in 2014. Not only was she her mother's caregiver she also was charged with caring for her younger siblings. During this time she was literally burning the candle at both ends. During our conversation we discussed: How she wished she knew of the resources available to support her during such a difficult time in her life. The importance of reaching out to people in similar situations as a source of support. The importance of self-care when serving as a car...
Tatiana Suarez; Her Story of Conquering Cancer and Winning In the UFC
December 02, 2019 01:28 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBTatiana Suarez started wrestling when she was three years' old. Right before she was to compete in the 2012 Olympics in London, she was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. During our conversation we discussed: Why she got into wrestling at such a young age. How she came to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer Her reaction to missing out on the London Olympics due to her thyroid cancer How she found faith just prior to her diagnosis Her discovery of holistic medicine at a young age How the remo...
Interview With Stage 4 Rectal Cancer Patient Christy Lorio
November 19, 2019 13:01 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MB*** Please note - Just prior to publishing this episode, Christy emailed me to inform me that she'd just learned that her cancer had returned and had metastasized to her lungs. In 2017 while traveling in Ireland, Christy had a seizure. The doctors traced the source of the seizure to a tumor in her brain which had metastasized from her rectum. She was 37 years old and had stage 4 rectal cancer. During our conversation we discussed: Her experience attending colorectal cancer conferences and...
When Cancer Returns After Being Cured
November 05, 2019 13:01 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBIn 2005 Wendi was diagnosed with stage 3 metastatic ovarian cancer. She also tested positive for the BRCA 1 gene. After treatment, which included a hysterectomy and prophylactic double mastectomy, she was pronounced "cured" after five years. Early in 2019, after 14 years her cancer returned. During our conversation we discussed: How a case of appendicitis led to the diagnosis of her cancer recurrence. The challenges she now faces with the metastasis to her peritoneum. HIPEC as an option...
What Cancer Taught A Disaster Psychologist About Faith and Resilience
October 22, 2019 14:46 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBDr. Jamie Aten is the Founder and Executive Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Chair of Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College. A survivor of colorectal cancer, he's also the author of A Walking Disaster: What Surviving Katrina and Cancer Taught Me About Faith and Resilience. During our conversation we discussed: How Terror Management theory explains why some people struggle to support those going through traumatic experiences like cancer. How he struggl...
Understanding the Unseen Needs of Cancer Patients With Sylvie Leotin
October 08, 2019 12:01 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBAs a breast cancer survivor, Sylvie Leotin understands the the unseen needs of cancer patients. As a former ballerina and computer scientist, Sylvie seeks to integrate the mind, body and heart to live a more meaningful life. During our conversation we discussed: The importance of mindfullness and meditation and the role it plays in her healing. Why she wakes up in the middle of the night to meditate. How her training as a ballerina helped her to become self-compassionate. Why it's diff...
Resilient People; An Interview With Founder Janet Fanaki
September 24, 2019 19:30 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBJanet Fanaki created Resilient People, Stories to Inspire while caring for her husband who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Brain Cancer in 2016. During our conversation we discussed: How she came up with the idea for Resilient People. Why building a community has benefited her. How her husband came to be diagnosed with Glioblastoma and the treatment that was prescribed for him. The current state of her husband's health. How she finds the stories to profile on Resilient People...
Diagnosed With Stage 4 Bile Duct Cancer, But Focused On Hope
September 10, 2019 12:01 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MBIn the spring of 2016 Chris Lawrence was diagnosed with stage 4 Bile Duct cancer. While laying in his hospital bed, his father wrote "Hope Has Arrived" on the whiteboard. Thus the non-profit organization hopehasarrived.com was born. During our conversation we discussed: How Chris came to be diagnosed with stage 4 Bile Duct cancer. Why he created Hope Has Arrived The decision to move back to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he was originally from How Genomic Sequencing saved his life...
Fear of a Cancer Recurrence; An Emotional Conversation With Courtney Forget
August 27, 2019 12:01 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBA cancer recurrence is every cancer survivors greatest fear. In her return visit to the WE Have Cancer podcast, Courtney Forget talks intimately about this fear. We also discussed: How she went from looking forward to her ileostomy reversal - as discussed in Episode 43 - to loving her life with a permanent ostomy. Living with the constant fear of a cancer recurrence after having two "cancer scares." The importance of getting second, and even third, opinions. Her thoughts on being naive a...
Treating Cancer By Focusing On the Body, Mind and Spirit, With Dr. Rob Rutledge
August 13, 2019 12:01 - 37 minutes - 37.3 MBBy treating cancer by focusing on the body, mind and spirit, Dr. Rob Rutledge makes deep connections with his patients. During our conversation we discussed: The profound impact Dr. Bernie Siegel's book, Love, Medicine and Miracles had on him and how it helped him realize oncology was his calling. The roles mindfullness, meditation and spirituality play in his life. How he came to realize the importance of support groups. Why focusing on the body, mind and spirit is so important to heali...
TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer, Interview With Author Marquina Iliev-Piselli
July 30, 2019 12:01 - 35 minutes - 85.2 MBMarquina Iliev-Piselli is a breast cancer survivor and author of the upcoming book TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer. During our conversation we discussed: Her unique hobby that she's passionate about. How she lifted her spirits and the spirits of her fellow cancer patients. Her Mother's Colon Cancer diagnosis. The online virtual Share Triumph conference for women touched by cancer. The tragedy she faced, in addition to her breast cancer diagnosis, and how therapy helped her cope. The...
Interview With Two-Time Cancer Survivor Howard Brown
July 15, 2019 12:01 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBHoward Brown was first diagnosed with cancer - Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma - at the age of 24. When he turned 50, a routine colonoscopy revealed stage 3 colon cancer. During our conversation we discussed: The numerous treatments, including HIPEC, and clinical trials he's been through. His experience as an an attendee of the 2019 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) conference. How his twin sister saved his life from stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The possible link between chil...
Help Us Be Recognized In Las Vegas!
July 08, 2019 12:01 - 1 minute - 4.76 MBI am honored to have been nominated by WEGO Health for the Best In Show Podcast award. The top three nominees in each category will be recognized this fall at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It would mean the world to me to get your endorsement (vote). Click on this link - https://awards.wegohealth.com/nominees/17191 to endorse (vote) me. Once on my page, scroll down and click on the "Endorse Lee Silverstein" button. Thank you!
Stage 4 Melanoma; Summers Spent Tanning Nearly Cost Her Her Life; With Becca Pendarvis
July 02, 2019 12:01 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBAs a teenager growing up in Kansas, Becca Pendarvis spent her summers doing everything she could to get as tan as possible. Now a mother of a sixteen year-old daughter, she has spent the last seven years dealing with Stage 4 Melanoma skin cancer. During our conversation we discussed: Why she loves living in New York City and how living there helped her cope with her cancer. The common misconceptions about Skin Cancer. How to use A-B-C-D-E to identify possible skin cancers. The fact ...
Learning How to Simplify Cancer With Joe Bakhmoutski
June 18, 2019 12:01 - 34 minutes - 83 MBJoe Bakhmoutski was diagnosed with Testicular cancer in 2016.He founded Simplify Cancer to provide support and advice to those touched by cancer. During our conversation we discussed: Why he created Simplify Cancer How he came to be diagnosed with Testicular cancer How people perceive various cancers and how some are deemed "embarrassing" What patients can do to prepare for their first oncologist appointment and the free tool he offers on his website to assist with this. The book h...
When Your Child Has Stage 4 Cancer; An Interview With Julie Chessell
June 04, 2019 12:01 - 26 minutes - 64.2 MBIn early 2017 Julie Chessell's son, Brock, was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma, a rare form of pediatric liver cancer. During our conversation we discussed: What motivated Julie to have Brock examined by a doctor. The treatments Brock underwent and what they did when the treatments stopped working. How the Chessell's faced Brock's diagnosis as a family. How Julie and her husband faced Brock's illness. How Brock came to meet when of his sports heroes. The work Brock and has done to...
What Every Cancer Caregiver Should Know, With Kaycee Carmichael
May 21, 2019 12:01 - 40 minutes - 92.3 MBIn 2016 Kaycee Carmichael's mother was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer. Though her mother died only four months after her diagnosis, Kaycee learned some valuable lessons about life as a cancer caregiver as well as dealing with grief. We discussed: Her Mother's life as a teacher and the incredible impact she left on her students. How her mom came to be diagnosed. How she managed the challenges of a cancer caregiver and some helpful tips and advice for other caregivers. How she deals...
Why Getting a 2nd and 3rd Opinion Made a Difference In Her Cancer Treatment, With Sasha Denisova
May 07, 2019 12:01 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBSeeking out a 2nd and 3rd opinion in her cancer treatment resulted in a dramatic improvement in Sasha Denisova's quality of life. Sasha first appeared on this podcast in Episode 83 where she shared the struggle she faced getting doctors to take her colorectal cancer symptoms seriously. During our latest conversation she discussed why she made the decision to forego treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to seek treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City. We also discuss...
The World's Okayest Cyclist; Beating Cancer Through Faith and Exercise with Shawn Watson
April 23, 2019 14:12 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBIn the fall of 2013, Shawn Watson was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. Shawn credits his faith and passion for exercise, specifically cycling for helping him recover from his diagnosis. During our conversation we discussed: How he went from barely being able to walk 300 steps in a day to cycling up to 100 miles. The role his faith has played in his recovery. His thoughts on how anyone can use exercise in their cancer recovery. Why he refers to himself as The world's okayest cyclist...
Discussing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment With Susan Strong
April 09, 2019 12:01 - 38 minutes - 33.9 MBSusan Strong was first diagnosed with cancer shortly after graduating high school when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 17. Like many childhood cancer survivors she was unaware of the health complications she would face many years later, including heart-valve replacement surgery and a breast cancer diagnosis, as a result of her treatment for her Lymphoma. During our conversation she shared: The emotional struggle she faced as a childhood cancer patient. How she c...
Living An Active Life With An Ostomy; With Colorectal Cancer Survivor Doug Dallmann
March 24, 2019 03:57 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBDoug Dallmann leads a very active life despite his ostomy. That wasn't always the case; however. When he awoke from his surgery for stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2010 he was devastated to learn he was left with a permanent ostomy. He was "filled with anxiety, depression and uncertainty." Adjusting to life as an ostomate took time, but within a few months he achieved his goal of completing a 100-mile century bike ride. During our interview we covered: Why he wanted to take on the physica...
Supporting The Cancer Community With His One Percent Podcast, With Truitt Taylor
March 19, 2019 12:01 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe WE Have Cancer community mourns the passing this week of Chere Garcia. Chere was a guest on the podcast in 2016. You can listen to our conversation at https://wehavecancershow.com/026. May her memory serve as a blessing to her family, friends and all who loved her. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to fellow colon cancer survivor and fellow podcaster Truitt Taylor. During our interview we discussed: The meaning behind "One Percent" and why he created the podcast. Why he...
The Dana-Farber Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer; Interview With Dr. Kimmie Ng and Pat Beauregard
March 12, 2019 12:01 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Dana-Farber Cancer Institute opened the doors to its new Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center this past week. In anticipation of this exciting news I interviewed Dr. Kimmie Ng, Founding Director, and young-onset survivor, Pat Beauregard. During our interview we discussed: The goals of the Dana-Farber Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer and why it was created. How Pat came to be diagnosed with Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer at the age of 29 The challenges in raising awareness around young...
Advocacy and Faith Has Helped Carole Motycka Outlive Her Initial Cancer Prognosis
March 05, 2019 13:15 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBI n our first episode supporting 2019 Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Carole Motycka talks about how advocacy and faith has helped her far outlive her doctor's initial prognosis. During this interview we talked about: How a minor hiking accident led to her diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS). Her doctors giving her a 6-11 month prognosis, three years ago. The treatment and support she received from the Cleveland Clinic. Why she needed a liver tran...
The Big Surprise
February 27, 2019 13:01 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBHost Lee Silverstein, shares surprising news and it's definitely not the surprise he was expecting. WE Have Cancer Links Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-colon-cancer-podcast/id970806995?mt=2 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93ZWhhdmVjYW5jZXJzaG93LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/798gZB3qGwUnpwopVV2Bxh?si=PIzyypykRauLKckji9LXsQ Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=61...
Surviving Sarcoma Cancer Through Faith, Love and Writing With Nicole Body
February 26, 2019 13:01 - 40 minutes - 35.1 MBNicole Body has been surviving cancer through faith, love and passion for writing. A Stage 3 sarcoma survivor, Nicole chronicled her cancer experience through her blog; sparklysurvivor.com. During our conversation we discussed: How she came to be diagnosed The importance of exercise and the role it plays in her cancer recovery Why presence and not taking things for granted is incredibly important to her Why she chose to leave social media during her treatment and focus on writing ...
Rehabbing From Cancer, With 9-Year Survivor Michele Longabaugh
February 12, 2019 13:01 - 47 minutes - 109 MBMichele Longabaugh is a 9-year stage 4 cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in 2010 with anal cancer and has far exceeded her 3-year "expiration date," as she described it. During our conversation we discussed: The challenging treatment she went through The stigma associated with anal cancer The long term side effects of her treatments and how she's managing them What she meant when she said "I wish they would have treated me like I was going to survive." Why she feels like she's n...
The Colon Club - Providing Support and Healing to Those Touched By Colorectal Cancer
January 29, 2019 15:35 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBThe guests for this episode were Phoung Ly Gallagher, Executive Vice President, and Kristina Smith, Vice President of Communications for The Colon Club. The Colon Club provides resources for those touched by colorectal cancer. During our conversation we discussed: The story behind the beginning of The Colon Club The Colon Club's Four pillars: Colon Talk, The Kimberly Fund, the blog and the On The Rise magazine. Kristina's own experience as a recipient of The Kimberly Fund Phuong's...
Dean Hall Is A Cancer Survivor Who's Swimming In Miracles
January 15, 2019 13:01 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBDean Hall is the first person in history to swim the entire 184 miles of Oregon's Willamette River. He accomplished this feat in June of 2014 while he still had active leukemia and lymphoma to prove to cancer patients around the world that you don't have to give up your dreams or your drive simply because you received a diagnosis. Now, cancer-free he continues to go to great lengths to raise money for cancer research and spread his inspirational message of healing and hope around the world....
Lyfebulb - A Patient Platform That Embraces and Stimulates Innovation Toward Better Quality of Life
January 01, 2019 13:01 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBDr. Karin Hehenberger, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lyfebulb, an organization whose mission is to "Reduce the burden of chronic disease through the power of the patient." In our conversation we discussed: The origin and goals of Lyfebulb since its inception in 2014. How her own diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 16 and subsequent kidney and pancreas transplants impacted her and the mission and goals of Lyfebulb. The roles of Patient Ambassadors and Patient Entrepreneurs. W...
Powered by Hope; An Interview With Ironman Triathlete and Stage IV Cancer Survivor Teri Griege
December 18, 2018 13:01 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBTeri Griege In 2009, shortly after completing her first Ironman Triathalon, Teri Griege was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. She was 48 years old. During our conversation we discussed: How her diagnosis saved the lives of her two older sisters. Her setting a goal to complete a half Ironman one year after her diagnosis and how she trained for this during her cancer treatments. Completing six major marathons around the world. Her book, Powered by Hope and the non-profit she cr...
A Car Accident Saved My Life; An Interview With Lung Cancer Survivor Yovana Portillo
December 04, 2018 13:01 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBA Car Accident Saved My Life; An Interview With Lung Cancer Survivor Yovana Portillo[/caption] Yovana Maria Portillo is a young lung cancer survivor who was diagnosed with stage 1b lung cancer purely by accident. During our conversation we discussed: The story behind the accident that saved her life. The details of her surgery and subsequent follow-ups. The impact her disease had on her life. The stigma associated with lung cancer and the burden of blame that many lung cancer pa...
Interview With 15 yr. Cancer Survivor and Passionate Advocate Candace Henley
November 20, 2018 13:01 - 52 minutes - 42 MBCandace first appeared on the podcast back in 2015. You can listen to that interview here. Much has changed in Candace's life since then. During our conversation we discussed: How her life has changed 15 years since her original diagnosis. The alarming number of questions she is asked during her advocacy work that reflect many people's lack of knowledge about their own bodies. The advocacy work she is doing, along with Dr. Andrew Albert, in the Chicago area. The growth of her non...
Lacuna Loft Provides Young Adult Cancer Resources No Matter Where You Are
November 06, 2018 13:01 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBMallory Casperson is the CEO and founder of Lacuna Loft. A former aerospace engineer, Mallory was thrust into the cancer world after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. During our interview we discussed: How her mother's cancer diagnosis, and subsequently her own diagnosis, caused her to leave the aerospace industry and start a non-profit. How Lacuna Loft began as Mallory's blog about her experience as a young adult cancer survivor. The three main challenges young adult cancer p...
Interview With 5-yr. Breast Cancer Survivor and Cancer Scientist Noel Peters
October 23, 2018 12:01 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MB[caption id="attachment_1609" align="alignleft" width="300"] Interview With 5-yr. Breast Cancer Survivor and Cancer Scientist Noel Peters[/caption] I had the pleasure of meeting Noel Peters in July of 2018 when I was invited to speak at the company where she works, Foundation Medicine. We quickly bonded after learning we were both Stage IV cancer patients. During our conversation we discussed: What it's like living with cancer Her experience of learning about her diagnosis and how she...
A Routine Colonoscopy Saved His Life, With John Cavanaugh
October 09, 2018 12:01 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB[caption id="attachment_1565" align="alignleft" width="300"] A Routine Colonoscopy Saved His Life, With John Cavanaugh[/caption] in May of 2014 John Cavanaugh was diagnosed with colon cancer after a routine colonoscopy. John's story was profiled in this Colon Cancer Coalition's Faces of Blue article. On my 50th birthday, I promised my wife I would make an appointment for a full physical. On May 5, 2014, my primary physician, Dr. Troy Fate, MD scheduled a routine colonoscopy. I had two ...
Jack's Caregiver Coalition - Cancer Support For Men In the Twin Cities
September 25, 2018 12:01 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBKyle Woody is the founder of Jack's Caregiver Coalition, a non-profit organization striving to provide world-class hospitality to men who care cancer caregivers in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. The mission of Jack's is to improve the way men think, feel and act in their role as cancer caregivers. During our conversation we discussed: The unique needs that men have when serving as caregivers. How Jack's is an event-based group, providing an alternative to the traditional "sit in a circ...
How One Person Can Influence Favorable Cancer Legislation, With Michael Holtz
September 11, 2018 12:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHow One Person Can Influence Favorable Cancer Legislation, With Michael Holtz[/caption] Michael Holtz is a 6 1/2 year survivor of Stage IIIB rectal cancer and is the author of the book It's Not Harder Than Cancer. Michael first appeared on this podcast in 2015. You can listen to that interview here. Michael and I discussed the cancer advocacy work he's been doing with the American Cancer Society and as the Tennessee state representative for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Net...
The Lung Cancer Alliance; Supporting Lung Cancer Patients for over 20 Years
August 28, 2018 20:53 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Lung Cancer Alliance; Supporting Lung Cancer Patients for over 25 Years[/caption] Andrew Ciupek is the Manager of Clinical Research at the Lung Cancer Alliance. For over 25 years the Lung Cancer Alliance has provided information, education and support to patients, survivors, caregivers and family members of those affected by the #1 cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Andrew discusses the various types of support offered by the Lung Cancer Alliance and provides updates on clinical researc...
Charles Griffin Jr. Copes With His Stage IV Cancer Through Faith and Positivity
August 14, 2018 12:01 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBCharles Griffin, Jr. was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer at the age of 32. Shortly after, he discovered the Colon Cancer Alliance through their Facebook group COLONTOWN. It opened his eyes to the wonderful community of support for those impacted by this disease! Read his story below. In my 34 years of life, I’ve earned a reputation for being a do-it-all kind of guy. I’m a husband to my college sweetheart Britni, a father to our four young daughters, a former college football star, a...
Fred and Heather Schiller Are Coping With Cancer Through Love
July 31, 2018 12:01 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWhat an honor it is to share episode #100 with you. Never did I realize when I launched the podcast 3 1/2 years ago that I would someday be talking about such a milestone. I could not think of a better way to celebrate this important episode than by sharing Heather and Fred's story. I met them at Fight CRC's annual Call-on Congress earlier this year. Heather serves as an ambassador for Fight CRC. Their story touched me in so many ways. During this interview we discussed Heather's wonderful...