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083: Mark Kageyama - Metastatic Prostate Cancer Survivor - Granada Hills, California, USA
Cancer Interviews - June 12, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutesAfter Mark Kageyama was diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer, he learned the disease had spread to his bones and lungs. Severely weakened and his weight dropping to 120 pounds, Mark combined chemotherapy and natural remedies to get the upper hand on cancer. His weight has returned to 170, a...
082: Naniki Seboni - Skin Cancer Survivor - Johannesburg, South Africa
Cancer Interviews - May 22, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutesWhen Naniki Seboni had a dermatologist check out an unusual-looking mole on her leg, she was shocked to learn she had Stage III malignant melanoma. Thankfully, through a surgical procedure the mole was removed and so was the cancer. She survived and now gives back by advocating for others diag...
081: Paoola Sefair, Cancer Patient Advocate, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cancer Interviews - May 05, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutesOnce Paoola Sefair survived papillary thyroid cancer, she wanted to help others. She learned from her own cancer journey that the journey includes an emotional piece that often goes unaddressed. That’s when she co-founded My CareCrew, a support group featuring a free app that enables cancer pa...
080: Erin Gratsch - Breast Cancer Survivor - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cancer Interviews - April 24, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutesA marathon runner, Erin Gratsch, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thought the treatment cured the cancer, but six years later, a more aggressive form of breast cancer returned. Erin countered with an aggressive treatment plan, including chemotherapy and radiation. That, plus a positive a...
079 - Asa Newell - Testicular Cancer Survivor - Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA
Cancer Interviews - April 03, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutesWhen 17-year-old Asa Newell felt acute pain in a testicle, pain that reached around to his back, first he hesitated, but then he went to get it checked out. It didn’t take a doctor long to determine that Asa had testicular cancer. Asa wanted to minimize or eliminate the possibility of it sprea...
078 - Brenda Farris - Breast Cancer Survivor - Yuma, Arizona, USA
Cancer Interviews - March 29, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutesIn 2015, Brenda Farris was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a mastectomy on her left breast and a powerful regimen of anti-cancer diet and exercise, she survived her diagnosis. However, seven years later, she was again diagnosed with breast cancer. Incredibly, the cancer was in the same ar...
077: Anne Shimabukuro - Pancreatic Cancer Survivor - Potomac, Maryland, USA
Cancer Interviews - March 27, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesWhen Anne Shimabukuro, a healthy mother of two, noticed a sharp pain in her left side in 2005, one that manifested itself when she ate, she immediately sought medical attention. That led to a diagnosis of a malignant tumor in her pancreas. She wasted no time in getting part of her pancreas rem...
076: Derrill Holly - Prostate Cancer Survivor - Houston, Texas, USA
Cancer Interviews - March 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesOnce Derrill Holly saw his Gleason scores were high, he ran not from, but toward the prospect of a prostate cancer diagnosis. He was diagnosed Stage IV and opted for a prostatectomy. He followed that up with an implant procedure and enjoys an active lifestyle, which includes being a happy husb...
075: Patty Pittala - Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor - Westford, Vermont, USA
Cancer Interviews - February 06, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutesWhat began as a severe skin rash for Patty Pittala became a diagnosis of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Thanks to a positive, proactive attitude, and a no-nonsense treatment regimen, Patty attained survivorship. She enjoys a healthy lifestyle that includes her taking up kayaking. This is her st...
074: Tom Tressler - Cancer Advocate - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cancer Interviews - February 04, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutesFor many who survive cancer, once their treatment ends, another chapter begins, and that chapter can be rough. That’s why Tom Tressler co-founded Move Beyond Surviving, a support group that believes in the power of exercise and exploring nature as a way to ease and enhance the survivorship jour...
073: Stephanie Smith - Breast Cancer Survivor - Montpelier, Vermont, USA
Cancer Interviews - February 02, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutesDuring a breast self-examination, 29-year-old Stephanie Smith discovered what turned out to be a 4cm tumor. This while she was carrying a child. The surgeon who saw her was reluctant to perform a biopsy on the tumor because of her pregnancy, but Stephanie insisted. While she was expecting, St...
072: Curtis Snyder - Colorectal Cancer Survivor - Boulder, Colorado, USA
Cancer Interviews - December 17, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutesEarly detection made all the difference for Curtis Snyder in his journey with colorectal cancer. He tells Cancer Interviews about the importance of self-advocacy and getting a colonoscopy, and shares how life is virtually the same as it was, pre-diagnosis.
071: Karla Chavez - Cervical Cancer Survivor - Siguatepeque, Honduras
Cancer Interviews - October 29, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutesKarla Chavez had just had her thyroid removed after a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, when she was jolted with more bad news: a diagnosis of Stage II Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, a rare form of cervical cancer. After a battle that included eight rounds of chemotherapy and her learning she...
070: Rachel Bretbrunner - Bone Cancer Survivor - Halsey, Oregon , USA
Cancer Interviews - October 12, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutesRachel Bretbrunner sought medical attention after a pain trip and fall while hiking. That led to a diagnosis of bone cancer, a rare form of sarcoma. Rachel loves hiking and camping. She survived the diagnosis and while she can no longer hike, she is still able to camp.
069: Annie Parrish - Thyroid Cancer Survivor - Brighton, Colorado, USA
Cancer Interviews - October 09, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutesAnnie Parrish underwent a procedure resulting in the removal of her thyroid, but survived thyroid cancer and has gone on to flourish as a mom and a nurse. This is her story.
081: Gillian Lichota - Breast Cancer Survivor - Washington, DC, USA
Cancer Interviews - September 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutesGillian Lichota saw her life flash before her eyes when she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer…while she was carrying a child. Not only did she survive cancer and give birth to a healthy son, but Gillian founded the iRise Above Foundation, a DC-based breast cancer support group.
068: Gillian Lichota - Breast Cancer Survivor - Washington, DC, USA
Cancer Interviews - September 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutesGillian Lichota saw her life flash before her eyes when she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer…while she was carrying a child. Not only did she survive cancer and give birth to a healthy son, but Gillian founded the iRise Above Foundation, a DC-based breast cancer support group.
067: Jeff Moreau - Thyroid Cancer Survivor - St. Albans, Vermont, USA
Cancer Interviews - September 16, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesWhen Jeff Moreau detected a lump on the right side of his neck, he saw a doctor. That visit led to his being diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. Jeff survived and has been free of cancer since 2007, but that didn’t stop him from taking an enormous step to help others. He is the Executive...
080: Jeff Moreau - Thyroid Cancer Survivor - St. Albans, Vermont, USA
Cancer Interviews - September 16, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesWhen Jeff Moreau detected a lump on the right side of his neck, he saw a doctor. That visit led to his being diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. Jeff survived and has been free of cancer since 2007, but that didn’t stop him from taking an enormous step to help others. He is the Executive...
066: Mike Craycraft - Testicular Cancer Survivor- Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cancer Interviews - August 30, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutesMike Craycraft survived Stage One testicular cancer, then took a major proactive step to help others diagnosed with the disease. He founded the Cincinnati-based Testicular Cancer Society. Its web address is testicularcancersociety.org.
079: Mike Craycraft - Testicular Cancer Survivor- Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cancer Interviews - August 30, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutesMike Craycraft survived Stage One testicular cancer, then took a major proactive step to help others diagnosed with the disease. He founded the Cincinnati-based Testicular Cancer Society. Its web address is testicularcancersociety.org.
078: Dr. Shyamala Peesapati - Rare Disease Patient Advocate - Bangalore, India
Cancer Interviews - August 21, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesA dentist by trade, Dr. Shyamala Peesapati lost her father to a rare form of cancer. Her experience as his caregiver inspired her to become a voice for those with rare diseases, who often have little to nothing in the way of support resources. Her message of advocacy can be found on her website,...
065: Dr. Shyamala Peesapati - Rare Disease Patient Advocate - Bangalore, India
Cancer Interviews - August 21, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesA dentist by trade, Dr. Shyamala Peesapati lost her father to a rare form of cancer. Her experience as his caregiver inspired her to become a voice for those with rare diseases, who often have little to nothing in the way of support resources. Her message of advocacy can be found on her website,...
077: Patrick Owen - Renal Cancer Survivor - Salem, Oregon, USA
Cancer Interviews - August 13, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesPatrick Owen quickly realized he had some form of cancer when the seemingly harmless act of slipping into a ski boot resulted in a split femur. This is the story of how he survived a diagnosis of renal cancer through immunotherapy and faith.
064: Patrick Owen - Renal Cancer Survivor - Salem, Oregon, USA
Cancer Interviews - August 13, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesPatrick Owen quickly realized he had some form of cancer when the seemingly harmless act of slipping into a ski boot resulted in a split femur. This is the story of how he survived a diagnosis of renal cancer through immunotherapy and faith.
063: Kelley Pratt - Thyroid Cancer Survivor - Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Cancer Interviews - July 31, 2022 10:30 - 23 minutesWhat began as a routine physical for Kelley Pratt turned into a diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer, a rare form of the disease. As if that wasn’t bad enough, it was determined the cancer had metastasized to her chest. However, Kelley was in the hands of an outstanding care team and she has be...
076: Kelley Pratt - Thyroid Cancer Survivor - Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Cancer Interviews - July 31, 2022 10:30 - 23 minutesWhat began as a routine physical for Kelley Pratt turned into a diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer, a rare form of the disease. As if that wasn’t bad enough, it was determined the cancer had metastasized to her chest. However, Kelley was in the hands of an outstanding care team and she has be...
075: Francie Nordin - Blood Cancer Survivor - Spokane, Washington, USA
Cancer Interviews - July 30, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesFrancie Nordin was diagnosed with epilepsy and while she sought to address her diagnosis with natural remedies, her doctor insisted on medication. Francie believes that medication led to a subsequent diagnosis of blood cancer. That’s when she put her assertive qualities to work and assumed the...
062: Francie Nordin - Blood Cancer Survivor - Spokane, Washington, USA
Cancer Interviews - July 30, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesFrancie Nordin was diagnosed with epilepsy and while she sought to address her diagnosis with natural remedies, her doctor insisted on medication. Francie believes that medication led to a subsequent diagnosis of blood cancer. That’s when she put her assertive qualities to work and assumed the...
061: Tony Bartholomew - Breast Cancer Patient Caregiver - Placerville, California, USA
Cancer Interviews - June 23, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutesNot long after Tony Bartholomew reconnected with Monica, his high school girlfriend, she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. Without a moment’s hesitation, Tony sprung into action as Monica’s caregiver and was by her side through every step of a journey that included ten very difficult ...
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