156: Hammer Down Cancer - Hope on the Horizon

156: Hammer Down Cancer - Hope on the Horizon Purdue University is hammering down on cancer with research, fundraising and real people making a difference in pursuit of a cure.  Hope is alive. Andy Mesecar; Tony and Kelly Trent Today's Lexi:  Ελπίδα - Elpida - Hope In Today’s Episode: A trip to sunny Naples, Florida for Purdue University President’s Council Back-to-Class weekend proves to informative, enlightening and a ray of hope for those struggling with cancer.  Kiki shares her candid and heartfelt conversation with Dr Andrew Mesecar Department Head, Department of Biochemistry Director, Purdue Center for Cancer Research and Kelly and Tony Trent parents of Tyler Trent.  Tyler Trent, in case you do not know the name, is the former Purdue student who inspired countless sports fans with his gratitude and grace. He passed away from a rare form of bone cancer in 2019 at the age of 20 years old. According to ESPN Trent first earned the admiration of the Boilermakers football team by camping outside the stadium in September 2017 prior to the team's Big Ten home opener against No. 8 Michigan. He posed for a picture with head coach Jeff Brohm the morning of the game. Trent did not initially tell Brohm that he had spent the previous afternoon at a chemotherapy session to treat Osteosarcoma.  This fortuitous encounter propelled a new trajectory of scientific research for peds cancer at Purdue.  Learn all about the giant leaps being taken in pursuit of targeting chemo and finding a cure.  Plus, two parents, Tyler’s mother and father, who now dedicate their life to cancer awareness, education, fundraising and outreach. This episode is not to be missed as we can each make a difference in our health and wellness when we look for viable solutions to change for the better. Today's Ola Kala Moment: Love Notes Resources: Purdue Cancer Institute ESPN Tyler Trent Purdue For Life GIANT LEAPS Mesecar Lab The Upset Tyler Trent Foundation Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary   🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at the Kefi Life Shop!🫒 Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul! Insta: @kefilife_ Twitter: @Kikivale LinkedIn: Kiki Vale KefiLife.com For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils: my.doterra.com/kefilife. This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1 LTLawChicago.com and Kingdom Farms Wholesale Meats KingdomFarms.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.