He Almost Gave Up Cancer Treatment (Then This Happened)

Download the Good Talk Takeaway Guidehttps://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/craigirving Join the next Confident Communicator Challenge for Womenhttps://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatoraccessWhat would you do if a doctor told you the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.”For Craig Irving, that moment changed everything.After being diagnosed with colon cancer, Craig endured weeks of radiation and chemotherapy that pushed him to his physical and emotional limits. At one point, the pain became so intense that he seriously considered stopping treatment altogether.But what happened next revealed a strength he didn’t know he had.In this powerful episode of Good Talk with Tiffany Santana, Craig shares his journey through cancer, the mindset that helped him keep fighting, and why he’s now committed to raising awareness about colon cancer—especially within the Black community.This conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes our greatest trials reveal the strength and purpose we didn’t know were inside us.You’ll also hear about the importance of advocating for your health, building the right support system, and living with deeper intentionality after facing life’s hardest moments.If you’ve ever wondered how strong you really are—or how to keep going when life gets hard—this conversation is for you.About Craig IrvingCraig Irving is a seasoned aviation professional and community advocate with more than 35 years of experience at American Airlines, where he currently serves as Manager of Global Sales. Throughout his career, Craig has built strong partnerships, created meaningful customer experiences, and represented the global reach and values of one of the world’s leading airlines.Originally from Belzoni, Mississippi, Craig has spent more than three decades living in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region and now divides his time between Texas and Alexandria, Virginia.Beyond his corporate career, Craig is deeply committed to serving others. In honor of his mother, Frankie Irving, he founded Frankie’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children from single-parent households in underserved communities through mentorship, resources, and compassion.Craig is also an advocate for cancer awareness and volunteers with organizations such as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, using his voice and experiences to help educate and uplift others.Grounded in faith, family, and service, Craig believes that true success is measured not only by professional accomplishments—but by the positive impact we leave on others.Connect with CraigFacebook: Craigrick IrvingLinkedIn: Craigrick IrvingInstagram: @stelwatersSupport the ShowIf you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tiffanydsantanaYour support helps us continue having Good Talk with great people who help us live our best lives.Record Your Podcast with RiversideWe record Good Talk with Tiffany Santana using Riverside.If you're thinking about starting a podcast or improving your video quality, check it out here:https://riverside.sjv.io/556xgj_goodtalkwithtiffany