Cancer Interviews
Health & Wellness Podcasts
It is our sincere hope that however cancer may be impacting you or your loved ones, that you will find the Cancer Interviews podcast and our interviews with amazing cancer survivors, caregivers, oncology professionals and others, helpful, informative and encouraging! Our guests share their stories with things like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, stem cell transplants, bone marrow transplants, the emotional ups and downs of being a cancer patient, being a caregiver for a loved one fighting cancer, as well as cancer nutrition and allow them an opportunity to tell us about their life before, during and after their cancer journey. We do not provide medical advice on this podcast. Please remember, you are not alone and we invite you to be a part of our team, where together, everyone achieves more! We are sharing the journey together and we wish you the very best possible outcome, with your cancer journey!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
It is our sincere hope that however cancer may be impacting you or your loved ones, that you will find the Cancer Interviews podcast and our interviews with amazing cancer survivors, caregivers, oncology professionals and others, helpful, informative and encouraging! Our guests share their stories with things like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, stem cell transplants, bone marrow transplants, the emotional ups and downs of being a cancer patient, being a caregiver for a loved one fighting cancer, as well as cancer nutrition and allow them an opportunity to tell us about their life before, during and after their cancer journey. We do not provide medical advice on this podcast. Please remember, you are not alone and we invite you to be a part of our team, where together, everyone achieves more! We are sharing the journey together and we wish you the very best possible outcome, with your cancer journey!
Twitter:
@cancerinterview
Language:
English
Episodes
Beth Brubaker - HER2+ Breast Cancer Survivor - Alexandria, Kentucky, USA
5/7/2024
In 2018, Beth Brubaker was clobbered by a double whammy. First, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, then four days later, she learned she was pregnant. Her initial diagnosis was Stage Zero Ductal Carcinoma In Situ; however, after a lumpectomy, further tests revealed Beth had HER2+ Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, presenting as Paget’s Disease. This required an immediate mastectomy to get rid of the cancer in her left breast, following by an aggressive chemotherapy regimen. While she was carrying a child and dealing with chemotherapy, Beth continued working as a schoolteacher. Through all this, she achieved survivorship, and had the blissfully uneventful birth of a daughter, Harper.
Duration:00:31:16
113: Kevin Jerge - Survivor of Head and Neck Cancer - Jackson, Tennessee, USA
3/7/2024
For Kevin Jerge, what began as a sore throat in 2013, led to the removal of his tonsils, and that led to a diagnosis of Stage IV head and neck cancer. Kevin’s oncologist said Kevin didn’t have to undergo chemotherapy but did require radiation treatment to attack cancerous lymph nodes. He said the regimen made his throat feel like sunburn, pain which lingered months after the conclusion of his treatment. He also lost his ability to taste. However, Kevin survived, can once again taste food and beverage and seeks to help others with his book, “Go To Your Happy Place.”
Duration:00:28:53
112: Mandy Basson - Sarcoma Patient Advocate - Perth, Australia
2/16/2024
After Mandy Basson’s teenager passed away from Ewing’s Sarcoma, she was inspired to establish a support group for a rare cancer that has at least 175 variations. This is her story.
Duration:00:26:09
111: Anna Tower-Kovesdi - Leukemia Survivor - Longmont, Colorado, USA
2/6/2024
Anna Tower-Kovesdi went to an urgent care facility when she noticed bruises on her leg and felt unusually fatigued. That led to a diagnosis of leukemia. Thanks to a regimen of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, plus a positive attitude and tireless support from her husband, Anna achieved survivorship. She goes on long walks and each week makes several trips to the gym. This is her story.
Duration:00:22:09
110: Harriet Cabella - Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor - West Hempstead, New York, USA
2/3/2024
Harriet Cabelly went to an emergency room because she felt dehydrated; but her visit led to a CT scan, which led to a biopsy, which led to a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Thanks to six rounds of chemotherapy and a positive attitude, Harriet achieved survivorship. She has returned to a healthy lifestyle, which includes taking up ballroom dancing.
Duration:00:20:26
109: Pete Hill, Bowel Cancer Survivor - Ware, United Kingdom
1/31/2024
For Pete Hill, a colonoscopy led to a diagnosis of bowel cancer. His treatment regimen included a temporary stoma bag and chemotherapy, but he achieved survivorship. Having a stoma bag required some radical changes in his diet and its removal required still more changes, but says his health is “80 percent” of what it was before the diagnosis. This is his story.
Duration:00:28:59
108: Rob Caruano - Pancreatic Cancer Survivor - New York, New York, USA
1/27/2024
Rob Capuano woke up one night with a severe pain in his stomach. He wanted to be seen at an urgent care, but due to COVID, the facility couldn’t admit him. When he was seen, he had to insist on an MRI, which resulted in his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Between surgery and chemotherapy, Rob achieved survivorship. He is also thankful that the hospital where he was treated was sensitive to issues tied to his being a married gay man, because, says Rob, not all health care facilities have staffers with those sensitivities. Rob says his health is very close to its pre-diagnosis level, and works as an advocate for cancer patients.
Duration:00:24:27
107: Cindy Carter - Cervical Cancer Survivor - Germiston, South Africa
1/20/2024
For Cindy Clark, fatigue led to a doctor’s appointment, which led to a biopsy and a diagnosis of cervical cancer. However, thanks to a regimen of radium and chemotherapy, Cindy achieved survivorship. She has been cancer-free since 2006. Cindy now works as an advocate for the Cancer Association of South Africa.
Duration:00:27:53
106: Steffan Tubbs - Skin Cancer Survivor - Parker, Colorado, USA
1/12/2024
After years of sunburn as a kid, in his twenties, Steffan Tubbs noticed an unusual-looking mole on his chest. After two failed attempts to surgically remove it, some thirty years later, he was diagnosed with melanoma. A third procedure removed the cancer in its entirety. When he goes outdoors, he takes a series of precautions to limit his exposure to the sun and tells everyone to make sure that with regularity they are seen by a dermatologist.
Duration:00:18:56
105: Matthew Rosenblum - Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer Survivor - Hazel Park, Michigan, USA
12/30/2023
What began as an obstruction of Matthew Rosenblum’s bile duct became a diagnosis of Stage Four pancreatic cancer, of which he learned via his cellphone. After two clashes with chemotherapy and two surgical procedures, Matthew leads a healthy lifestyle. Going forward, he wants to be an advocate for others diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This is his story.
Duration:00:36:10
104: Raphaela Ilgenfritz - Rectal Cancer Survivor - London, United Kingdom
12/11/2023
When fifty-something Raphaela Ilgenfritz started feeling tired all the time, she thought her fatigue was tied to menopause. That led to a serious of doctor visits, which led to a colonoscopy, which led to a diagnosis of rectal cancer, or, as it is more commonly in the United Kingdom, where she lives, bowel cancer. She had to be outfitted with a colostomy bag, a challenge she immediately embraced. Raphaela founded Stoma4life, a support group for those with below-the-belt cancers, which grew into a podcast, heard on UKHealthRadio. This is her story.
Duration:00:25:36
103: Cinde Dolphin - 3x Breast Cancer Survivor - San Luis Obispo, California, USA
12/7/2023
When Cinde Dolphin survived lung cancer, she thought cancer was in her past; but then she went on to be diagnosed with three different types of breast cancer. Cinde not only survived them but invented an improvement of a long-used fluid drainage device. In addition to working to help others diagnosed with cancer, she has resumed her active lifestyle, which includes hiking, running and surfing.
Duration:00:24:22
102: Chris White - Mucosal Melanoma Survivor - Dallas, Texas, USA
12/4/2023
When Chris White noticed a bump on his rectum, he thought it was nothing more than a pimple. Not only did the bump turn into a diagnosis of a rare type of skin cancer, but the cancer metastasized to his brain. In addition, to get the treatment he needed, Chris faced barriers from his insurance carrier and the windows for the much-need clinical trial, but he overcame everything in his path. He has resumed snowboarding and skateboarding and travels the country as an inspirational speaker.
Duration:00:30:15
101: Claudia Tatum - Kidney Cancer Survivor - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
12/2/2023
It was only when Claudia Tatum was being checked for a chronic cough that it was discovered she had a rare form of renal cell carcinoma. Removal of a kidney required a radical hand assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy, a procedure that led to survivorship. Claudia puts her journey and her experience as an oncology nurse together to help others through the Kidney Cancer Association.
Duration:00:28:48
100: Tim Sohn - Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Survivor - Shohola, Pennsylvania, USA
11/14/2023
When Tim Sohn spotted some unusual bruises on one of his legs, he sought medical attention. This led to hospitalization and a subsequent diagnosis of a form of blood cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia. With the aid of two types of oral chemotherapy, Tim survived. His experience inspired him to help others diagnosed with cancer, in the form of a book and a live podcast. This is his story.
Duration:00:18:20
099: Elise Fourie - Follicular Thyroid Cancer Survivor - Pretoria, South Africa
10/31/2023
When Elise Fourie went to get checked out for mouth ulcers, she soon found herself diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer. Two treatment rounds of radioactive iodine led to survivorship, but she faces occasional challenges that come without having a thyroid. That doesn’t stop her from being a highly active volunteer with the Cancer Association of South Africa.
Duration:00:31:53
098: Josh Tehan - Pediatric Cancer Caregiver - Boyce, Virginia, USA
10/10/2023
When Josh Tehan’s four-year-old son, Ethan, started feeling tired all the time while complaining of lower back pain, that led to a hospital visit. Shortly thereafter, Josh was stunned with the news his son had been diagnosed with leukemia. As Ethan underwent a regimen that included chemotherapy, Josh spearheaded in-home care for Ethan that included numerous family members. Ethan survived leukemia, and now as a teenager, he is a straight-A student who plays basketball and hosts a podcast. This is the story of the emotional and mental challenges Josh faced as his son’s caregiver.
Duration:00:25:39
097: Sayen Gates - Lung Cancer Caregiver - Columbia, South Carolina, USA
10/5/2023
Sayen Gates’ training as a medical assistant came in handy when her aunt was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. This is the story of how she combined her expertise and her compassion to address the challenges that came with leading her family’s care for her aunt.
Duration:00:23:57
096: Dale De Steno, RIP - Former Lung Cancer Survivor - Maple Grove, Minnesota, USA
9/29/2023
A kickboxer and an ultramarathoner in his early forties, Dale De Steno was in excellent health. That’s why he was stunned to be diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Thanks to a targeted therapy regimen, he survived, but 18 months later, the cancer returned. In the Autumn of 2023, Dale passed away, but his family and friends still want you to hear his story
Duration:00:24:28
095: Jeff Knapp - Tongue Cancer Survivor - New York, New York, USA
9/20/2023
Jeff Knapp twice survived a form of tongue cancer. His journey was arduous and multi-faceted. It included radiation, chemotherapy, his jaw being cut in half and the removal of part of his tongue, ending his career as an actor. But Jeff’s life is as full as can be, including travel and marathon running with his wife, Robin.
Duration:00:32:16