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Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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JCO's Award Winning podcast Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology features stories, dialogue, and personal reflections that explore the experience of living with cancer or caring for people with cancer, hosted by Dr. Lidia Schapira.
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Breast Cancer Stories

Kristen Vengler & Eva Sheie

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Breast Cancer Stories is about what happens when you have breast cancer, told in real time. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer or love someone who has, this podcast is here to help you through the shock of diagnosis and treatment. After her mother died, Dr. Tita Gray found a lump and called her doctor at UCLA, but the earliest appointments were two months out. She frantically called around for a doctor who could get her in ASAP for a biopsy. Luckily, St. Mary's in Long Bea ...
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A diagnosis of cancer is life changing. We spend so much time discussing treatment plans and physical side effects of treatment but we don't always have the opportunity to truly discuss how a cancer diagnosis affects a woman emotionally -- her feelings, worries, and fears. However, these conversations need to take place. In this podcast, we will have these difficult conversations. I will be speaking with women who are all at various stages of cancer treatment. We will talk about anything and ...
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Since my diagnosis fourteen years ago, I have been dedicated to researching lifestyle changes and supporting clinical research to achieve the prevention of breast cancer. My goal is to raise awareness of the need for research funding for the primary prevention of women's cancers and to share information to help those facing this journey. My posts are educational and include my journey with bilateral breast cancer and my year of treatment including a double mastectomy and reconstruction. I ha ...
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Cancer Survivor Stories - Real life inspirational stories of cancer survival.

Brandon Gaille shares survival stories from breast cancer, bone cancer, blood cancer, brain cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer and more.

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Welcome to the podcast that shares the inspirational stories of the heroes that have battled cancer and lived to tell their tale. These men, women, boys, and girls are the essence of true perseverance.
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"When you see that you have lost everything, surrender yourself to the mystic laws of the universe, and see the magic that unfolds" - Dimple Parmar People lose hope when they lose what is dearest to them. We all do; even I did. I lost everything with Nitesh, the husband I married after knowing that he had Stage IV colorectal cancer. When I lost him, I lost everything. I surrendered myself to destiny with my empty hands open. Never knew that life could be so beautiful and fulfilling again. Li ...
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Over the last 10 years, Twist Out Cancer has positively impacted more than 146,000 people. This includes 1,170 people who participated in our Brushes with Cancer program as either an Inspiration (someone touched by cancer) or Artist, which has led to 580 unique pieces of art that have been created to represent 580 individual journeys with cancer. In 2021, our Brushes with Cancer programs and Twistshops touched the lives of more than 5,539 people in eight countries and 27 states. Hear directl ...
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Welcome to For Whom the Cell Tolls! This cast explores the fascinating stories of Biology that I've encountered in my journey as a Biology Professor and lymphoma scientist at Minnesota State University Mankato. Major themes to be explored include cancer, tumorigenesis, new therapy mechanisms, immunology, life/death, disease ecology, microbiology, and evolution, among others. I try to integrate philosophy, culture, and the arts alongside emerging Biology findings to share the stories of life ...
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology Art of Oncology article, "Just Humor Me” by Dr. Stacey Hubay, who is a Medical Oncologist at the Grand River Regional Cancer Center. The essay is followed by an interview with Hubay and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Dr Hubay share how even though cancer isn't funny, a cancer clinic can sometimes be a surpris…
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Chris is an incredible guy. He tells an amazing story about his journey following a blood cancer diagnosis. Chris faced the news at one point that he may only have 6 months to live but beat the odds and is now all clear and in full health. Chris is yet another cancer survivor that has gone on to do some incredible work, helping others. Chris set up…
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When she first looked down after her double mastectomy, Tita didn’t panic. But adjusting to life without a bra has been strange. Nothing could prepare her for the emotions of losing a part of her body. But her tumor is gone, and no cancer was found before it was removed. Tita reflects that while chemo saves your life, it takes a piece of your life …
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Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald was a professional distance runner and a relentless optimist. She competed in Big Ten Championship races, became an NCAA track and field All-American athlete, and finished 4th in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. Such accomplishments become even more impressive when you learn that—even as she racked up accolades and wins—Gabe …
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology article, "Scotch and Pizza” by Dr. Paul Jansson, who is an Emergency and Critical Care Physician at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. The article is followed by an interview with Jansson and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Dr Jansson share his perspective as a critical care physician and how one question can s…
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Tita's finally starting to feel like herself again after six grueling months of chemo. With no more nausea, she can actually enjoy pizza and pasta without feeling sick. Her mastectomy is coming up soon, and her oncologist is calling for radiation. She's not exactly thrilled about it, but she’s determined to never have to deal with this cancer again…
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George gave an incredible interview. He was so articulate of his journey and showed amazing resilience, inspitarion, vulnerability and real emotion. George was a real natural and I always say that the best interviews are the ones where i speak less and the interviewee speaks more. This epitomises that. George gave such detail about his story and is…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology poem, "Mandatum” by Dr. David Harris, who is an Associate Staff in the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care and Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. The poem is followed by an interview with Harris and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Dr Harris share h…
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Tita's latest MRI shows her tumor is shrinking. She's planning a butterfly tattoo after her double mastectomy to symbolize her metamorphosis. She shares what keeps her strong and optimistic: a job focused on helping others and a supportive circle of friends and family. She believes the key to staying positive is surrounding yourself with people who…
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Tita’s white blood count drops so low she has to reduce her chemo infusions to every other week. Zarxio injections and immunotherapy help keep it in a healthy range. The new schedule extends her treatments through May, leaving her mentally drained. Always perceived as strong and optimistic, it’s tough to be in tears. Empathy from her doctor is a hu…
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Feeling worse than usual and suspecting her chemo dosage might be too high, Tita asks her doctor for another mammogram and ultrasound to check visually for signs of cancer. Dismayed to find out she needs two more months of chemo than expected, she schedules an appointment with a surgeon to discuss whether a double mastectomy can remove any remainin…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “It Mattered Later: A Patient Turned Doctor's Perspective on Fertility Loss” by Dr. Margaret Cupit-Link, who will be a clinical oncologist at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The essay is followed by an interview with Cupit-Link and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Dr Cupit-Link sha…
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After her second triple infusion of chemo, Tita is feeling worse than ever—no appetite, headaches, achy joints, the whole side effect shebang. The silver lining is that her oncologist can no longer find the lump. She checks herself regularly, hoping it stays gone. Emotionally drained, she cuts all her hair off herself and thinks through her reasoni…
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Triple negative breast cancer means aggressive chemo, and for Tita, dealing with everyone else's worry on top of it is too much. With her first chemo session completed, she's determined not to let cancer overshadow her gratitude for the good things in her life. After her mom's death and some family issues, Tita found a lump in her breast, leading t…
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Whether you’re relaxing on the beach, taking a hike in nature, or hitting your favorite water park, we’ve heard it time and time again: Excess sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer, so protect your skin and apply your sunscreen. Of course, while some skin cancer risk factors are unavoidable, we all know there are proactive, preventive step…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Gila Pfeffer. Gila is a 15-year breast cancer previvor turned survivor, a writer and author of the newly published memoir “Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences.” Gila shares her experience of losing family members to cancer including her mother who passed away from breast cancer…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “Three Days was Enough” by Dr. Teresa Thomas, Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. The essay is followed by an interview with Thomas and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Having medically adjacent experience, Thomas shares her personal story of helping her family come to …
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Following the loss of her mother and some traumatic family drama that came with it, Dr. Tita Gray discovered a lump in her breast. Scared but determined, she moves quickly to get a biopsy and finds out she has breast cancer. Further scans show it’s worse than initially thought, so her doctor recommends aggressive chemo ASAP. Links How Not to Die by…
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The results of Kristen's PET scan showed two lymph nodes lighting up, one in the gastro-hepatic area of her abdomen and the other in the lining of her esophagus. While it could just be inflammation, Dr. Ali wants her to see a gastroenterologist but the earliest appointment is almost two months away. Puzzling through the scenarios (as if she has a c…
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This is a fascinating interview with Paul Burns from Thor. A company that provides PBM (photobiomodulation) kit in hospitals both private and NHS specifically for cancer patients to use and to help with side effects such as Lymphodema, Mucositus, fatigue and more. Paul talks through how the kit works and exactly how it benefits the patients and sur…
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Listen to ASCO’s JCO Oncology Practice essay, “Patient is Otherwise Healthy” by Dr. Scott Capozza, Board Certified Oncology Physical Therapist at Smilow Cancer Hospital Adult Cancer Survivorship Clinic at Yale Cancer Center. The essay is followed by an interview with Capozza and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Capozza shares his personal experience with t…
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For Dr. Kekoa Taparra, cancer is deeply personal. Growing up in a remote area of Oahu, Hawaii, Dr. Taparra witnessed his younger cousin’s struggles with neuroblastoma. He watched his mother lift and carry his aunt, too weak to walk because of breast cancer. He heard the sharp cries of another aunt suffering with endometrial cancer. These early expe…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Deana Jean. Deana was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2016 when she was a mom of 2 boys and 5 months pregnant with her third child – her daughter, Aubrey (who is now 8!). On today’s episode, Deana talks about her initial diagnosis and how she had to advocate for herself during the time, the decisions …
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “The Road Less Traveled: Perspective From an Australian Oncologist” by Stephanie Hui-Su Lim, Medical Oncologist at Macarthur Cancer Therapy center in New South Wales, Australia. The essay is followed by an interview with Lim and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Lim shares her thoughts as an oncologist de…
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This is one of those interviews that could have just gone on and on. Joss is amazing and I for one can't wait to see where she takes The Mouth Cancer Foundation when she becomes President of what is already an amazing charity. She said it herself in the interview. No one that works for or represents the charity gets paid. Their charity does amazing…
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After a fiasco in Escondido involving multiplying rodents and toxic air quality, Kristen’s on the move again. The pulmonologist found ground glass lungs and an enlarged heart, then Dr. Ali found an enlarged lymph node between her liver and stomach and asked for a PET scan. With recurrence always lurking, we play the old, familiar waiting game. ====…
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I was so pleased that David agreed to do an interview for Heart The Roar. He is a world of inspriration. David currently helps circa 48,000 people every day via the support groups that he runs on Facebook. I can presonally vouch for the help that each member gets and gives in these groups. I have been he beneficiary on more than one occasion. David…
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Not only does cancer predate the practice of medicine, but it may also predate the human species entirely. In 2016, archeologists in South Africa unearthed a large 1.7 million years-old bone fragment, ultimately revealed to be the toe bone of an ancient but unknown species of human dating back millennia. On that piece of bone, they discovered somet…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Elissa Kalver. Elissa was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34 one year after giving birth to her daughter. During treatment, she had the idea to create We Got This, the first gift registry to bridge the needs of cancer patients and their supporters. Elissa calls herself a cancer thriver an…
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Michelle Baker, CEO of the Melanoma Fund has worked tirelessly to get the UK sports and outdoor sector to recognise and promote the risks of UV exposure. And it’s finally happening- watch out skin cancer… she on the rampage! This interview reveals some hugely important facts and details regarding over-exposure to the sun. We all love a tan and we a…
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Ingrid is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Specialising in pain management. Ingrid has by default worked with cancer patients and survivors who have had new, ongoing and debilitating pain struggles as a result of their diagnoses. Survivorship is a lifestyle that nobody chooses and it's real. With cancer survival rates being so high nowadays (in …
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I was so grateful to be able to Interview Sam (Diamon Art with Sam Vangeen). She has certainly had her challenges and battles with mental health issues as a result of depression and illness. Sams inspiring interview is honest and the comments and messages received afterwards and since have been incredible. 1 Person told us that their husband is see…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Kelly Crump. Kelly is an illness influencer, patient advocate and model who is living and thriving with metastatic breast cancer. Kelly focuses on showing others that you do not have to be defined by your disease and that you can “live your life” and “do what you dream”. She was the first person to pose in Spo…
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Nick gave a phenmonal interview. Following initial surgery, he is half way through his immunotherapy treatment for skin cancer and he carries a very strong message regarding protection against UV rays for anyone who spends regular amounts of time exposed to or in direct sunlight. It turns out that simply wearing a hat to protect our heads is NOT su…
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What do esophageal cancer, testicular cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, and colon cancer have in common? Each carries some type of stigma or taboo—whether because they’re linked to behavioral causes or because they affect portions of the anatomy traditionally deemed private. The impact of these stigmas can be detrimental: In some cases, stigmat…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Jen Delvaux. Jen is the host of the podcast “Not Today Cancer” and the author of “Not Today Cancer: A non-typical guide for the girl who wants to thrive, not just survive.” She is an integrative health practitioner, mother of two and a wife to her husband, Darren, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009. S…
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This is a bonus podcast episode where I share an Instagram Live I had with Dr. Corinne Menn several weeks ago. Dr. Menn is a board certified gynecologist and a leading expert on menopause management. She herself is a breast cancer survivor and was diagnosed at the age of 28 in the middle of her OB/GYN residency and focuses on the female health conc…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “Knuckleheads” by Dr. Timothy Gilligan, Vice Chair for Education at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. The essay is followed by an interview with Gilligan and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Gilligan emphasizes the importance of partnering with his patients to understand what they are going …
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This is a stunning interview. Chris oozes inspiration and speaks about his journey with Leukaemia with such belief that from the start he was going to beat it. After over 15 years of ongoing treatment, Chris finally got the all clear late in 2023 and dedicates an immense amount of time, energy and passion in giving back to those that need support f…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Leeanna Gantt. Leeanna was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer who turned her treatment experience into a mission to simplify medication management. During chemotherapy, she struggled to keep track of the many medications that were all in different forms and on different schedules. Realizing there was…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “The Power of Story” by Dr. Erica Kaye, Director of Research in Quality of Life and Palliative Care at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The essay is followed by an interview with Kaye and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Kaye shares her strategies to grow the field of narrative oncology. TRANSCRI…
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Imagine receiving a cancer diagnosis, only to immediately learn that not only has it spread to other parts of your body, but it’s also incredibly rare for it do so—so rare, in fact, that little to no research exists to inform your treatment. Katie Coleman doesn’t need to imagine this: She’s lived it. In December 2020, at just 29 years old, Katie wa…
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Speaking to Mr.T in the run up to this interview I was always blown away by his bouyancy and incredible trust and faith in the people who operated, planned and implemented his treatment. He sailed through his journey and stayed focussed throughout on the end goal, the finishing line...! Mr. T talks through his stoicism and trust and showed some ver…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany. Dr. Ghofrany is a board-certified OB/GYN who has been in private practice for 25 years. She is the co-creator of TRIBE CALLED V and her intention is to help and guide women and people with vulvas and ovaries while addressing the mindset of fear surrounding health issues. Dr. Ghofrany has a…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology poem, “Etch a Sketch” by Dr. Wendy Tong, an Internal Medicine Resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. The poem is followed by an interview with Tong and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Tong shares her thought process behind her fictional poem, where a mother and daughter receive bad news o…
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This recording was podcasted in May 2021. Just one month after my radiotherapy treatment and while I was still in recovery mode. It’s heartfelt and very honest. I had incredible feedback at the time so thought I’d share it on Hear The Roar. I hope you get something from it. Support the showDe către Paul Schneider
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Henrietta Lacks: Her name is forever intertwined with Black history and medicine. Her cells are the source of the world’s first immortalized human cell line. Without her consent, her biological material was used to make groundbreaking advancements in research in a wide range of conditions and diseases, including AIDS and polio to radiation treatmen…
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Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology essay, “The Heritability of Cancer” by Dr. Leeat Granek, Associate Professor at York University in Toronto, Canada. The essay is followed by an interview with Granek and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Granek shares how her mother's diagnose with breast cancer continues to shape her own life and experiences. T…
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