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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 26 MIN

Climbing Beyond Limits: Surviving, Thriving and Reaching the Top of Mount Everest (Again)

from F-U Cancer Podcast · host F-U Cancer

Diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in 2024, Shaunna Burke continues to live with extraordinary purpose. From running the Everest Marathon to climbing mountains for charity, Shaunna’s journey is now being captured in an upcoming documentary airing on the Discovery Channel, a powerful testament to resilience, meaning, and the will to keep climbing.Shaunna is a PhD and Associate Professor at the University of Leeds, where her groundbreaking research explores physical activity, prehabilitation, and resilience in people living with cancer. With more than 30 peer reviewed publications, she is a leading voice in improving quality of life, motivation, and psychological strength across the cancer journey.In this episode, Shaunna sits down with host Christina Rollins to reflect on her cancer journey, explore how her lived experiences impact her professional work, and share lessons that can help us all thrive regardless of the mountain we are climbing. 💕Learn More:  http://fucancer.health🏔️Support Shaunna: https://www.dyingtoclimb.com/

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