The Many Faces of Cancer
As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast.
Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.
We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re not alone in your journey. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their stories and hopefully help others.
I hope you will all tune in. While it will be cancer stories, we all learn from others and, ultimately, these are human stories, applicable to many other areas of life.
Episodes
103 episodes
Finding Hope and Joy in Cancer with Amanda Gunville
Today's guest is Amanda Gunville, visionary executive, investor and author of the book Finding Hope & Joy in Cancer. She's also a survivor of triple positive breast cancer largely due to her own self-advocacy and not taking "n...
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Episode 103
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Challenges of Rare Cancers - Ocular Melanoma with Tessa Parry-Wingfield
Today's guest is Tessa Parry-Wingfield, global communications consultant, public speaker, and survivor of ocular melanoma, a very rare form of eye cancer that affects about 6 people per million annually. She has found purpose in her adversity a...
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Episode 102
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Helping Others "Survive and Thrive" After Her Own Cancer Journey with Shannon Griffin
Today's guest is Shannon Griffin, owner of 4Humanitees, a purpose driven T-shirt company dedicated to empowerment and awareness, founder of Survive and Thrive, a non profit for cancer survivors and their families, and a triple negative breast c...
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Episode 101
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45:21
Bringing Awareness to Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment Late Effects with Erin Cummings
Today's guest is Erin Cummings, co-founder and executive director of Hodgkin's International, a non-profit dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for long-term survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma Worldwide. She herself is an over 50 yea...
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Episode 100
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87 Years Old and 7 Cancers in Her Lifetime - When Cancer Runs in the Family with Pearl Carter
Today's guest is Pearl Carter, 87 years old and has experienced 7 cancers since first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990. She comes from a long family history of cancer - 6 of her 8 siblings have had cancer, along with other relatives. She ha...
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Episode 99
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Listening to That Little Voice Inside When it Speaks to You with Diane Sidden
Today's guest is Diane Sidden, corporate executive, wife and mother, and breast cancer survivor. One day she heard a little voice tell her to check her breasts, and her journey began.We talk about faith, paying attention to signs and tha...
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Episode 98
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From Caregiver to Patient - What It's Like to Experience Both with Renee Coolbaugh
Today's guest is Renee Coshin Coolbaugh, lifelong northeastern US resider, currently calling Baltimore her home, cat lover (did you know a group of cats is called a clowder?), caregiver to her husband Peter through is journey with Multiple Myel...
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Episode 97
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Advocacy and The Financial Burden of Cancer Treatment with Lashelle Scott
Today's guest is Lashelle Scott, breast cancer survivor, advocate, and policy administrator. She champions awareness, equity, and legislation, serving as an ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Cener for Public Policy and the American Cancer Socie...
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Episode 96
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From Stage IV Kidney Cancer to Purpose and PROOF Mindset Framework with Phil Richards MBE
Today's guest is Phil Richards MBE, living with advanced, incurable kidney cancer since 2018. He has used this experience to elevate his understanding of what truly matters, sharing his life lessons with the world. He was also awarded the prest...
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Episode 95
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42:12
DCIS - Stage Zero Does Not Mean Zero Challenges with Jennifer Douglas
Today's guest is Jennifer Douglas, breast cancer survivor, author, and national recognized patient advocate. Surviving DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), she felt called to encourage others through her writing and online advocacy.We talk a...
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Episode 94
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45:05
Knowing the Risks for Non-Alcoholic Fatter Liver Disease and Liver Cancer with Tony Villiotti
Today's guest is Tony Villiotti, founder of Liver Education Advocates, a non-profit with the mission of increasing public awareness and providing education regarding nonalcoholic liver disease. He is also a survivor of liver cancer and the bene...
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Episode 93
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The Importance of Imerman Angels Mentors Throughout a Cancer Journey with Jackie Herigodt
Today's guest is Jackie Herigodt, Director of Partnerships and Engagement for Imerman Angels, an organization that provides comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-on...
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Episode 92
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44:57
From Cancer Fighter to Community Advocate with Tony Williams
Today's guest is Tony Williams, Stage IV Lymphoma survivor and CEO and founder of the Olandus Foundation, empowering individuals and families affected by cancer, especially those in historically underserved communities, through education, advoc...
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Episode 91
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Sharing Stories of Hope after Stage IV Melanoma with Kevin Donaghy
Today's guest is Kevin Donaghy, stage IV Melanoma survivor and author of Stories of Cancer and Hope, a collection of honest stories from people directly affected by cancer. He works with several cancer charities in the UK, donating ...
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Episode 90
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Surrendering Control and Finding Beauty in Caregiving with Michele Reynolds
Today's guest is Michele Reynolds, a passionate speaker, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women rediscover their authentic voice and inner strength. When her husband was diagnosed with plasmacytoma in 2018 and then with...
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Episode 89
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The Power of Knowledge with Genetic Testing with Previvor Tara Garst
Today's guest is Tara Garst, personal trainer, flexologist, and breast cancer previvor. With a long history of breast cancer in her immediate family, Tara got genetic testing and tested positive for BRAC1 genetic mutation. Armed with this knowl...
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Episode 88
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41:29
Never Give Up Hope, Even with Stage 4 Diagnosis with Kandy Salby
Today's guest is Kandy Salby, two years into remission for Stage 4 Colon Cancer, a disease that has only a 15% 5 year survival rate. She spent her time listening to and reading cancer survival stories, working with integrative practitioners as ...
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44:38
Male Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, and Finding Support with Ron Rappaport
Today's guest is two-time male breast cancer survivor Ron Rappaport. He's also a lymphedema thriver due to a lymph node transplant, and Global Lead Advocate for Male Breast Cancer Happens.org. Ron hosts his own podcast titled It's A Wrap with R...
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Episode 86
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Long Term Survivorship after Cancer as a Young Adult with Rebecca Thomas
Today's guest is Rebecca Thomas, also known as "Giddy Up" within her cancer community, due to her love of horses and her inspiring journey. Rebecca was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 18 and has been a survivor for 33 years now, includ...
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Episode 85
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43:55
Turning a Stage 4 Diagnosis into a Life Reboot with Sandy Duarte
Today's guest is Sandy Duarte, an award-winning actress and Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor, who is dedicated to inspiring others through her experiences. While undergoing her battle with cancer, Sandy authored the poignant b...
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Episode 84
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44:36
The Mind-Body Connection and Cancer with Dr. Renee Exelbert
Today's guest is Dr. Renee Exelbert, psychologist and certified elite personal trainer. She is also a two-time breast cancer survivor, diagnosed young at age 37. She founded the Metamorphosis Center for Psychological and Physical Change, where ...
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Episode 83
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41:22
Finding Joy and Rediscovering Play after Melanoma with Janna "Starshine" Jones
Today's guest is Janna "Starshine" Jones, a survivor of Stage IIb Melanoma, leading her to become a volunteer for several organizations and a member of the Board of Directors for Epic Experience. Starshine is Janna's Epic Experience Camp name, ...
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Episode 82
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40:04
Cancering: Exploring the Seasons of Emotional Healing with Lauren Huffmaster
Today's guest is Lauren Huffmaster, certified cancer coach, founder of Adventure Therapy Foundation, podcast host, author, and inspiration. She has been in treatment for breast cancer since 2015, diagnosed at age 35. She is now living each day ...
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Episode 81
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The Power of Support Groups with Becky Bosley
Today's guest is Becky Bosley, an oncology nurse, leader of myeloma support groups since 2018, and both a breast and ovarian cancer survivor. She is passionate about empowering the myeloma coMMunity with research, education, advocacy and suppor...
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Episode 80
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Thriving with Heart after Childhood Pancreatic Cancer with Dr. Rachel Orgel
Today's guest is Dr. Rachel Orgel, a passionate educator with a lifelong commitment to student success. Diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer at age 13, Rachel would endure two recurrences and several surgeries in her teens and early ...
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Episode 79
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