From Ironman to Brain Cancer: One Man’s Fight to Live Longer

What happens when the engineer behind life-saving medical technology becomes the patient fighting for his own life?In this powerful episode of Frankly Speaking with Sendra D, we sit down with Mike Hugo — a former Medtronic engineer, Ironman athlete, and father — who was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.After a sudden seizure in 2022, Mike’s world changed overnight. The same surgical technologies he once helped develop became the tools that saved his life.Now, as a patient advocate, he’s on a mission to help others navigate cancer, access clinical trials, and fight for more time.🔥 In this episode, we cover:The moment everything changedWhat brain cancer patients aren’t toldHow mindset impacts survivalThe truth about clinical trialsFamily, legacy, and purpose after diagnosisThis is more than a survival story — it’s a conversation about resilience, innovation, and what it means to truly fight for life.If you or someone you love is facing cancer, this episode could change how you approach the fight.👉 Subscribe for more real conversations on leadership, resilience, and truth.👉 Share this with someone who needs hope today.#BrainCancer #Glioblastoma #CancerSurvivor #Medtronic #FranklySpeaking #SendraD #Resilience #ClinicalTrials #Leadership #HealthInnovationsendortv.comsend'Or TVhttps://www.instagram.com/dorcefoundation?igsh=eGplMDVjNGdvdzBohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqj7GkIze050gC0WdgDYnXAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sendradorce/https://web.facebook.com/sendra.dorce