The Stupid Cancer Show: Recent Episodes
Stupid Cancer Show
The Stupid Cancer Show is an award-winning international podcast that, across 11 years and more than 400 episodes, has given voice to the young adult cancer movement. Each broadcast tackles hard-hitting, real-world issues ranging from politics, health care, legislative advocacy, civil liberties and the environment to social media, entertainment, cancer research and medical education.
One of the things that make young adult cancer so unique is that you can be diagnosed while pregnant, which is something that doesn't happen when you're 8 or 80. Joining us to discuss the trials and tribulations of facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment while pregnant are Amanda Albritton and Cassidy White.
Ariella Chivil is a self-described “patient turned oncology geek.” Ariella joins us to talk about being a champion for patient advocacy, and her work with leading organizations such as the Cancer Research Institute to share her immunotherapy success story. Survivor Spotlight on young adult cancer survivor Paul Berman.
Navigating your HR department can be tricky even when you don't have cancer. Young adult survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Jennifer Benz (CEO at Benz Communications) joins us to talk about communicating with Human Resources, understanding your benefits and rights – and making HR work for you.
Mommy has cancer. Daddy has cancer. How do you talk to your kids? Sharing information about what's going on with your health on an age- appropriate level with your young children is incredibly important and can be overwhelmingly challenging. Jackie Woods (LMSW) joins us to discuss how to start conversations and answer questions about your cancer with the children in your life. Survivor Spotlight on young adult triple-negative breast cancer survivor Rachel Park.
Joe Dolce, former editor-in-chief of Details and Star magazines, traveled the world to the new frontier of cannabis, shedding light on everything you didn’t know about weed (and didn’t even think to ask) for his new book "Brave New Weed". Joe joins us to discuss his book and get real about the cannabis debate. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Kelly Miragliotta.
Despite Marloe Esch's professional experience as an oncology nurse, navigating her own breast cancer diagnosis at 29 was mystifying and lonely. Marloe joins us to discuss the transition from nurse to patient, getting treated by co-workers, and how she is continually looking for ways to support survivors like her. Survivor spotlight on two-time cancer survivor and aspiring scientist Jay Gadsden.
When Tricia and Greg Russo were researching their options on becoming parents after Trica's breast cancer diagnosis, they were discouraged not to find any helpful video resources online. So, they picked up a camera, assembled a team, and started filming "The Story of Us". Tricia and Greg join us along with Producer/Director Craig to discuss the film project and Tricia and Greg's journey to becoming parents through surrogacy. Survivor Spotlight on young adult ovarian cancer survivor Jen Rachman.
For over thirty years, Breast Cancer Action — a nonprofit organization — has been seeking to achieve health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast cancer while brilliantly disrupting the landscape around advocacy, cause=marketing and corporate accountability. Joining us are Karuna Jaggar (Executive Director) and Alyssa Figueroa (Campaigns Coordinator) to discuss, among other things, pinkwashing and the not-so-subtle politics of breast cancer. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Jimmy Rancich.
"Die Young With Me" is not a cancer story but an account of a teenager’s life becoming derailed and the one thing that helped him pull it back together: music. Rob Rufus, author and the one-lunged, cancer surviving drummer of the Nashville-based Blacklist Royals joins us to discuss his new memoir and how music shaped his survivorship. Survivor Spotlight on young adult colorectal survivor Allison Rosen.
20% of all industry chemicals are regulated for human safety. Yes, it's true — despite decades of progress, harmful chemicals are still lurking in our food, our personal care products and just about everything else you can think of. (ahem: water bottles) We are joined by Michael Green (CEO, Center for Environmental Health) and Nicole Acevedo (Science Director, Environment Health and Safety Department, Beautycounter), to discuss key issues around exposure to chemicals of concern and what you can do to help protect yourself. Survivor Spotlight on Young Adult Breast Cancer Survivor Monique Tremblay.
Diagnosed with Stage 3A breast cancer as a young, single working woman in 2011, Allison Gryphon has become somewhat of a renaissance survivor and advocate. She is a Huffington Post blogger, a TedX speaker, the director of "What The Fuck Is Cancer And Why Does Everybody Have It?) and will soon be releasing her next book, Blood Moon. She joins us to discuss her story and why she is asking "why" for all the right reasons. Survivor Spotlight on young adult Leukemia Survivor Maria Escalona.
Help Each Other Out is a growing collective that embraces the idea that being there for others is often easier than we think and that it matters. Kelsey Crowe (Founder) joins us to discuss how Help Each Other Out is bringing empathy into public spaces, and the relationship between empathy and cancer. Survivor Spotlight on Kelly Davis.
Writer, actor and young adult cancer survivor Paul Lauden has used his experience to create compelling original content to serve the young adult community. Paul joins us to discuss the art of survivorship and the impact of comedy on the cancer journey. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Melinda Hood.
On the season 18 finale of the Stupid Cancer Show, we are diving into the world of young adult chronic disease, be it cancer, type 1 diabetes, MS or, in this case, lupus. MarlaJan DeFusco, an ePatient lupus advocate, is the blogger behind Luck Fupus and joins us to discuss the day-to-day and long-term struggles of living with multiple chronic diseases. Survivor spotlight on Chris Nolze.
"Rock vs. Cancer" is a feature documentary about John Grabski III, a young adult musician diagnosed with terminal cancer who spends his last days making a rock album with legendary producer Steve Albini. Cancer may have claimed John's body but it never claimed the character, dignity, or music behind the man. Here to talk about the film is Ashlyn Kindberg (Producer, Rock Vs. Cancer) Survivor Spotlight on young adult mesothelioma survivor and blogger Betsy Brockett.
Virtual communities are becoming the go-to source for trusted cancer information and support. To discuss how tweetchats are changing the way young adult cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are connecting, we are joined by Alicia C. Staley (#BCSM tweetchat, Co-founder) and Charlie Blotner (#BTSM Chat Co-founder) Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Casey Shank.
The Fort Worth Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Coalition recently opened the first community-supported AYA oncology inpatient unit in the nation. Dr. Karen Albritton (Medical Director) and Justin Ozuna (Director of Communications and Community Engagement) join us to discuss this game-changing unit and unique young adult-related services provided. Survivor Spotlight on young adult Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor Erica Campbell.
Noah Wexler just finished his sophomore year in high school, he also happens to be a 6-year brain cancer survivor. Noah and his family join us to discuss how they dealt with Noah's diagnosis and GoaH NoaH, an annual walk to raise awareness of the need to find a cure for brain cancer. Survivor Spotlight on young adult cancer survivor Miguel Ramirez.
Dr. Theodora Ross is a leading researcher on cancer susceptibility genes, as well as a practitioner who specialized in treating breast cancer for more than a decade. She now cares for all types of patients who have a family history of cancer and is also a carrier of a cancer-causing mutation. Dr. Ross joins us to discuss her book "A Cancer In The Family" which mixes memoir and science. Survivor Spotlight on young adult breast cancer survivor Katie Campbell.
The Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) is a support and action group for young women in the San Francisco/Bay Area who are living with breast cancer. Joining us to discuss how BAYS provides support through monthly meetings, an online network and community-building events are Meaghan Calcari Campbell (President, BAYS) and Laurie Hessen Pomeranz (Marriage/Family Therapist). Survivor Spotlight on Pro Wakeboarder, adventurer, author and young adult cancer survivor Alexa Score.
Adam Baer is a Los Angeles-based writer, speaker and consultant whose recent op-ed "The Pressure to Say You're OK" has made waves. Adam joins us to discuss how we shouldn't have to pressure medical patients to "promise to fight and/or recover" and the fluidity of illness. Advocate Spotlight on oncology nurse and Founder/CEO of LumpyCards Lexi Timmons.
"Until 20" is a powerful new documentary that tells the inspirational true story of Texas native James Arthur Ragan, who lost his life to osteosarcoma in 2014 as a teenager. Joining us are award-winning journalists and documentary filmmakers Geraldine Moriba and Jamila Paksima to discuss the film project. Survivor Spotlight on Israeli singer-songwriter and young adult survivor Noa Bentor.
CancerCon improves patients lives and has changed the world. We are joined by first-timer attendee Danny Heinsohn who just celebrated his 10th year in remission from brain cancer by competing in Ironman Canada. He recently founded "My Hometown Heroes", a scholarship fund for young adult cancer survivors. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor and fellow CancerCon attendee Bryan Walker.
CancerCon has evolved over nine years to proudly become the largest global event serving the young adult cancer movement. The conference's speakers also reflect the best and the brightest that the industry has to offer. Join us as we welcome CancerCon Speaker Eric Cohen (RN, MS, OCN and Integrative Nutritionist) with our survivor spotlight on young adult survivor Jenny Morgenthaler.
Stupid Cancer prides itself by the company it keeps. This is no better reflected than the many incredible partner organizations who choose to exhibit each year at CancerCon. Joining us for this show, we're welcoming Andrea Schwartz (Executive Director, Dear Jack Foundation,) Krissy Kraczkowsky (Senior Director, Programs, The Ulman Cancer Fund) and Mallory Casperson (Founder & CEO, Lacuna Loft). Advocate Spotlight on CancerCon steering committee member Devshree Khachane.
Caregiving is at the very cornerstone of Stupid Cancer's mission and programs; and CancerCon's agenda reflects this wholeheartedly. To give a sneak peak of what caregivers can expect this April in Denver, we're joined by young adult caregiver Colin Ferro (Director of Operations, Epic Experience) and Jenny Morgan, LCSW (Director of Social Services, Rocky Mountain Hospice.) Caregiver Spotlight on Brent Benson.
"Be Here Now" is a documentary film following the inspiring life and times of the late actor Andy Whitfield (of Starz' Spartacus fame) and his wife Vashti Whitfield. Joining us to discuss the project are Vashti Whitfield and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lilibet Foster. Survivor Spotlight on young adult cervical cancer survivor Erin Skarda Ake.
We're shining a light on the New York Legal Assistance Group. Joining us will be Domna Antoniadis (Attorney, Legal Health) and Victoria Knight (Survivor) to discuss NYLAG's LegalHealth division which unites medical professionals and the law to improve the lives of clients and their families facing illness. Special guest host and advocacy spotlight Julie Larson, LCSW
At the height of her career, as an Air Force Colonel and physicist Deanna Won was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was given one month to live. Deanna Joins us to discuss her strong passion for providing help to those who seek to heal in mind, body, and spirit and leading a life of purpose. Survivor spotlight on Hannah Klitsberg.
My Breast Choice is a lifestyle blog and YouTube series that uses humor and honest to explore the impact that a Breast Cancer diagnosis can have on a woman's body, mind and soul. We are joined by survivor/blogger Aniela McGuinness to share her story along with Elisabeth Finch (survivor/writer/essayist) as our survivor spotlight.
In this episode, we're shining a light on our partners at Love, Hope, Strength, the world's leading rock and roll cancer foundation that aims to "Save Lives, One Concert At A Time." How? By hosting on-site bone marrow drives at concerts and festivals across the globe. We're joined by Katie Poppert (VP of Programs) with young adult breast cancer survivor/blogger Chiara D'Agostino. as our spotlight.
The Orange Giraffe Project works in partnership with NYC-based hospitals, museums, art centers and jewelry designers to provide cancer patients and their families to create personalized jewelry. We're joined by Maggie Chang (Co-Founder/President), Stephanie Sheldon (Artist) and Jen Brown (Survivor) to discuss the charity's mission to empower those in need. Survivor Spotlight on Jackie Duvall-Smith.
We're shedding a spotlight on "Grappling for Life," a nonprofit providing FREE training in mixed martial arts to youth of Lake County, Florida. Founders David and Annie Iturrino join us to discuss how Annie's multiple cancer diagnoses led them to providing support to others to stay on the mats. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Kaitlyn Keely.
Johnny Physical Lives is the story of the secret world of two brothers making a rock n’ roll documentary as one goes through treatment for leukemia. When his younger brother Jonathan passes away in the midst of the production, older brother and first-time filmmaker, Joshua must finish the project on his own. Joining us to discuss Johnny Physical Lives are Joshua Neuman (Director) and Pete Lee (Editor and Producer).
On September 2nd, David Richman will begin a 5,000-mile bike tour of the United States in an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Along his tour de orce he will meet with a variety of people who have been affected by cancer, to write a book. David joins us tonight to share what inspired his upcoming ride and what he hopes to accomplish with his "Cycle of Lives" project. Survivor Spotlight on author and young adult survivor Sophie van der Stap.
CancerCon 2016 is just right around the corner and joining us to give a sneak peek at what's to come are CancerCon 2016 Steering Committee members Chris Stroh and Sharla Moore. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor and PHD student Beth Oppenheim.
The Survivor Fit Club is a group designed to help survivors of illness, disease and trauma, to not only get their bodies and minds back into shape.Joining us is the founder of Survivor Fit Club, personal trainer and breast cancer survivor, Holly Boyce, to discuss impact and importance of health and fitness, and how to battle back from illness mentally and physically. Survivor Spotlight on young adult endometrial cancer survivor Megan Murray.
Sponsored by Seattle Genetics, in this episode of The Stupid Cancer Show, we're tackling the issue of next generation targeted immunotherapy drugs. Joining us to share his expertise is Dr. John Godwin, a leading expert in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other “new” treatment options for patients with cancer.
When Dave Neway was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer in 2013, he and his partner Luis Freitas's lives were turned upside down. Dave and Luis join us to discuss leveraging all available treatment options, and how life after cancer is definitely different. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor breast cancer survivor and running coach Katie Anderson.
Joy Juice is a non-profit organization that empowers teens and young adults affected by cancer by providing them with fashion makeovers. Joining us is Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and founder of Joy Juice Danny Alotta to discuss how Joy Juice is helping others face the same experiences he once endured as a teen with cancer. Advocate Spotlight on 3,000 Waves surfer James Bengala.
When stand-up comedian Jesse Case was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in June, he opted to share his experiences with the world via podcast. Jesse joins us to discuss his now viral podcast "Jesse vs. Cancer". Survivor Spotlight on Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor Jacqueline Piccolo.
Whitney Hadley, a long-term pediatric cancer survivor, spent three years working toward a Ph.D. in Bioethics — only to then pursue an MSW — to explore the importance of the patient narrative in healthcare. She joins us to talk about her story, her career and extraordinary life's work unraveling the young adult cancer movement. Survivor Spotlight on oncology nurse and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor Christine Magnus Moore.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor Nick Ross took notes on his surreal, bizarre experience of being a young adult with cancer. His experiences lead him to create "Highly Evolved Human," a theatrical show and YouTube web series on SoulPancake. Nick joins us to talk about how cancer is represented in the media. Survivor Spotlight on young adult breast cancer survivor Aerial Donovan.
While adoption is an option for many patients who want to build a family after cancer treatment, the process of can be long, difficult and very expensive. Joining us to share their experience and insight into this process are Matt and Heidi Cahill, both of whom are young adult survivors and caregivers to each other. Survivor Spotlight on young adult lymphoma survivor Samantha Stanley.
Bills and co-pays and reimbursements, OH MY! We're going to be talking all things "medical finances" on this episode of The Stupid Cancer Show. Join us as we welcome Jan Nielsen (Vice President, Access and Patient Support at Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions) for an in-depth discussion about life post-Obamacare, navigating patient finances, accessing help from Pharma on co-pays and more.
The metastatic breast cancer experience is often overlooked, misunderstood or silenced by those who fear it due to lack of knowledge and education. Joining us is MJ DeCoteau, (Executive Director and Founder, Rethink Breast Cancer) to discuss the metastatic breast cancer awareness day and what Rethink Breast Cancer is doing to support the metastatic community. Survivor Spotlight on breast cancer survivor Christa Wittmier.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier organization dedicated to the unique issues of women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40. Joining us from YSC are young adult breast cancer survivor Jennifer Merschdorf (CEO) and Stacey Lewis (Chief Program Officer and Deputy Chief Executive), to discuss the impact of YSC, the purpose and history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pinkwashing. In the Survivor Spotlight we welcome writer and artist Emily Helck.
Teen cancer. It's a thing and it sucks. Join us on this episode as we welcome teen survivor Brianna Commerford along with her mom Lorraine to get a grasp on what it's like to navigate diagnosis and treatment when you're not a kid and not quite a young adult. In the Survivor Spotlight we welcome teen cancer survivor CJ George.
Pelotonia is a grassroots bike tour with one goal: raise money to fund cancer research. Period. Joining us to discuss the impact Pelotonia has, and the research funded by this three day experience, are Doug Ulman (President & CEO of Pelotonia) and Dr. Michael Caligiuri (Director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, CEO The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute) In the Survivor Spotlight, we welcome young adult survivor Madison Miller (Founder, Spark The Way)
Most people struggle to find the right words when someone is facing a serious medical issue, enter Emily McDowell, young adult survivor creator and founder of Emily McDowell Studios and genius behind cancer empathy cards. Emily created her now famous empathy cards in response to the loneliness and isolation she felt during her cancer treatment, when many of her close friends and family members disappeared because they didn’t know what to say, or said the absolute wrong thing without realizing it. In the Survivor Spotlight, we welcome young adult survivor and conqueror of the seven Wonders of the World Megan Sullivan.
For our Season 16 finale, we're focusing on the art of survivorship and the impact of music on the cancer journey. Join us as we welcome Angel Rey (singer/songwriter and young adult brain cancer survivor) as he debuts his new single "Stepping Forward" with a live performance! Survivor spotlight on Dance4Healing founder and young adult survivor, nasopharyngeal cancer Amy Li.
Sponsored by our partners at Aflac, in this episode, we are joined by Matthew Owenby (SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aflac) to discuss the world of supplemental insurance, Aflac's philanthropy footprint and how it pertains to young adult cancer. Survivor spotlight on Aflac Associate and young adult survivor Carson Hand.
In this episode, we talk with Joe Abdo, young adult survivor and Product Manager & Scientist at OncoPlex Diagnostics, about his cancer experience and what it is like working the oncology world as a survivor. Survivor Spotlight on Melinda Hood.
In this episode, we talk with Marlena Ortiz, Founder of Beating Cancer In Heels, a boutique style nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young women diagnosed with cancer. Survivor Spotlight on cartoonist, Matthew Paul Mewhorter.
In this episode, we talk with Boston-based educational consultant Michele Rosenthal (Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University) about navigating cancer and the college experience and the art of finding appropriate on-campus resources. Survivor Spotlight on young adult survivor Mallory Casperson (Founder/CEO at Lacuna Loft.)
With special thanks to our partner Seattle Genetics, a special episode of The Stupid Cancer Show is up now for your listening pleasure. Join us as we talk about all things Hodgkins with young adult survivors Danya Burakoff and Kathleen Settoon and caregiver Miriam Burakoff. Survivor Spotlight on Vinny Endres. Seattle Genetics, Improving the lives of people with cancer through innovative and empowered antibody-based therapies.
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Barbara Gitlitz (Principal Investigator of GoYLC), and young adult lung cancer survivors Sandy Jauregui and Jeff Julian to discuss the genomics of young adult lung cancer, clinical trials and targeted therapies. Survivor/Advocate spotlight on Katie Brown (VP, Survivorship, LUNGEVITY)
In this episode, we talk with Bonnie Addario (Founder, The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation), Emily Bennett Taylor (Spokesperson/Patient Advocate) and Steven Young (President & COO, Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute) about the international Genomics of Young Lung Cancer clinical/trial/study. Survivor Spotlight on Matthew Soblick.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Zackary Berger (Primary care physician, epidemiologist, and bioethicist at Johns Hopkins) and Regina Holliday (Bereaved young adult spouse, patients rights advocate and Founder, The Walking Gallery of Healthcare) about the role of primary care provider in cancer survivorship, doctor-patient communication and shared decision making for patient-centered care. Survivor Spotlight on Get Busy Living Day with Alli Ward (VP, Programs, Stupid Cancer and 8-year ovarian cancer survivor)
In this episode, we talk with 2x breast cancer survivor Kimberly Jewett (CEO & Founder of Kimberly Jewett Consulting) with our Advocate Spotlight featuring Shaney Jo Darden (Founder/CEO of Keep-A-Breast Foundation)
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Billy Paymaster, COO/Director of Marketing & Communications for Hope For Young Adults With Cancer and this year's Get Busy Living Award winner Katie Lundy. Survivor Spotlight on Protect The Pecs Director/Founder, Steve Del Gardo.
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Jenn McRobbie, breast cancer survivor, life coach and author of "Why is She Acting So Weird? A Guide to Cultivating Closeness When a Friend is in Crisis" Survivor Spotlight on Ann-Marie Otis.
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Emily Drake (Health promotion specialist, Cancer Fight Club) and Nick Iannario ( Assistant professor of health communication at the University of Michigan-Dearborn) as we highlight some of our CancerCon speakers and presenters in preparation for the inaugural CancerCon, which will take place in Denver. Survivor Spotlight on CancerCon Speaker Ethan Zohn and Lisa Heywood.
4/13/2015 —In this episode, we talk Shaney Jo Darden (Founder/Cheif Creative Officer, Keep-A-Breast Foundation) and Amelia Baffa (AYA Nurse Navigator at UH Hospitals) as we highlight some of our CancerCon exhibitors preparation for the inaugural CancerCon, which will take place in Denver. Survivor Spotlight on CancerCon Steering Committee member Nancy Beth Gulker. Special Guest Host Elly Mayday.
3/23/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brian Greffe, (Pediatric Oncologist, Children’s Hospital Colorado) Stephanie Phillips (Family Nurse Practitioner, Children's Hospital Colorado) and Melissa Gilstrap (cancer genetic counselor and YA program facilitator at Parker Adventist Hospital) as we highlight the Colorado AYA Community in preparation for the inaugural CancerCon, which will take place in Denver later this month. Survivor Spotlight on CancerCon Steering Committee member Liz Harms.
3/30/2015 — In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kevin Murphy professor from UCSD and Vice Chairman of the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences about his research in the use of transcranial magnetic therapy and chemo brain. Survivor Spotlight on Christabel Cheung.
3/23/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Young Adult Cancer Connection's Dakota Fisher-Vance (Co-Founder) and Rachel Wetzel (member) about the growing Philadelphia young adult cancer community — AND the first ever Cancervention Conference. Survivor Spotlight on ovarian cancer survivor, actorvist, writer, and founder of Bald Is Beautiful Sharon Blynn.
3/16/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, s Founder and President of Gaynor Integrative Oncology and Gaynor Wellness in New York City about his latest book, "The Gene Therapy Plan – Taking Control of your Genetic Destiny Through Diet and Lifestyle". Survivor Spotlight on founder of Life Coaching Matters Heidi Gottlieb.
3/9/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Dr. Thomas Weber (President, Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation) and Katie Rich about the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation and the first ever early age onset/young adult colorectal cancer summit. Survivor Spotlight on international motivational speaker and public health advocate Jessica Melore
3/2/2015 —In this episode, we talk with Vicki Barghout (Founder of Viver Health) and Dr. Beth DuPree (Chair of Surgery and Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at Holy Redeemer Health System) about ViverHealth and importance of nutrition with cancer. Special spotlight on Nerd Herd Running and Jamison Reynolds.
337 : Acupuncture and Cancer
Spotlight: Ashley England
Guest(s): Cynthia Hewett, Kaiya Larson and Alli Ward
Episode 336 : Alive Again
Survivor Spotlight: Brandon Schwartz
Guest(s): Chaseedaw Giles, Olimpia Lee, JuWan Bizzell
Episode 335: Prevent Cancer Foundation
Survivor Spotlight: Kayla Redig
Guest(s): Jan Bresch, Dr. Ann
On the Stupid Cancer Show Season 15 Finale, we are profiling Fox's "Red Band Society", a series that follows a group of teens in the pediatric ward of a Los Angeles hospital. Joining us as we welcome Executive Producer Margaret Nagle and Stars Wilson Cruz and Nolan Sotillo. Survivor spotlight on Keith Walker.
DoSomething.org runs hundreds of national cause campaigns to help young people make a tangible impact in their community. Any cause. Anytime. Anywhere. Join us a we welcome Mike Fantini(Head of Product) to discuss DoSomething's Give a Spit About Cancer campaign. An initiative that helps young people run cheek swabbing drives to get people in their community get signed up for the national bone marrow registry. Survivor Spotlight on Michael Saperstein.
The Affordable Care Act is one of the most important pieces of health care legislation in our nation's history. Join as we discuss the existing/ongoing challenges with implementation, state specific information, and issues with enrollment in marketplaces with cancer rights attorney and co-founder and COO of Triage Cancer, Monica Bryant. Survivor Spotlight on Sven Reigle.
Critical Mass is a powerful coalition of advocacy organizations and institutions dedicated to improving the lives of young adults with cancer. Join us as we welcome president and CEO of Critical Mass, Heidi Adams, to discuss Critical Mass's mission and impact for young adults with cancer. Advocate on Spotlight on custom wigmaker and hairstylist, Merria Dearman.
The "Cancer Insurance Checklist" is a real thing created collaboratively amongst dozens of advocacy groups. Join us as we welcome Linda House (Executive Vice President of External Affairs at Cancer Support Community) and Elizabeth Hoffler (Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy at Prevent Cancer Foundation) to talk about this groundbreaking resource. Survivor spotlight on Heather Swift.
Join us for a broadcast exclusive with Dr. Leana Wen, acclaimed author of "When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests Hardcover" where we'll learn how to deal with a doctor who seems too busy to listen to you, her '8-Pillars to a Better Diagnosis' and more. Survivor spotlight on Deborah Ebenstein
Inflammatory breast cancer accounts for 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the United States and tends to be diagnosed at younger ages. Tonight we welcome Terry Arnold (Founder, IBC Network Foundation) and Dr. Wendy Woodward to discuss this often misdiagnosed disease. Survivor Spotlight on Tolley St. Clair.
Bone marrow, stem cell and blood transplants, oh my! Join us for an exclusive broadcast where we discuss all things transplant with Susan K. Stewart (Executive Director, BMTInfoNet.org) Dr. Amir Steinberg and survivor Sara Patterson. Survivor spotlight on young adult testicular survivor Thomas Cantley.
Join us for an exclusive broadcast highlighting the Young Survival Coalition with Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT (Associate Director, Survivorship Programs), Medha Sutliff (Northeast Regional Field Manager) and Khadijah Carter. Spotlight on Vanessa Laven, founder of Survival Organs.
Join us of an exclusive 30 minute interview with Mark Waldman, author, lecturer and one of the world’s leading experts on communication, spirituality and the brain, as we discuss relationship between mindfulness, cancer and the brain. Survivor Spotlight on blogger Lisa Bonchek Adams.
For many young adults diagnosed with cancer, the fertility repercussions of treatment are often eclipsed by the primary objective of treating the disease. Join us as we talk with Gina Shaw (Author) and Shelley Nolden (blogger and mom to be) as we explore the options, risks and tough emotional and psychological issues of having children after cancer. Survivor Spotlight on Jen Rachman.
It’s October, otherwise known as “Pinktober”. As we enter Brest Cancer Awareness Month, join us as we welcome our friends Dr. Angela Wall (Communications Director) and Annie Sartor (Policy and Campaign Coordinator) from Brest Cancer Action, a national, feminist grassroots education and advocacy organization fighting to achieve health justice for all women at risk of and living with breast cancer. Survivor Spotlight on Seporah Raizer.
Italia Ricci, star of ABC Family's critically acclaimed hit series "Chasing Life", joins us in-studio for an exclusive interview about her life, the show and how her character April—a twenty something, smart and quick-witted aspiring journalist who is diagnosed with cancer in the prime of her life—has made such a difference for the young adult cancer movement. Survivor spotlight on Vanessa Hood. Don't miss this special broadcast.
It's September which means it's cancer awareness month for pretty much everything except breast cancer. Childhood Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Ovarian, Prostate and Thyroid Cancers all share the spotlight Join us tonight as we welcome young adult cervical cancer survivor Tamika Felder (CEO, Cervivor) and young adult ovarian survivor Lauren Horn (LCSW) to share their stories. Survivor spotlight on Marianne Stephan.
We're kicking off Season 15 with a bang with Dr. Roni Zeiger, former Google Chief Health Strategist and Co-Founder at SmartPatients.com. Join us for an in depth discussion about a very interesting subject for anyone, regardless of disease. Survivor spotlight on young adult ovarian cancer survivor Tracy Maxwell, author of "Being Single, with Cancer" and Founder of "Solo Survivors"
2% of all chemicals are regulated for human safety and that is incredibly wrong. Join Lindsay Dahl (Deputy Director at Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families) and Lily Tse (Founder/CEO, ThinkDirty App) as we dive into the sketchy world of toxic chemicals, industry lobby groups, science suppression and more, and what you can do to make sense of it all and empower yourself to live a cleaner, healthier life. Survivor spotlight on Chris Wark,
Join us for an exclusive broadcast shining a light on the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention right here in NYC. We'll be speaking with Dr. Gina Villani (CEO/Medical Director), Marci Brenholz (Director of Development) and AYA patient Danny Jimenez. Survivor spotlight on Tamika Phillips.
Cancer is expensive. Period. Too often, you win the fight but lose everything thanks to crushing debt, medical bankruptcy, etc.. This is not OK and the folks at Give Forward (Ethan Austin, Co-Founder and Ariana Vargas, Director of Business Development) are doing something about it. Join us as we discuss our broken healthcare system, the ridiculously high cost of care and what people are doing about it. Survivor spotlight on blogger Sarah Dalzell.
Life is crazy enough without cancer. Toss that in, especially for young adults, and it's a big mess. Cue two incredible nonprofits worth knowing about that offer experiential outdoor retreats for young adults facing cancer. Join us as we speak with Nancy & Colin Ferro (Co-Founders, Epic Experience) and David E Victorson, PhD (Co-Founder, True North Treks and Associate Professor in Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) Survivor spotlight on Mallory Douge.
Renal cell carcinoma is a very rare cancer that represents the most common form of Kidney Cancer; and it is occuring more frequently in young adults. With no actual preventon or early detection methods, if not somehow caught early, prognosis for remission are very low. Join us as we welcome AYA/RCC survivor Lauren Hassell and Dr. Carl Bischoff, board certified urologic oncologist and RCC specialist to shed light on this underdiscussed orphan disease. Survivor spotlght on Steven Robinson.
Parenting while facing the challenge of cancer presents a litany of major issues and concerns, not the least of which is how to talk to your children. Join us tonight as we welcome parent/survivors Jen Singer, Adam Johnson and Francesca Giessmann to discuss this incredibly important issue. Survivor spotlight on Megan Hildebrandt.
Join us as we speak with Dr. Kelly Turner, Ph.D., NY Times bestselling author of "Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds,” which summarizes her research in the field of spontaneous remission and integrative oncology. Survivor spotlight on Brittany Ross.
Tonight we’re profiling ABC Family's “Chasing Life”, a new series that follows twenty-something April (Italia Ricci), a smart and quick-witted aspiring journalist diagnosed with cancer in the prime of her life. Join us as we welcome star Italia Ricci and Executive Producers Susanna Fogel and Joni Lefkowitz. Survivor spotlight on Jill Brandenburg.
Join us for an exclusive broadcast spotlight on Seattle Children's, who, for more than 100 years, have been dedicated to providing top-quality care to every child in our region who needs us, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. We will be speaking with AYA Survivors Rose Ibarra (PR Specialist, Seattle Children's Research Institute), Rebecca H. Johnson, MD (Assistant Professor, Hematology-Oncology, Medical director of the AYA Oncology Program) and patient Milton Wright III. Survivor spotlight on Geoff Eaton, Founder of Young Adult Cancer Canada.
There are 22,000 diagnoses of Stomach Cancer each year, which a significant percentage increasing in young adults. Join is as we welcome Debbie Zelman (Founder, Debbie's Dream Foundation) and AYA stomach cancer survivor Jess Mac for an initiative conversation about this oft undiscussed disease.
For this episode, we will be tackling the issue of caregiving for those affected by young adult cancer, especially children with sick parents. Join us as we delve into this issue with Rob Harris (Founder, RobCares) and Father/Daughter team Marc and Maya Silver (Co-Authors, "My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks") Survivor spotlight on AYA survivor and peak performance coach Jay Platt (Founder, "No Matter What!" Foundation)
Join us for an exclusive broadcast spotlight on MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the premiere global cancer centers serving over 115,000 patients annually, We'll be speaking with Ernest Hawk, MD, MPH (VP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences) and Anna Franklin, MD (Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics Patient Care, Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Program). Survivor Kelly Herbert in the spotlight
It's our final pre-show before OMG2014 kicks off! Join us as we welcome Huyndai CEO Dave Zuchowski along with an epic leadership panel including Alli Ward (survivor / VP, Programs, Stupid Cancer), Karen DeMairo (Director, Patient Access, Education, & Advocacy, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C (oncology counselor at Life with Cancer) and OMG! Steering Committee member survivor Melissa Weiss.
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming 7th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults by welcoming rock star cancer caregivers Dan Crail (caregivers to Liz Harms) and Jayna Martin (caregiver to Ashley Martin). We will be discussing the complexities and nuances of what it takes to get busy living as a primary caregiver to a young adult with cancer. Survivor spotlight on Jared Sweat.
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming 7th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit by welcoming executive leadership from three OMG2014 exhibitor nonprofit AYA organizations (Heather Salazar (Executive Director, Pink Ribbon Girls), Michael Randazzo (Board of Directors, Survivor Glam Squad) and Terry Arnold (Founder, IBC Network Foundation). Survivor spotlight on OMG! Steering Committee member Paul Berman
Join us for a fierce conversation with health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn (Blogger at HealthPopuli and HealthcareDIY) about social media and the role of Big Pharma. For starters, is there a role for them? Tune in to find out. Survivor spotlight on Greg Grappone.
Join us for an exclusive interview with young adult survivor/blogger Erin Havel and WIBA/WIBF Retired World Champion boxer Terri Moss, who, through interferon treatment has learned to get busy living and inspire millions. Grant Besner (Founder, Llama Mama) in the survivor spotlight.
Celebrate the 300th episode of The Stupid Cancer Show this Monday with special musician/survivor guest Kiku Collins and the executive co-producers behind Patrick Dempsey's cancer documentary "The Peloton Project" (Ramsey Tripp, Director and Laura Davis)
Join us as we welcome back author ("Uncharitable" & "Charity Case"), disruptor and TED Speaker Dan Pallotta to talk about innovation in the nonprofit sector, Founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, Dan is also the inventor of the multi-day charitable event industry. Survivor spotlight Erin Skarda, writer and curator for NationSwell.
Join us tonight as we speak to Ulman Cancer Fund President/CEO Brock Yetso and Program Manager Laura Scruggs for an exclusive roundtable event highlighting their foundation's programs, mission and impact for young adults with cancer. Survivor spotlight Stephanie Madsen, founder of “Derailing My Diagnosis”.
Join us for an exclusive interview with Stanford Professor of Anthropology Dr. S. Lochlain Jain, author of “Malignant: How Cancer Becomes Us” which explores why cancer remains so confounding, despite billions of dollars spent looking for a cure. Survivor Spotlight is on "Cancer is My Guru” blogger Kathleen Emmets.
Bereavement from cancer is the one of the most difficult parts of dealing with cancer. Join us for tonight’s bereavement roundtable, where we talk to Justin M. Yopp, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, UNC School of Medicine, Dep't of Psychiatry) and Matt Herynk co-founder of Young Cancer Spouses about the coping with the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Survivor Spotlight on blogger Cindy Gross.
Join us tonight for an exclusive 30 minute interview with Dr. Robert Zembroski, who rebuilt his bodyafter harrowing cancer treatment and is leading his patients and the public to the benefits of a therapeutic lifestyle, integrating nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Survivor spotlight on author/blogger Annie Katz
Fertility rights are THE hot button topic of the year for young adults facing cancer. Research published by our guests (Marla Clayman, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University and Gwen Quinn, Ph.D, Professor at the USF College of Medicine) shows shamefully low adoption of fertility navigation services across US cancer centers.Julia Wagner in the survivor spotlight.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we're shining a spotlight on this horrible disease with advocacy leaders Tamika Felder Campbell (Founder, Tamika & Friends and Cervivor.org) and Shaundra Hall (Regional Director of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, SW Division). Survivor spotlight on Suzanne Kane
Join us as we welcome leadership from the Cancer Research Institute (Brian Brewer, Director of Marketing and Communications and Alexis Feldman, Chair of CRI's Young Philanthropists) to talk about the latest on this topic. Survivor spotlight on advocate/blogger Dan Duffy, co-founder of The Half Fund
We're kicking off Season 14 in style with a 30-minute exclusive sit-down interview with famed NY Times blogger, motivational speaker and young adult cancer survivor/advocate Suleika Jaouad. Joining her will be her long time boyfriend Seamus McKiernan. Chris Brewer (Deputy Director External Affairs, LIVESTRONG) in the survivor spotlight.
Join us for this exclusive interview with Debbie Wasserman Schultz (U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district and Chair of the Democratic National Committee) The breast cancer survivor/activist is out with her latest book, "For the Next Generation: A Wake-Up Call to Solving Our Nation's Problems", now available on the bookshelves. Survivor spotlight on über advocate David Dubin, founder of AliveNKickn.
Geralyn Lucas is an American journalist, television producer, writer. At the age of 29, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, wrote "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" and has since become one of the vocal advocates for the cause. Join us as we sit down with Geralyn for an exclusive 30-minute conversation about her remarkable life. ePatient and author Fard Johnmar in the advocate spotlight.
The adolescent and young adult (AYA) movement has fostered big changes in clinical practice. Really? Yes. Really. Join us a we welcome leadership from Oregon Health and Science University's Knight Cancer Institute, Rebecca G. Block, MSW, Ph.D, (Assistant Professor of Medicine, HemOnc & AYA Oncology) and young adult survivor Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD (Medical Director, AYA Oncology Program)
StartUp Health is a new model for helping innovation succeed in the health sector based on a simple premise: the best way to improve healthcare in America is innovation from an entrepreneurial private sector. Join us as we welcome Steve Krein (Founder/CEO) and Unity Stoakes (Founder/President) for a vibrant discussion about progress, change and reinventing healthcare. Survivor spotlight on Tim Spies from Cut The Cancer.
Early detection. Prevention. Risk Reduction. Buzz words or the real deal? What does it all mean? Join us as we speak with Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé (President and Founder), Jan Bresch (EVP & COO) and Jim Wood (Managing Director, External Affairs) at The Prevent Cancer Foundation, whose mission is saving lives through cancer prevention and early detection. Advocate spotlight on Michal Moskowitz.
Everything you eat will kill you. True or false? Is coffee good? Eggs are bad. WTF? Let's get down to brass taxes on the issue of holistic health in the real world. Join us as we welcome Meg Harrison (Executive Director, Cook For Your Life), Susan Bratton (Founder/CEO, Meals to Heal) and survivor/health coach Francesca Giessmann (Founder, The Nourshing Seed) to tackle this issue. Emily Lingenfelser in the survivor spotlight.
Get a job! Not so easy if you've got cancer. Gaps in your resume, talking to HR, FMLA and wrongful termination. Oh what fun it is. Join us as we delve into this subject matter with Rebecca Nellis (VP, Programs and Strategy at Cancer and Careers) and Monica Bryant (Cancer Rights Attorney and Co-Founder/COO at Triage Cancer). Survivor Rahib Kinit in the spotlight.
Lung cancer is a bitch. What's worse, more and more non-smoking young adults are getting diagnosed each year. What's up with that? Join us as we welcome Katie Brown (Director of Support and Advocacy at LUNGevity Foundation), Dr. Lynne Eldridge (author/speaker/lung cancer specialist) and LC survivor Kim Wieneke. Author David Tabatsky ("Write For Life") in the advocvacy spotlight.
Young women CAN and DO get breast cancer. Join us as we welcome the leadership from Young Survival Coalition (Jennifer Merschdorf, CEO and Stacey Lewis, Chief Program Officer and Deputy Chief Executive) to talk about what's being done to address this healthcare disparity and meet the underserved needs of this population. Breast cancer survivor (and former Stupid Cancer Show co-host) Lisa Bernhard in the survivor spotlight!
The environment sucks and causes cancer. True? False? What can we do? Let's find out on this episode of The Stupid Cancer Show with experts Lindsay Dahl (Deputy Director, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families), Sarada Tangirala (Grassroots Coordinator, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics) and Nancy Buermeyer (Senior Policy Strategist, Breast Cancer Fund). Special guest Lori Thompson in the survivor spotlight.
It's October which means pinkwashing and corporate abuse for the cause of Breast Cancer awareness. Join is as we welcome our friends Dr. Angela Wall (Director of Communications) and Annie Sartor (Policy and Campaign Coordinator) from Breast Cancer Action. Think before you pink, be a smart advocate and learn how to fight back against the system. Special guest John Greene in the survivor spotlight.
The myth of "overhead" when it comes to donating to charity is finally getting it's comeuppance. It's time to think differently about causes, the public perception of impact and what's being done to turn the industry on it's ear to be more effective and transparent for the 21st century. Join us as we welcome VIPs, Jacob Harold (President/CEO, GuideStar), Ken Berger (President/CEO, Charity Navigator) and Art Taylor (President/CEO BBB Wise Giving Alliance). Survivor spotlight on young adult brain tumor survivor and healthcare blogger Catherine Blotner.
Join us as we welcome the oncology rock stars behind the /take a deep breath/ Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University’s comprehensive follow-up STAR Program for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Karen Kinahan, RN (Clinical Nurse Specialist), Kristin Smith (Fertility Preservation Patient Navigator) and long-term survivor Colleen Cira will talk about life beyond childhood cancer and progress being made to serve the more than 350,000 Americans in that space. Survivor spotlight on young adult colon cancer survivor, blogger and healthcare activist Michelle Whitehead-Hastings.
Tonight we welcome the inspirational filmmakers behind the new documentary, "NURSES the movie - If Florence Could See Us Now". Produced by the nonprofit On Nursing Excellence, we'll be joined by film creator/director Kathy Douglas, RN, MHA (CEO On Nursing Excellence) and survivors Jonathan Van Nuys and Laurie Mathers who appear in the film. Survivor spotlight on survivor, blogger and health activist Jody Schoger.
The Affordable Care Act is one of the most transformational pieces of health legislation in our nation's history. Join us as we welcome cancer rights attorney Monica Fawzy to dispel the myths and focus on the facts for what you need to know about how this law will practically impact your life. Monica is the co-founder and COO of Triage Cancer, a nonprofit that provides education and resources on the entire continuum of cancer survivorship issues to survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Young adult breast cancer survivor and blogger Lisa Duncanson.
Join us as we welcome rock star singer/songwriter and leukemia survivor Andrew McMahon to the show. The frontman for bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin will share his story, some new music and where he's headed with his philanthropic efforts with Dear Jack Foundation Executive Director Steve Smith. Survivor Spotlight on Erin O'Leary.
Cancer is so prevalent in the everyday news cycle. Do we grow immune? How has the media helped to shape the cancer narrative and what role does industry, journalists and the every day survivor play in being a voice for change? Join us as we welcome Allison Arden (Publisher, Ad Age & Author, The Book of Doing) and survivor Adam Baer (writer, humorist, musician) for a conversation around this very issue. Survivor spotlight in Matt Klein( Director, Biz Dev at Elite Marketing Group)
"Science for the Benefit of Humanity" is the charter of Tomorrow Lab, an exciting new program of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Join Blair Cobb (Senior Director, Cause Marketing & Community Relations, AOL), Susan Schulz (Editorial Brand Director, Cosmopolitan Magazine) and Claudia Chan (Women's Lifestyle Journalist, Entrepreneur & Advisor) for an epic roundtable discussion about their vision for a better world. Survivor Tami Boehmer in the spotlight.
It's time to open our phone banks for the first time and host the inaugural "Open Mic Night" for The Stupid Cancer Show. Yes, it's true, we will be taking your calls all night and hopefully answering any and all questions you might have about anything and everything. No hold barred. Seriously. We're hoping for a great show from our many friends and fans from across the globe and on the Interweb. Let the games begin!
Selma Schimmel is often hailed as the "original" young adult survivor advocate, originally diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28 in 1983. The founder of Vital Options, a not-for-profit cancer communications organization with a mission to facilitate a global cancer dialogue, Selma's 30 year effort to right the wrongs in our healthcare system go unabated, having, among myriad other accomplishments, helped first hand to give birth to this very program in 2007. Joining Selma will be Terry Wilcox, Creative Director and Supervising Producer of The Group Room. Survivor spotlight on David Dorfman.
Of the 80,000 known man-made chemicals in our food, air, water, cars, homes and everything else, only a handful are regulated for human safety. This is not OK. Join us as we welcome survivor/journalist Emily Cousins (National Resource Defense Council) Linsday Dahl (Deputy Director, Safer Chemicals Healthy Families) and Nancy Buermeyer (Senior Policy Strategist, Breast Cancer Fund), for a "healthy" debate about the challenges faced in updating this law. Also, Andy Koontz in the survivor spotlight.
As the world goes mobile and advances in cancer rely more and more on high tech solutions, living with and managing cancer means new solutions for survivors and caregivers. Join us as we discuss this issue with Alex Fair (Co-Founder & CEO, MedStartr), Jean-Luc Neptune (SVP, Health 2.0) and Dr. Carly Parry (NCI Program Director). Survivor spotlight on Paul Berman.
Decoding Annie Parker is a breakthrough film about the discovery of the BRCA1 gene responsible for many breast and ovacial cancers. Join us a we welcome writer/director Steven Bernstein and Annie Parker herself, along with Susan Friedman (Founder and Executive Director, FORCE) to discuss this subject matter. YA survivor Noah Zachary in the spotlight segment.
Yes, Canadians get cancer and it sucks just as much for their young adults, despite a different healthcare system. Join us as we welcome four young adult fighters and survivors from our neighbor to the north—Jean Lamantia, Dawn Cleary, Deb Bridgman and filmmakwer Mikey Lang—to share their stories and talk about maple syrup (kidding).
Cancer sucks any way you slice it but be careful what you wish for when you take to the Internet to rant, rave and share your journey with the universe. Tonight we welcome young adult cancer survivors, writers, bloggers and soap-box e-activists Loni Horn (@lanisia), Jody Schoger (@jodyms) and Eamonn Conrad (@eamonndc) to share the secrets to their success of balancing angst with truth and self expression. Stupid Cancer Chief Chica Officer Erica Reyes in the survivor spotlight!
Tonight we're joined by Suzanne Skala (Executive Director, SuperSibs), Melanie Goldish (Founder, SuperSibs) and Whitney Kvistad (Masters of Nursing Grad Student) to disuss the unique and unmet needs of siblings in the cancer journey, significantly in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. Also, live in-studio, writer/comedian and testicular cancer suvivor H. Alan Scott.
Join us as we open the floodgates to expose Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a misunderstood variant of the disease that affects up to 25,000 women each year. We will be joined by Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director), Malaak Compton-Rock (Board Member) and Dr. Lisa Newman (Scientific Advisory Board) from the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. TNBC young adult survivor Rachel Pappas in the spotlight.
Down the rabbit hole again we go discussing the perils and pitfalls of the bureaucratic hot mess we call a healthcare system. Join experts Rebecca Nells (VP, Programs & Strategy, Cancer and Careers), Monica Fawzy, Esq. (COO, Navigating Cancer Survivorship) and Matthew Farber (Director, Public Policy, Association of Community Cancer Centers) for an epic roundtable debate. Survivor spotlight on Acute Myelogenous Leukemia survivor Jen Stewart.
The impact of caregiving has untold consequences on physical, emotional, and financial health. This amplified for young adults. Join three cancer caregivers – Lou Greenzweig (parent of a young adult survivor), Chad Rachman (husband of a young adult survivor) and Tonia Farman (bereaved sibling of a young adult) – who will share their stories. Also, Pure Romance Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben in the Advocacy Spotlight!
Join us as shine a global spotlight on our partners at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a national network of cancer centers helping patients fight cancer using advanced technology and a personalized approach. We will be speaking with Carolyn Lammersfeld, MS (VP, Integrative Medicine) and Raed Rahman, DO (Medical Director of Pain Management) as well as survivor couple Jeana & William Churchill.
Join us as we're joined by Richard Tate (Vice President, Communications & Marketing for HopeLab) and Shwen Gwee (VP of Digital Health at Edelman, Founder of SXSH Social Health and the blog Med2.0) to discuss the evolutionary changes in digital health and the rise of the empowered patient movement. Survivor spotlight on author and radio host Joni Aldrich (Caregiving SOS)
Join us tonight as we discuss ObamaCare (aka The Affordable Care Act), and other healthcare policy issues with distinguished guests Wendell Potter (Author, "DEADLY SPIN: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans") and Rick Ungar (Political pundit and Forbes.com contributor). Survivor spotlight on young adult colon cancer survivor Alma Hachey.
Join us tonight as we raise awareness for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with celebrity young adult survivor Pat Spain from National Geographic's acclaimed show, Beast Hunter. Joining Pat will be Andrew Spiegel (CEO, Colon Cancer Alliance) Cindy Borassi (Director of Communications, Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation) and Thomas Weber MD (Chair, National Colorectal Cancer Round Table)
Join us tonight as we welcome Karen Shayne, Founder and Executive Director for the National Women's Survivors Convention, a national effort to promote cancer survivorship in women. Joining Karen will be Kathy LaTour, breast cancer survivor, founder of Cure Media Group and Editor-In-Chief of CURE. Survivor spotlight on hodgkins lymphoma survivor Amber Vance.
Celebrity guest co-host Andrew Jenks (creator, director and executive producer of MTV's "World of Jenks") joins us as we tackle the realities of young adult cancer, how it sucks and what you can do to make a difference. We're thrilled to welcome guests Tambre Leighn (Professional Coach, Founder, Well Beyond Ordinary), Nico Juber (Author, "10 to Thrive", Founder, Thrive/Survive) plus the insanely inspirational Cristy Norwood and Seporah Raizer in dueling survivor spotlights.
Join us as we profile C4YW, the Conference for Young Women Affected By Cancer, produced by Living Beyond Breast Cancer and the Young Survival Coalition. Stacy Lewis, CHES (YSC Chief Program Officer/Deputy Chief Executive) and Elyse Caplan (LBBC Director of Programs & Partnerships) will be our guests. Also, entrepreneur Jeff Tomczek (freelance Writer and Founder of C2Bseen) in the survivor spotlight.
Join us as we welcome activist and award-winning actor Gabrielle Union who will share with us her efforts making a difference as a breast cancer advocate. Then we tackle the hard hitting issue of fertility rights and surrogacy options for young adults affected by cancer with John Weltman, President and Founder of Circle Surrogacy, one of the oldest and largest surrogate agencies around. He will be joined by ovarian cancer survivor Jen Rachman (a recipient surrogate parent) and breast cancer survivor/activist Alice Crisci (Founder, Fertile Future).
Join us tonight as we welcome young adult survivor chef/restauranteurs Eric Levine (Winner, Food Network “Chopped" and proprietor at Morris Tap and Grill in New Jersey) and Hans Rueffert (Author & proprietor at The Woodbridge in NC). Also author Jen Smith (Learning to Live Legendary) in the survivor spotlight.
Join us tonight as we welcome the senior leadership (Founder/CEO Yael Cohen and YA breast cancer survivor Bernadette Leno) from the awesome Canadian charity Cancer "Eff Cancer". FC is a movement that educates people about early detection, prevention and communication of cancer. Also, in the survivor spotlight, brain cancer survivor and TED fellow Salvatore Iaconesi.
Join us as we welcome the innovators at cureLauncher (Steve Goldner, JD, RAC President & Founder, David Fuehrer, Vice President) along with Dr. Max Wicha, Director, University of Michigan Cancer Center). Advocate spotlight on nutrition expert Susan Bratton, CEO of Meals To Heal, which provides customized fresh meals delivered right to your door.
Join us as we welcome Sarah Watson, co-executive producer of NBC's “Parenthood” and Sandra de Castro Buffington, Director of Hollywood, Health & Society, a program at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides entertainment industry professionals with accurate and timely information for health storylines authenticity in film and television. Survivor spotlight Suleika Jaouad, young adult survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and author of the NY Times Well Blog column, Life Interrupted.
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHTHEATHER BUCHANYoung Adult SurvivorNon-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (2x)Stupid Cancer Intern Alumni LAURA SCHOCKERSenior Editor, Healthy LivingThe Huffington Post SEAMUS MCKIERNANYoung Adult Cancer CaregiverAssociate Blog EditorThe Huffington Post
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHTJEFF SIRLINYoung Adult Survivor, Colon CancerFounder, CWellness Anti-Cancer Foods ANNETTE RAMKEYoung adult survivor, Breast and Ovarian CancerHealth CoachCo-Author, Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen KENDALL SCOTTYoung adult survivor, Hodgkin’s lymphomaHealth CoachCo-Author, Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ERIKA LADE Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LORNA BRUNELLE Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer Author, Dirty Bombshell PROFESSOR DONALD MCEACHRON, PHD School of Biomedical Engineering Science and Health Systems Drexel University MELISSA M. MALLIS, PHD Senior Science Advisor, DB&A President and Chief Scientist M3 Alertness Management, LL
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHTTIG NOTAROYoung Adult Survivor, Breast CancerEntertainer, Stand-Up Comedian LAUREN SCOTTTeen Cancer Survivor, SarcomaStupid Cancer Spokesperson CHERRI CHIODOParent of Teen Cancer SurvivorYoung Adult Patient Advocate LESLIE KAITCHDirector of Programs and ServicesNorthern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT WOODY ROSELAND Young Adult Survivor, Osteosarcoma Comedian, Motivational Speaker DIEM BROWN Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer Host & Reporter Sky Living Entertainment Director/Manager, LA Bureau BRYAN BISHOP Young Adult Survivor Living w/Brain Stem Glioma Sidekick, The Adam Carolla Show Host, "The Film Vault" Weekly Podcast Chair, Nat'l Brain Tumor Society LA Walk
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT TODD GILLETT Young Adult Survior Synovial Cell Carcinoma
SHAYMA KAZMI, MD Hematologist/Oncologist & Medical Oncologist Cancer Treatment Centers of America Philadelphia Medical Center
RAED RAHMAN, DO Medical Director of Pain Management Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center
STEPHANIE PAVER, RD, CSO, CNSC Clinical Oncology Dietician Cancer Treatment Centers of America Arizona Medical Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ANNIE GOODMAN Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer MAURA TIERNEY Breast Cancer Survivor Award-Winning Actor Spokesperson, Chemo Myths Or Facts ANGELA WALL, PHD Communications Manager Breast Cancer Action ANNIE SARTOR Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Breast Cancer Action CAITLIN CARMODY Membership Coordinator Breast Cancer Action
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MIMI FERRARO Young Adult Survivor Breast Cancer PHILIP DEITCH Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Member, LGBT National Advisory Council Susan G. Komen For The Cure LIZ MARGOLIES, LCSW Executive Director National LGBT Cancer Network
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MICHAEL SOLOMON Young Adult Survivor, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Author, Now It's Funny LINDA BURHANSSTIPANOV, MSPH, DRPH Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Founder, Native American Cancer Research Corporation TWILA GARCIA Breast Cancer Survivor Rosebud Sioux Nation DORIS CHENG Asian Breast Health Outreach Project Methodist Richardson Medical Center HELEN LIU Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT BARBARA MUSSER Founder and CEO Sexy After Cancer TARSHA WHITE-JONES, RN, MSN Nurse, Teacher, PhD Student Cancer Researcher Young African Breast Cancer Patients PAMELA CROMWELL Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Founder, Pink For Pam MAILET LOPEZ Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Founder, I Had Cancer.com Principal, Squeaky Media
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT Lily Mulcahy Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer JOANNA ISBILL Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer VP Business Development & Columnist Dear Thyroid CHERRY WUNDERLICH Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer Director of Publications and Outreach ThyCa GARY BLOOM Executive Director ThyCa
SHANNON MILLER Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer Olympic Gold Medalist Decorated American Gymnast Founder, Shannon Miller Lifestyle JOSH SUNDQUST Young Adult Survivor, Ewing's Sarcoma Decorated Paralympic Ski Racer Author, "Just Don't Fall" ERIC SHANTEAU Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer Olympic Gold Medalist Decorated Olympic Swimmer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT THOMAS LOVERRO Young Adult Survivor, Chorodial Melanoma Venture Investor, RRE Ventures ETHAN ZOHN Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkins Lymphoma Founder, Grassroot Soccer Celebrity Spokesperson, StandUp2Cancer TOM CHIODO Senior Vice President Entertainment Industry Foundation StandUp2Cancer DR. PHILLIP SHARP Nobel Prize-winning Molecular Biologist National Medal of Science Winner, 2006 Professor of Biology, McGovern Institute Scientific Advisory Council Chair, StandUp2Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT TIM MATTHEWS Young Adult Survivor, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Musician/Singer, Backyard Heroes SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT HEATHER ELIZABETH Young Adult Survivor Melanoma & Breast Cancer CRAIG LUSTIG Young Adult Survivor, Brain Cancer President, Message Lab Consulting MONICA FAWZY BRYANT, ESQ Chief Operating Officer Navigating Cancer Survivorship
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MATTHEW BECKETT Young Adult Survivor, Colon Cancer Intern, Stupid Cancer DALE L MINTZ Executive Director, Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation THOMAS WEBER, MD FACS Director, Colorectal Cancer Research Program Chief of Surgery, Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System BRIEL ZAGAROW Young Adult Survivor, Colon Cancer Volunteer Advocate Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LISA LAMBERT, J.D. Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer LARI WENZEL, PH.D. Professor of Medicine and Public Health University of California, Irvine EDWARD L NELSON, MD Associate Professor Medicine and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry University of California, Irvine
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT EMILY MORRISON Young Adult Survivor Brain Tumor JULIE LARSON, LCSW Cancer Patient Advocate NYC Psychotherapist KATRINA RADKE, MFT Olympic Swimmer Author, Be Your Best Without the Stress
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT AMELIA STEPHENS Young Adult Survivor, Osteosarcoma Survivor Cancer Resource Specialist, American Cancer Society Volunteer, The SAMFund NorCal SAMANTHA EISENSTEIN-WATSON Young Adult Survivor, Ewing's Sarcoma Founder, The SAMFund MEGHAN ROGERS Bereaved Young Adult Cancer Advocate President National Collegiate Cancer Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JOY HUBER Young Adult Survivor, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Author, "Cancer With Joy" MARY KATHRYN RODRIGUE, PH.D., LPC, NCC Director of Survivorship Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Co-Founder, YATS Against Cancer BENJAMIN BULLINS Artist, The Benjamin Collection KATHLEEN SETTOON Young Adult Survivor Hodgkin's Lymphoma
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JENNIFER NASH-KASUGA Young Adult Survivor, Stage III Brain Cancer JOSHUA SCURRY Young Adult Survivor Certified Nutritionist & Person Trainer Co-Founder, ALIVE Foundation ANNA SCURRY Young Adult Survivor Certified Nutritionist Co-Founder, ALIVE Foundation ANTHONY GUCCIARDI Natural Health Guru Co-Founder of Natural Society Contributor to NaturalNews, Dr. Mercola
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT AMY CHMIELEWSKI, MSSA MA Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma Author, "Cancer Through My Eyes" Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book EMMANUELLE SCHICK GARCIA Director, "The Idiot Cycle" Documentary Film Producer, JPS Films ANTHONY BRADFORD (BISIGNANO) Actor/Writer Producer, "Transition" Film NICHOLAS BISIGNANO Young Adult Survivor, Stage III Hodgkin's Lymphoma Inspiration, "Transition" Film
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JANE FEYDER-SIEGEL Young Adult Survivor Hodgkins Disease ANGELA WICKER-RAMOS Physical Therapist at Sullivan Physical Therapy Oncology and Pelvic Floor Physical Certified Lymphedema Therapist SHARON FRANCZ, RN President and Co-Founder National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators (NCONN)
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ALLISON "LOLLI" WARD Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer Chairman, OMG! Cancer Summit Steering Committee LISA "STEPMOM" GOODMAN-GOLDSTEIN Young Adult Cancer Advocate Director of Development First Descents BRAD "DARIL" LUDDEN Young Adult Cancer Advocate Founder/CEO First Descents
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CJ GEORGE Pediatric Cancer Survivor, Stage III A.L.L. National Youth Ambassador 2012-2013 Hyundai Hope On Wheels ZAFAR BROOKS Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Hyundai Motor America Program Director for Hyundai Hope On Wheels LEONARD SENDER, MD Medical Director, Hyundai Cancer Institute Division Chief, Pediatric Oncology CHOC Children's Hospital in Orange Board Chair, Stupid Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT EMILY COUSINS Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Contributor, The Stupid Cancer Blog BARBARA GOLBY, LCSW Clinical Social Worker Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center PENNY DAMASKOS, PHD, LCSW, OSW-C Director, Resources for Life after Cancer Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MEGAN WEINER Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Disease RACHEL SUTLIFF Young Adult Survivor, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma KIMBERLY NOVOSEL Young Adult Cancer Advocate Co-Founder, Giving Back is the New Black HEATHER ANDERSON Young Adult Cancer Advocate Co-Founder, Giving Back is the New Black
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT THOMAS RYAN Young Adult Survivor, Brain Tumor GARY MERVIS Chairman and Founder Camp Good Days and Special Times SARAH BLUMENFELD Development Director Camp Kesem RACHEL FIREFLY FIRESTONE National Program Director Camp Kesem
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MICHELLE GOODWIN 2x YA Survivor, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Art Director/Photographer Creator, Malignant Humor REBECCA H JOHNSON, MD Medical Director Adolescent and Young Adult Program Seattle Children's Hospital PETER F. COCCIA, MD Section Chief Division of Hematology/Oncology University of Nebraska Medical Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT BRADLEY SCHMIDT Childhood Cancer Survivor, Neuroblastoma Chiropractor/Publisher/Speaker Author, "Where Does The Fight Come From: How I Survived Childhood Cancer" LAURA LINNEY Emmy & Golden Globe Award-winning Actress Star, Showtime's "The Big C" DARLENE HUNT Actor/Writer/Comedian Creator/Executive Producer Showtime's "The Big C"
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT WILL REISER Young Adult Survivor, Spinal Cancer Screenwriter, 50/50 ALLISON WARD Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer Chair, OMG! Cancer Summit Steering Committee SHARON FRANCZ, RN Founder National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators TAMIKA FELDER Young Adult Survivor, Cervical Cancer Founder/CEO, Tamika & Friends
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT SU CIAMPA Young Adult Survivor, Ewings Sarcoma EMILY MORRISON Young Adult Survivor, Brain Tumor ALEXANDER SIMON Senior Producer, Events Division Frost & Sullivan DIRK G. SCHROEDER, ScS MPH Executive Vice President HOLA Doctor
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MATTHEW HIZNAY Young Adult Survivor, Lung Cancer Second Year Med Student University of Toldeo NATHAN PENNELL, MD, PhD Board Certified Oncologist Taussig Cancer Center Cleveland Clinic KATE BROWN Director of Support and Advocacy LUNGevity Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT STACY GAGAS Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Resource Specialist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocate AURA KUPERBERG Director, Teen Impact / HOPE Program Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases Children's Hospital Los Angeles OCTAVIO ZAVALA Program Administrator Teen Impact Program Children's Hospital of Los Angeles DAVID R. FREYER, DO, MS Medical Director, HOPE Survivorship and Transition Services Children's Center for Cancer & Blood Diseases Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JACLYN SABOL Young Adult Survivor, Brain Tumor JONNY IMERMAN Young Adult Survivor Testicular Cancer Founder, Imerman Angels A.J. JACOBS Editor At Large Esquire Magazine Autnor, "Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection"
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT KATY DONAHUE Young Adult Survivor, Osteosarcoma Nurse Coordinator The Stephen D. Hassenfeld Center ANGELA WALL Communications Manager Breast Cancer Action MELINDA HENNEBERGER Breast Cancer Survivor Poltical Writer, The Washington Post Founder, Politics Daily
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ELIZABETH EPPELSHEIMER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer SUSAN GLADER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Author, No Where Hair JENNIFER ADAN Young Adult Co-Survivor Nashville Singer/Songwriter
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CAMBREY THOMAS Young Adult Survivor Acute Myeloid Leukemia STACEY LEWIS, CHES Deputy Chief Executive Young Survival Coalition JEAN A. SACHS, MSS, MLSP Chief Executive Officer Living Beyond Breast Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LAZ RAPSTRONG 2x Cancer Survivor, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia CEO/ Founder of Rapstrong Records, Hip Hop Artist/TV Producer "Musical Therapy" WENDELL POTTER Infamous Health Insurance Industry Whistleblower Author, "DEADLY SPIN: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans" Senior Analyst, The Center for Public Integrity
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT PAM CROMWELL Young Adult Fighter, Breast Cancer Founder, PinkForPam EMILY COUSINS Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Writer/Editor/Blogger The Stupid Cancer Blog KAIROL ROSENTHAL Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer Author, "Everything Changes: The Insider's Guide To Cancer In Your 20s and 30s" Champion Blogger, EverythingChangesBook.com
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CHARLIE LUSTMAN Young Adult Survivor, Osteosarcoma Singer/Songwriter Writer/Producer,Made Me Nuclear SCOTT HAMILTON 2x Survivor, Pituitary Brain Tumor US Olympic Gold Medalist 4 time World Figure Skating Champion 4 time National Champion TRENT THOMAS Young Adult Survivor Testicular Cancer 4th Angel Mentor ERIN SHAW Young Adult Survivor Hodgkin's Lymphoma 4th Angel Mentor
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MELINDA HOOD Young Adult Survivor Uterine Cancer SPECIAL GUEST LINDSEY MILLER Young Adult Survivor Pancreatic Cancer BRANDON SCHOTT Young Adult Survivior Testicular Cancer Singer/Songwriter LAURA ROPPE Young Adult Survivor Triple Negative Breast Cancer Singer/Songwriter, Author
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ALLI WARD Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer Chair, OMG2012 Cancer Summit Steering Committee TANI BAHTI, RN, CT, CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Author, "Dying to Know - Straight Talk about Death and Dying" Producer, "Living Through Dying The Struggle for Grace" Founder/Executive Director, Passages JENNY GREENFIELD, LCSW Hospice Social Worker Volunteer, Camp Mak-A-Dream
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JENNA BENN, MSW Cancer Crusher, Grey Zone Lymphoma Survivor Twist Out Cancer Founder HANS RUFFERT Young Adult Survivor, Stomach Cancer Celebrity Chef, Next Food Network Star Chef, Out Of Z Bleu MATTHEW FARBER, MA Director Provider Economics and Public Policy Association of Community Cancer Centers
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT RACHEL CAPPIO Young Adult Survivor, Leukemia AMY TENDERICH Patient Advocate / Diabetes Blogger Health 2.0 Speaker and Consultant Founder, Diabetes Mine "e-PATIENT DAVE" DEBRONKART Survivor, Kidney Cancer National Patient Advocate/Activist Volunteer Chairman, Society for Participatory Medicine Author, Blogger, Speaker ePatient Dave
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CARABALLO-FARMAN Breast Cancer Advocates Visual Artists, Leonor Caraballo and Abou Farman S. CASPER WONG Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer Founder, OO Media Director, The LuLu Sessions STEVE MAZAN Young Adult Survivor, Liver Cancer Emmy-Winning Writer And Stand-Up Comedian Dying To Do Letterman
ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT KIMMY MCATEE Youth Health Advocate PR and Marketing Manager Keep A Breast Foundation HANNAH KLEIN CONNOLLY Survivor, Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Activist Founder, Pinkwashing.org Founder Her2friends MIA DAVIS Organizing Director Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Co-Leader, Workgroup for Safe Markets AMY LUBITOW PHD Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology Portland State University
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT TANIA KATAN Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Writer, Activist, Humorist Author, My One Night Stand With Cancer MELINDA BECK Health Journal Columnist The Wall Street Journal ELISSA THORNER BANTUG 2x Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Program Coordinator, Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Program Young Woman's Representative Susan G. Komen Multicultural Advisory Council BRIDGET SPENCE Young Adult Survivor, Stage IV Breast Cancer Coach, Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Member, Susan G. Komen Multicultural Advisory Council Blogger, My Big Girl Pants"
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MARISSA LEVESQUE Young Adult Suvivor, Breast Cancer ANGELA WALL PHD Communications Manager Breast Cancer Action KIM IRISH JD Program Manager Breast Cancer Action CAITLIN CARMODY Membership Coordinator Breast Cancer Action
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CARRIE MALICKI Young Adult Suvivor, Breast Cancer
JENNIFER MERSCHDORF Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Chief Executive Officer Young Survival Coalition
JENNA GLAZER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Director of Development Young Survival Coalition
STACEY LEWIS, CHES Young Adult Breast Cancer Advocate Vice President of Programming Young Survival Coalition
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MEGAN HILDEBRANDT Acclaimed Visual Artist Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma SPECIAL GUEST JONATHAN LEVINE Director, 50/50 Film AARON BRYANT Young Adult Cancer Advocate Director, "Wrong Way to Hope" MIKE LANG Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma Producer, "Wrong Way to Hope" Director/Coordinator/Guide Survive & Thrive Expeditions Ltd. Cancer Survivor Network Coordinator Tom Baker Cancer Centre/UofC JENNIFER LUCE Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer LAURIE HINSPERGER Young Adult Survivor, Colon Cancer Advocate, Public Speaker, Educator
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MATT KLEIN Young Adult Survivor Hodgkin's Disease ZOE OZ Daughter, Dr. Mehmet Oz Youth Health Advocate Blogger, teenDailyStrength.com Contributor, YOU: The Owner's Manual for Teens AMY BARONE Director of Communications HealthCorps SARAH FRANK Coordinator, HeathCorps West Side High School NYC
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JOLENE VONMILLANICH Young Adult Survivor Rockstar
MAILET LOPEZ Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Co-Founder, Squeaky Wheel Media Founder, IHadCancer.com
JONNY IMERMAN Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer Founder, Imerman Angels
TAMIKA FELDER Young Adult Survivor, Cervical Cancer Founder, Tamika And Friends
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT AIMEE KNAUFF, ND 3x Young Adult Survivor, Brain Cancer Naturopathic Doctor Sojourns Community Health Clinic
SANDRA STEINGRABER, PH.D. Acclaimed Ecologist Author, Raising Elijah Author, Living Downstream Ithaca College Scholar in Residence Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MYLES BESKIND Young Adult Suvivor, Colon Cancer, Stage IV Author, Blood, Sweat, and Tears A Humorous Guide to Caring for Cancer Patients
MARION NESTLE, PHD Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health NYU Steinhardt School Of Culture, Education and Human Development Author, Food Politics Author, Safe Food
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ANGELA VAN TREUREN Young Adult Survivor Small Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix Member, CaringBridge
RANDALL C. MOSS Social Media Marketing Manager MeadWestvaco Author, The Future of Nonprofits
DAVID O. RENZ PHD Beth K. Smith/Missouri Chair in Nonprofit Leadership Director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership Chair, Department of Public Affairs
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JULIANNA CARVATT Young Adult Survivor, Melanoma
JENNIFER A. STEIN, MD PHD Assistant Professor Associate Director of Pigmented Lesion Services Department of Dermatology NYU Dermatologic, Skin and Cancer Associates
SAMANTHA GUILD Bereaved Young Adult Siblling National Patient Advocate AIM At Melanoma
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT AMANDA FREEMAN Young Adult Survivor, Sarcoma Broadcast Production Associate The Stupid Cancer Show
JULIE CLARK Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Founder, Baby Einstein Author, You Are The Best Medicine
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JESSICA ROGERS Young Adult Survivor Breast Cancer
KATHLEEN VENEZIA Young Adult Survivor Breast & Thyroid Cancer Health Coach/Founder, Bella Wellness
LISA HOFFMAN Author, "The Healing Power of Movement: How to Benefit From Physical Activity During Your Cancer Treatment" Founder, Solo Fitness
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DYLAN MOSER Childhood Cancer Survivor, Leukemia
SEAN SHAPIRO Young Adult Cancer Advocate Chairperson, The 2012 NYC Hope Gala Member, i[2]y NYC Planning Committee
KIRSTEN QUISENBERRY Overall Public Relations Chairperson Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance MaraTHON 2012
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT BRITTA ARAGON Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma Founder, Cinco Vidas
NICHOLAS RIVITUSO Young Adult Survivor Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Non Hodgkins Small Cell Lymphoma
SONA MEHRING Founder/CEO CaringBridge
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT BENJAMIN RUBENSTEIN 2x Adolescent Cancer Survivor Author, TWICE Blogger, cancerslayerblog.com
MIA DAVIS Organizing Director Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Co-Leader, Workgroup for Safe Markets
RAMY GAFNI Young Adult Survivor, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Celebrity Make-Up Artist Creator, Ramy beauty therapy® cosmetics Author, Ramy Gafni's Beauty Therapy: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Great While Living with Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT REBECCA WARD Uterine Cancer Survivor Nurse Paralegal Project Coordinator "Dancing with N.E.D." Documentary Film
ANNA BROWER Childhood Cancer Survivor Hodgkin's Lymphoma Co-Chair, i[2]y NYC/Metro Planning Committee
SUSAN MOSER ESQ. Childhood Cancer Survivor Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Co-Chair, i[2]y NYC/Metro Planning Committee
DANA GENNARELLI Childhood Cancer Survivor, Leukemia Human Resources Coordinator I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation
JAMES MANNING Childhood Cancer Survivor, Optic Glioma Broadcast Production Assistant The Stupid Cancer Show
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT VOLARY Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Singer/Songwriter, Volary Music
ROB RUFUS Young Adult Survivor, Germ Cell Cancer Singer/Songwriter, The Blacklist Royals
NAMRATA SINGH GUJRAL Writer/Director One A Minute
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ANNA BROWER Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma Chair, i[2]y NYC/Metro Chapter
DAVE SMITH Young Adult Cancer Advocate CEO, Special Love, Inc.
GEOFF EATON 2x Young Adult Survivor, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Founder, Executive Director Young Adult Cancer Canada
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DORI PLAIT Young Adult Survivor Thyroid Cancer
ADELINA PLAIT Thyroid Cancer Survivor Parent of Young Adult Survivor
BONNIE JULIUS Bereaved Parent President & Co-Founder Crickett's Answer For Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MEREDITH ISRAEL Young Adult Survivor Stage 4 Breast Cancer Volunteer, Max Cure Foundation
NITA L. SEIBEL, MD Senior Investigator Clinical Investigations Branch Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program National Cancer Institute
STEVEN FRIEDMAN, MHSA Chief, Clinical Trials Operations and Informatics Branch Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis National Cancer Institute
DEBORAH VOLLMER DAHLKE Director, Clinical Trial Network Texas Life Science Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ANN KRAMER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
MEG HARRISON Patient Services Manager Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York City Chapter
KAREN DEMAIRO Senior Divisional Patient Services Manager Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Long Island Chapter
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ADELE RAMOS Young Adult Survivor, Ostrosarcoma Poet, Spoken Word Artist
JOANNA MORALES Director, Disability Rights Legal Center Cancer Legal Resource Center
REBECCA NELLIS Director of Programs Cancer and Careers
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT KELLY MADIGAN Young Adult Survivor Hodgkin's Lymphoma
SHARON FRANCZ Executive Director, Co-Founder National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators
REBECCA TRUPP, RN OCN Vice President, Co-Founder National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ERIC CHARSKY Young Adult Survivor Colon Cancer
SAGE BOLTE, PHD Young Adult Oncology Counselor INOVA Heath Systems
JONNY IMERMAN Young Adult Survivor Testicular Cancer Founder, Imerman Angels
TRACY MAXWELL Young Adult Survivor Ovarian Cancer Founder, Solo Survivors
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT COBY BROWN YA Survivor, Ewing Sarcoma Singer/Songwriter
JULIE LARSON Young Adult Cancer Advocate NYC Young Adult Psychotherapist
MARCIA DONZIGER YA, Ovarian Cancer Founder, MyLifeline.org
MARC G. RAPPAPORT, DO YA Survivor, Thyroid Cancer Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine UVM/Danbury Hospital
ERIN ZAMMETT RUDDY YA Survivor, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Author, My So Called Normal Life Blogger, Parenting.com
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT RYAN HOESLEY Young Adult Type 1 Diabetic, 10 Years Athletic Committee Chair JimmyInsulin.org
MEREDITH SWARTZ Young Adult Type 1 Diabetic : 10 Years Marketing Director JimmyInsulin.org
JEREMY WEISBACH Young Adult Diabetic Founder, JimmyInsulin.org
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LIGAYA JOY KING Young Adult Survivor, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
LOREN BRILL Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma Founder, Sweet Loren's Cookie & Brownie Dough
DAVID LUKS Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer Founder, Deluxe Honeydrop Beverages
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT SUSAN MOSER Young Adult Survivor Sacro-Coccygeal Teratoma, Grade III
LEONARD SENDER Chairman, i[2]y Cancer Foundation Clinical Professor of Medicine Director of Oncology Services CHAO Comprehensive Cancer Center
TIMOTHY MOYNIHAN, MD Education Chair Department of Medical Oncology The Mayo Clinic
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ALISA SAVORETTI Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Founder/President My Hope Chest
KRIS CARR Young Adult Survivor Author, Wellness Coach Director, Crazy Sexy Cancer Founder, Crazy Sexy Life
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LINDSAY GENA Young Adult Survivor Stage 4 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
NOREEN FRASER Breast Cancer Suvivor Co-Creator/Co-Producer, StandUp2Cancer Founder, Noreen Fraser Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JEMMA CABRAL 2x Young Adult Survivor, Hodkins Lymphoma Team FD Alum, Imerman Angels Mentor Volunteer & Advocate, American Cancer Society
JENNA GLAZER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Director of Development Young Survival Coalition
DANA MCCAW Young Adult Breast Cancer Advocate Development Associate Young Survival Coalition
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LINDSAY RAWOT Young Adult Survivor Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT AMANDA ZWILLING Young Adult Cancer Advocate
KATHARINA HARF COO and Co-founder DKMS Americas
ALINA SUPRUNOVA Business Development DKMS Americas
EMILY PETERSON Senior Resource Development Specialist Office of Patient Advocacy National Marrow Donor Program
MARY HALET Regional Director Recruitment/Community Development National Marrow Donor Program
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DUSTY SHOWERS "Unusual Breast Cancer Advocate" The Man In the Pink Bra The 2nd Baseman
DOUG ULMAN 3x Young Adult Cancer Survivor Founder, The Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults CEO, LIVESTRONG
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DANIEL STOLFI Acute Non-Hodgkins T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Executive Producer, Writer and Actor Cancer Can't Dance Like This
MARGARET FOTI, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.) Chief Executive Officer American Association for Cancer Research
JON RETZLAFF Managing Director
Science Policy and Government Affairs American Association for Cancer Research
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MARK KWON Young Adult Survivor
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
MATTY GOLDBERG Young Adult Suvivor, Brain Cancer
Actor, Comedian and Activist, [website]
SARANNE ROTHBERG Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Founder, Comedy Cures
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT KALI MORDAUNT Young Adult Survivor, Brain Cancer
Regional Chair, i[2]y Buffalo
MELISSA HOLLAND Partner. Cronin & Holland
Executive Vice President, CEO Orange Freeze Entertainment Corp.
Executive Director, Rich Cronin Hope Foundation
CASSANDRA CRONIN Bereaved Sister
Co-Founder Rich Cronin Hope Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MEL MAJOROS Young Adult Survivor
Breast Cancer [BLOG]
Producer/Host, The Cancer Warrior on EmpoweRadio
MIMI FERRARO Young Adult Survivor
Breast Cancer
Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist [website]
CHRISTINE BAZE Young Adult Survivor
Cervical Cancer
Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist [website]
Founder, The Yellow Umbrella
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT LENKA DAYRIT Young Adult Survivor, AML
Contestent, Project Runway, Fall 2010 Season
SAMANTHA GREEN Young Adult Cancer Activist
Founder, Crawl For Cancer
DIEM BROWN Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer
Host, MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat
Founder, MedGift.com
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT NAOMI BARTLEY Young adult survivor
Leukemia and Thyroid Cancer
Developer of iCANcer app for iOS
DAVID HESSEKIEL Founder/President Cause Marketing Forum
GAYLE SULIK, PHD Medical Sociologist
Author, Pink Ribbon Blues: How Breast Cancer Culture Undermines Women's Health
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT RYAN SUTTER Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Former Contestant, ABC's 'The Bachlorette'
BRAD LUDDEN Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Professional Nike Kayak Athlete
Founder, First Descents
LISA GOODMAN GOLDSTEIN Director of Communications First Descents
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JESSE HERSHKOWITZ Young Adult Survivor, Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist
SHARON L. FRANCZ Oncology Nurse Navigator
President National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators
REBECCA SARON TRUPP, RN, OCN Oncology Nurse Navigator
Vice President National Coalition of Oncology Nurse Navigators
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ERIN ELOISE TULBERG Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
BARBARA A. BRENNER, J.D. Executive Director Breast Cancer Action
KIMBERLY IRISH Program Manager Breast Cancer Action
ANGELA WALL Communictions Manager Breast Cancer Action
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT HARRIE BAKST Young Adult Survivor
Salivary Gland Cancer
President & Founder Carnegie Sports Group
KEN BERGER President & CEO Charity Navigator
DAN PALLOTTA Founder, Pallotta TeamWorks
Author, Uncharitable
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT BETH ARKY Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Acclaimed journalist
Blogger, Seventh Generation
DEVRA L. DAVIS, PHD, MPH Founder, Environmental Health Trust
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Author, The Secret History of the War on Cancer
Author, Disconnect HARVEY KARP, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics UCLA School of Medicine
Producer/Editor, The Path Of Wellness And Healing DVD Author, "Happiest Baby on the Block"
ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT MEGHAN ROGERS Bereaved Young Adult Cancer Advocate
President National Collegiate Cancer Foundation
KAY COFRANCESCO Director of Advocacy Relations Lung Cancer Alliance
BETH STERN Executive Director LUNGevity Foundation
ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT SHANNON FOLEY Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Executive Director Love, Hope, Strength
LISA NIEMI Writer/Director
Spokesperson, PANCAN
Wife of the late actor Patrick Swayze
ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT LINDSAY AVNER Young Adult Breast Cancer Advocate
Founder/Executive Director Be Bright Pink
REP. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ Breast Cancer Survivor
Chief Deputy Whip US House of Representatives
Florida's 20th Congressional District
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT STEFANIE LARUE Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Spokesmodel/Patient Advocate [video]
DARLENE HUNT Actor/Writer/Comedian
Creator/Executive Producer Showtime's "The Big C"
LAURA ZISKIN Breast Cancer Survivor
Award-Winning Film & Television Producer/Director Co-Founder, StandUp2Cancer
ETHAN ZOHN Young Adult Survivor
Hodgkins Lymphoma
Founder, Grassroot Soccer
Winner, Survivor: Africa (2002)
LEONARD SENDER, MD i[2]y Chairman of the Board
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Oncology Services Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT KATIE JOZWICKI Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Retail Business Consultant Chevron
JOHN SABIA Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Founder/President Hillside Media Productions, LLC
LYNN LANE Prostate Cancer Survivor
Executive Director/Founder Voices of Survivors Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JASON MLOT Young Adult Survivor
Undifferentiated Soft Tissue Sarcoma
CYRIAC ROEDING Co-Founder/CEO, ShopKick, Inc. Co-Founder/CEO, 12 Snap Mobile
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT EMILY HOBSON Young Adult Survivor, Ewing's Sarcoma
BARRY HENDRICKSON Celebrity Hairstylist
Founder, Bits & Pieces
Author, Looking Like You
MICHELLE ROBBINS Young Adult Cancer Advovate
New York City Chapter Director Yoga Bear
ANGEL SPOTLIGHT JENNIFER OWEN Bereaved Spouse
CHARISSA HAMILTON-GRIBENAS Bereaved Spouse
Founder, BRICKS for Young Adults
JULIE LARSON Young Adult Services Program Coordinator CancerCare
SHANNON DINGEE-KRAMER Young Adult Survivor
Director of Customer Relations and Operations Blog Talk Radio
ALAN LEVY Founder/CEO Blog Talk Radio CinchCast.com
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JILL HARRISON Young Adult Survivor
Lung Cancer
Acclaimed Director/Playwright
ANDREW MCMAHON Young Adult Survivor
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Singer/Songwriter
Frontman, Jack's Mannequin
Founder, Dear Jack Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DAPHNE CERCADO Young Adult Survivor
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
MARISA MIR Young Adult Survivor, Colorectal Cancer
Program Coordinator
Anderson Network
ANNA R.K. FRANKLIN, MD Medical Director
Adolescent & Young Adult Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Children's Cancer Hospital
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JASON VAROUNIS Young Adult Survivor, Brain Cancer
ERIN MOARATTY Chief of External Communications Patient Advocate Foundation
MITCH GOLANT, PhD Senior VP Research & Training Cancer Support Community
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT MORGAN SOBEL Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivor
Graphic Designer, Visual Artist
BOB GIBBS Young Adult Survivor, Brain Cancer
Founder/VP Miles For Hope
AKIVA ZABLOCKI Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivor
Trustee, Board of Directors Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DORI PLAIT Young Adult Survivor
Thyroid Cancer
MEG HARRISON Patient Services Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
New York City Chapter
KAREN DEMAIRO Senior Divisional Patient Services Manager
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Long Island Chapter
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CALEB EGWUENU Young Adult Cancer Advocate in Africa
Founder/President Stand Up 2 Cancer Naija
LEONARD SENDER, MD Chairman, i[2]y
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director, Oncology Services CHAO Comprehensive Cancer Center
KAREN ALBRITTON, MD Director, AYA Oncology
University of North Texas Cook Children's Hospital
TERESA WOODRUFF, Ph.D Thomas J. Watkins Professor of OB/GYN
Director/Founder The Oncofertility Consortium
Northwestern University
TAMIKA FELDER Young Adult Survivor
Cervical Cancer
Founder/CEO, Tamika & Friends
JONNY IMERMAN Young Adult Survivor
Testicular Cancer
Founder, Imerman Angels
SAGE BOLTE, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C Oncology Counselor, Sexpert Life With Cancer
INOVA Health Systems
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ERIC ANTHONY GALVEZ Young Adult Survivor, Brain Cancer
Founder, MassKickers
Author, Reversal
JOANNA MORALES, ESQ Director, Cancer Legal Resource Center
Adjunct Professor of Law Loyola Law School
REBECCA NELLIS Director of Programs Cancer and Careers CEW Foundation
LAURA MOSIELLO Director of Women's Cancers CancerCare
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT APRIL CAPIL Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Author, "Recipe For Lemonade"
JON SCHRADER Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer
Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Performer | [link] Contributing Artist i[2]y Compilation/Benefit CD, Volume 1
MICHAEL TIERNAN Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer
Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Performer | [link] Contributing Artist i[2]y Compilation/Benefit CD, Volume 1
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JASON MLOT Young Adult Survivor
Undifferentiated Soft Tissue Sarcoma
MATTHEW ALSANTE Executive Director Sarcoma Foundation of America
C. PARKER GIBBS, MD Associate Professor
Orthopaedic Oncology University of Florida College of Medicine
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT EVA GRAYZEL Oral Cancer Survivor
Performance Artist
Motivational Speaker [website]
ROBERT T. CROYLE, PhD Director Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
MELINDA HENNEBERGER Young Adult Survivor
Breast Cancer
Editor-In-Chief PoliticsDaily.com
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT RYAN HAMNER 3x Young Adult Cancer Survivor
Recording Artist, Composer/Performer [link]
JONATHAN SCHEIN Young Adult Survivor
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
CEO, Schein Media
SARAH BEATTY Founder/President Green Depot
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT STEFANIE LARUE Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Spokesmodel/Patient Advocate [video]
DR. SUSAN LOVE, MD, MBA President, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
Clinical Professor of Surgery UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine
MOLLY MCMASTER Young Adult Survivor, Colon Cancer
Founder, ColonClub.com
Producer, The Colondar
BRIAN NOVAK Young Adult Survivor, Colon Cancer
Type 1 Diabetic
Designer/Owner, Elevated Media
ERICA PAUL Young Adult Survivor, Colon Cancer
Cancer Advocate, Team Fabulous
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JENNIFER GOODMAN LINN Young Adult Survivor, MFH sarcoma
Founder, Cycle For Survival
DEBORAH LUDWIG Young Adult Survivor, Leukemia
Author, Rebirth
Creator, Writing for Your Life Workshop
LAURA LIBERMAN, MD Lymphoma Survivor
Attending Radiologist, Breast Imaging Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Author, I Signed As The Doctor
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JON FILBERT Young Adult Survivor, Lung & Thyroid Cancer
Regional Ambassador
i[2]y Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
STEVEN I. SHERMAN MD
Department Chair
Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders MD Anderson Cancer Center
KAIROL ROSENTHAL Young Adult Survivor, Thyroid Cancer
Healthcare Blogger, Everything Changes
Author, Everything Changes: The Insider's Guide
To Cancer In Your 20s and 30s
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT HEATHER SWIFT Young Adult Survivor, Breast/Ovarian Cancer
Board Member, Advocate Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes SUSAN MILLER Breast Cancer Survivor
OBIE-Award Winning Playright, "My Left Breast"
Writer/Executive Producer/Writer, "Anyone But Me" SUEANN MARK, PhD Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Clinical Sexologist in Private Practice
Creator, STEPS™Sexual Transformation
and Empowerment Program for Survivors
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT SHEILA ULRICH Young Adult Surivor, Melanoma
Author/Founder, Truly Alive
JOSHUA SNYDER 3x Young Adult Survivor
President/Founder KnowCancer.com
GENA COOK Cancer Advocate
Co-Founder/CEO NavigatingCancer.com
SURIVOR SPOTLIGHT DARREN NEUBERGER Young Adult Survivor
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Author, "Let's Talk About It"
JENNIFER BENZ Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Founder, Chief Strategist, Benz Communications
MARISA MARCHETTO Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Author, Cancer Vixen
Founder, The Cancer Vixen Fund
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT EMILY HOBSON Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma
STUART J. KAPLAN, MD, FAAP Executive Director
Children’s Oncology Camp Foundation, Inc. Camp Mak-A-Dream
BRAD LUDDEN Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Founder, First Descents
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT DANA LAURIE Young Adult Survivor, Pituitary Carcinoma
Founder, Purus Cosmetics
STACY MALKAN Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Communications Director Campaign For Safe Cosmetics
JANICE COX Natural Beauty & At-Home Beauty Expert Author, Natural Beauty at Home [amazon]
Co-Author, EcoBeauty [amazon]
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT ALLISON WARD Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer
Champion Blogger, [link]
ANDY MILLER Executive Vice President, Mission Lance Armstrong Foundation
KELLI CRADDOCK Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Director LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance
MEDICAL SPOTLIGHT ADAM DACHMAN, D.O. Young Adult Cancer Advocate
President, Piano Player Mouse Productions
Chief Of Surgery, Upland Hills Medical Center
RAVIT LICHTENBERG Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Founder, Chief StrategistUStrategy.com
Social Media Blogger [link]
BETH KANTER Nonprofit Consultant
Author/Blogger, Beth's Blog
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT BRANDON SCHOTT Young Adult Survivor, Germ Cell Cancer Singer/Songwriter
Contributing Artist, i[2]y Benefit CD, Vol. 2
LAURIE MEADOFF Founder, CityKids Foundation
CEO, Cancer Schmancer
FRAN DRESCHER Uterine Cancer Survivor
Emmy-Nominated Actor
Founder & Visionary, Cancer Schmancer
Author, Cancer Schmancer
SPECIAL GUEST JONNY IMERMAN Young Adult Testicular Cancer Survivor
Founder, Imerman Angels
NIMESH P. NAGARSHETH, M.D. Asst Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Associate Director of Robotic Surgery
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
Drummer and Percussionist for N.E.D.
JOANIE HOPE, M.D. Fellow, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
New York University School of Medicine
Lead Vocalist for N.E.D.
ETHAN ZOHN Young Adult Survivor
Hodgkins Lymphoma
Founder, Grassroot Soccer
Winner, 2002 Survivor: Africa
HILDY DILLON Senior Vice President
Patient Services The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
LEONARD SENDER, MD i[2]y Chairman of the Board
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Oncology Services Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT KYM MARTIN 26-Year YA Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Certified Nutrition Consultant & Fitness Trainer
Founder, KymMartin.com REBECCA KATZ, MS Cancer Advocate
Chef, Author,
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen DR. ALEJANDRO JUNGER Director of Integrative Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital
Author, Clean
Founder, Clean TV
MEDICAL SPOTLIGHT EDWARD SHIN, M.D. Co-Founder Healogica, Inc. SUSANNAH FOX Associate Director Pew Internet/American Life Project
JANE SARASOHN-KAHN Health Economist
Founder, THINK-Health
Blogger, Health Populi
GUEST CO-HOST CRAIG ALBERINO Founder/CEO Active Cause, Inc.
JASON RZEPKA VP, Public Affairs MTV Networks
NANCY LUBLIN CEO, Chief Old Person Do Something!, Inc.
ADAM HIRSCH Chief Operations Officer Mashable.com
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT CATHY BUETI Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Champion Blogger
Author, Breastless In The City
NATALIE LEDESMA, MS, RD, CSO Oncology Dietitian UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
GRETA MACAIRE, RD, CSO Oncology Dietitian UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
BRIAN LOBEL Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer Performer/Writer BALL and Other Funny Stories About Cancer Creator, Fun With Cancer Patients
SCOTT JOY Young Adult Testicular Cancer Survivor
Administrator, TC-Cancer.com
Forum Administrator, LIVESTRONG.com Testicular Cancer Topic Guide
ERIC SHANTEAU Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer
Motivational Speaker
World Class Olympic Swimmer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
KATE GOLDBERGER AYA Survivor, PH+ Acute Lymphcytic Leukemia
Regional Chair, i[2]y NYC/Metro Chapter
i[2]y Board of Directors, Trustee
IT Manager, Dr. Miracle's Inc.
KAMI DEAN Young Adult Survivor
Thyroid Cancer
KATHERINE BURTON Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Writer/Blogger, After Cancer, Now What? IDELLE DAVIDSON Breast Cancer Survivor
Co-author, Your Brain After Chemo
AARON SPICER
YA Testicular Cancer Survivor
Chairman, i[2]y Young Adult Leadership Cabinet JAMIE RENO Young Adult Survivor, Lymphoma Author, Hope Begins In The Dark Singer/Songwriter
JEN SINGER
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivor Author, Parenting with Cancer Boards Planet Cancer ROSANNE CURRIE
YA Survivor, AML/BMT Artist, Photographer, Writer The Adventures of Baldylocks
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
FEDERICO BERNAL Young Adult Survivor, Testicular Cancer
Investigator, Asst. Professor, NIH
Instructor in Pediatrics, Dana-Farber
DIANE BALMA Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Executive Director Stand Up 2 Cancer
LAURA SHAWVER Ovarian Cancer Survivor
CEO, Phenomix
Founder, The Clearity Foundation
Scientific Advisory Committee, Stand Up 2 Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
COURTNEY BUGLER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Executive Director, Young Survival Coalition, Atlanta Chapter
KASHA HO Program Manager Breast Cancer Action DEVRA L. DAVIS, PHD, MPH Founder, Environmental Health Trust
Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh
Author, The Secret History of the War on Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
STEFANIE LARUE Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
JANINE E. GUGLIELMINO, MA Communications Director Living Beyond Breast Cancer
JENNA GLAZER Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Associate Director of Development, Young Survival Coalition
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
ANNE WILLIS Young Adult Survivor, Ewing's Sarcoma
Manager of Survivorship Programs National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
DUNCAN CROSS Healthcare Blogger DuncanCross.net
MOLLY DANIELS Vice President for Field Advocacy American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
LANDON DUNNING Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer Singer/Songwriter
Contributing Artist, i[2]y Benefit CD, Vol. 2 JULIE LARSON Young Adult Cancer Advocate
Program Director, Young Adult Services CancerCare TRACY MAXWELL Young Adult Survivor, Ovarian Cancer
Executive Director, HazingPrevention.org
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
CHAD WHITMAN Young Adult Survivor, Melanoma
i[2]y Chief Fabulous Officer
JONNY IMERMAN Young Adult Testicular Cancer Survivor
Founder, Imerman Angels
RYAN O'DONOGHUE Young Adult Advocate
Bereaved Sibling
Chairman & President, Rise Above It
ETHAN ZOHN Young Adult Survivor
Hodgkins Lymphoma
Founder, Grassroot Soccer
Winner, 2002 Survivor: Africa
LEONARD SENDER, MD i[2]y Chairman of the Board
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Oncology Services Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT THERESE BREWITZ Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer Singer/Songwriter
Contributing Artist, i[2]y Benefit CD, Vol. 2
JENNIFER STEIN, M.D. Ph.D Associate Director of Pigmented Lesion Service
Assistant Professor of Dermatology NYU Langone Medical Center COURTNEY CLARK Young Adult Survivor, Melanoma
Director of Development and Marketing Planet Cancer
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JESSE HERSHKOWITZ Young Adult Survivor, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Rap Artist/Songwriter
Contributing Artist, i[2]y Benefit CD, Vol. 2
CHRISTINA FALISE Young Adult Survivor, Breast Cancer
Artist/Photographer Christina Falise Photography
SETH EISEN Young Adult Survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Visual artist, Performer, Educator Eye Zen Art
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT JAMIE RENO
Young Adult Survivor, Lymphoma Author, Hope Begins In The Dark Singer/Songwriter Contributing Artist, i[2]y Benefit CD, Vol. 2 JANET GRAY
Professor of Psychology Director Science, Technology, and Society Program Vassar College SHANNON FISK
Environmental Attorney Natural Resources Defense Council