In this SIS episode I talk with Christina, a cancer advocate and podcaster! Christina learned to advocate for herself after 2 decades of breast health issues and missteps.

Meet Erin! As a cancer patient and survivor, Erin’s world was turned upside down… and not just by the diagnosis and treatment. Though she was eventually diagnosed with an early, curable cancer, it would have profound impacts on her life and health. Join our conversation as we talk about being diagnosed with an embarrassing, “unsexy” cancer, talking with children and impacts on sexual health.

This was a wonderful conversation on self boundaries, communication and how we perceive ourselves i’m the world. Host Kimberly Macon is brilliant!

Here is the recording of the fantastic Expression with Color 2024 event. This event is led by cancer survivor and award winning artist, Shelby Keefe. "Music with art is the ultimate way to enjoyment and healing" - Shelby

Maren writes a spectacular story that looks at cancer diagnosis, treatment, and related trials and tribulations through the lens of fictional characters… that are based on her and her husband's real life experience! The book is introspective, easy, funny and heartfelt and will insight tears and laughter.

“To the brave and broken hearted, who have taught us to rise after a fall… your courage is contagious.” - Brene Brown

Cancer survivorship can often be the first time people really get the opportunity to have the time, have the energy and have the capacity to reflect on their diagnosis much less their treatment.

Cancer is super complicated. Recovering from cancer is super complicated. That is a big reason why cancer survivor groups are so powerful for people.

In this hour, we talk a lot about vulnerability and courage this conversation around “Rising Strong.” Please watch the replay and let us know your thoughts.

In this episode of the Survivor Impact Series you will meet Laura, a cancer nurse navigator that herself went through a cancer experience about 15 years ago. Laura has much wisdom to share from both a personal and professional perspective. AND… you will be surprised to hear what she got on her 15th cancerversary… Ugh.

Join in as I talk with Michele and Terri about their experiences with Dragon Boating and at the International Dragon Boat festival in New Zealand!

Living with anxiety can be brutal. And after the addition of a cancer diagnosis? See how Tracy is coping more than a decade after her melanoma diagnosis and treatment.

About 3 years ago, Amara went to bed expecting to joyously celebrate her birthday the next day. Instead her day would be filled with sudden unexplained severe pain, an emergency room visit, a flurry of physicians and tests and a catastrophic diagnosis. Tune in to this episode of the Survivor Impact Series to hear Amara’s story!

Have you heard the saying “everything happens for a reason?” This fairly common line, though well intentioned, can be very toxic and confusing to someone diagnosed with cancer. In this Books for Better live discussion we talk about Kate Bowler’s very personal view of this line and others after her diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer.

Join Liz and I as we talk about the complexities in her life while living with brain, lung, bone and liver metastasis. As a career woman, avid traveler, spouse and mother of a 5 year old, what does she hope for for her life and her death? How did cancer affect her decision to start a family and how does being a mom affect her survival? How is she impacted when she loses friends to cancer and what was the answer a dying friend gave her to the question she asked, “How did you know when to stop?”

Artist Shelby Keefe sees the world in colors and strokes. Listen in as we talk about her experience going through cancer treatment!

1 in 883 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In this interview you’ll meet one such gentleman. While the food is in the oven, Chef Clyde and I talk about his cancer impact story. Tune it to learn how he was diagnosed, how he got to and from radiation and PT and what he would say in his letter to cancer!

Here is the recording of the live Books for Better discussion of the AWESOME book, The Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes. Even if you haven’t read the book (I highly recommend you do!), this is a great discussion about self respect, growth and love when life gets complicated!

In part one of this cancer impact interview we met Peter, a young man diagnosed with a catastrophic stage 4 glioblastoma. Peter told himself that if he survived treatment, he would live with no regrets and push his body to be as healthy as possible. So he set goals and created a team around him. His plan? Surgery. Radiation. Chemotherapy. Marathon!!!

Tune in to Part 2 of this wonderful interview, to see if Peter was able to reach his goal of completing the Chicago Marathon!