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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Interview With Fight CRC Advocate and Volunteer Kristina Smith
November 15, 2016 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBLee: Hi Kristina, welcome to the show. How are you doing? Kristina: Doing great. Thank you so much for having me. Lee: Oh, it’s my pleasure. So, I didn’t get a chance to tell you how I found out about your story. I subscribe– Google offers a free service where you can put in different […] The post Interview With Fight CRC Advocate and Volunteer Kristina Smith appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Current and Emerging Colorectal Cancer Treatment Options, with Dr. Christopher Lieu, M.D.
November 14, 2016 00:37 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBAfter completing his fellowship training at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Lieu joined the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty as an Assistant Professor in July 2011. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Colorado, where he also served as a Chief Medical Resident. He completed his fellowship training […] The post Current and Emerging Colorectal Cancer Treatment Options, with Dr. Christopher Lieu, M.D. appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podca...
Advances in Personalized and Precision Medicine, with Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt, M.D., MPH
November 13, 2016 23:03 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBDr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt is the Clinical Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center and Senior Physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In his research, Dr. Meyerhardt, who also is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and co-leader of the Center for Colon and Rectal Cancer at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, focuses primarily on […] The post Advances in Personalized and Precision Medicine, with Dr. Jeffrey Meyerhardt, M.D., MPH appeared first on Th...
Interview with Wade Hayes, country music star and Stage IV colon cancer survivor
November 13, 2016 04:09 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBCountry music’s power has always been in its ability to reflect real life, and few artists have a stronger gift for capturing both heartache and hope than Wade Hayes. In the past few years, the singer/songwriter has navigated a complicated journey that has produced some of the most potent songs of his already impressive career. […] The post Interview with Wade Hayes, country music star and Stage IV colon cancer survivor appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Quality of Life Decisions and Palliative Care, with Dr. Manouchka Joseph, M.D.
November 12, 2016 22:59 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBManouchka Joseph is the highly motivated new Medical Director for Palliative Medicine at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. She came to Banner in 2014, and under her leadership, the Desert Palliative Medicine Department is growing. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for University of Arizona, where she facilitates education for Nurse Practitioners […] The post Quality of Life Decisions and Palliative Care, with Dr. Manouchka Joseph, M.D. appeared first on The Colon Canc...
Interview with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Survivor Kim Newcomber
November 12, 2016 21:12 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBEight years ago, at the age of 35, Kim Newcomber was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer with metastasis to her lungs. She has been N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease) for 4 years. She stopped by to chat with me at the 2016 Live Your Best Life mCRC Symposium. The post Interview with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Survivor Kim Newcomber appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Interview with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Robin Braverman
November 12, 2016 21:09 - 4 minutes - 4.66 MBRobin Braverman was diagnosed with colon cancer in August of 2002. She was 41 years young, had a daughter about to enter first grade, and cancer was the last thing on her mind. The post Interview with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Robin Braverman appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Never Too Young For Colorectal Cancer, With Abby Bott
November 01, 2016 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, Colorectal Cancer survivor, Abby Bott, shared her interesting story with me. Here are the links to the articles she mentioned during our conversation: The Discover Magazine article about her experimental fertility preservation procedure. A video of Abby discussing her fertility preservation procedure. I Have Lynch Syndrome Lee: Hi Abby, welcome to the […] The post Never Too Young For Colorectal Cancer, With Abby Bott appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Managing Grief, With Renee Scott
October 18, 2016 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Gladys (Renee) Scott. Renee and I discussed her role as caregiver for her husband, Scott and how she managed her grief after he passed away. Lee: Hi Renee! Welcome to the Colon Cancer Podcast. How are you? Renee: I’m doing well, how are you? Lee: I’m great, thank you so […] The post Managing Grief, With Renee Scott appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Colorectal Screening Options, With Dr. Franjo Vladic
October 04, 2016 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDr. Franjo Vladic is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist with the Center For Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center outside of Cleveland, Ohio. He and I discussed Colorecal Cancer screening options as well as issues faced by Colorectal Cancer Patients. Lee: Dr. Vladic, thank you so much for joining me today, and making the time from your […] The post Colorectal Screening Options, With Dr. Franjo Vladic appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
“Cologuard Saved My Life,” With Dot O’Shea
September 20, 2016 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBLee: Hi, Dot, welcome to the show, thank you so much for joining me. How are you? Dot O’Shea: I am well, Lee, thank you for having me. Lee: I feel like I’m talking to a TV star. Dot O’Shea: Oh, shucks. I’m blushing. Lee: So, for those, I think a lot of people who […] The post “Cologuard Saved My Life,” With Dot O’Shea appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Celebrating 20 Years Since He Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer, With Kris Thompson
September 06, 2016 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIt’s been 20 years since Kris Thompson was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at the age of 18. From his blog, Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, here’s how Kris told his story: “I’m going to lose my hair?!?!” Those were the first words that came out of my mouth when I learned I had cancer. […] The post Celebrating 20 Years Since He Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer, With Kris Thompson appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Living With Stage IV Colon Cancer, With Jana Downing
August 23, 2016 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBJana’s Story: I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer on October 30th, 2014 after having complained of rectal bleeding and thin stools to my primary physician for close to a year. Due to my age, 39 at the time, my symptoms were originally discarded as likely hemorrhoids and I was not referred for a […] The post Living With Stage IV Colon Cancer, With Jana Downing appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
101 Things to Do When You Survive, With Greig Trout
August 09, 2016 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBI first learned of Greig’s story via a tweet posted by the good folks at Bowel Cancer UK. As I dug deeper to learn more about Greig and his story, I was astounded to learn of the similarities of our cancer journeys. Like me, Greig is a two-time cancer survivor. As a child, Greig had […] The post 101 Things to Do When You Survive, With Greig Trout appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Dealing With Cancer After Treatment Ends, With Dawn Eicher
July 26, 2016 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDawn Eicher was the first young survivor interview for The Colon Cancer Podcast, back in March of 2015. Now 2 years N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease), she returns for a second stint on the show to talk about life post-treatment. In this interview, Dawn and I discuss the unique challenges that survivors face after treatment […] The post Dealing With Cancer After Treatment Ends, With Dawn Eicher appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
No You Can’tcer, With Melissa Marshall
July 12, 2016 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBMelissa Marshall, the founder of The No You Cant’cer Foundation, was inspired to write Cancer’s First Fight song and start The No You Cant’cer Foundation after her own battle with colorectal cancer. Melissa was first diagnosed in September of 2013 while prepping for a hip replacement surgery. A life-long dancer and singer, Melissa assumed the […] The post No You Can’tcer, With Melissa Marshall appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Nate Allen Says He Beats Colon Cancer by Walking
June 28, 2016 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJuly 2015 while my wife and kids were visiting family in Florida I stayed home to finish off work projects. Within days of their departure I began to experience a dull throb in the center of my abdomen directly below my sternum. At work, I was quickly becoming scatter brained and forgetful, and when I […] The post Nate Allen Says He Beats Colon Cancer by Walking appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, With Courtney Forget
June 14, 2016 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBCourtney Forget had digestive issues for about a year, but was busy planning a wedding to the love of her life, trying to buy their first home, and teaching art to elementary school students (K-5), so she just assumed her symptoms were due to stress. She went to her GP in September of 2014, and […] The post Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, With Courtney Forget appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Celebrating Survivor Week, With Darin Hosier
May 31, 2016 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFrom Michelle Kennedy, Examiner.com: Coach Darin Hosier was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in November 2012 and only days later he found himself in surgery as the doctors worked to remove the tumor pressing against his back. Darin had known that something was wrong for quite some time and when the pain became unbearable, […] The post Celebrating Survivor Week, With Darin Hosier appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Talking Medical Marijuana, With Dr. Laura Porter
May 17, 2016 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode I spoke to Dr. Laura Porter, Patient Advocate and Medical adviser to the Colon Cancer Alliance. “Medicinal marijuana use is currently legal in 23 states and the District of Columbia. As more states approve marijuana use for medical indications, physicians will be asked by their patients for more information regarding the risks […] The post Talking Medical Marijuana, With Dr. Laura Porter appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Interview With Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Elan
May 10, 2016 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode of The Colon Cancer Podcast, I interviewed Elan. Elan was diagnosed with rectal cancer at the age of 42. Now, N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease), he devotes his spare time to advocacy work and talks about the need for early screening: “Primary care physicians still only ask if you had incidences of […] The post Interview With Colorectal Cancer Survivor, Elan appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer at 28, With Kevin Hays
April 26, 2016 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBKevin Hays was diagnosed with Stage IIc colon cancer at age 28. He went through surgery and chemo. After finishing chemo he ran in the Buffalo Undy Run to boost awareness and afterwards volunteered to help with organizing for the the next year (this year!). Working through the Buffalo Undy Run | Walk planning he helped resurrect the Blue Bash […] The post Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer at 28, With Kevin Hays appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Kicking Cancer to the Curb, With Allyson Phelan-Eagan
April 12, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAllyson Phelan-Eagan was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in February of 2012. After 8 months of chemotherapy, 2 months of radiation, 2 major surgeries, several outpatient procedures and a whole lot of pain she finally crushed cancer and began to immediately give back by producing interviews with doctors, survivors, caretakers, health professionals and more. She also began […] The post Kicking Cancer to the Curb, With Allyson Phelan-Eagan appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Permission to Mourn; A New Way to Do Grief, With Tom Zuba
March 29, 2016 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBI had the honor and privilege of interviewing Tom Zuba for this episode of The Colon Cancer Podcast. His book Permission to Mourn; A New Way to Do Grief (affiliate link) is, in my opinion, a book about love. In it, Tom illustrates that when someone you love dies, it is possible to love again; […] The post Permission to Mourn; A New Way to Do Grief, With Tom Zuba appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Never Too Young For Colorectal Cancer, With Sandi Stupica
March 22, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBMy name is Sandi Stupica and I live in Ypsilanti, MI. This is my sixth year as a high school English teacher at Ypsilanti New Tech. Well, kind of my sixth year. I have been out on long-term disability since September to recover from my two surgeries: the surgery to remove the tumor and, therefore, […] The post Never Too Young For Colorectal Cancer, With Sandi Stupica appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Raising Awareness About Colon Cancer in the Latino Community, With Jasmin Mejia
March 15, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJasmin Mejia has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about Colon Cancer in the Latino Community. An active member of the Arizona chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance, she was recognized by the Colon Cancer Alliance for her efforts. Here is an excerpt from her interview from their website, ccalliance.org: Why did you get involved as […] The post Raising Awareness About Colon Cancer in the Latino Community, With Jasmin Mejia appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Sue Kidera Returns With an Update on SBRT and Lonsurf
March 08, 2016 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode of The Colon Cancer Podcast, Sue Kidera, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor, returns to the show. She discusses her 10 year journey with colon cancer and her experience with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Lonsurf. Sue also talks about how, and why, she takes such an active role in her […] The post Sue Kidera Returns With an Update on SBRT and Lonsurf appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Founder of “Dress in Blue Day,” Anita Mitchell Isler
March 04, 2016 13:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Anita Mitchell Isler, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and the woman who founded “Dress in Blue Day.” Anita is also the founder of Colon STARS, a non-profit organization who’s mission is to save lives by educating people on the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Join […] The post Founder of “Dress in Blue Day,” Anita Mitchell Isler appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Inspired By Her Daughter’s Memory, She Battles Colon Cancer
February 23, 2016 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBStafon Harris-Jackson radiates happiness and positivity. So much so, that you may not know she survived colon cancer twice—years after losing her daughter to childhood cancer. While many may have felt defeated, Stafon uses these experiences to help others through her newly formed cancer foundation and speaking engagements. You may have even spotted the 46-year-old Texas […] The post Inspired By Her Daughter’s Memory, She Battles Colon Cancer appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Promoting Colon Cancer Screening in the African American Community, With Kim Hall Jackson
February 09, 2016 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBKim Hall Jackson is a seven year survivor of rectal cancer. She was first diagnosed in December 2008, as Stage I. She had a bowel resection and temporary ileostomy. Two weeks after surgery she went to get her staples removed and was informed her cancer had been re-staged to Stage III rectal cancer. She began […] The post Promoting Colon Cancer Screening in the African American Community, With Kim Hall Jackson appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, With Marty Andrews
January 26, 2016 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBMarty Andrews was diagnosed with Stage 3 Rectal Cancer at the age of 33. As he tells his story: I was living what I thought to be the normal life of a 33 year-old man. I was married for almost three years and my career had reached a new high. The future looked bright and […] The post Never Too Young for Colorectal Cancer, With Marty Andrews appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Fighting Colorectal Cancer as a Patient and Researcher, With Dr. Tom Marsilje
January 05, 2016 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBHow does someone go from the best day of their life to the worst in under 12 hours? Dr. Tom Marsilje knows. In June, 2012 he was recognized for his work, co-discovering a drug for lung cancer. Hours later a colonoscopy revealed he had colon cancer. During our conversation, Tom discusses his journey. He talks […] The post Fighting Colorectal Cancer as a Patient and Researcher, With Dr. Tom Marsilje appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 2
December 22, 2015 13:15 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBThis is part 2 of the 2 part series; The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015. In this episode, Colon Cancer survivors Tony Pace, Claudia Kittock, Chere’ Garcia, Sue Kidera, Mark Aresnault, Amy Marash, Sherri Graves-Smith and Dawn Eicher share their words of hope and inspiration. The post The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 2 appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 1
December 07, 2015 13:02 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBIn part one of this two-part podcast, we revisit the words of advice and inspiration from 11 colon cancer, and hereditary colon cancer syndrome, survivors. The post The Best of The Colon Cancer Podcast 2015, Part 1 appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Staying Positive While Facing Stage 4 Rectal Cancer, With Chere Garcia
November 19, 2015 08:41 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBChere and her family have had one hell of a year. In May 2014 Horacio’s mother, Aurora, was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was heartbreaking news to the family. Chere took initiative to care for aurora by being present day to day, cooking for her, helping with her medications and doctors appointments and so much […] The post Staying Positive While Facing Stage 4 Rectal Cancer, With Chere Garcia appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Colon Cancer Alliance September Hero of the Month, Marisa Perez
November 03, 2015 09:59 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBDepending on who you are, you may call her Marisa, “mom” or “The Colon Chick!” Marisa Perez has a passion for colon cancer prevention and an enthusiasm that can get anyone excited about screening. The mother of two has been running a colon cancer screening program for the last nine years and shows no signs […] The post Colon Cancer Alliance September Hero of the Month, Marisa Perez appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Psycho-Social and Emotional Support For Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers, With Dr. Robert Bright MD
October 31, 2015 04:12 - 10 minutes - 4.62 MBDr. Robert Bright has been a member of Mayo Clinic’s staff since 2007. He is a Consultant and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. The post Psycho-Social and Emotional Support For Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers, With Dr. Robert Bright MD appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Conversation With 4 yr. Colon Cancer Survivor Shannon Lee-Sin
October 31, 2015 03:10 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBShannon Lee-Sin is a 4 yr. survivor of colorectal cancer. She stopped by to chat with me during Live Your Best Life 2015, the Colon Cancer Alliance conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The post Conversation With 4 yr. Colon Cancer Survivor Shannon Lee-Sin appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Interview With 8 yr. Colon Cancer Survivor, “Coach” Steve Abrams
October 31, 2015 02:04 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MBA former college football player and high school football coach, Steve has had to endure and overcome many challenges associated with IBD and colon cancer. Steve is a speaker who has the ability to share, connect and motivate his audiences. His message is this: When you make that decision to fight, you will find you have a […] The post Interview With 8 yr. Colon Cancer Survivor, “Coach” Steve Abrams appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Latest Advances in Preparation, Screening and Recurrence Monitoring, With Dr. David Greenwald
October 31, 2015 01:20 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MBDr. David Greenwald is currently the Director of Clinical Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Previously, he was Fellowship Program Director in Gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine for nearly […] The post Latest Advances in Preparation, Screening and Recurrence Monitoring, With Dr. David Greenwald appeared first on Th...
Advanced Treatment Options, With Tomislav Dragovich, M.D., Ph.D.
October 30, 2015 23:44 - 8 minutes - 3.74 MBDr. Tomislav [Tom] Dragovich is a Division Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ (MD Anderson Partner Institution) and an Adj. Professor at the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to this he is a Medical Director for Clinical […] The post Advanced Treatment Options, With Tomislav Dragovich, M.D., Ph.D. appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Conversation With Nutritional Oncologist Terri Taylor, RD, CSO
October 30, 2015 23:28 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MBTerri Taylor is a registered dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and Presbyterian Hospital Dallas dietetic internship. Terri is the nutrition educator for the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Honor Health. Her practice includes individual nutrition counseling, nutrition and cooking classes and community speaking […] The post Conversation With Nutritional Oncologist Terri Taylor, RD, CSO appeared first on The Colon ...
Semicolon: Memoir of a Colon Cancer Survivor, With Mark Arsenault
October 20, 2015 08:40 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBMark Arsenault is a six-year survivor of colon cancer. He was diagnosed with Stage III colorectal cancer in July, 2009. He underwent chemo and radiation therapy, followed by surgery (anterior resection) in November, 2009, another round of chemo followed by “takedown” surgery in April, 2010. He wrote a blog about his experiences through his journey. […] The post Semicolon: Memoir of a Colon Cancer Survivor, With Mark Arsenault appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Writing Children’s Books While Battling Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer, With Sherri Graves Smith
October 07, 2015 07:49 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBSherri Graves Smith is the author of three children’s books series. In 2014 Sherri introduced a new series called “Lil’ Sherri” in which the author, as a six-year-old, narrates age-appropriate books about life lessons. Her first series, “Game Day Rules,” consists of more than 40 books licensed by colleges and professional teams in which the […] The post Writing Children’s Books While Battling Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer, With Sherri Graves Smith appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Cancer is So Funny, With Amy Marash
September 14, 2015 16:06 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBAmy Marash is a colon cancer survivor. She works as a visual artist at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, Arts-In-Medicine program. Her book, Cancer Is So Funny! contains emotional cartoon sketches that convey Amy’s feelings about her experience with colon cancer. Check out Amy’s blog: Cancer is So Funny Visit Amy’s Facebook page Download […] The post Cancer is So Funny, With Amy Marash appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Easing the Effects of Colon Cancer Through Running, With Claudia Kittock
September 01, 2015 04:47 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBClaudia Kittock is a 10 year survivor of colon cancer. She experienced wonderful care, rigorous treatment and “the outcome we all pray for.” The most shocking part of the experience was to discover that once the treatments were over, her journey had just begun. Healing her body and soul was a long and arduous process […] The post Easing the Effects of Colon Cancer Through Running, With Claudia Kittock appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Kiel Colon Cancer Foundation – Raising Awareness in the African-American Community
August 17, 2015 05:28 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBGeorge and LaTashia Kiel founded the Kiel Colon Cancer Foundation in memory of George’s mother who lost her battle with Colon Cancer at the age of 59. The mission of the Kiel Colon Cancer Foundation is to educate the public about colon cancer, support colon cancer research, advocate for appropriate screening measures and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. The signature […] The post Kiel Colon Cancer Foundation – Raising Awareness in the African-American Community appeared first on The Co...
Easing the Effects of Colon Cancer Through Yoga, With Jean DiCarlo-Wagner
July 28, 2015 06:38 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBJean DiCarlo-Wagner faced Stage IIIC colon cancer in 2003, with her doctors giving her a 50/50 chance for five-year survival. Fortunately, her surgery and chemotherapy were successful, but her journey from diagnosis to recovery was challenging. After a 20-year career as an education resource specialist, her diagnosis and poor prognosis forced her to retire. However, […] The post Easing the Effects of Colon Cancer Through Yoga, With Jean DiCarlo-Wagner appeared first on The Colon Cancer Pod...
Riding His Motorcycle To Raise Awareness About FAP and Colon Cancer, With Todd Spurrier
July 15, 2015 05:57 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBTodd Spurrier has spent 19 months riding his Ducati motorcycle over 57, 000 miles all over America to raise awareness for FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) and Colorectal Cancer. As he states on his website, Destinationxride.org: Here are some of the organizations that have been important to Todd and his mission: The Colon Cancer Alliance Ducati […] The post Riding His Motorcycle To Raise Awareness About FAP and Colon Cancer, With Todd Spurrier appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.
Pregnant and on Chemotherapy, With Betsy Henson
June 22, 2015 12:43 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBCan you imagine being 20 weeks pregnant and being told you must start chemotherapy immediately? This happened to Betsy Henson. Betsy began feeling extremely weak. After several visits to the emergency room, for what she thought were severe hemorrhoids, her doctor ordered a colonoscopy. Her worst fears were realized when it was discovered she had […] The post Pregnant and on Chemotherapy, With Betsy Henson appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.