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My Cancer Story

My Cancer Story

By Jess Thomas Nelson

Everyone has a cancer story. Whether its affected us directly or to a family member, a friend, or anyone that we love. Each story is different but equally so important. Some stories include pee your pants funny situations, and some of these stories are pull your heart out sobbing on the floor. But I will tell you one thing, all of the stories that you find on this podcast are individually authentic and 100% true. My name is Jessica Nelson, I'm not famous you wouldn't know me from anywhere but I too have been affected by cancer. Join me in this brand new podcast where I speak with people from all walks of life as they share their Cancer Story.
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My Cancer StoryJun 07, 2022

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S3 E8 - Madison Quinn- Strong Little Souls
Jun 07, 202232:34
Announcement!

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Update for what’s coming for My Cancer Story Podcast!
May 20, 202201:26
S3 E7 - Amy Steeves - AITL Lymphoma- Amys Rays of Sunshine
May 02, 202237:08
S3 E6 - Jacob Beckley - Beckley Foundation - Cure Token
Apr 03, 202246:19
S3 E5 - Dana Patti - Papillary Thyroid Cancer

S3 E5 - Dana Patti - Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Celebrating My Cancer Story Podcasts 2nd Anniversary with the perfect guest! You will be hearing from Dana who is a Papillary Thyroid Cancer Survivor.
Dana was diagnosed at age 24 and after being urged by her dentist to get the lump in her throat checked out.
Going through her thyroidectomy surgery and multiple rounds of RAI treatment was in a survival mode blur. It wasn’t until after all of that, when was released back into the 'wild' with a gigantic scar across her neck, that she started to struggle with her reality. For the longest time, she kept her journey private, not really talking about her experience with family, friends or coworkers.
It wasn't until I Dana met other women who had gone through the same cancer she had noticed that we all had a similar question we would ask each-other: "What does your scar look like?" She realized that she wasn't alone and that she had this built in and awesome cancer community that she was a part of. Fast forward to Dana creating The Butterfly Scar Project.

Dana mentions on her website
"My mission with The Butterfly Scar Project is to help empower women AFTER their cancer to help them feel comfortable in their scars. The thyroid is shaped like a butterfly and a butterfly has it's own meaning: A symbol of powerful transformation...so Butterfly Scar Project was born! Life after cancer is hard enough and there is no guide book. Cancer DOES SUCK but YOU DON'T. I hope these necklaces help women to feel powerful, strong and beautiful when they wear them and I hope they can feel empowered by their scars. Wherever you are on your journey know you are not alone."

To learn more about Dana and The Butterfly Scar Project
IG: @butterflyscarproject
www.butterflyscarproject.com
Mar 14, 202253:49
S3 E4 - Tess Devèze - Stage 3 Breast Cancer - ConnectAble Therapies
Feb 22, 202201:09:12
Dr. Patrick Vickers - The Advanced Gerson Therapy Clinic

Dr. Patrick Vickers - The Advanced Gerson Therapy Clinic

Buckle your seatbelts kids, you are about to be taken on a wild ride!  This is yet again a very different episode that I am releasing in which you will learn a ton about science, anatomy, philology, the history of medicine, pharmacology and integrative medicine.  This will be unlike ANYTHING else you listen to!  Turn your air-pods up and press play:

Today you are going to hear from Dr. Patrick Vickers, he 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 featured in the epic documentary series, The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest and one of his patients is also chronicled in the classic documentary, The Beautiful Truth.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, called Dr. Max Gerson, "The most eminent genius in medical history" as The Gerson Therapy has the most storied reputation, to date, for its ability to reverse advanced cancer and degenerative diseases. With seven movies chronicling Dr. Gerson's work, no other therapy has received such recognition on an international scale. Unfortunately, the Gerson Therapy remains the most censored therapy by governments, medical authorities and media outlets around the world as it poses an imminent threat to the conventional medical system.


To learn more:

https://www.gersonclinic.com/


Access to private videos, lectures, seminars and interviews with Dr. Vickers:

https://www.gersonclinic.com/access-to-dr-vickers-private-videos/ 

(password: podcast)



Feb 07, 202201:09:14
S3 E2 - Mariam Beridze - Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma

S3 E2 - Mariam Beridze - Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma

" Be the winner in this fight"
This episode today is near and dear to m heart. Today's Cancer Story comes to you all the way from the other side of the world in Georgia. You are meeting Mariam, a fellow Thyroid Cancer Survivor and the Creator or @Smiley_Scar. I was so honored to finally have the opportunity to meet her and for her to share her story on this podcast! Her IG handle was one of the first pages that I found when I first found out of my own cancer diagnosis. Mariam is a Public Health Specialist who was diagnosed in 2019 and talks of her journey with her diagnosis and also speaks on losing her father 4 years prior. She touches on many topics such as diet, stress, the consciousness of scars and Evidence Based Information. Mariam is doing great things for the cancer community and continues to make a positive impact on us all around the world!
Find Mariam on social media:
@smiley_scar
Jan 24, 202236:06
S3 E1 - Erin Baughman - Cervical Cancer - CCAP Across The Map
Jan 10, 202245:20
Season 3 Intro/Trailer

Season 3 Intro/Trailer

Get ready to be inspired for season 3 of My Cancer Story Podcast!  This season, I am featuring stories from those effected by cancer who have created something wonderful.  They literally made lemons into lemon-aid and are making the world a better place!  Be on the lookout, every other Monday for a brand new episode wherever you listen to your podcasts.

xoxo Jess

Jan 04, 202201:51
S2 E32 - David Richman - Cycle of Lives

S2 E32 - David Richman - Cycle of Lives

Dec 16, 202149:06
S2 E31 - Mike & Megan Scherer - Worth the Wait Charity - Testicular Cancer
Dec 02, 202101:04:29
S2 E30 - Dr. Amydee - Ovarian Cancer
Nov 18, 202130:54
S2 E29 - Bansri Dhokia - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

S2 E29 - Bansri Dhokia - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia


Bansri shares her Cancer Story this week with her diagnosis and journey through Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was diagnosed and went through treatment at the height of the pandemic. She shares about her treatment protocol, shares of how cancer and cancer during a pandemic changed her perspective completely. Most importantly, she advocates and educates thoughs about stem cell transplants and registering to become a donor. Bansri is a lovely young woman inside and out, and I am so thankful to be able to share her story and help educate all of our listeners out there.
To reach Bansri on IG
@bansridhokia
To learn more about becoming a donor:
Be The Match

To learn more about ALL
Nov 04, 202148:04
S2 E28 - Tara Williamson - Pink Ink Tattoo- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

S2 E28 - Tara Williamson - Pink Ink Tattoo- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Finishing up October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month with our finial Cancer Story.  This week you will be hearing Tara's Cancer Story.  She was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma at the age of 39.  Tara chronicles her journey and speaks of her inspiration to start Pink Ink Tattoo.  

To learn more about Tara and Pink Ink Tattoo:

www.pinkinktattoo.com

https://www.instagram.com/pink_ink_tattoo/

https://twitter.com/pinkinktattoo1

Oct 28, 202141:47
S2 S27 - Anna Leonarda - Entwine - Breast Cancer Survivor
Oct 21, 202140:15
S2 E26 - Karen Isbister - Stage 1B Ductal Carcinoma

S2 E26 - Karen Isbister - Stage 1B Ductal Carcinoma

This week, you hear Karen's Breast Cancer Story.  Karen has an amazing sense of humor and talks about her life in the fitness industry and the love and support of her friends and family through her journey.  She also talks about finding love at the most unlikely of times as well as her choice in fertility.  Karen was a joy to have on and you will LOVE her story! To learn more about Karen and to contact her go to her instagram

@no_filter_fitness_nv



Oct 14, 202101:11:36
S2 E25: Jennifer Sposato - Stage II Triple Negative Breast Cancer

S2 E25: Jennifer Sposato - Stage II Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Oct 07, 202149:48
S2 E24: Rachel Wilson - Stage II Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Sep 23, 202154:41
S2 E23: Lee Silverstein - We Have Cancer Podcast - Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Sep 09, 202156:26
*Bonus Episode* - Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month - Chloe McElmury
Sep 01, 202140:21
S2 E22 - Matt Ode - Stage 3C Testicular Cancer
Aug 26, 202144:21
S2 E21: Emily Marshall - Ewing's Sarcoma

S2 E21: Emily Marshall - Ewing's Sarcoma

"Cancer made me disabled, but I am VERY able"
Today's episode, you will hear Emily share her Ewing's Sarcoma Cancer Story(s). She is a 2x Ewings Sarcoma Survivor! Emily speaks about the importance of listening to your body and not being afraid to question your doctor when his or her guidance is contrary to what you believe is the right answer for you. She also shared what it was like to deal with an unexpected disability after surgery and how living with a disability after cancer can feel isolating and create extra hurdles to overcome.
Enter the name, Wonky Arm. Emily talks about how she came up with the name for her arm as well as how it evolved into her IG as well as her Blog.
Emily has accomplished so much and continues to share her experiences through her writing which is therapeutic for herself and helps others all at the same time. There is so much strength in her words, and she is an inspiration to others who are dealing with similar challenges.
To follow and learn more about Emily:
IG: @wonkyarm
Wonky Arm Blog
Aug 12, 202153:03
S2 E20 - Kristen Curtis - Stage 1 Breast Cancer
Jul 29, 202146:23
S2 E19 - Anna Prosser - Large B Cell Lymphoma
Jul 15, 202101:01:22
S2 E18 - Kayla Diltz - Grade IV Anaplastic Ganglioglioma/Glioblastoma Multiform

S2 E18 - Kayla Diltz - Grade IV Anaplastic Ganglioglioma/Glioblastoma Multiform

This weeks episode reads like a Lifetime Movie!  It has twists, it has turns, it has cancer.  Today you are meeting Kayla, she is a Brain Tumor (Anaplastic Ganglioglioma/Glioblastoma Multiform ) survivor.  Her journey through her initial symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and life after is so incredible.  She was a joy to get to know, and you will LOVE LOVE LOVE her Cancer Story.

You can find Kayla:

IG: @kmhendri10

FB: https://www.facebook.com/kayla.hendrickson.9

Jul 01, 202101:11:46
S2 E17 - Rosaria Kozar - Caretaker/Parent Story

S2 E17 - Rosaria Kozar - Caretaker/Parent Story

This week you will meet cancer advocate and mother, Rosaria.  She hales all the way from Boston, MA.  She is telling her son Brody's story with us today.  Her son, Brody, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma when he was only 23 months old. He suffered through numerous scans, infusions, and more before he lost his battle at the age of 3 in 2015. During his fight, she felt lost and had difficulty connecting to therapists who did not fully understand my situation.

Enter Rosaria creating her Podcast in 2019, Living With Scanxiety so her listeners can connect with people who understand people like themselves — people who understand the anxiety and heartache.

You can find out more about Rosaria and her son Brody's story:

https://www.livingwithscanxiety.org/

IG: @living_with_scanxiety

Jun 17, 202146:19
S2 E16 - Peyton Adams - Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer
Jun 03, 202101:07:27
S2 E15 - Sarah Reyes - Stage 3B Inflammatory Breast Cancer

S2 E15 - Sarah Reyes - Stage 3B Inflammatory Breast Cancer

This week you meet Sarah. She is an IBC cancer survivor. She is a wonder and sweet woman and a wealth of knowledge on this very rare type of breast cancer. She shares how she found her cancer and her bad ass survival journey! 

Finding this group in the beginning was a lifesaver, since it was during the pandemic there were not in person meetings or retreats, but I was able to join the slack group for support, and join the virtual meetups.

This was a great resource Sarah, the internet is scary, and the statistics she found for my type of cancer were terrifying, and found out later that it was outdated by 10 years, so a lot has changed. This website offered a source of hope, there are survivor stories, and patient resources, learning tools, etc.

Another great resource for young individuals going through a cancer diagnosis, lots of great resources found here.

A few other things that were so helpful:

  • Received a free cap wig from the Verma Foundation, I love it and it came in so handy when battling cancer and going through chemo with two little ones: https://vermafoundation.org/
  • Reached out to Operation Ohana, and received beautiful books that are written for children to help them understand what I was going through, cancer, treatment, etc.: https://operationohana.org/ohana-reads


Find Sarah: IG @sarah2reyes

May 20, 202101:06:57
S2 E14 - Morgan Gaynor - Stage IV Ovarian Cancer

S2 E14 - Morgan Gaynor - Stage IV Ovarian Cancer

This week you meet Morgan.  September 2019, Morgan was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, after an ultrasound to investigate her fertility to freeze her eggs. Low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma is a rare, slow-growing cancer that tends to be more prevalent in younger women when compared to more common forms of ovarian cancer.


May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day

Established in 2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy organizations around the world, May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day, is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer.

While the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition works on many fronts, World Ovarian Cancer Day is our flagship awareness-raising initiative, and is the key date in our calendar. Supported by over 170 organizations from around the world, our social media reach grows exponentially every year, with 2020 numbers at over three million up from one million the previous year. Organizations as small as kitchen table-based patient advocacy groups in rural communities, to national healthcare associations based in major metropolitan areas, all come together as one to raise awareness about the disease.

https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/


STAAR

STAAR exists to raise critical funds for life-saving research for those with low-grade ovarian cancer.

STAAR was co-founded by three low-grade ovarian cancer thrivers in early 2020. The foundation exists to fund research for better treatment options for low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare (less than 10% of ovarian cancer cases) and extremely underfunded subtype.

Low-grade serous carcinoma is often labeled as a "tricky opponent" by clinicians because it acts differently than more common subtypes - it grows slower and is often chemo-resistant, leaving fewer treatment options. The average age of diagnosis is 18 years younger than ovarian cancer overall, meaning that many diagnosed are young moms or never got a chance to have children. Research dedicated to low-grade ovarian cancer is desperately needed to give women a chance at longer lives.

​For more information on low-grade serous carcinoma, please visit our friends at Cure Our Ovarian Cancer, the leading global charity dedicated to low-grade research.


May 6th is Conquer Cancer Day

find out how you can make a difference and donate here


May 06, 202140:18
S2 E13 - Rachel Engstrom - Author and Caretaker "Wife, Widow, Now What?"

S2 E13 - Rachel Engstrom - Author and Caretaker "Wife, Widow, Now What?"

Apr 22, 202101:02:03
S2 E12 Lauren Tarpley - Breast Cancer

S2 E12 Lauren Tarpley - Breast Cancer

Listening to this episode, you will feel like you are hanging out with your best 2 girl friends!  This episode is longer than my usual episodes, but it is soooooo worth the listen!  You will meet Lauren, she is a Wife and Mother and also a breast cancer survivor.  She talks about her diagnosis, being her own advocate as well as dealing with future fertility.   Follow Lauren and her Podcast at: IG @typeaguidetocancer Lauren's Podcast:2 @blended_kidz www.blendedkidz.com  April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month & 4/5 is National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week
Apr 12, 202102:18:12
S2 E11 - Brodi Nicholas - Campaign One At a Time

S2 E11 - Brodi Nicholas - Campaign One At a Time

This episode you will meet Brodi Nicholas.  He is the CEO and founder of a non profit called Campaign One At a Time where their mission is to ensure that no child battling a severe illness ever feels alone.  Brodi talks about his inspiration behind this non profit, how it has grown and the several programs and campaigns they consistently have going on.  Brodi is a true inspiration with the purest of intentions, you WILL NOT regret listening to this episode!

To learn more about Brodi and Campaign One At a TIme:

To get involved/make a contribution: campaignoaat.org/changemaker

If there are any families that currently have a child battling a life threatening illness, they can apply to become an OAAT kid by visiting

https://oaat.typeform.com/to/Y4sS8y

Campaign OAAT also have an online web series called The Spread Good Squad people can watch by visiting https://youtu.be/JWBfFVOrXhg

Corporate sponsors are:Hounds Town USA, Hamilton & Associates, MyBooks.Pro, & Spread Good Productions

If you are interested in making a donation and/or joining our community of SoCal #ChangeMakers, you can do so by visiting campaignoaat.org/changemaker

By becoming a monthly #ChangeMaker, you’d get access to our online community & exclusive volunteer opportunities! Please let me know if you have any other questions or if there’s anything I can do to help.

Mar 29, 202126:00
S2 E10 - Isabelle Bart - Breast Cancer

S2 E10 - Isabelle Bart - Breast Cancer

Isabelle is sharing her breast cancer story with us this week.  Her journey began not long ago (1 year from when we recorded this episode).  She shares her story of her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment during a pandemic.  Her mindset and outlook on her experience is truly inspiring.  What she has done since her diagnosis with her life and life's purpose is truly impressive and she gives wonderful advice including : 

"Don't wait until you get cancer to make a difference."

and

"Just start somewhere"

Find Isabelle at:

www.isabellebart.com

IG: @isaquamaid

Clubhouse: @coachisa


Mar 15, 202141:34
S2 E9 - Staci Bellinger - Ovarian Cancer
Mar 08, 202101:01:34
S2 E8 - Allie Morgan - Osteosarcoma - Confidence Coach

S2 E8 - Allie Morgan - Osteosarcoma - Confidence Coach

Meet Allie.  She is an osteosarcoma cancer survivor as a teen and took her experience into adulthood and became a one on one coach and confidence coach.   She was diagnosed as a teen but not until she was in her early 20s did she realize the importance of confidence.  Both in herself and in her skills, but the importance of others to have confidence in themselves.  She is your biggest cheerleader and helps you find the confidence to do that thing you’ve always wanted to do. Whether it’s showcasing your art skills in an exhibition, asking that person you like on a date or returning to work after cancer treatment, I’m here to help you get back out there and live your life to the full.

Because life really is too short to keep playing it safe. You need to believe in yourself enough to go for the things you really want. And Allie will be by your side, every step of the way.

https://whatcomesnextcoaching.com/

IG: @allmorgancoaching

Allie has also contributed in books:

Eat Better With Cookbook

Live Life Now Project

-@livelifenowproject

Mar 01, 202131:15
S2 E7 - Brandi Benson - Ewing Sarcoma
Feb 22, 202101:01:09
S2 E6 - Lauren Nelson - Wilms Tumor

S2 E6 - Lauren Nelson - Wilms Tumor

Today's episode you will hear Lauren tell her cancer story.  She has a unique story about both herself and her sisters' surviving a fairly rare tumor most seen in children called a Wilms tumor.   Lauren talks about celebrating her 20 year Cancerversary, her involvement in Make A Wish Foundation, and her new foundation called Roar Philanthropy.  She touches on full circle moments, small actionable things, and we talk about other topics other than just being cancer survivors.

Find Lauren on IG:

@lorquelnelson

@roarphilantropy

Lauren's Organization:

https://roarphilanthropy.org/

Other Organizations mentioned in the podcast:

https://www.headbandsofhope.com/

https://wish.org/

https://wish.org/wisconsin/young-wishmakers-wisconsin-milwaukee#:~:text=You%20can%20grant%20life%2Dchanging,philanthropic%20members%20of%20their%20community.

Feb 15, 202101:02:52
S2 E5 - Beca Maynor - Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

S2 E5 - Beca Maynor - Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

This weeks story comes from Beca.  She tells her cancer story with her Papillary Thyroid Cancer diagnosis, the process she had to go through to get the diagnosis and dealing with cancer during a pandemic.  She also talks about her fathers cancer story and ultimately how his journey helped her be her own advocate.

It was so great getting to connect with Beca and for her to share her story and help celebrate mine!






2/5/2021 was my 1 year Cancerversary.  To celebrate, I wanted to post 2 episodes about the kind of cancer that I have survived.  Thank you to everyone who was there for me this past year.  Friends, family, and fellow cancer survivors....you all are so special to me and your support will always be cherished.  Thank you to all that have helped me with this podcast and have helped support it in one way or another....without you I don't know how I could have made it to what it is today.  I love you all!

Feb 08, 202153:05
S2 E4 - Karin Hart - Papillary Thyroid Cancer

S2 E4 - Karin Hart - Papillary Thyroid Cancer

This episode, you will meet Karin Hart.  She is a papillary thyroid cancer survivor, avid golfer, athlete, social media influencer and amazing human being.  She is the first thyroid cancer survivor that we've had on My Cancer Story Podcast (other than myself).  Listen to us talk about our experiences going through diagnosis, treatment, and post cancer.  She is a wealth of knowledge, gives great advice and tells you what worked for her throughout her journey.  I am so excited to have interviewed Karin, she is an absolutely beautiful person inside and out!

Follow Karin on IG & twitter @karinhart

or her linktree https://linktr.ee/karinhart

Feb 01, 202101:06:52
S2 E3 - Kandis Draw - Caretaker Story
Jan 25, 202137:11
S2 E2 - Sara & Anne - Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Jan 18, 202156:51
S2 E1 - Traci Stolte - Stage IV Breast Cancer

S2 E1 - Traci Stolte - Stage IV Breast Cancer

This episode you will meet Luna.  She is telling her mother Traci's cancer story.  Luna shares many memories of her mother, the journey that they went through together, and the legacy that she left behind.  

Traci’s infectious smile and positive outlook will be cherished and remembered by her friends, family and anyone who knew her.  “She lived with intention,” a close friend said, “She took the time to let the people she loved know they were loved every single day.”  

Luna speaks about her mom living her life on purpose and with passion, she had the most infectious laugh and talks about The Dash Poem perfectly summing up Traci's Legacy. (https://thedashpoem.com/)


A special thank you to Crime Junkie for making this connection and podcast happen!

https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/

To learn more about Luna and her busniess that honors her mother visit her on Instagram @to.love.and.light 


Jan 11, 202101:21:38
Season 2 Intro

Season 2 Intro

I'm taking a break this week but be on the lookout 1/11/2021 for season 2 of My Cancer Story Podcast!   I am so excited to share this season with you, I have so many amazing interviews to share with you!  Make sure to listen and subscribe to wherever you listen to your podcasts...new episodes every Monday. 

Jan 04, 202101:05
S1 E19 - Jeanette Carbajal - Healing Mindset

S1 E19 - Jeanette Carbajal - Healing Mindset

Our last episode of the year!

This week you meet Jeanette.  She is the founder of Healing Mindset.  She supports wellness professionals who work with cancer patients as well as entrepreneurs with a recent diagnosis.   She is a resilient mindset mentor and shares her journey into how she got here today!


You can find Jeanette on IG: @healing_mindset_


Stay tuned in January for Season 2!

Dec 28, 202041:20
S1 E18 - Matthew Pullan - Unknown Cancerous Brain Tumor

S1 E18 - Matthew Pullan - Unknown Cancerous Brain Tumor

This week you will meet Matthew.  He has be surviving cancer almost his whole life and he is only 18 years old. You will instantly be drawn to his positive mindset and how he doesn't take his life for granted.  This episode is short and sweet but you will take away so  much from it!

"If there is belief and hope, there's always a chance"
~MP

"Life is terminal, it's our job to live it"
~MP

You can find Matthew on IG @runningthroughcancer

Dec 21, 202024:24
S1 E17 - Michèle Farah - Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage 2B

S1 E17 - Michèle Farah - Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage 2B

This week you will meet Michèle. She is a beautiful 23 year old nurse from Lebanon and also a Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor. You will hear her story of her initial diagnosis at the young age of 19 and her relapse just a couple of years later. As well as...
Dec 14, 202026:59
S1 E16 - Erena Shimoda - Underwater Photography

S1 E16 - Erena Shimoda - Underwater Photography

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Erena Shimoda received her Divemaster certificate in Venezuela in 2005, and began shooting underwater photographs in Thailand, Bonaire, Bahama, Corsica, Cozumel, Cancun, and Hawaii. She specializes in underwater portrait...
Dec 07, 202050:34
S1 E15 - Mandi Chambless - Stage IIIc Ovarian Cancer & Caregiver Appreciation

S1 E15 - Mandi Chambless - Stage IIIc Ovarian Cancer & Caregiver Appreciation

November is Caregiver Appreciation Month and this episode with will meet Mandi. She comes on this week to tell her cancer story as well as talk about her mother, Susan who became Mandi's care giver as she was trying to survive Ovarian Cancer. Mandi...
Nov 30, 202001:00:56
S1 E14 - Eileen Powers - Lymphoma - Can You Make Hair For Me

S1 E14 - Eileen Powers - Lymphoma - Can You Make Hair For Me

Meet Eileen Powers she is a survivor of an aggressive form of Lymphoma. She is an artist, a photographer that turned her cancer diagnosis and survival into a beautiful way to express herself. She talks about the inspiration and the evolution of Can...
Nov 23, 202001:06:52